Healing a Heart That's Not His - Thiam

Night-Time Swim

Scott sent them in groups of two to search Beacon Hills for any remaining hunters, so, naturally, Liam and Theo were paired up.

As Theo drives his truck around, Liam stares out the window and although it should be because he's looking for any hunters, that's not the case. He's deep in thought about last night, about what happened. Why does he feel so attached to Theo? I mean, it's Theo. Yeah, he accepted that they're friends, no matter how much Theo teases and mocks him, being a complete asshole, but friends don't usually... do that. What even was 'that'? Friendly touching? Liam doesn't know and Theo doesn't know any more than Liam does.

"You okay? You're not usually this quiet, a loud mouth like you. What's up?" Asks Theo, ripping Liam away from his thoughts and to the present.

"What? Nothing." Responds Liam.

Theo glares at him. "I know when you're lying, but obviously it's not something you want to talk about. You think the hunters are still here or we're driving around for no reason?" Says Theo, changing the subject which Liam is very grateful for.

"If they are still here, then they're not gonna show themselves until later on. Hunters like to take their time while planning and waiting for the perfect moment. Which usually doesn't happen the next day." Says Liam, honestly.

Theo nods, agreeing. "Yeah, who'd be in a rush to look at a face like yours?" He says, smirking.

Liam shoves him and smiles. "Shut up. You're the one that looks like you've been in a fight and lost, not me. You're all deformed." He says.

Theo still smirks at Liam. "And yet I'm still better looking than you."

Liam shoves him again, harder. "I said shut up."

Theo's smirk turns into a genuine smile, cheerful and giddy, as he looks back at the road. The smile never really leaves his or Liam's face, fading a bit, but still there.

Theo pulls up in Liam's driveway and steps out of the truck. Once they're inside, Theo turns to Liam.

"You have homework?" He asks.

"No, why?" Responds Liam.

"I know a pretty cool place, bring your swim shorts." He says, marching off to his room to get his swim shorts. Liam stands there and watches him until he enters his room. He hesitates, then goes to his own room to grab his swim trunks.

"So, where're we going?" Liam asks once they're back in the truck.

"You'll see." He says and smiles at Liam.

"Why're you being so cryptic? Just tell me." Persists Liam.

"Getting a little impatient? Just hold onto your butt for a little longer, we're almost there."

Liam huffs and lays his back against the seat, slightly annoyed. Where were they going? Why did they need their swim shorts? He could only guess that they were probably going to go swimming somewhere.

Theo pulls over near the forest and hops out of the car with Liam. "Come on, we have to walk just a bit."

"Why? Where is it?" Asks Liam.

Theo rolls his eyes. "Where do you think, dumbass? In the forest, come on." He says and walks off, towards the woods and brush.

Liam scurries after him, catching up. He slides in next to Theo and walks alongside him. They walk for a bit, but not for long before a river comes into view. The dark pool of water glistens and reflects the glow of the moon and stars off its surface. Not a single wave can be seen, just perfectly still and silent.