Whiskey on the Rocks- Chapter 3

"Home."

A month and a half passed since the night of drunken confessions but Stiles and Theo maintained contact. Once Stiles realized that Theo basically didn't have any friends that weren't Liam's friends he made the regular regiment of texts and calls. Rafael arrived in town for the setting up of the field office and after the building was set up, Stiles convinced him to hire Theo on as a security consultant to assist in dealing with supernatural threats. Originally hesitant, Rafael agreed and Theo found himself enjoying work at the new field office. Their workload was light, mainly paperwork and establishing connections within the community which left Theo to spend countless hours setting up and utilizing the gym within their small building.

The week Theo got the job, the calls and texts from Liam began. The chimera refused to answer and only glanced over the texts which said they needed to talk. Theo blocked the wolf's number by the end of the week. Stiles and Theo set up a routine where they would go to the Irish pub on Friday and enjoy a few drinks before either stumbling to the Sheriff's house or convincing the Sheriff to pick them up.

Even the Sheriff started to grow accustom to seeing the chimera. Almost like they were in elementary school, two of the three amigos hanging out. On more than one occasion, the Sheriff found himself talking with Theo drinking coffee while they waited for Stiles to finish up his paperwork for the day.

It was a slow Wednesday when the Sheriff stepped into the field office with a file in hand. He nodded to Theo and Stiles, who sat at Stiles' desk wearing matching black suits. John grinned to them and said, "I hope you are ready for a long day boys."

The two looked at him and nodded before the Sheriff stepped into Rafael's office. Theo looked to Stiles, "Do you have any idea why your dad is here today?"

Stiles shrugged, "I know there have been a few missing persons but I thought those cases were concluded already."

Theo nodded and the two waited intently, not much paperwork getting accomplished while they waited on the meeting. After an agonizing twenty minutes, the Sheriff and Rafael stepped out of the office. The Sheriff said his goodbyes and left the office. Rafael carried the file in hand and set it down on Stiles' desk. He looked to Stiles, "It looks like we have our first real case. We are being tapped to help find a missing 8 year old girl."

Stiles and Theo stood up and Stiles grabbed the file. He flipped through it and read the last known whereabouts near the preserve. Stiles looked to Rafael, "We are on it sir. We are going to find this little girl."

Rafael nodded and said, "Head out, keep me posted on updates. If things don't seem right, call for back up."

Theo smugly grinned, "I thought I was the back up."

Rafael glared at the chimera, "You are here for security purposes Mr. Raeken. Don't make me regret my decision."

Theo raised his hands in surrender as Rafael stepped back to his office. Stiles and Theo left the office and went to Stiles' government issued sedan. He opened the locks and tossed the keys to Theo. He said, "You drive so I can read the file."

Theo caught the keys and said, "Where to first, Agent in command?"

Stiles grinned and said, "First stop, her parent's house."

Theo and Stiles got in the car and Theo rumbled the engine to life. He input the address and began the trip to the child's house. He asked, "What's the plan? You ask questions while I pick up her scent so we can track her down?"

Stiles grinned widely and touched the tip of his nose, "That's why you are my partner in crime."

Theo laughed, "I got promoted? I thought I was just a "security consultant"."

Stiles laughed with Theo, "And here I thought you were the guy on payroll that just made sure to keep the dust off the weights in the gym." Stiles slapped Theo's chest as the chimera drove.

Theo playfully remarked, "Someone has to give it a use since you and Rafa, I mean Special Agent McCall, spend your days dealing with paperwork."

As Theo pulled into the driveway, Stiles commented, "Being an agent has a lot of paperwork, especially since this is a new satellite office."

Theo parked on the curb and killed the engine. He grinned to Stiles before sliding on his fed shades, "No judgement. I understand." His voice had a slight uptick as he said, "Now, let's go find this little girl."

Stiles smiled and stepped out of the vehicle. He left the file behind and started to walk towards the door. Theo quickly caught up and they stopped in front of the door. Stiles readied his badge as he rang the doorbell on the robin's egg two story house. As the moments passed Stiles straightened his suit and Theo ran a comb through his hair before he pulled out his ID badge. The door opened and a middle aged woman in a plain dress with long dark hair in disarray stepped forward. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying.

