Blame (Thiam TW)

Chapter 15: Rest and Refresh

TW: self-harm, past child abuse

Melissa came out a few minutes later, "I think he probably is going to wake up soon if you guys want to come back."

Theo nodded, "thank you."

The four younger boys got up while Parrish decided to stay out to be security for them. Theo sighed and pulled up a chair beside Liam. He gripped his hand, taking some pain before he felt his own handshake. He looked at him, sleeping peacefully. He shouldn't have to deal with this, but here they were fighting with his own pack. His hands coated in the blood that he never should have been forced to shed. Theo stared at him, the alpha with anger issues, just a kid who got thrown into something by fate. The only person he ever loved, now he was going to do everything to make sure he knew just how many people he actually has saved.

Corey and Mason sat on the windowsill, staring at their friend lying in the bed. Mason's lifetime best friend, the one person who he knew he could always count on. He sighed, and there he was almost not being for him when he most needed it. He shuttered thinking about talking to Liam's step-dad. He couldn't imagine what Liam was feeling now, now he was going to be there for him more than ever. Corey stared at Theo and Liam. He didn't trust many people, but Liam was one person he knew he could trust, never should he had doubted him. Ever since they set aside their differences for Mason. He's been one of his best friends, always there for him, now it was his turn to repay him.

Nolan took a seat against the wall, eyes half-closed, but mind racing. Liam was the reason he turned away from Monroe. He watched him do everything to protect his friends while not killing anyone. He forgave Nolan quicker than he should of; he knew that. Then, he wanted him to still be co-captains with him after everything he did to him. Liam didn't just forgive him though he gave him a new life. Nolan had nothing before he sided with them. Liam gave him friends, something worth fighting for, even a family. This pack was more of a family than he ever had. Liam gave him a chance to do something good, now he was going to do everything to save him.

They sat there for about a half-hour until Liam finally showed a slight sign of consciousness. Theo was nodding off when he felt a light grip on his hand. He quickly looked at the alpha, when he saw his eyes slowly opening. Corey and Mason looked up while Nolan opened his eyes as well. Liam stared at Theo, his blue eyes meeting the chimera's.

"Hey, Little Wolf," Theo said softly.

"What happened?"

"You decided to make another idiot sacrificial move," Theo smirked, rubbing his hand.

"I feel that," Liam nodded, wincing in pain.

Theo smiled and reached over to take some pain until Liam relaxed once again.

"Is everyone else okay?"

"Yes," Theo assured him.

"Liam, everyone wanted to make sure you were okay, but we decided that you needed time, and it was your decision who you wanted to see," Mason stared at him.

"Do they think I still did it?"

"No," Nolan nodded, "Melissa forced Stilinkski to watch the video. They know you are innocent."

"Is it bad that I'm not ready to see them yet?" Liam looked up.

"No, I think that is how you should be feeling," Theo kept holding his hand, "Liam, they weren't willing to believe you killed Scott because you had no other choice."

"I feel like I should forgive them."

"Hey, look at me, eventually they can regain your trust, but don't force it. They should earn it back."