canon au } { post-5b, of missing moms and supernatural lives

[impetere]

Cora: [squints] Should I not be here?

Stiles: No, No I mean not that I don't want you here because I do. I always want you here but um, mom back from the dead. That’s like a pass on sleeping with your boyfriend for the night.

Cora: Yeah, but she's Derek's gift, not mine. She's staying with him at Peter's.

Stiles: Oh. I didn't know. Um, yeah so yeah. Totally welcome to you being here.

Cora: Good. [and she will shift to curl up with him] I'm not really sure what to do with all of this, anyway.

Stiles: Enjoy it while you have it? And I'll be here to hold you when she goes back.

Cora: Maybe. [she sighs as she settles] It's just weird. I'm not the same person I used to be, and she's not the same either. [there's a pause] She's going to want to talk to you tomorrow.

Stiles: Oh good, I get the whole meeting the parents deal. I can handle that at this point.

Cora: Yeah. She wants to talk to you and Parrish.

Stiles: Oh good, I can totally shove Parrish at her when I want to escape.

Cora: [she laughs] For what it's worth, she already likes you.

Stiles: Bonus.

Cora: She remembers when you were little.

Stiles: Oh god.

Cora: [she laughs] Apparently it was endearing.

Stiles: [facepalm]

Cora: She knows you've grown up a bit since then.

Stiles: Hopefully she knows that I've grown up and matured and have Adderall?

Cora: Probably. We talked about you a bit. And she probably asked Peter about you.

Stiles: Oh great.

Cora: You'll be fine.

Stiles: I hope so.

Cora: [she rolls over with a small smile, leaning to kiss him softly] She'll love you because I love you. Don't worry.

Stiles: [kisses her back] Well, as long as she loves me, but not like how you love me because that would get awkward.

Cora: That would. I don't think it'll get that awkward.

Stiles: As long as she knows that I'm stupidly in love with you and she has no chance. [smirks]

Cora: [she laughs] Well, she is spoken for anyway.

Stiles: True.

Cora: But it'll be good. Don't be worried.

Stiles: Me, worried? Trust me, I have a lot of things worse to be worried about.

Cora: Oh really?

Stiles: Yeah, like not stepping on your toes when I dance.

Cora: I think you'll manage fine.

Stiles: I hope so

Cora: [leans in to kiss him again, this time soft and slow, more in it than kissing him just to kiss him]

Stiles: [and he is going to moan, shifting to find a nice, comfortable position to lay next to her in and his hand running along her arm as they kiss]

Cora: [she hums softly at that before pulling back to look at him] Thanks.

Stiles: You're welcome?

Cora: For helping with my mom. I really didn't know what to do.

Stiles: Yeah, well I'm sure if it was me, I'd be in the same place.

Cora: I'm not sure whether I should thank Bela or be pissed at her.

Stiles: Both is an option.

Cora: I wish it would last longer.

Stiles: I guess technically she could do the same gift when we get married.

Cora: I guess she could.

Stiles: Of course, I don't know if it would be a good idea. I mean...

Cora: I don't want to just ... keep pulling her back and forth. I want her to rest.

Stiles: Maybe you can ask her if she wants it.

Cora: Of course she wants it, Stiles. But that doesn't mean it's good for her.

Stiles: Whether it's good for her or not... she can still make her own choices.

Cora: I know she can, that's not what I'm saying. I just ... I don't want her to become the kind of ghost that Sam and Dean hunt.

Stiles: I know. Maybe you should ask Bela and Willow what the spell even is? Maybe that will clear up something?

Cora: Willow wouldn't have let Bela do it if it wasn't on the up and up but that doesn't mean it will work every time. Magic is weird that way.

Stiles: Well, I still have a lot to learn in that way.

Cora: I know.

Stiles: [and he's going to just stroke her cheek a bit] You okay otherwise?

Cora: [she starts to nod, before pausing and curling into his arms] Ask me again tomorrow.

