Stackson Week 2022

Day Seven: Safe & Secure

Theme: Dealer's Choice

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Stiles is an RA at the university and his room is a designated safe place. One night a girl shows up seeking a safe place and Stiles lets her in before closing and locking his door. He alerts another RA to take over for his duties that night and focuses on the girl.

Later that night, Jackson swings by to see his boyfriend but unfortunately finds the door locked and a sign up. He tries to text Stiles but gets no response until around midnight.

[Stiles]
Hey Jacks. I'm sorry I just saw your text. I had something come up but tomorrow I'm all yours, okay? Are we still on for dinner? 

Jackson shoots a text confirming but it grates his nerves that his boyfriend didn't reply and that he heard a female voice in the dorm.

Later Stiles's door is knocked on around midnight and he opens it after checking the peep hole. "Hello?"

"You Stiles?"

"Yeah. That's me. How can I—" the guy shoves his way in and slams Stiles against the wall letting the door close behind him.

His hand wraps around Stiles's throat. "She's mine and you touched her."

Stiles tries to swallow. "N-No. She's not a-an object and I-I didn't touch her."

"Yes, you fucking did. And because of that I'm going to teach you a lesson." He backhands Stiles who collapses on the ground receiving a few kicks to the gut before the guy hisses at him. "You won't talk to her or look at her again or next time I'll break your legs." He gives a few final kicks to Stiles's ribs.

Then the guy leaves and Stiles stumbles to the door locking it. His breathing turns shallow as he tries to not have a panic attack. He fumbles for his phone and calls Jackson who doesn't answer. So, he leaves a message.

"Hey Jacks? Sorry it's so late but s-something happened and I really n-need you. Call me?"

He hangs up and takes inventory of his injuries doing his best to treat them. He calls campus police to report what happened and sees the girl he helped watching him, her eyes wide with fear. She has his number, so he doesn't speak to her.

After answering all their questions, he desperately wants to see his boyfriend because he's scared the guy will come back. He then crawls into bed laying on his good side.

He gets a text at 2 am from his boyfriend.

[Jacks]
How serious is it? I was planning to stay at Danny's tonight.

Stiles takes a deep breath and sighs before replying.

[Stiles]
Oh. It's all right. Tell him hi for me and I'll see you tonight for dinner?

[Jacks]
Sure. Night.

Stiles feels himself tear up before heading to the bathroom to clean up. He winces in pain but manages to get through his nighttime routine. He changes into sleep pants and dries his hair before carefully crawling back into bed but when he falls asleep it is anything but peaceful.

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Jackson shows up for date night and Stiles is in the shower, so he waits on the couch. When Stiles comes out in just a towel Jackson's eyes widen.

"What the fuck happened to you?"

Stiles winces but clears his throat. "Nothing major. I'm fine."

"Like hell you are. Seriously, what happened?!"

"I said I'm fine. Just give me five minutes and I'll be ready."

Jackson walks over and grips Stiles's shoulders to get his attention. "Look at me."

Stiles slowly meets his gaze. "What?"

"This is not fine," he says, gesturing to the bruises. "Not fine Stiles. What the hell happened?!"

Stiles pulls away and glares. "Maybe if you had answered your phone, you would know what happened."

Jackson frowns. "You said it wasn't a big deal. Did you lie to me?"

Stiles tries to fight back tears and clears his throat. "I know with classes it's been intense, and you've missed Danny. I didn't want to–"

"Danny wouldn't have given a flying fuck if I had to cancel because you were hurt."

"I-I know but–"

"Stiles? Baby why didn't you tell me you needed me?"

Stiles lets the tears fall. "I was scared he'd hurt you too," he whispers.

Jackson gently pulls his boyfriend into his arms and rubs his back soothingly. "I'm sorry I wasn't here."

"I was scared, and I just wanted you to hold me. I wasn't trying to lie to you or anything I just–" he chokes back a sob as he buries his face in the crook of Jackson's neck.

"Shh. Shh. I know, baby. I'm here now and no one is going to lay a hand on you again."

Stiles wraps his arms around his boyfriend's waist and melts into Jackson's embrace. "Can we stay in for dinner? Please?"

"Of course. Does Italian for dinner and Avengers for a movie sound good?"

Stiles can't help the smile that forms on his face. "Yes. Sounds perfect."

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A couple days later the man who assaulted Stiles is arrested and his now ex-girlfriend brings a batch of peanut butter cookies over as both an apology and a thank you.

Stiles gives her a small smile. "Thank you, Ava. How are you doing?"

She shrugs. "Better that's for sure. I wanted to thank you and to apologize. I feel absolutely awful that he went after you. If I hadn't–" she tears up.

Stiles pulls her into a gentle one-armed hug. "Shh. It's not your fault. You came to me because my room is a safe place and that's what I'm here for. Now we're both safe."

Ava hugs him back and smiles. "Thank you, Stiles." She then glances behind him.

Jackson leans against the doorway of the kitchen and nods. "Hi."

Stiles smiles and pulls from the hug gesturing. "Ava this is my boyfriend, Jackson." He walks over and gently kisses him and then gestures to Ava. "Jacks, this is Ava."

Ava smiles and nods. "It's nice to meet you. Your boyfriend kept me safe the other night. He's a really good guy. Though I'm sure you know that."

Jackson puts an arm around Stiles and kisses his temple. "I sure do. He proves that every day."

"So, Ava are you doing anything right now?" She shakes her head. Jackson and Stiles exchange a look and then smile.

Jackson gestures. "Want to join us for a movie?"

Ava's face lights up. "Really? Are you sure I'm not intruding?"

Stiles shakes his head. "Not a bit. You're welcome here anytime. Well maybe a text first?"

"Of course, after all there are some things friends don't need to know about each other."

Stiles's cheeks flush crimson and Jackson snorts, kissing Stiles's cheeks. "You're adorable and I like her."

The trio move to the couch Ava on one end while Stiles curls up in Jackson's lap on the other and Jackson cards his fingers through Stiles's hair as they start the movie.