Sex Therapist AU

[totallynotrobin]

Stiles is sure this was a terrible idea. Absolutely terrible. He's shaking as he sits, waiting, in the man's office. After everything that happened...he can't do this. He should leave. No - he isn leaving. He's going to walk out that door and -

But Stiles is frozen by fear. His nails are digging into his palm, jaw clenched. Move. Get up. Get out before he shows up. I'm sorry, Dr. Hale, I couldn't make it. Yeah. Sounds plausible.

It was a Wrong Place, Wrong Time type of thing. Actually, it was the Wrong Drink. Worst part was, it wasn't even meant for him. But when the guy figured out he'd roofie'd the wrong kid, well - might as well get something out of it, right? And for some sick reason, that made him feel worse, that he wasn't the intended target. That he was some kind of second class, even for a sick fuck like that. From there, it was all downhill.

So he's stuck in that chair, dreading the moment his new therapist opened the door.

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[burnedwolf]

"He's still not like before." Peter sighs with a nod. "I'm sorry, Mr. Stilinski, but he might never be." he starts quietly.

[totallynotrobin]

"…I just want him to smile again. That's all. I just want him to be able to smile." The man sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose.

[burnedwolf]

"We can definitely do that." Peter assures quietly. "For that I need your whole support too. Stiles has a huge step ahead of him now and he's struggling, but if he can do it he might open up more and you can help him too."

[totallynotrobin]

"You've got it. I'm behind him every step of the way," The Sheriff's eyes open again, and he nods.

[burnedwolf]

Peter nods, squinting his eyes a little.

"Maybe..." he starts. "Maybe he's a little overwhelmed too. Everyone supports him, everyone wants to help. It's good and it's good he knows, but he could get overwhelmed and stressed that all these people expecting him something and he's just trying to get by." he speaks softly, tilting his head. "It could be a reason he's shutting everyone out."

[totallynotrobin]

The Sheriff nods slowly, frowning to himself. That was the last thing he wanted to put his son through. "How do I…not do that to him, but still help him?"

[burnedwolf]

"Maybe by going on as nothing happened." Peter suggests. "Sometimes having a taste of the old routine makes it better. Of course we can't ignore what happened, but try to handle him as if he's... well, fine."

[totallynotrobin]

The Sheriff nods. He can certainly try to do that. It's just so hard to see his son so broken.

[burnedwolf]

"I understand it's difficult." Peter starts. "But it will get better. For everyone." he assured.

[totallynotrobin]

"I sure hope so. Poor kid is…he can't live like this."

[burnedwolf]

"He can't, but he is right now." Peter sighs, looking at the sheriff. "Please, I know you're worried and I'm trying to heal him, Mr. Stilinski. He will come around."

[totallynotrobin]

"I know. I know. I just..." He sighs helplessly.

[burnedwolf]

Peter smiles a little sadly, looking away. He just nods.

"It's just difficult." he says quietly.

[totallynotrobin]

"Yes. Very." The Sheriff murmurs, mostly to himself. "I needed to come today. I hope you understand."

[burnedwolf]

"I understand." Peter nods with a small smile. "If it makes it better, you can always call my office, or I can give my personal number. So you can call me and ask about Stiles' condition anytime you wish."

[totallynotrobin]

"I'd really appreciate that," The Sheriff admits. "I'll try not to bother you too often."

[burnedwolf]

"You can bother me anytime if it makes it makes it easier for you." Peter smiles and takes his pen to write his number down. "Stiles is a good kid and I wish to see him healthy again too." he smiles as he hands over the piece of paper.

[totallynotrobin]

"Yeah he - he really is. I wish you could have seen him when he was…"

[burnedwolf]

Peter smiles, looking down. He wishes that too. He can get glimpses how Stiles must have been before the incident and it's awful someone ruined it just to have a 'good time'. He sighs.

"Let's focus on bringing him back to that state then." he looks up.

[totallynotrobin]

The Sheriff nods, standing up and accepting Peter's card. "Thank you. I'll…be in touch. Just…keep helping him."

[burnedwolf]

Peter nods with a reassuring smile as he stands too.

"That's just natural." He is helping Stiles, but the signs of dependency are worrying him. And some other signs too. That's why he needs Stiles to open up to others or it can get ugly. Peter really need to talk about this to someone.

[totallynotrobin]

The Sheriff leaves, feeling only marginally better than before.

And Stiles - yes, he was definitely getting dependent. He looked forward to his sessions like nothing else, and dreaded them when he failed his assignment.

[burnedwolf]

At the next session, Peter decided to tell Stiles about his father's visit.

"Your father came to see me the other day. Did he tell you?" he asked as he casually handed Stiles a glass.

[totallynotrobin]

"…no." Stiles frowns, worried. "Why? What did he say?"

[burnedwolf]

"He was just really worried about you." Peter sighed, resting his chin in his hand as he sat down. "He wanted to know the progress you made and nothing about what he shouldn't know." he assured the boy.