#allidia

When Hayden left Beacon Hills with her sister, everyone had been a little worried for Liam. The teen got attached way too easily and losing someone as close as Hayden couldn’t be easy, but Theo knows Liam is doing perfectly fine.

He texts and calls Hayden when their schedules allow them to and doesn’t talk about her in every sentence like he had when she first left. It seems whatever feelings Liam had had for Hayden were now strictly platonic which is perfectly fine with Theo.

Apparently, nobody else has gotten the memo.

“Trish Besko was watching your lacrosse game the other night, Liam” Allison states almost nonchalantly; eyes not leaving where her chopsticks twirl into her noodles but she glances up for a moment to gauge Liam’s reaction.

“Oh yeah I think I saw her too” Mason agrees around a mouthful of Chinese food and Corey shoots him a look as if to say ‘I love you but why are you like this?’

“The loud one with blonde hair and huge-?” Stiles makes a crude gesture across his chest and Theo knows exactly who they mean. Trish is…okay. She’s a hothead like Liam if a little too loud at times but Theo doesn’t really care to learn much more about her besides the things he’s heard from the other boys at school. “You know I heard she’s a huge bit-!” Lydia kicks Stiles. Hard. And Stiles crumples into himself; whimpering soundlessly up at Lydia who shoots him a glare. “Beautiful person, like seriously such a big heart” He squeaks out.

Liam is as oblivious to Stiles’ pain as he finally glances up from his food; seeming to realise all attention is on him now and he swallows what’s in his mouth “…Okay?”

“She seemed really interested in talking to you” Scott adds and Theo finally clicks as to what they are referring to and he bites back a grin, school his expression before anyone notices. They’re trying to set Liam up with Trish.

Get rid of one, replace it with another. Is what his brain helpfully supplies but Theo pushes the cruel remark back. Hayden was a good friend to Liam, she doesn’t deserve to be lump in with some girl hardly any of them know. A girl who Scott and the pack seem to think is a good distraction for Liam.

Liam, still as dense as ever doesn’t grasp what they’re saying and merely stares between Allison and Scott; brow furrowed as he tries to work out what he is missing.

“Maybe you should…y’know…” Isaac trails off, not too sure how to word it.

But Malia, as if taking this as her time to shine in all her blunt glory, butts in “You should go on a date with her”

All heads snap to Malia; staring hard in a mixture of frustration, amusement and in Liam’s case, shock.

“What? Why?”

Scott, the so called Alpha of the pack suddenly becomes very interested in Isaac; clearing his throat and nuzzling close to his boyfriend and Isaac hides his grin in Scott’s hair. When its clear no ones going to answer Liam, Allison clears her throat and shrugs nonchalantly “You should just think about it, maybe call her? It could lead to something really great”

Liam takes a moment to process it and then, as if a switch has been flipped, Liam’s face lights up like a firework. Bright red and eyes wide “Uh, no?”

“Why not? It might be good for you”

“Yeah and it might be terrible too?”

Allison is nothing if not determined however “Just give it a try” She insists.

“There’s no way it’ll work”

“Shut up Theo you aren’t helping” Malia snarls.

“Babe, maybe you should calm dow-”

“I’M ALREADY DATING SOMEONE!”

The commotion in the room cuts abruptly, plunging them into dead silence. All eyes are on Liam who looks very much like a deer caught in headlights as if he’d sprouted it out on a whim and is now regretting all of his life choices.

Which is probably correct.

Now, Theo knows its bullshit. He lives with Liam, hell they even share the same room ever since Liam found out Theo had been living in his truck and there’s no way in hell Liam’s spent any time with anyone Theo doesn’t know about. Most of the pack are accounted for when it comes to dating and there’s been no new scents on Liam so Theo calls Liam on his bluff almost immediately.

But of course the pack doesn’t know this.

“Who” Scott is the first one to speak; suddenly alert as he stares down his Beta. It isn’t a question.

“Uh…” and then Liam’s gaze meets Theo’s and Theo almost laughs at the unworded plea for help. Liam’s a shit liar; even a human could pick up on his lies in a second nevermind a room full of werewolves. The pack would simply debunk anything Liam says next and go straight back to trying to set him up on a date with Trish. And then any other girl they deem eligible.

And that’s what makes Theo reach over and place a hand on Liam’s neck; cupping it and stroking his cheek with a thumb for good measure. Liam’s hot to the touch and his hearts hammering fast from the risk of being caught out on his lie. His gaze tears away from the pack to stare at Theo “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it” Theo turns back to face the pack and covers his amusement with a more serious expression. He’s gotta make sure this lie is simple enough to believe “We started getting closer when I moved in with Liam”

The shock and disbelief on the packs faces makes Theo wish, with every fibre of his being that he’d caught the moment on camera. He’ll settle on living in the moment now.

“No way” Stiles breathes out; breaking the silence meanwhile Lydia squeals; slapping her hand on Peter’s thigh who winces but says nothing. Just stares down at the pair.

Theo’s 100% certain Peter knows he’s lying. But he doesn’t say a word just continues to smirk.

Man whoever was responsible for Peter being at pack get togethers really needed to stop inviting the guy, even if he was sorta in the pack.

“I KNEW IT!” Lydia cheers; turning to Allison who is frozen, mouth agape and chopsticks limp in her grasp “Didn’t I tell you Ally?”

Allison nods, gaze suddenly shifting to Scott who is attempting to keep a calm demeanour about him. Theo can see his clenched jaw however and the way his fist curls around Isaac’s hand. Isaac flinches but doesn’t move away; instead squeezing Scott’s thigh reassuringly.

