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Holidays with Steter #2
Tinsel
Steter.
Peter hates Christmas.
So does Stiles.
This year, their opinions may change.
Words:4300
Peter hates Christmas.
So does Stiles.
This year, their opinions may change.
Words:4300
13 pages, ebook
First published June 28, 2015
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June 29, 2015
Ain't he pretty?
Let's look at a few more...
and
this one too
The fic was awesome but that shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who's ever read a DiscontentedWinter fanfic. It made me cry in the beginning but left me happy and hopeful by the end. As usual.
June 29, 2015
when i grow up i wanna be Lisa Henry
January 26, 2020
Tinsel is the second part of the Steter serial, Holidays with Steter.
Tinsel made me cry. Twice. I can’t believe it, it’s only 13 pages, for God’s sake!
It’s Christmas, and Peter hates Christmas.
The structure of these stories is remarkable: the narrative alternates between flashbacks and current events.
The one sex scene is beautiful and super hot.
My favorite quotes on Tumblr.
Tinsel made me cry. Twice. I can’t believe it, it’s only 13 pages, for God’s sake!
It’s Christmas, and Peter hates Christmas.
Peter lay under the tree, blinking through the dust storm of glitter and of glass reduced to powder, with a pine needle jammed up his nostril.
If Peter hates Christmas, it’s not really his fault.
Christmas started it.
The structure of these stories is remarkable: the narrative alternates between flashbacks and current events.
The one sex scene is beautiful and super hot.
“You are beautiful,” he says.
And not just the way he lies there, burning with heat and need, and trusting Peter to know what to do with him. He’s beautiful in a hundred other ways, a thousand.
My favorite quotes on Tumblr.
June 25, 2016
Gorgeous, poignant vignette.
DW does Steter so beautifully and this is a wonderful add on to Candy. Funny, sexy, heartfelt emotions that just leave you with a glow.
DW does Steter so beautifully and this is a wonderful add on to Candy. Funny, sexy, heartfelt emotions that just leave you with a glow.
Stiles raises his eyebrows. “Really? Usually, in this town, a surprise is a bad thing.”
“Which makes a nice surprise doubly exciting,” Peter points out.
June 22, 2018
Steter - a follow up to the lovely Candy
Young Stiles's Santa visit is a little triggery and caught me even though I was waiting for it, but oh I love this Peter and the two of them reaching out to each other, finding their own joy separate from commercial sparkle. They fit together so well.
Peter a little melancholy, Stiles that bit awkward. It works. And the kisses are everything.
I really liked it. It's cute and a little sad and very hot. And exactly what I needed today :D
Text Me :D
Young Stiles's Santa visit is a little triggery and caught me even though I was waiting for it, but oh I love this Peter and the two of them reaching out to each other, finding their own joy separate from commercial sparkle. They fit together so well.
Peter a little melancholy, Stiles that bit awkward. It works. And the kisses are everything.
I really liked it. It's cute and a little sad and very hot. And exactly what I needed today :D
Text Me :D
June 28, 2015
Wagga wagga waah DiscontentedWinter just posted a sequel to
. My heart says boom bang a bang.:')
So good, easily as good as Candy. And I'm absolutely loving this slow burn, and the fact that they're watching Firefly. Those wonderful fuckers.
. My heart says boom bang a bang.:')So good, easily as good as Candy. And I'm absolutely loving this slow burn, and the fact that they're watching Firefly. Those wonderful fuckers.
August 4, 2015
GRUMPY PETER!!!!!!!!
And needy Stiles!!!!!!!!!!
At Christmas!!!!!!!!!
With FEELZ!!!!!!!!
So good I have to back track & read about their Halloween shenanigans.
And needy Stiles!!!!!!!!!!
At Christmas!!!!!!!!!
With FEELZ!!!!!!!!
So good I have to back track & read about their Halloween shenanigans.
June 28, 2015
"I heard a rumor of nachos," Peter tells him.
Ok, DW, it's time to get serious now: if I've told you once, I've told you many times, stop making me heart Peter so much!!!
Also, uhhhh, more Peter and Stiles, k?
Thanks!!<3!!!!<3!!!!!!!
Oh wait, also some more, I love how you give us so much of Stiles, yet it's through Peter's eyes... and heart. Damn it! See? Hearting Peter.
