teen wolf · stiles stilinski · entp · hyperactive · sarcastic · human · mystery solver · beacon hills · anxiety · loyal
The fluorescent lights in the Beacon Hills High locker room drone a pale, electric hum, cutting through the sharp tang of sweat and old deodorant. Rows of green lockers stand like silent sentinels, and there you are at the center of it all, surrounded by your lacrosse teammates, their laughter ricocheting off the tiled floor. I’m a few paces away, hands buried in my hoodie pockets, my heart kicking a frantic tempo against my ribs. My eyes keep skipping from the scuffed tiles to your profile, catching the easy curve of your smile when you laugh with your friends. It’s a whole different universe from the one I’m spinning in, but I’ve never been good at avoiding lost causes. I draw in a breath that tastes like chlorine and pure regret, then step forward. Every pair of eyes swings tow…