Of course Mason is just as shocked, blurting out “I thought you were a little to close at Sinema” and Corey makes a little noise of agreement.

All of them grasping at loose straws Theo amuses to himself.

The subject is dropped after that when Danny and Ethan arrive; Derek and Cora not long after and they all settle in to watch the movies they’d squabbled over for an hour or so. Lydia won because, well it was Lydia the girl got her way every time without fail.

Unsurprisingly, it’s the notebook despite a couple protests from Jackson and Erica but everyone settles in to watch it nonetheless.

Theo and Liam sit side by side, leaning back against the sofa with a blanket pooled in their laps. Out of the corner of his eye, Theo can see Scott; leaning back against Isaac but his eyes are not on the screen. No. They’re trained solely on Theo and Liam.

Well, he saved Liam’s ass and consequently put his own on the line so why shouldn’t he get to enjoy this a little?

With this in mind, Theo moves his arm behind Liam, wraps it around Liam’s shoulders and pulls him in to press his nose into the hair atop Liam’s head.

Liam smells like a mixture of the both of them and Theo’s pretty sure Liam uses his shampoo –despite Liam’s vehement denial that he hates the smell of it. Maybe that’s why the lie sold so easily? Either way, Theo decides he likes the scent the two make together and then quickly squashes the thought.

For just a split second, Liam tenses and then relaxes into Theo’s touch; cocking his head to stare up at Theo; eyebrows raised.

Theo pulls back with a smirk “What?”

And Liam just stares, eyes searching Theo’s face; mapping over his frame just for a moment or two and Theo’s drawn into the openness he sees in those blue depths. A naivety Liam’s always had despite all they’ve been through. Theo wonders what Liam’s thinking in that moment, the screen lights flickering over his skin making him almost glow in the darkness. Maybe he’s going to tell Theo to get off of him. Maybe he’ll punch him again. It would be worth it, Theo decides.

And then Liam breaks out into a grin and oh Theo just melts.

“You’re dumb” Theo flicks Liam in the face in response and Liam pinches his thigh. That sets the two of them off in a tussle; grappling and pushing each other until Theo tickles Liam and gets the upper hand. Liam’s back hits the floor but he doesn’t give up quite so easily; thighs gripping either side of Theo in an attempt to flip them but he can’t seem to get Theo to budge. Eventually, they get shushed by someone in the room and a pillow thrown at them from Corey and then silence. And then finally “That was your fault”

Despite Liam’s accusation, he’s beaming up at Theo, red faced and catching his breath and Theo decides he’s plenty comfortable where he is.

He flops down onto Liam who lets out a grunt at Theo’s weight but Theo knows if Liam was really so uncomfortable he would push Theo off of him. But no, he just nudges at Theo’s back with a huff. “You’re heavy, move”

“No” Theo buries his head into Liam’s neck defiantly.

“Both of you shut up” Lydia whispers but he can tell she’s smiling by the tone in her voice.

And they stay that way, even through the next movie; Liam falling asleep partway through until eventually Allison nudges Theo who hadn’t realised he was dropping off himself “Hmm?” For a brief moment, Theo tenses over Liam and lets a rumble start in his chest, but it’s drowned out by the speakers.

“Maybe you should take Liam upstairs?” Allison suggests, a kind of smile on her face almost motherly “He’ll be more comfortable in the guest room”

“…Sure” It takes a little extra effort to haul Liam up into his arms while half asleep but he manages. The goodnights follow Theo out of the room but it seems that’s not the only thing.

“Theo” Scott stops him at the bottom of the stairs, and Theo turns to face the Alpha. He’s pretty sure Scott wouldn’t attack him while he’s holding onto Liam but he isn’t too confident so he remains where he is on the stairs. For a moment, they stand in silence, Liam letting a little snore out into Theo’s shoulder and Theo fights off a smile. “…You really care for Liam?”

“If I didn’t care I wouldn’t still be here” Theo retorts and its true, had Liam not wanted him to stick around Theo would have hopped into his truck and drove out of Beacon Hills for good. Far away from the McCall pack and the trouble he’d caused.

But no, Theo stayed because Theo was adamant he should stick around. Even Mrs Geyer had insisted as soon as her son had told her the state Theo was living in and so Theo had reluctantly stayed if only for a roof over his head and free food.

He isn’t too sure when his feelings for Liam began but he’s in too deep now and Theo isn’t sure he’s going to be able to get out before he drowns in it all.

Scott nods, almost to himself but doesn’t take his eyes off of Theo and Liam. “If you hurt him-”

“Yeah, yeah enough with all the tough Alpha speech” Theo cuts him off with a roll of his eyes “If I’d wanted to hurt Liam I’d have done it already”

And with that, Theo walks up the remaining steps; leaving Scott at the bottom watching them ascend.

Settling Liam in the spare bedroom is a challenge because Liam will not let him go no matter how hard Theo tries and when he finally manages to pull back, Liam whines; still half asleep but now awake “’eo?”

“Go to sleep Li”

“Where you goin’?”

“I’m just downstairs, get some rest”

Liam’s fingers tighten on Theo’s jacket; tugging him down again with surprising strength. “Stay” he mumbles; tucking his head under Theo’s chin and nosing at Theo’s neck.

Fuck he’s going soft. “Okay, okay, just let me take off my shoes and jacket” Liam complies; allowing Theo to shed down to his jeans and t-shirt and Liam sheds his own clothes slowly until he’s in a t-shirt and boxers.

They lie under the blanket facing each other and Liam’s watching Theo with lidded eyes, looking very much ready to pass out. “You’re warm” Liam confesses, hand pressed to Theo’s chest and Theo can’t help but smile.