It was very easy for the two boys to get lost in the moment. As they had their arms tightly around each other, kissing one another, everything that had been holding them back seemed to melt away in this moment. Theo was sure they could both feel it. This sense of tranquility, the feeling that this was what was supposed to happen the whole time. However, like most good things, this moment would end quickly and they'd be forced to snap back to reality. A loud thunder boomed around them and Liam pulled away quickly. "Theo I-I am sorry."
Theo nodded, his heart sinking as he realized that fleeting moment was now lost forever, and the thunder brought them back to real life. A real life where, apparently, Liam still did not want to be with Theo. Perhaps that special feeling was not mutual as Theo had thought, but still, he was glad he tried. "No, I am sorry, me walking up and kissing you like that, it wasn't, cool, i can go."
Thep turned to leave but he felt Liam grip his hand, "No, thats not what I mean," Liam replied as he pulled Theo to be closer to him again, "I want you here. I did not realize it until tonight, when this storm started coming in and I was terrified and i was wishing that you were here with me like you were that one night. And yes, i want to kiss you, i want to kiss you a lot, but this storm has my anxiety to high, so for tonight i just want you here, your arms around me, and mine around you."
Theo grinned and wrapped his arms around Liam, and held him tightly. That moment of tranquility was back, and he hoped this meant it would never end. Whatever came next, he knew that they would face it together. "Last time i was here you kissed me, so i guess we are even," Theo teased as he pulled back from the hug and the boys made their way into the living room.
"Listen, i was in the closet, even to myself," Liam chuckled as he sat down next to Theo on the couch, cuddling in to him, "But i guess it doesn't matter how deep in the closet I am, when a soaking wet hot guy heroically rescued my dog, the feelings just took over." Liam smiled and closed his eyes, relaxing in to Theo. Then, he shot up and turned to Theo, "What about Cora? She is my friend, I am not going to be part of an affair."
Theo liked seeing how Liam was loyal to his friends, it was an aspect of Liam that Theo was glad to see. He did not think anyone from Liam's world cared about anything other than money, but Liam, Cora, and Lydia proved Theo wrong. "We broke up earlier today. She told me that she could not be with me, because it was clear i cared so much about you." He still felt bad for Cora, of course he did not knowingly lead her on, but he was here with Liam, and she was alone.
"Good, good, i couldn't do that to my friend," Liam responded as he began to start pacing, much to Theo's confusion, "But what about Hayden? Our parents still want us together?" Liam continued frantically. "Oh my god, my parents! They are going to flip when they find out i am in love with a boy, let alone the help, no offense, Theo, what the hell are we going to do?"
Theo stood up and grabbed Liam's hands, "We are going to enjoy tonight, you are stressed enough as it is with the storm, do not make it worse by trying to solve all of your problems tonight." He kissed Liam's forehead softly and he felt the boy's muscles relax a bit. Theo sat back down on the couch and pulled Liam to sit down next to him. However, Theo had to admit he was worried as well. He knew the situation with Hayden needed to be resolved, but after that, he knew Liam's parents would never accept him.
"You are right," Liam nodded as he cuddled back up to Theo, squeezing his arm tightly for comfort.
The next morning Theo woke up, his arms wrapped tightly around Liam, and vice versa. He let out a content sigh, and smiled a bit as he looked at Liam sleeping. This view could almost make Theo forget about the storm of problems that surrounded them. This morning, they could just be two kids in love, but all that would change when they walked out the door. So, needless to say, Theo was not in any hurry to leave. As he laid there, Theo began to feel Liam's grip tightening, and soon felt Liam squirming a bit as well. His breathing increased as he was almost shaking at this point, "Liam? Liam, wake up!" Theo said to him.
Liam kept breathing heavily and began to let out small sounds as if trying to form words but failing. Eventually the words become more clear, "No, please no. I tried as best I could, please don't leave." Theo kept trying to wake Liam up, but it was in vain. However soon Liam sat up quickly as he woke up, sweating now and breathing heavily. He wiped away the tears from his eyes.
"Liam, are you alright?" Theo asked and hugged Liam close.
Liam broke free of the hug angrily and stood up, marching away from the couch, "I am fine ok?! I don't need you coddling me like i am some sort of child!" The way he spoke was a glimpse of the Liam that Theo knew before. The angry and insensitive Liam that did not want anything to do with Theo, and it hurt Theo to see that side of Liam come back out.
"Liam," Theo replied softly as he simply looked at Liam. "All i am trying to do is help you."
The anger clearly vanishing, Liam let out a sigh, then he sat back down on the couch, "I get nightmares, about my parents leaving, its been like this since i was a kid. They would just leave. Sometimes dad would tell me it was because my grades were bad or i did bad in a lacrosse game. Of course, now i know it was because of work, but as a kid, i didn't know any better. Its fine, i usually deal with them on my own. I would get some ice cold water and just relax."
"Well now you do not have to deal with them alone," Theo said and kissed Liam's cheek before he stood up and went to the kitchen, coming back with a glass of ice cold water. Theo knew that this thing with Liam, whatever it was, was still new. Even with a triumphant kiss in the rain, forming a relationship did take time, so he wanted to help Liam any way that he could.
"You are always trying to solve my problems," Liam told Theo as he took a sip of the water, "Do you think maybe thats because you don't want to deal with your own problems? You know, i have a lot going on, but I do want to help you also Theo. We can get through your problems and my problems together." Liam took Theo's chin to move his head so they could look in the eyes, "Promise me you will let me help you with you Mr. Talbot."
As Theo looked in to Liam piercing eyes, he nodded. Truthfully, he was taking on Liam's burdens as a way to distract him from his own. However, Theo could not run from his new father forever. He opened Pandora's box at the gala and there was no going back. The truth can't be untold. Theo's life was going to change somehow with his father's identity revealed, he just did not know how. "I promise, but in truth, I have no idea what to do. What can I do?"
"Listen, Mr. Talbot is a scumbag if i have ever seen one," Liam said with mischievous grin, "But he is your father, like it or not, and Brett and Lori are your siblings. You said yourself that Hayden's child deserves a chance to know its real father, and i think you deserve that same chance too, even if Mr. Talbot turns out to be just as bad as you think, you need to try."
Maybe Liam was right, after all, the Talbots were Theo's family, and perhaps they weren't all bad. He would just have to find out for himself. "Look at you, giving me great advice, when did you get so smart?" Theo asked teasingly, to try and divert the conversation away from the serious topic.
"I have always been smart, you just wouldn't shut up about fixing my problems long enough to notice," Liam joked back and laughed to himself, "Don't worry, thats why i appreciate you so much. Such a kind heart, those are hard to come by nowadays it seems. Everyone wants something."
"All i want is you," Theo said and leaned in to kiss Liam again deeply before he pulled back, "So does this make us boyfriends, or?" Theo had to ask, with that same teasing smile on his face. He now felt comfortable to joke around this way with Liam. They both were able to show their softer sides to one another.
"Technically I am still dating Hayden, besides, you think one kiss and a sleepover is enough to seal the deal with me? I don't think so," Liam replied with a smirk as he leaned in, inches away from Theo's face, "Keep kissing me and maybe i will make up my mind."
Theo grinned and pecked Liam's lips softly, "Gladly" he whispered before kissing Liam deeply and pulling him down on the couch.
Hot mess, I know, but i wanted to post an update, but with school keeping me busy, writing plot heavy chapters is hard, so heres fluff.
