Blame (Thiam TW)

Chapter 15: Rest and Refresh

"Liam," Melissa stared at him, "you can't shift right now."

The nurse watched as he tried to stop, but he managed to already rip his IV out. Theo, Mason, Corey, and Nolan walked in just in time as Liam was about ready to jump out of the bed.
"Liam!" Theo went to grab him. Liam's red eyes met the chimera's as Theo grabbed both of his wrists. "Hey, you are safe, I am here, and you are okay."

Liam tried to pull his hands out of Theo's, but the chimera held even tighter as Liam's began to relax. His eyes returned to blue, before collapsing into Theo's arms.

"Melissa, he blacked out," Theo looked at her with concern.

"Here let me-" Dr.Geyer tried to help.

"I think you've done plenty," Theo growled.

"David, please leave," the nurse stared at him. He nodded and walked out.

"He's just exhausted," Melissa sighed, reinserting an IV.
"Are these new?" Theo asked her about the claw marks on his arms and hands.

The woman nodded.

Liam woke up in a panic a few minutes later, "I'm sorry!"

"Liam, it's okay you didn't do anything," Theo spoke calmly.

"I didn't hurt anyone?"

"Of course not."

Liam took in a breath and looked around the room. Mason and Corey were curled up on the small bench by the window. Melissa must have brought them some blankets. Nolan was sitting in the chair near the end of the bed, looking half asleep already. Theo managed to climb into bed with him, sitting beside him letting the alpha put his weight on him.

"Okay," Liam nodded.

"How about you try to get some sleep?" Theo stared at him.

Liam nodded, leaning his head on the chimera's shoulder. Theo watched as his eyes fluttered, but remained open. He watched Mason pass out on top of the chameleon, soon Corey was asleep leaning on the wall. Liam barely calmed down before Nolan was asleep again, blanket so tight around him, curling up to make himself as small as possible. Liam eventually gave in to his exhaustion; Theo heard his heart rate slow into slumber. The chimera finally closed his eyes, hoping Liam would have a restless night.

Theo woke up to the sound of someone panicking. He figured it was going to be Liam, but the boy was waking up with him still wrapped in his arms.

"Nolan!" Liam yelled at him, waking the boy up.

Nolan opened his eyes slowly and breathed finally, "sorry, um, I must have just-"

"Having a nightmare?" Theo sat up.

Nolan nodded, "hunters."

"Some of them are still out there," Liam looked at Theo.

"And we will get them, eventually," Theo stared at him.

Corey and Mason were awake with their voices. Theo noticed it was already light out. Melissa walked in a few moments later to check on them.

"Do you ever go home?" Mason asked her.

"Barely," she laughed.

"Maybe, you should go home, Melissa," Theo stared at her as he stood up.

"Chris is picking me up in a half-hour," Melissa smiled at him.

"Can I go home?" Liam asked her before she could even finish checking his vitals.

"Yes, Liam," she rolled her eyes, "with some conditions."