Stiles: Okay, I will.

Cora: [she sighs before tucking her head against his shoulder] We should sleep. We have to get there early tomorrow.

Stiles: Sleep is probably a good idea. [and he will cover them in the blanket]

Cora: [and she will curl up and off they go to dreamland]

Stiles: [well, he will try, but his mind has been running circles around Talia since he had left, and he's not really going to be able to fall asleep. So after a bit he will wiggle free, mutter about going to the bathroom, and just wander into the kitchen and get something to drink]

Cora: [will just nod and curl up in the warm space he left behind]

Jody: [and she is just getting in from a late shift at the sheriff's station, and frowns when she sees Stiles in the kitchen] ... Shouldn't you be sleeping?

Stiles: Yeah.

Jody: So what's got you up?

Stiles: [he makes the face like he's going to spin a story, and then just sighs] I miss my mom.

Jody: [her face softens a bit at that] That kind of day?

Stiles: [nods, going to sit at the table] Um... Well Bela and Willow did a spell for Dawn and Derek's wedding gift and kinda brought their moms back for the wedding.

Jody: [her eyes widen a bit] They can do that?

Stiles: Apparently. It's just a two day thing though.

Jody: So seeing them get their moms back, even if only briefly, has you missing yours. I get it.

Stiles: Yeah. And Cora's not sure if she's happy about it, so I'm trying to be positive for her but... yeah. I miss my mom hardcore.

Jody: [considers quietly for a moment] You know, Bela is a whiz with a spirit board. While she might not be able to repeat the spell for you, she might be able to help you talk to her if you wanted.

Stiles: No... I.... [he bites his lip, not sure how much his dad had told her] I lost my mom long before she died.

Jody: Right. The illness she had. [there's a pause] Just because she died that way doesn't mean she stayed that way.

Stiles: [rubs at his nose a bit] Yeah, I know. And I hope she didn't. But I don't know and if she did then I don't want to put Dad through that again. [or himself]

Jody: Well, I can't speak to the intimate workings of death as I haven't been there, but I know people you can talk to. Sam, Dean, Cas.

Stiles: No, I've heard tales of their deaths. I don't want their details.

Jody: I'm not saying you should get all the gory details, I'm saying that they might be able to tell you whether or not contacting your mom would get you your mom. That way, one way or another, at least you'll have the answer.

Stiles: [his finger just taps on the table a bit] I don't know.

Jody: It's your choice, Stiles. I'm not gonna force you into something you're not ready for. But the option is there if you want to ask. So think about it. [there's a beat] I can promise that Cas at least will be blunt and clinical.

Stiles: [nods, thinking a moment] You ever sometimes wish you didn't know any of this existed?

Jody: [she laughs] Every time that damn Impala rolls into town. Trouble usually comes with them at every turn, but honestly? I love those boys and I love my girls, and I wouldn't trade anything that happened because of it for the world. Including you and your dad.

Stiles: Yeah, I wouldn't trade Cora for anything.

Jody: Then focus on that. It'll get you through the rough patches.

Stiles: [nods] So far it has.

Jody: Good. That's one of the best parts about having a partner.

Stiles: [nods] If I haven't told you, by the way... I'm glad you're here with my dad.

Jody: [that makes her smile a bit] Yeah?

Stiles: Yeah, he's actually sounded happier than he has in a long time.

Jody: I'm glad to hear it.

Stiles: So um, no details, but just keep doing what you're doing, alright?

Jody: [she laughs] I will do my best.

Stiles: Good. [his fingers were tracing a design on the table now]

Jody: [sighs softly, before reaching over and giving his shoulder a squeeze] Well, I don't know about you, but I need some sleep if I'm gonna be dancing with your dad tonight. You should try and get some sleep too.

Stiles: Yeah, I should do that. Thanks Jody.

Jody: Anytime. [and off to the bedroom she goes]

Stiles: [and he will head back up to his room, going to snuggle with Cora again and eventually falling asleep]