Stiles presented his badge and said, "Hello Ms. Summersville, I'm Agent Mieczyslaw Stilinski." He motioned to Theo, "And this is our security consultant, Mr. Theodore Raeken."

The woman nodded and asked meekly, "As in Sheriff Stilinski?"

Stiles smiled nervously and said, "Yeah. The Sheriff is my dad." Theo put away his badge and after a moment, Stiles did the same. "I'm here to ask some questions about your daughter. Is it alright if we step inside?"

The woman nodded and ushered them inside. She took a seat in the chair next to the sofa and motioned for them to sit. Stiles took a seat while Theo looked to her and asked, "Ma'am, do you mind if I take a look at your daughter's room?"

She shook her head and said, "Not at all, Mr. Raeken. Her room is upstairs, first door on the left."

Theo stepped away while Stiles pulled out a pen and paper and asked, "Where was the last place that you saw your daughter?"

She took a deep breath and said, "I've already answered these questions with the Sheriff's deputy but if it helps, I will answer it again. I last saw her when we tucked her into bed last night. When we woke up in the morning, she was gone."

Stiles scribbled on the pad and asked, "Did you notice if there were any signs of forced entry?"

She shook her head, "All our doors were locked and so were the windows. Everything looked the same except my Stacy was gone." The woman started to cry as Stiles wrote more things down.

Stiles asked, "One more question. The night it happened, did you hear any unusual sounds or notice any unusual smells?"

The woman looked confused at first but answered the question, "I heard a scraping noise in the attic and smelled what I thought was rotten garbage but when I checked, I found where a raccoon was living in our attic."

Stiles wrote down the notes and Theo stepped down the stairs back into the living room.

Stiles stood up and put away his pad as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a business card. The woman stood and he said, "That should be all I need to know. If you think of anything else that might help, here's my number. Thank you for your time, Ms. Summersville."

The woman took the card and escorted the two men out the front door. As they walked to the car, Stiles asked, "Did you find anything?"

Theo grinned and said, "I've got her scent and whatever took her, it was huge. The shingles on the roof were moved by something scraping across them and the window lock was broken from pressure on the outside."

Stiles nodded as they got into the sedan. He said, "Alright, let's hit the preserve before we lose too much daylight."

Theo nodded and brought the car to life. He drove towards the preserve and said, "There was another smell up there. I couldn't place it but it smelled like rotten meat."

Stiles nodded as they drove, "It's something supernatural. We'll worry about that when the time comes. We need to find Stacy first."

Theo laughed, "I'm surprised you aren't calling Deaton."

Stiles shook his head, "No. We work our side, they'll work theirs. Plus, I know my dad has already contacted him."

When they reached the preserve, Theo rolled down his window and slowly drove the car path that circled much of the preserve.

Stiles inquired, "Can you even catch a scent at these speeds?"

Theo smugly smirked, "It's what I do Stiles."

After driving for almost an hour, Theo abruptly stopped the car. Stiles looked over, "Did you catch something?"

Theo slowly nodded and parked the vehicle on the shoulder of the path. He and Stiles exited the vehicle. Theo locked the car and began to walk into the forest. Theo led as Stiles followed him until they reached a large downed tree that crushed part of one of the tunnel entrances. Theo pointed, "She's in there."

Stiles unholstered his gun and pulled out the small metal flashlight that he carried. He peered into the darkness and said, "After you, Mr. Raeken."

Theo grinned as he stepped forward and listened, "I can hear her heartbeat but I don't hear any others."

Stiles commented, "Out to lunch?"

Theo shook his head as took off his sunglasses and his eyes showed golden. He said, "I smell her blood. I think she is the menu for dinner."

The two men maneuvered through the almost destroyed tunnel and Stiles looked to the floor and noticed the large imprint of something sliding across the floor. When they stepped into a larger corridor they saw the far end of this tunnel collapsed and the floor was covered in dried up grasses and vegetation with the small girl huddled against the wall.