Ok, DW, it's time to get serious now: if I've told you once, I've told you many times, stop making me heart Peter so much!!!
Also, uhhhh, more Peter and Stiles, k?
Thanks!!<3!!!!<3!!!!!!!
Oh wait, also some more, I love how you give us so much of Stiles, yet it's through Peter's eyes... and heart. Damn it! See? Hearting Peter.
October 30, 2015
Perfect.
Peter Hale. Stiles Stilinski. Kissing
That's pretty much all I need to know.
Peter Hale. Stiles Stilinski. Kissing
That's pretty much all I need to know.
January 2, 2016
4.5 Stars! (For a Steter?! Holy moly I can't believe it!)
Seriously, Lisa, between you and Taylorpotato there is a serious case to be made for becoming a Steter fan.
Anyway...this was SO sweet, just a touch more than flaming hot, and also a little sad.
Peter isn’t sure if the kiss is the start of something, or the end.
He tells himself he doesn’t mind either way, but he knows it’s a lie.
The only way this would have been better, for me, is if ...well that and full out sex. But I'm a perv that way.
That would have made it perfect for me.
Seriously, Lisa, between you and Taylorpotato there is a serious case to be made for becoming a Steter fan.
Anyway...this was SO sweet, just a touch more than flaming hot, and also a little sad.
Peter isn’t sure if the kiss is the start of something, or the end.
He tells himself he doesn’t mind either way, but he knows it’s a lie.
The only way this would have been better, for me, is if ...well that and full out sex. But I'm a perv that way.
That would have made it perfect for me.
July 26, 2015
God
Damn
this series is freaken adorable! I love how it always starts with Peter around 20 years old hating the holiday until he observes a 'lil muffin Stiles doing something sassy and amazing. I feel like the portrayal of Stiles is one of the most genuine I've read, he's reacting perfectly as a teenager would with a dash of awkwardness and insecurity. Can't wait for more, New Years next?!?!
October 24, 2015
Christmas with Steter.
[This is where I would put a picture of Stiles and Peter being all cute and festive. But I can't find one. Because cute and festive Steter is an enigma. Found a whole lot of creepy and twisted Steter pics though. Oh well.]
Tinsel, and the preceding fic Candy, are told mainly from Peter's POV. It's an interesting look at someone who's most often portrayed as a villain and psychopath. Peter would protest that description, I'm sure, because he's not a psychopath, he just occasionally takes "a little sidestep away from the constraints of conventional rationality." Are you convinced? Didn't think so. But that's what makes Peter so intriguing.
This fic series is a great mix of bittersweet memories and holiday feels. I was expecting something fluffy and light, but I was pleasantly surprised at the more heavy material. Though I suppose Stiles and Peter together can rarely ever be fluffy. They just have too much baggage.
I'm really hoping DiscontentedWinter writes sequels soon. I'm wondering whether it'll be Easter next, or Independence Day. Or maybe Spring Equinox. More please!
[This is where I would put a picture of Stiles and Peter being all cute and festive. But I can't find one. Because cute and festive Steter is an enigma. Found a whole lot of creepy and twisted Steter pics though. Oh well.]
Tinsel, and the preceding fic Candy, are told mainly from Peter's POV. It's an interesting look at someone who's most often portrayed as a villain and psychopath. Peter would protest that description, I'm sure, because he's not a psychopath, he just occasionally takes "a little sidestep away from the constraints of conventional rationality." Are you convinced? Didn't think so. But that's what makes Peter so intriguing.
This fic series is a great mix of bittersweet memories and holiday feels. I was expecting something fluffy and light, but I was pleasantly surprised at the more heavy material. Though I suppose Stiles and Peter together can rarely ever be fluffy. They just have too much baggage.
I'm really hoping DiscontentedWinter writes sequels soon. I'm wondering whether it'll be Easter next, or Independence Day. Or maybe Spring Equinox. More please!
June 28, 2015
The feels. Lots of feels.
June 16, 2017
Cute. I really am liking this Peter.
July 7, 2016
Peter hates Christmas.
It's not his fault. Christmas started it. For the most part, he can't think of a single good thing about it.
Well... he does remember a kid reprimanding Santa for giving him the wrong toy, and telling Santa this year, under no uncertain terms he better bring him the right present, or else.
