On Saturday, there was going to be a massive party to celebrate Beacon Hills beating their rival Davenforth Prep. Theo and Cora were planning on going because almost the entire school would be there. Theo was not usually one for the house party scene, but with Cora he was willing to go, and after all, it could be more fun than he was anticipating. However, the party did not start until 8, meaning Theo would have to wait at home all day for it to start, expect he actually had lunch plans. Much to Theo's surprise, Lydia Martin had texted him and told him that they needed to speak right away. It was urgent, but it needed to remain a secret. Theo did not think much of this, he figured maybe it had something to do with some sort of surprise for Cora, something he would be more than happy to assist with. So, as he sat in the coffee shop waiting for Lydia, Theo had no idea how this meeting would actually turn out. He saw her walk in and he smiled and waved, "Hey Lydia!"
Lydia smiled back as she quickly walked to the table and sat down quickly. "Hey Theo," she said in her usually perky tone, but then she looked around as if to see who all was surrounding him, and when she turned back, her face had a somber expression. She leaned in so she could speak softly, "This meeting never happened ok?" Theo nodded slightly to her, growing a little concerned on what was actually going on. "I would not be doing this if I did not think it was for the best, its not my business to say anything. To stick your neck in, is to get your neck cut, especially in this society, but I care to much about Liam, and you're the only one who he might listen to."
Theo leaned in at the mention of Liam, he was more confused now than ever. "Lydia, what the hell are you talking about? Is Liam ok?" he asked, concerned for Liam, knowing that his personal life might not be the best. "and why do you think he would listen to me? You are a closer friend with him than I am. Lydia, what is happening?"
As if ignoring all of Theo's questions, she began to speak once again, "I have kept so many secrets for him, to protect him, and to make him happy. I do not always agree with his choices, and I know he is confused but he won't let me help him in any other way than being his confidant. But this, this is too much. He is going to ruin his life, and its all based on a lie. I have to be vague Theo, if Liam thinks I told you before you find out, he will never speak to me again. But Theo, you are the only one that can get him out of this."
"Lydia, I need more details," Theo replied, deeply concerned for Liam's well being. His mind raced with infinite thoughts of how Liam could somehow be in danger, and whatever ways Theo may be able to save him. "How am I supposed to help him if you do not tell me anything. I can keep a secret, Lydia, you just need to tell me what is going on."
She shook her head, "No, I can't tell you because it is not my business. He told me and some other friends in confidence and I cannot betray that. I can't tell you what he told us," Lydia said, her loyalty being completely to Liam, "I cannot betray him, even if it means saving him, but I can find a loophole. I can't tell you what he told me, but I can tell you what I know, I am telling you because he won't believe me, but I know it to be true. All I can tell you is, she's trying to trap him, she wants him, and she's lying in order to keep him. I know this because I walked in on something I shouldn't have. That is all I can say."
As the day went on and the night drew closer, Theo's mind kept racing from his conversation with Lydia. He understood why Lydia did not want to betray Liam's trust by telling a close kept secret, but it left Theo more confused than ever. Lydia had told him that once Liam finally shared whatever information he was hiding, that it would all make sense and Theo would understand her warning, but until then, Theo was left in the dark to wonder what was happening. Of course, this really did not put Theo in the party mood, but he could not cancel on Cora, especially not last minute like this. So he got dressed and ready to go, waiting for Cora to pick him up. After getting dressed he went into the living room and saw Jordan sitting on the couch. "Does someone have a hot date tonight?" Jordan asked.
The comfort of hearing his brother joke made Theo smile, "Kind of, there is this stupid party that Cora wants me to go to, I do not really want to go, but I will do anything for Cora." Then, there was a knock on the door and Theo smiled, before answering it, knowing it was Cora, "Hey Cora, I am just about ready to go!"
Cora smiled and kissed Theo softly before walking in to his house and seeing Jordan. She grinned widely and walked over, throwing her arms around Jordan, " Jordan Parrish as I live and breathe! You're back! Its so good to see you again!" Cora knew Jordan from when Cora's brother, Derek, and Jordan were in high school, the two were very close friends, which extended to Cora as well.