Theo walked over to her and the girl's eyes darted around wildly but she didn't move otherwise. Theo scooped her up into his arms and noticed the two tiny puncture marks on her leg.

Stiles scanned the room as Theo moved back towards the exit. He said, "We've got her. We can let the others handle this."

Stiles nodded as they tactically moved back through the tunnels to the entrance. They reached the entrance without incident and Stiles pulled out his cell and called back to Rafael. While Theo stood there, he heard the movements of about four people walking through the woods towards them. He prepared to run towards the car with the girl when he saw Deaton, Liam, Mason, and Corey crest the hill in their direction. As soon as he saw Liam, Theo slid his fed shades back down.

Deaton called out to Stiles, who had just finished his call, "Hello Stiles. I see you found the Lamia's den."

Stiles walked towards the pack and said, "Lamia? That's something new. We found the missing girl."

When Deaton was close enough, he said, "She's alive? I'm actually surprised. Usually Lamia don't save their dinner."

Liam, Mason, and Corey stepped around Stiles and Deaton towards Theo. Liam asked, "Theo. Can I have a word with you?"

The chimera nodded his head to the cave, "That's the cave. I'm on official business."

Mason and Corey looked surprised as Theo brushed past Liam towards Stiles. Before Liam could argue, a deputy's cruiser pulled up. Parrish stepped out and walked over to Stiles, Theo, and Deaton. He looked at the girl and smiled, "I'm glad you found her."

Deaton motioned his hand to Stiles and Theo. Deaton called to the pack, "We need to set up the trap before the entire department shows up." He looked to Parrish, "Deputy, can we place the crime scene away from this entrance so we can set up the containment?"

Parrish thought for a moment and agreed. Deaton and the pack entered the cave.

Parrish looked to Stiles and smiled, "I know your boss is going to be happy and your dad is going to want to celebrate. His son saving the day."

Stiles blushed and said, "I wasn't alone. I had Theo."

Parrish gave Theo a once over and after several moments an ambulance pulled up with other cruisers. Theo smugly grinned as the paramedics stopped and ran over to them. He said, "It's in your hands now, puppy patrol."

Parrish smirked, "What did you say Raeken?"

Theo's grin widened as he said, "Yeah, fire puppy. The rest is yours."

Stiles snickered at Theo's bitter toned joke while the paramedics reached Theo. Before they could take her from him she reached up and whispered, "You have pretty eyes."

In the hustle and bustle the girl was taken by the paramedics as they began to check her out. Stiles and Theo walked to the cruiser and Theo could've sworn he heard Stiles whisper, "yeah, he does."

They waited at the sedan and after a while, Rafael and the Sheriff pulled up with Mrs. Summersville riding with the Sheriff. Mrs. Summersville ran to her daughter while Rafael and John walked over to Stiles and Theo. Rafael addressed them first, "Good job guys. This might be a new record on finding a missing child." His smile beamed as Stiles blushed. Theo stood back, arms crossed with a neutral expression as his eyes seemed to be locked on the reunion of mother and daughter.

Rafael patted Stiles on the shoulder before John embraced his son, a smile beaming on his face, "Good job son. I'm so proud of you."

Stiles fake struggled against the hug, "Dad, you're embarrassing me in front of my boss."

John released his son and laughed with Rafael at the comment. Rafael addressed Stiles, "Alright, you two can head back and finish up the reports."

Stiles nodded, "Yes sir." Theo just nodded. Before they could get into the cruiser, Ms. Summersville ran over to Stiles and hugged him. She whispered, "Thank you for finding my little girl."

Stiles just smiled and she looked to Theo, "You too Mr. Raeken."

Theo nodded and responded, "Just doing my job ma'am."

They got into the cruiser and drove back to the office. Stiles was practically giddy as he bounced in the seat with Theo driving.

Theo looked over, "Celebration after work?"

Stiles smiled, "You bet."

Theo squeezed in a lifting session while Stiles worked on the paperwork for the case. As Theo finished, Stiles entered the gym. He said, "Don't break the bench, we might want to use this sometime."

Theo glared at Stiles as he picked up his suit jacket and put it on, "Don't worry, you won't notice if I do."