Now Stiles is all grown up, and finally following that Candy Hearts advice, texts Peter on Christmas Day. Sharing nachos and watching cheesy television has Peter pretty happy, but kissing Stiles and the rest that follows? It might be just enough to change Peter's opinion on this whole Christmas thing.
Peter can't help but be in wonder of the fearless and extraordinary kid who fights alongside wolves.
13 pages, and an even bigger punch in the feels than the last one.
... I think I'm developing a new obsession.
What am I going to do when Fireworks is over?
It's not his fault. Christmas started it. For the most part, he can't think of a single good thing about it.
Well... he does remember a kid reprimanding Santa for giving him the wrong toy, and telling Santa this year, under no uncertain terms he better bring him the right present, or else.
Now Stiles is all grown up, and finally following that Candy Hearts advice, texts Peter on Christmas Day. Sharing nachos and watching cheesy television has Peter pretty happy, but kissing Stiles and the rest that follows? It might be just enough to change Peter's opinion on this whole Christmas thing.
Peter can't help but be in wonder of the fearless and extraordinary kid who fights alongside wolves.
13 pages, and an even bigger punch in the feels than the last one.
... I think I'm developing a new obsession.
What am I going to do when Fireworks is over?
August 26, 2015
Just one of those really good Steter fics...
June 28, 2015
In a few short pages Lisa managed to convey the sweet sadness that seems to lurk around Christmas. A time of joy but some feel the pain of loss and loneliness even more during the "most wonderful time of the year". Like Peter, it is a stark reminder of all they have had and lost.
Its hard to explain but I love the fact that Lisa "writes feelings". They come across so clearly in her words. The scene with Santa felt like tiny shards of glass were ripping into my heart. I felt Stiles' pain and pending loss but at the same time I knew he would be OK. He had the guts to stand up to Santa and question all that he represents.
Peter's loneliness touched me more than Stiles' loss. Stiles has courage and tenacity. He can face down anything and come out on top. Peter just seem more emotionally fragile and needy. He runs the greater risk of getting hurt if he and Stiles pursue a relationship.
Great job Lisa!
Its hard to explain but I love the fact that Lisa "writes feelings". They come across so clearly in her words. The scene with Santa felt like tiny shards of glass were ripping into my heart. I felt Stiles' pain and pending loss but at the same time I knew he would be OK. He had the guts to stand up to Santa and question all that he represents.
Peter's loneliness touched me more than Stiles' loss. Stiles has courage and tenacity. He can face down anything and come out on top. Peter just seem more emotionally fragile and needy. He runs the greater risk of getting hurt if he and Stiles pursue a relationship.
Great job Lisa!
July 27, 2016
"Peter has no idea which deity to thank for putting him here with Stiles in this moment, but he's enough of a cynic to realize that, if anything, it's proof that there is no gods at all. If there were, Stiles would be with someone who actually deserved him."
Holy crap.
I'm totally shipping Steter right now. Lisa Henry is a bad, bad lady.
January 6, 2019
Read 6/28/2015
Re-read 8/22/2016 I'm on a DW kick while not so patiently waiting on a new chapter of Sanctuary
Reread 2/21/2017, 1/6/2019
Re-read 8/22/2016 I'm on a DW kick while not so patiently waiting on a new chapter of Sanctuary
Reread 2/21/2017, 1/6/2019
December 21, 2015
Nice to see how a skilled writer can show so much in so few words.
June 2, 2016
It was nice to see Peter in a different light.
August 11, 2017
Keeps getting better & better.
April 4, 2016
How can 13 pages make me so happy?
DiscontentedWinter, has a way of expressing so much, in just a few pages.
I loved seeing Peter with his family pre-fire.
I loved that he was touched by Siles from even then.
Not a real graphic fic, but it was enough for some brief steamy action.
DiscontentedWinter, has a way of expressing so much, in just a few pages.
I loved seeing Peter with his family pre-fire.
I loved that he was touched by Siles from even then.
Not a real graphic fic, but it was enough for some brief steamy action.
September 15, 2015
I'm not sure how I got sucked into this Steter world.... But I kinda like it.
Major girlcrush for Lisa Henry/DiscontentedWinter.
Major girlcrush for Lisa Henry/DiscontentedWinter.
August 23, 2015
*** 3.5 Stars ***
October 7, 2016
Sweet, hot and heartfelt
December 3, 2023
2017: 4 stars
2023: 4 stars
2023: 4 stars
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