Blame (Thiam TW)

Chapter 15: Rest and Refresh

Liam looked like he was pouting; Theo laughed, receiving a glare from the alpha.

"First, you need to rest, no school for the next of the week, no chasing hunters, no shifting, second, you need to take care of yourself, you need to sleep, eat, and talk to someone before you do this," Melissa pointed to his hands, "third, you need to forgive yourself. Can you do that, or do I need to strap you down here?"

"I can do it," Liam muttered.

"I'll make sure he does it," Theo smirked.

"Also, this applies to all of you," Melissa looked at the other four boys, "I already got you excused from school. I don't want you guys being alone."

"Yes, Melissa," Mason answered with Corey nodding.

"I think we can handle that," Theo answered.

Nolan just nodded as Melissa walked over to him, "Nolan, can I check out your side?"
The boy nodded as Theo began helping Liam up.

"Are you okay?" she looked at him.

Nolan nodded.

"You're shaking pretty bad."

"Nightmare," Nolan muttered.

"I think you especially need some sleep."

"Thanks, Melissa," Nolan nodded.

The woman hugged him as Nolan relaxed. His own mother hasn't hugged him in who knows how long; it was nice to have someone show some concern about him.

They walked out, fascinated that Parrish was still sitting out there.

"Have you been here this whole time?" Liam looked at him.

"Security," Parrish shrugged, "feeling better?"

"A lot," Liam smiled, "thank you."

"No problem, I think I'm going to head home, but if you guys need anything, you know you can call me."

"Thank you, Parrish," Theo nodded.

Argent was sitting by the entrance waiting for Melissa to get off her shift when he saw them walking out.

"Everyone okay?" he asked them.

"Yes," Liam looked at the man, "thanks."

"Liam, please be careful, all of you."

"Well at least you won't be hunting us again," Liam snapped.

"No, I won't, but there are still hunters out there."

"I know," Liam glared at him.

"I'll let you know if we have any updates."

"Okay," Theo nodded, pulling Liam away from the man.

They walked out towards Theo's truck when they noticed two familiar figures standing beside it with one less than thrilled werewolf still in the car.

"What are you doing here?" Theo glared at Derek and Malia.

"You know I was asking myself the same question," Peter called out from Derek's Camaro.

"Shut up!" Malia and Liam said in unison.

"To make sure you are okay, and to make sure you are safe," Derek looked at Liam.

"We are fine, thanks to the fact we aren't being accused of false murder," Mason finally spoke, seeing Liam's claws extending.

"Okay, where are you guys staying?"

"Why does it matter to you?" Corey added on, gripping his boyfriend's hand.

"Because we owe it to Liam," Malia growled.

"My house," Liam rolled his eyes, "so, now you think by being our babysitters you can just forget you tried to arrest me yesterday?"

"The hunters will come for you Liam, and you can hold them off better with all of us," Derek looked at the alpha.

"We don't need you," Liam snapped.

"Fine," Derek nodded.

"You still killed him, accident or not," Malia growled.

Theo's claws flashed this time, "say that again."

"Malia," Peter got out and pulled her into the car.

"As much as I enjoy a fight, you realize she lost her mate," Peter stared at them.

"Her what?" Nolan asked.

"Boyfriend," Peter shook his head, "sorry, remember we are half-wolf."

Nolan just nodded before shying away.
"She still doesn't need to act like that," Theo glared at him.

"Don't act all perfect, Theo. We all know our hands aren't clean."

"I take credit for my actions at least," Theo growled.

"Hey, stop it," Derek glared at his uncle.

"This was your idea to come," Peter stared at him.

Theo didn't even notice; Liam's hand escape his grasp until Peter was pinned on the ground.

"You say one more word to my pack, and I'll make sure you don't say anything else," Liam growled before releasing the werewolf.

"Scott was right making you the alpha," Peter laughed sitting up, "you're good at this kid."

"I know you don't trust us," Derek looked at Liam, "but if you need us, call us."

Liam nodded, still shocked at his actions.

The Hale's drove away as the puppy pack climbed into Theo's truck.

"Nice job," Theo looked over.

"Anyone can threaten Peter," Liam laughed.

"No, keeping in control," Theo nodded, "and protecting me."

"Are you my mate?" Liam looked at him with question.

"We all can hear you!" Nolan glared at them as Theo just smirked and pulled out.