Stiles playfully faked indignation, "Hey, I might notice, when I finally start working out."

Theo asked, "The pub or my place?"

Stiles grinned, "Your place."

The two men arrived at the small apartment near the warehouse district that Theo lived in. The door creaked open and they stepped inside. The apartment looked old and needed new paint and wallpaper. There was a small table sitting in the tiny dining area near the kitchen in the far back of the loft. The worn sofa greeted them as they stepped in with bookshelves lining the wall. A small flat screen TV sat on an equally tiny table several feet in front of the sofa. Everything looked neat but used. Theo walked to the kitchen and pulled a bottle out of the freezer and grabbed two tumblers as Stiles made his way to the kitchen. He maneuvered around the stairs that led to Theo's overhand bedroom. He took his seat as Theo poured them both a glass making sure to drop a couple of cubes in each glass.

Stiles commented, "Dude, you know you live in a dump."

Theo glared at the young Stilinski as he dropped a pill in his drink. He sarcastically replied, "Thanks Stiles. Already feeling the love."

Stiles smiled and took a sip, "You know I only say it with love."

Theo took a sip of his whiskey and off handedly remarked, "And yet for this place being a dump, you sure crash here a lot."

Stiles faux complained, "I do not. Plus, we could always just go to my place."

Theo shrugged as he took another sip, "I don't know where you live. And given the current situation, I think it's best that way."

Stiles took a sip, "What do you mean Theo? You think that I am keeping it a secret from you because I'm not."

Theo looked to the glass, "I know. I just don't want someone being able to track you by tracking me."

Stiles thought for a moment and replied with a twinkle of awe in his eye, "That's actually incredibly sweet and protective."

Theo glared at the young Stilinski as they both took a long drink. Stiles broke the silence, "I can't believe Liam showed up there today. Are you alright?"

Theo finished his drink and nodded, "Yeah. I just don't want to talk to him yet. Plus, we were in the middle of a case. Our first real case since this office started."

Stiles finished his drink and walked around the table to Theo. The chimera followed his movements curiously. Stiles stopped to the side of Theo and the chimera shifted his chair to face him. Stiles leaned forward and grey met amber, "What do you want to do tonight?"

Theo grinned slightly, "Want or what should I do tonight?"

Stiles returned the mischievous grin, "What do you want Theo?"

Theo laughed lightly, "I want to toss you over my shoulder and take you upstairs. But I don't want you to think that's why I invited you over."

Stiles mock gasped, "Theo, are you telling me that you didn't invite me over to ravish this beautiful body?"

Stiles' eyes lit up as Theo's face blushed to a nice rosy shade, "No, Stiles. I enjoy spending time with you."

Stiles pretended to pout and began to turn around as Theo lightly grabbed his arm and spun him around and down onto his lap. Stiles' hand found itself rubbed against the chimera's noticeably stiff member. Theo leaned towards Stiles and pulled the young Stilinski in for a kiss. When their lips met, the sensation flooded his senses. The shield in the storm of life, the memories of better times, the scent and taste of what it means to be whole again. As they deepened the kiss, his tongue probing Stiles' mouth, met by an equally eager tongue, he felt that, for a moment, the cracks in his mind and body healed and he could be happy.

Theo broke away from the kiss and began to scent and nip the left side of Stiles' neck which elicited a groan from him. He said, "You love my neck, Theo."

Theo leaned back and innocently replied, "What? You smell so good." He leaned back before Stiles could respond and kissed and sucked his neck.

After a few minutes kissing and dirty moans, Stiles pulled away and said, "I think we should stop."

Theo almost looked hurt as he said, "Why?"

Stiles grinned, "One, I'm hurting in these pants but more importantly, I am feeling that one drink way too much and I think that's because we haven't eaten anything since lunch."

Theo reached his hand around and lightly grabbed Stiles' girth and asked, "Should we?"

Stiles fought against himself before he said, "Yeah. Food, shower and bed. But raincheck?"

Theo smiled genuinely, "Alright. Raincheck." He leaned forward and chastely kissed Stiles on the lips before they figured out their dinner plans.