This is one of the many things I love about how Tyler Hoechlin plays Derek Hale. So okay, Derek just came from the hospital, where he was begging his uncle to give him any sort of sign, anything to lead him in the right direction toward the Alpha. He raised his voice - “Say something!” - and was pretty much kicked out by Peter’s nurse, who told him he just needs to be patient. But here’s the thing: Derek can’t afford patience. People are dying. He needs to end it. He’s frustrated and angry and nobody is helping him.
Then he finds a piece of paper on his car: an article about a deer found dead with a spiral carved into its side. Derek knows the spiral means revenge, a “lifelong vendetta,” and that someone put it there to tell him something, but they didn’t actually give him any answers. Again…anger. He’s totally fed up, you know? This isn’t a fucking game. He’s out of time.
But look at the expression on his face.
That’s not any of the frustration he showed toward the nurse. It’s not the determination he had while talking about the Alpha, when he said “I can take him.” It’s not the exasperation he gives Scott and Stiles.
That is fear. Fear and confusion. That’s a little kid who just glanced up and realized his mom isn’t right next to him anymore. Derek’s not pissed, looking for the asshole who’s taunting him with clues. On the contrary, he doesn’t know what is going on and he’s desperate and God help him, he’s scared.
(via ourprofoundbond)