War of hearts // Thiam

Pity

"And then he left."

"What a jerk!" Allison shouted as I finished my story. I shrugged pressing the bottle of alcohol to my lips.

"Ah ah you've had too much of that." Chris said taking it from my hands.

"Hey no fair! I'm 20!"

"But you're still irresponsible." Peter added, I scowled.

"Since when we're you so goody goody all of a sudden?" I asked crossing my arms.

"Since I realised being a douche isn't gonna get me anywhere."

"I'll let you know when I realise that to buddy." I said tapping him on the arm. Peter rolled his eyes.

"Where did Liam go?" Stiles asked,

"God knows, probably screwing some chick who's so much more interesting." I said and Malia hit me.

"Don't say that. Liam would never-" Everyone's phones started to buzz randomly cutting her off. They checked their phones quickly.

"What? What is it?" I'd left mine upstairs. Scott's eyes went wide.

"Uh nothing! Nothing! Don't worry."

"I'll just check my own then shall I?" I said running up the stairs. Everyone followed trying to stop me but I'd already got there and opened the notification. I felt sick as I read the message.

Looks like he wants me back. Pity...
xoxo
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(Five images attached)

I didn't even have to look at them to know what they were.

"Oh look at that. I was right." I said turning around. The pack stood there with solemn faces.

"We're so sorry Theo..." Kira said softly. I shook my head.

"No it's fine. I mean it's not like I actually liked him or anything, I definitely didn't love him. I was just leading him on." Tears started to sting at my eyes, "I mean I'm Theo Raeken! I don't get attached. To anyone, I am so not bothered what so ever..."

"Theo are you crying?" Ethan asked,

"No! No I'm not I don't! I don't cry I'm not- I'm not crying..." I wiped the tears from my eyes.

"Theo-"

"No I'm not! I'm not crying!"

"Okay, okay you're not crying. Just come here." Allison said softly gesturing over.

"No I- I'm not..."

"Theo please." She walked closer to me slowly I put a hand out shaking my head.

"No... no don't." I said through the sobs. "Don't hurt me." I blurted out. Allison wrapped her arms around me, I flinched.

"Don't-"

"It's okay. I'm not gonna hurt you." She said and I relaxed my body. "That's it, your okay." I cried into her shoulder as she held me. In that moment I knew she'd take care of me, she wasn't going to hurt me. Not like Liam did.

* * * *

"Theo, Theo. Hey..." I heard Melissa's voice and I opened my eyes slowly.

"Melissa?" She smiled down at me.

"What happened?" I asked rubbing my head.

"You passed out last night. I think it was a mix of the alcohol and the well... not crying apparently." I groaned.

"I like the way you decorated the place as well, the glass adds a nice touch."

"Oh my god! I'm so sorry! I'll clean it up right-"

"Don't worry, it's all taken care of. I made Scott do it this morning."

"I'm still sorry." I said and Melissa smiled.

"I know you are. How are you feeling?" She asked and I shrugged.

"Numb. Can I ask? Where's Allison?"

"I knew you'd ask that, she's on her way." I nodded.

"I'm sorry about Liam." Melissa said after a moment. I bit my lip.

"Thanks."

"Melissa you said that-" Allison burst in then froze seeing us both.

"Speak of the Devil."

"Theo! Your awake!" She said smiling.

"I'll leave you two alone." Melissa stood up leaving.

"She made that sound so sexual." Allison said shuddering.

"Thank god you said that, I was thinking the same thing." I said. She laughed making me smile.

"How are you?" She asked and I sighed, that dreaded question again.

"When are people going to stop asking me that." I said and she chuckled.

"Sorry."

"I'm fine, like I told Melissa. Just numb."

"That's normal, I mean I definitely felt that way with Scott."

"I forgot about that! You two were serious!" She laughed.

"Yeah, but we're better as friends. Besides he and Isaac are adorable. As are Lydia and I."

"You're not wrong." I said smiling. There was silence for a moment before I spoke again.

"I wanted to thank you. For last night I mean. Most people would just have sat back and watched me have a mental breakdown and not do what you did. So... yeah thanks."

"You don't need to thank me for doing what any normal person should." She said, "You may think that you don't need us Theo, but you do. You need your friends."

"I've just never really had friends before, that I can really remember anyway."

"Hey I'm sure Scott and Stiles can remind you of some good times you had."

"I'm sure they can."

"They're are a few people downstairs who'd like to see if your okay if your interested."

"Most certainly."