Of course. Of course the first time that the other boy appreciates Stiles’ sense of humor, Stiles isn’t actually trying to be funny. How is this happening. How can Sasuke even be a real person. What kind of world do they live in. What kind of world does Sasuke live in. Maybe the last rhetorical question is answered for him at the mention of an orphanage, and Stiles shifts on the bike uncomfortably.

“No, see, you’re missing the point. Even your awful attitude doesn’t merit attempted murder. And you can google Ted Bundy later.”

The bike is directed around the corner, and Stiles wonders if he will ever recover from this weird experience of riding dutch with Sasuke.