Welcome to the last chapter
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December 25th - Saturday
Third person P.O.V.
"I can't believe you did that!" Liam complains shocked as he turns off his phone notifications.
Stiles is currently sending dozens of messages after fainting when he saw the photo of Liam and Theo that Corey sent. According to Scott, Stiles saw the photo and fell to the ground the next moment. Now he is bombarding them with messages and requests for help. The rest of the pack seemed happy, others were not surprised, such as Lydia and Kira and surprisingly Derek and Isaac.
"It was hilarious." Harper laughs as she rewatches the video Scott sent of Stiles lying on the floor with a pained expression.
The five friends are sitting around the Christmas tree eager to exchange gifts.
"I want to get mine first!" Mason exclaims, catching everyone's attention.
Corey gives Mason a camera, Liam gives him the video game and Harper gives him a shirt with each of our faces on it and saying 'I love my friends.'
"It's beautiful, I'll wear it every day." Mason says laughing. Harper also gave him another simple dark green sweater.
Mason takes Theo's package and when he opens it he gives an excited squeal.
"Wow, now I can add these to my Star Wars sock collection, thanks Theo."
Mason immediately puts on the socks and takes a picture of them with his new camera.
Theo then decides to give his gift to Corey, who is equally happy to see his socks.
"Now we are matching, love." Corey shows Mason his socks. "Thanks."
Liam gives Corey his coat, Mason gives him a CD collection of his favorite movies and Harper gives him a shirt like Mason's and a lego.
"Are you going to give all of us a shirt like that?" Liam asks.
"Obviously, I'm already using mine." Harper removes her coat revealing her 'I love my friends.' shirt.
"How did you get that horrible photo of me?" Theo looks bamboozled at his image on the shirt.
"Liam sent it to me the day you went to the zoo."
The photo of Theo in question is one where he is making a funny face to imitate the baboon behind him. Liam's photo is one where he has his mouth full eating a donut. Mason's was taken while he was asleep and snoring. Corey's, mid-sneeze. And Harper falling off an escalator.
Harper gives Liam his shirt and he puts it on.
"How do I look?" He asks, striking a pose.
"Beautiful." Theo responds by putting an arm around his waist.
"Ewww." Mason makes a vomiting sound and throws a bag in Liam's face. "Continuing."
Mason gives Liam a vinyl record by his favorite band, Corey gives him a book about Greek myths and stories and Harper also gives him a fluffy dark blue blanket with stars.
"Thank you guys."
Next up is Harper. She receives a book about marine biology from Mason, a leather jacket from Corey and two books from Liam.
"This is mine." Theo hands Harper his box feeling nervous, he really wants her to like it.
"It's beautiful." Harper exclaims when she sees the necklace and immediately puts it around her neck. "Thank you Theo."
Harper hugs Theo and gives him a light kiss on the cheek.
"Now it's your turn." She says looking at Theo.
"Did you get me gifts?" He asks with wide eyes.
Theo knows they are all friends now, but he never thought they would buy him Christmas presents.
"Of course, you are family too." Mason assures him and hands him his gift.
Theo opens the large box, eight CDs of all the Harry Potter movies.
"They're great movies to watch with Liam."
"Thanks Mason, really." Theo gives Mason a quick hug, and Mason gets emotional.
"He hugged me!" He wipes a fake tear from his face.
Corey gives Theo headphones, as he knows Theo would like to have some for a long time, and Harper, in addition to the shirt, also gives him a big book.
"It's my favorite biology book, I'm sure you'll love reading it."
Theo looks at his friends. He never imagined that one day he would be worthy of something like this friendship.
Family. Something Theo never thought he could have again.
Harper who is there whenever Theo needs someone to talk to. The friend who makes anyone laugh and keeps the place in order.
Mason who seems like a hyperactive child and never fails to cheer people up.
Corey who gives the best advice and conveys comfort to anyone.
Liam who saved him from the darkness. The love of his life.
And finally, himself, Theo, the newcomer but loved with the same intensity.
"We should take a picture." Mason grabs his camera. "Stand next to each other."
Theo puts his arm around Liam's shoulders and Liam around Theo's waist. Harper, Mason and Corey gather close to them and Mason positions himself to take the photo in order to catch them all.
"Thank you for showing me that life is worth fighting for." Theo whispers in Liam's ear before the camera flashes.
"Thank you for saving my life." Liam says in return. "I love you."
"I love you."
And they will stay together.
They will love each other.
Forever.
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