"Its good to see you too!" Jordan said with a small laugh before hugging her back, "Never would I have though that when I came back you would be dating my brother. But I think you two suit each other."
She laughed and nodded, "All those years that you and Derek were friends, little did I know your brother was so sweet," She said and then took Theo's hand, "We will see you after the party! It was great seeing you again!"
Cora drove them to the party before the couple walked in. Theo had agreed to be the designated driver so Cora could drink and Theo would not, he did not mind that though, he did not like drinking all that much. Immediately, they made their way to their group of friends, which consisted of Lydia, Allison, and Scott McCall. "Hey everyone!" Cora said to her friends, and they greeted her back, including Lydia who did not seem to be acting out of the ordinary, like she did at lunch.
Then Liam walked up and greeted his friends and a polite nod to Theo as well. "Where is Hayden?" Allison asked Liam curiously, "It is not like her to miss party like this, I figured she would love to here to show off her boyfriend, who won the game. I know I am," she continued and kissed her boyfriend Scott softly.
"She, uh, she was not feeling it tonight, I do not think she is in the mood to drink so she figured she would just stay home. She did say hi to you all and she hopes you all will have a great time," Liam said, he seemed slightly nervous, in fact, it was the same nervous energy he had when Theo had seen him at the game. Liam hurriedly grabbed a drink and began to drink, "lets party!"
As the night droned on, for hours, Theo now understood what it was like to be one of the only sober people at the party. Cora paced herself, but now she was drunk, and continuing to drink with her friends, who were playing never have I ever. Theo did not mind though, he was glad she could be laid back and have some fun, but since he was not drinking, he decided no to play the game, and instead took a walk around the house. He ended up in the backyard, which was mostly filled with people making out, and some were even passed out. All but one that is, Liam was running around, clearly drunk, and singing. As he stumbled around, he almost fell into the pool. Theo rushed over to him, "Hey hey hey, you are going to fall in!"
Liam pushed Theo back, not aggressively, but just so Liam could get some space. "M-maybe I want to fall in," Liam slurred as he attempted to make eye contact with Theo. "In fact, I want to swim!" Liam pulled off his shirt before he jumped into the water.
Theo could not help but laugh as he saw Liam jump into the pool. "Liam, you are drunk, you probably should not be swimming, you'll drown or something, you should probably get out."
"If you are so worried for my safety, why don't you just get in too?" Liam asked and raised his eyebrow, looking up at Theo who was still standing outside of the pool.
Theo sighed before he chuckled a bit, "Fine" he pulled his shirt off and jumped into the water as well, "But don't go to deep, I do not need to be saving you from sinking in here ok?"
"I will do what I want," Liam replied and splashed Theo before breaking out into laughter.
"I can see that," Theo said and laughed as Liam began splashing him, "Stop that!" he laughed and then splashed Liam himself, breaking them out into an all out splashing war. It was like they were the only two people at the party as they kept swimming around and chasing each other in the water, splashing and carrying on. Soon, they got disoriented and bumped into each other, and there they were inches a part. To Theo, it was almost an exact copy of the night of the storm, and for second Theo felt like he was back in that moment. Then, just like that night, Liam leaned in and kissed Theo deeply. There it was, those fireworks that he got when they kissed, and as much as he hated to admit it, he did not feel that with Cora. However, the moment was ended as quick as it began when Liam pulled away and rushed out of the pool, running inside. Theo grabbed his shirt and ran after his friend, following upstairs and in to one of the bedroom. "Hey, its fine man you were drunk." he then walked in further and saw that Liam was in tears, Theo's eyes widened as he sat next to him, "Liam, I won't tell anyone, its not a big deal, no one saw."
Liam shook his head, struggling to speak. "Its not that," he said, seeming a bit more coherent than he was just moments before. "No no, its not that. Its Hayden. She is pregnant," Liam said as more tears began to stream down his cheek. Theo's heart stopped as he heard the news. When he processed what Liam had said, it all made since to Theo, this is what Lydia was warning him about. But still, what did Lydia mean? Is Hayden lying? Is she not really pregnant? How would Lydia know any of that? Whatever it was, Theo knew he had to figure it out, and save Liam from whatever lie Lydia had warned him about.
