The one person who doesn’t underestimate Stiles and his intelligence.
No but can we seriously talk about this. Peter has ALWAYS respected Stiles. Sure, he snarks at him, threatens him, but he doesn’t just dismiss him like everyone else does and he didn’t bite Stiles even though he could tell that Stiles probably actually did want it, despite the fact that he said no. He’s playful with Stiles- actually willingly banters with him. Whenever Stiles tries to help, even if it’s just with a baseball bat, or when he’s rapidly spitting out theories that no one pays attention to- you can tell that Peter is paying attention to him. I’m willing to be he constantly wonders why Stiles won’t take the bite- because let’s be honest, he would be fucking terrifying as a werewolf.
Well that just It. Stiles would be an alpha. By his own right and by wise own terrifying tenacity.
Stiles as a werewolf would be unstoppable honestly. He would be. A perfect wolf and he’d be a perfect alpha and he’d never be stiles again.If Peter had bitten him-he would have ruined stiles. He would have ruined Scott true. But Scott’s not as important as stiles.
Smart. Willing. Strong Stiles. With all the mind and nowhere to put it. If he had the bite and it didn’t kill him then he’d only last so long. He would have burned out and have been out down.
But human? Stiles was never just human.
And Peter sees that.Stiles is an Alpha. A wolf. But not a werewolf no. He doesn’t need the moon to guide his path. He was born with the direction already under his feet. Peter saw that even before he knew Stiles.
Stiles challenged him by lying to his face. (Stiles challenges Scott and Derek constantly also but we know this)
Peter respects that in the boy. And more so when he can’t bring himself to challenge backHe sizes him up. Sees the real spark in the “wimpy sidekick” and he backs down. Bows out more so.
And that. Is why I find their dynamic fascinating.