Chapter Text
Heart pounding, feet stomping on the black asphalt, and adrenaline coursing through his veins with the cold air slapping his flesh. He had been running for a few minutes with the werewolf chasing after him.
Theo let out a carefree laugh thinking how fucked up the situation is. Liam apology had turn into a confession and his reaction was to run, run like wind. To be honest, he was surprised by Liam's sudden confession, he thought he would just apologize and forget about the moment between them. But it was Liam, he didn't just forget things like that.
Admitting he liked Liam could be easy, just let the three words slip right out would establish the fact they like each other. But, it didn't solve the problem that Theo was still hated by most of the pack and he knew certain people would hold the grudge against him forever. It also didn't change the fact, that Theo was still facing his demons because of his wicked past and it would be a while before he could act normal.
That's why he thought running away was easier, it gave Liam the chance to rethink what he said and for Theo to prolong from facing his feelings.
"I fucking hate you!"
"Last time I checked, you like me!" Theo yelled, arching his head to get a glimpse of the werewolf, who was close on his heels.
"Fuck you! You fucking coward!" Liam replied.
"I'm not a fucking coward, just giving you a chance to reconsider everything!" Theo shouted, waiting for a reply but got none. He turned and stopped, noticing Liam was no longer chasing him.
The next thing he knew, he was tackled to ground but they ended up rolling down a hill that led to a park. Theo could feel the pain erupting from his shoulder, the one that Liam clawed earlier. Liam on the other hand, spit out grass and dirt from his mouth as he stood up. He stretch out his hand to help the chimera out, only for black lines to appear from there skin contact.
"Shit, I didn't mean to hurt you again. But, I guess it is payback for running away," Liam stated as he helped the teen up. "Now, are you done running away from this? At some point, we have to talk."
"I guess I deserve that but fine, let's talk," Theo muttered as he made his way to sit on one of the park benches.
"About fucking time," the beta muttered as he sat next to him.
Theo picked the dirt from his finger nails, "I thought about this you know, if I told you I like you. But I always thought, it wouldn't be worth it 'cause you would never like me back, you hate me, and you deserved better. I thought it would be easier to push you away, make sure you despise me by hurting you."
"Saying I like you back is the easy part, but trying to start a relationship with me would be hell for you. Most of your pack hate me and I can't blame them, I did awful things to them and I'm still paying for those crimes. Not to mention, the murders starting with my sister and ending with Scott. And your right Liam, I am murderer." The chimera subconsciously curled his hands into fists.
"Theo, so what, you don't get to make the choice for me if I want to start a relationship with you! If you even like me, wouldn't it be worth it to at least try, try to be happy regardless of what the others say. It's your life, don't you want to be happy? To be loved?" Liam intensely exclaimed. "The Theo I know, could care less about what others said and didn't give two shits about being accepted in a pack, even though deep down you did everything you could and changed just to feel accepted."
The chimera gave him a small grin, "For someone who says they struggle fitting into the shoes of an alpha, you are doing a pretty good job."
The brunet rolled his eyes but smiled back at him. He slowly reached out for the other boy's hand, his fingertips brushing his flesh. Theo unfurled his fingers and slipped into Liam's hold, intertwining their fingers.
"Can I ask what you meant by 'beautiful dream'?"
A rose tint appeared on the older teen's cheek, "I dreamt of you, it eased my mind to sleep especially when I slept for two days."
"Two days? What do you mean two days of sleeping?" Liam asked in concern.
"When I sucked the poison from Charli, a bit of remained in my system. I heard my sister call out to me a few times and I thought it was from the nightmares I have of her. Turns out I was hallucinating her, that I ended up having a horrible episode that definitely scared the crap out of Charli and Parrish."
"Why didn't you say anything? I could've help or done something. Are you much better? Do we need to go to Deaton?" He rambled as the chimera shook his head.
"Charli poured the same substance that was used on her and slipped a pill Deaton created, an antidote to the poison."
"Good, so what now. I mean we established that we like each other after you ran away like a coward."
"I told you I was giving you a chance to reconsider what you said before you regretted it." He replied nudging the brunet's shoulder.
Liam just laughed, shaking his head. "Not in a million years."
➳➳➳
"Just so you know, I've never been on a date or actually been with someone. My first kiss was Tracy but I may have killed her after that. So, also like no experience with kissing," Theo concluded as they walked comfortably next to Liam.
"Dully noted, no kissing if I want to live. Now that I think about it, I didn't really go on dates with Hayden. Unless you count the multiple times we paired up with each other doing some supernatural shit, also a lot of making out." Liam recounted as Theo made a face.
"Yeah no shit, I was there for like half of it."
"You're not jealous, right? That was in the past and besides she left, well for her sister's safety, but still."
Theo shrugged unsure, "Am I suppose to be? She was your first love and everything."
"Right, so enough about my love life. Are we gonna tell the pack? Mason's gonna freak because I've been asking for advise and dropping subtle hints that I'm bi." The beta explained as they turned down the street where the yellow house is.
"What are we suppose to tell pack? We didn't even put a label on this relationship," he said gesturing between to two of them.
"Well, I think it's fair if you ask me. You did run away from me." The brunet rebutted as they stopped in front of the house, no doubt everyone was back and waiting for them.
"Fine. Liam whatever-the-fuck-your-middle-name-is Dunbar, will you fight with me?" Theo stated as he held his fist out.
"Yeah, you definitely have zero experienced with dating." Liam rolled his eyes, bumping his fist as he walked towards the porch.
"But yes, I will fight with you."