Healing a Heart That's Not His - Thiam

Self-Sacrifice

He wakes up, his blue eyes fuzzy and unfocused, not remembering the night before and why he can't seem to recognize his room. Because you're not in your room, remember last night? The beta looks around, lifting his head up only slightly to observe his location. Last night. He's in Theo's bed and arms, firmly wrapped around him.

His gaze switches over to the chimera he's cuddled up with. He scans the peaceful boy in front of him, not denying just how cute he looks. Cute? Yes, cute, get over it already.

He also realizes he doesn't really want to have that awkward situation and decides to get out of bed before Theo wakes up.

He unwraps the arms around his waist, making his movement slow and gentle to not disturb his slumber and slides out from under the sheets. He hops out of bed and goes into his room to get some clothes to change into before getting into the shower.

In the shower, he hears movement from Theo's room and Liam can only guess that he must have woken up.

He opens his hazel eyes sleepily when he realizes that he doesn't feel a sense of comfort anymore. He looks to where he expected to see Liam and sees an empty space on his bed.

He huffs quietly, not really sure why he's disappointed about the absence of the adorable kid. Adorable? Is Liam considered adorable? Oh, who're you kidding? He's the most gorgeous, little angel. The slot on his bed where Liam was previously is warm, indicating that he must've left not long before.

Theo hops out of bed as well, feeling well-rested for the first time in a very long time. He can't honestly remember the last time he slept so peacefully and he can't thank Liam enough for it.

He quickly changes, not being bothered to shower. Hearing the bathroom door open, he steps out of his room to see Liam doing the same. They lock eyes for a moment and silently agree not to openly talk about it.

They make their way to the kitchen and Theo makes breakfast for him and Liam. Both of Liam's parents aren't ever around and when they are, it's not long before they leave again to work or spend the night at someone else's house that's closer to work, so, Theo, being better at cooking than Liam, prepares the meals for the both of them.

They're both chowing down on their bacon and eggs when Liam gets a phone call from Scott. "Yeah, Scott?" Liam answers the phone.

"Liam! You and Theo need to get here right now!" Exclaims Scott, out of breath.

"Whoa, what happened? Where are you guys?" Asks Liam, worried.

"Go to the school, the hunters are back!" Finished Scott before hanging up.

Liam and Theo look at each other for only a moment before they both hurriedly make their way to Theo's truck. Theo speeds down the roads before pulling up at the school and hopping out, running toward the building with Liam close behind. They follow Scott's scent and find themselves on the top floor hallway, guns pointed at their chests.

Monroe emerges from the small group of hunters to reveal Scott being electrocuted with a few hundred watts too many, squirming and crying out in pain, unable to do anything, being immobilized.

She looks between Theo and Liam before smirking. "Out of all your choices, Scott, this is by far the poorest one you've made. These are the people you called out for help? Where's Derek and Peter Hale? You know, the real help?" She scoffs and simply waves her hand before they're also bombarded with sparks and pass out.

They awaken who knows how long later, tied to a fence with Scott to Liam's left and Theo to his right. They're consciousness is immediately followed up by a painful tinge coursing throughout their whole bodies, causing them to cry out.