Him or me?

I'm Homeless

Theo's POV:
Today is my first day back at Beacon Hills High. We just beat the hunters and the Anuke-ite. I had the chance to leave BH a long time ago but now, I don't think I can.

When we were fighting the ghost riders, I connected with someone. That's saying a lot because I don't connect with people. But, with him, it works.

With Liam, it's easy.

At first, I thought I just liked fighting with him because I felt like I was actually doing something good for once. But then I realized it wasn't just that. I was also fighting to protect him.

I can't leave because I will never let anything happen to him.

I have feelings for Liam.

Feelings I can't explain. Feelings I've never felt for another person. And sometimes I feel like he feels the same but I know it will never happen.

I fell harder for Liam the night we beat the hunters. Right after I took Gabe's pain. The new feeling of being good hit me really hard.

Liam seemed to understand it.

When I stood up and turned to him, I wanted to break down. He knew, and ran to me. He wrapped his arms around me and held me in the hospital as I cried into his shoulder. He didn't make me feel bad, he wasn't passive aggressive, he was patient.

I just got to school and I see him at his locker. I walked up to it and stood behind the door. He didn't seem to notice me so I waited for him to shut the door.

That might've been a mistake.

When he shut the door, he jumped back letting out a shriek.

"THEO!" He yelled.

"You scared the hell outta me!" He said.

I could hear his heart start racing which made me laugh.

"I can tell, your heart is racing." I said.

"Yeah, that's what happens when someone scares you!" He exclaimed.

I laughed at his over reaction.

Yeah, yeah. C'mon, we're gonna be late." I said.

He looked at me confused.

"What?" He asked.

"For class?" I asked.

"You're in AP Biology?" He asked.

I felt embarrassed, but I didn't show it.

"Yeah, I didn't pass the last time." I explained.

"Oh, okay." He said.

We started to make our way to class and all I wanted to do was hold his hand. I wanted to do a lot of things with Liam. Things I will never admit to him.

Instead, I put my hand on his shoulder. I could still hear his heart pounding.

"Jesus, calm down, Li." I said.

But, his heart rate didn't seem to get any slower.

We were about to walk into class when he was stopped by someone. His sudden halt broke me out of my thoughts.

But, when I turned around, I saw the last person I wanted to see.

Hayden.

I gave her a death glare.

"Hey Liam!" She said.

He took a second to respond.

"Hey Hayden." He said."

I felt very uncomfortable.

"Theo." She glared back at me.

"Hey Hayden." I said coldly.

Then, Liam put his hand on my shoulder. My heart melted at his touch. I looked over at him in awe.

But, of course. Hayden had to ruin everything.

"You two are close now?" She asked.

I wanted to punch her stupid face.

I looked down at Liam as he looked at me. I wanted to hear his response. I really hoped he would say we were close. I wanted to be close with Liam.

"Uh, I guess." He said.

My heart hurt at his answer. It wasn't a big deal, it just made me feel a little out of place in their conversation. I looked down at the ground. I didn't want to meet either of their eyes.

"I'm gonna head in there." I said pointing towards the class room door. I wanted to get away from both of them.

I walked away from them into the class room hearing Liam say he'd be there in a sec.

I just wanted to be with him but that's a lot to ask for. But, it makes sense. I don't deserve Liam. Not after everything I've done.

I sat down at one of the lab tables saving a seat for Liam. I put my head down on the desk. I tried not to listen in on their conversation from outside the door but I kept picking up a few words.

I heard Hayden ask, "Coffee? After school?" And Liam say, "Sure".

I just wanted this day to end.

Soon enough, Liam came into the classroom. He sat next to me and placed his hand on the back of my neck. My heart rate rose at the touch. I still had my forehead rested on the table.

Liam leaned over close to my ear.

"You alright?" He asked.

"Yeah." I said, my heart melting at his concern.

The bell rang so I lifted my head up. All through the class I was trying to think of ways to get Liam out of hanging out with Hayden after school. It made my blood boil at the thought of them being together.

"Hey, Li?" I asked.

"Yeah?" He said.

"I'm homeless" I blurted out.

"What?"