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Regression to the Mean
Sterek
There aren’t really words for this – “sure, dude. Let’s hang out sometime and bond over the fact that our lives suck and we’ve both basically killed a bunch of people by accident” somehow doesn’t roll off the tongue.
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Prompt: In the aftermath of 3B, Stiles and Derek learn to trust, learn to fuck, and learn to love themselves, each other, and their pack.
Words:16546 complete
There aren’t really words for this – “sure, dude. Let’s hang out sometime and bond over the fact that our lives suck and we’ve both basically killed a bunch of people by accident” somehow doesn’t roll off the tongue.
--
Prompt: In the aftermath of 3B, Stiles and Derek learn to trust, learn to fuck, and learn to love themselves, each other, and their pack.
Words:16546 complete
50 pages, ebook
First published December 12, 2014
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July 4, 2015
Aw, hurty comforty mutual Sterek man pain, how do I love thee?
The answer to that would be a fuck of a lot, but I'm not so fond of the . No, sirree. But the rest was just about perfect.
Thanks for the rec, Jen & Rachel!
August 14, 2015
A post-3B Canon Divergence about broken Stiles and Derek healing each other.
It's amazing.
When things hit rock bottom, there’s nowhere to get but better.
It's amazing.
July 3, 2015
Stiles' POV, takes place in that weird vague period of time between S3B and S4. Spoiler for show:
This is a very wounded - emotionally and sexually - Derek. AND a self loathing, Post-Nogitsune Stiles. So like a hundred on the man-pain factor. Derek is almost skittish when it come to sex and Stiles is hesitant when it comes to emotions. Definitely explores what the show forgot? to in how these two would be effected by the events of S3B.
And Scott is decent in this.
A well written emo-pain Sterek.
This is a very wounded - emotionally and sexually - Derek. AND a self loathing, Post-Nogitsune Stiles. So like a hundred on the man-pain factor. Derek is almost skittish when it come to sex and Stiles is hesitant when it comes to emotions. Definitely explores what the show forgot? to in how these two would be effected by the events of S3B.
And Scott is decent in this.
A well written emo-pain Sterek.
July 3, 2015
4.5 Stars
This was a prime example of how canon Sterek should be written. The aftermath of the nogitsune is understandably rough on all, especially Stiles as he grapples with his guilt. Derek who knows a thing or two about such guilt, allows them to meet on common ground and actually make a stronger connection.
This was not a fun or funny canon piece but actually a quite painful and raw look at these two's struggles. Each being masochistic, feeling undeserving. Each with their own brand of despair, haunted by the past and scared of the future. It is through these very similar feelings, that they connect and fill the void as only one who has been through such a trial by fire can.
Excellent slow burn progression of healing and loving. Read.
This was a prime example of how canon Sterek should be written. The aftermath of the nogitsune is understandably rough on all, especially Stiles as he grapples with his guilt. Derek who knows a thing or two about such guilt, allows them to meet on common ground and actually make a stronger connection.
This was not a fun or funny canon piece but actually a quite painful and raw look at these two's struggles. Each being masochistic, feeling undeserving. Each with their own brand of despair, haunted by the past and scared of the future. It is through these very similar feelings, that they connect and fill the void as only one who has been through such a trial by fire can.
Excellent slow burn progression of healing and loving. Read.
February 6, 2017
3.5 Stars
My boys are so broken; it hurts my heart.
Loved this sad, yet hopeful fic.
My boys are so broken; it hurts my heart.
Loved this sad, yet hopeful fic.
July 3, 2015
Emotional, heartfelt hurt/comfort Sterek where they both help each other accept the past and start living again. Well done. I liked that there was no rush, but the transition felt realistic.
July 3, 2015
I forgot that I had read this (must have been when glommed a lot of theroguesgambit' fics after enjoying Cross a Canyon) already when Rachel recommended this story, but this was great to read again. It was great to see Derek and Stiles helping each other overcome their residual pain from the Nogitsune and Kate's kidnapping.
August 23, 2015
How do I not love this?
It's post 3B which always gets me. It has some great Sterek feels, and I mean really great.
And it shows a lot of healing. Lots and lots of it.
Yep. This was a great post 3B Sterek fic.
Definitely recommended if, like me, you like that!
It's post 3B which always gets me. It has some great Sterek feels, and I mean really great.
And it shows a lot of healing. Lots and lots of it.
Yep. This was a great post 3B Sterek fic.
Definitely recommended if, like me, you like that!
June 18, 2016
This is what I like about Sterek. The way both characters are damaged but manage to reach a common ground, understand each other and help each other. Amidst everyone else, it is just the two of them that see beyond the appearances and have the ability to make a difference for the other.
Stiles is recovering in the aftermath left by the Nogitsune. There is a lot of guilt, remorse, shame which makes it hard for him to be around the group. It's hard for Stiles to draw the line between what the Nogitsune did and what he felt through their bond. Then Derek disappears and it takes the collective minds of everyone to figure out he had been kidnapped by Kate. There is evidence of torture when they do find Derek but he won't talk about it. And somehow, each man takes solace in the other's quiet, unassuming presence. Any advice they receive or give, apply to both men but it is hard to take it to heart. Somewhere along the way, a spark ignites between them and suddenly they're kissing and Stiles feels like things might actually get better. But Derek is still affected by Kate. Things progress slowly between them after that first awkward attempt, giving them time to heal, to trust again, to open up about their nightmares and learn to destroy them.
It's sad and bittersweet but by the end, we get our happily ever after. And you really want that for them, after witnessing the hardships both of them struggled with. Really liked this!
Stiles is recovering in the aftermath left by the Nogitsune. There is a lot of guilt, remorse, shame which makes it hard for him to be around the group. It's hard for Stiles to draw the line between what the Nogitsune did and what he felt through their bond. Then Derek disappears and it takes the collective minds of everyone to figure out he had been kidnapped by Kate. There is evidence of torture when they do find Derek but he won't talk about it. And somehow, each man takes solace in the other's quiet, unassuming presence. Any advice they receive or give, apply to both men but it is hard to take it to heart. Somewhere along the way, a spark ignites between them and suddenly they're kissing and Stiles feels like things might actually get better. But Derek is still affected by Kate. Things progress slowly between them after that first awkward attempt, giving them time to heal, to trust again, to open up about their nightmares and learn to destroy them.
It's sad and bittersweet but by the end, we get our happily ever after. And you really want that for them, after witnessing the hardships both of them struggled with. Really liked this!
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July 27, 2016
"Regression to the mean.
When things hit rock bottom, there's nowhere to get but better."
Oh that was very good. Angst ridden Derek and Stiles heal together. I approve.
"He's beyond beautiful, and maybe a little bit broken, and brave and lonely and loyal and loves Stiles."
When things hit rock bottom, there's nowhere to get but better."
Oh that was very good. Angst ridden Derek and Stiles heal together. I approve.
"He's beyond beautiful, and maybe a little bit broken, and brave and lonely and loyal and loves Stiles."
December 28, 2015
Post-nogitsune Stiles and tortured Derek. Lots of anguish and some getting off.
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Together, safe, surviving, and working their way back towards fine.
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July 28, 2022
Sterek post-Nogitsune, nie moja najbardziej ulubiona aranżacja, a mimo to mi się podobało. Sposób, w jaki Stiles i Derek odnajdują siebie nawzajem po traumie, naprawdę mnie kupił.
May 31, 2017
full of comfort
July 3, 2017
2.5 stars
April 1, 2018
Lots of angst feels, for Stiles and Derek. The only thing missing was more sex, more sex details..
January 16, 2016
This story seemed rough at the start, unpolished, but really that set the mood for the whole piece.
An enjoyable read.
An enjoyable read.
January 31, 2017
Ooooh, so so full of man pain for both boys - love it!
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