A loud tapping on his truck window causes Theo to sigh, and look up to find Liam’s face peering into the window at him. He should have left town today. He knew Liam would make a big deal out of this. He takes another bite out of his wrap, letting Liam narrow his eyes at him while he impatiently waits outside. Liam jiggles the door handle, but doesn't use any supernatural strength on it, even though he could, but he knows how Theo is about his truck.
With a smirk, Theo slowly rolls down the window and gives the other werewolf a pointed look. Liam frowns, letting out a huff as he reaches into the window and presses down on the unlock button, but not before he gives Theo a small playful shove.
“I’m on my lunch break.” He complains, just as Liam rushes around to the passenger side and slides into the seat next to him. As if this is his truck too.
“I know that and I also know I had to find out from Corey what today is.” Liam folds his arms across his chest, looking irritated, and snatches a chip from Theo’s lunch.
“The reason you found out from Corey is because I don’t actually care about today. I know you.” He points out, and Liam starts to appear mildly offended, but only scoffs at him.
“I don’t know what that implies, but I am fantastic at celebrating things. You need a cake…...” Liam rolls his eyes at Theo and his panicked expression that starts to take over his face .
“Please don’t bake a cake Liam. I heard about the last time at the Hewitt’s residence. Corey said Mason’s mother almost threatened to not allow you back into the kitchen again.” Theo laughs, imagining what it would have been like to be there and see Mason’s horrified look at Liam burning a cake in the oven.
“No one is the least bit interested in my side of the story? I was going to buy one or maybe I’ll just write you a card, because I know how much you love feelings.” Liam teases, turning on the radio and settling on an alternative rock song.
“I just want to work and be left alone.” Theo sneers, earning a flash of yellow from Liam, and Theo flashes his eyes back in response, giving him a small warning.
“I don’t leave my friends alone. Besides, good memories can take away the bad ones. Assuming they are bad ones, because you don’t always volunteer your past memories.” Liam argues, snatching another chip and this time snatching it right out from Theo’s hand. Theo notices a black bag at Liam’s feet that he didn’t see before, and he wearily stares at it.
“Because it’s none of your business. Why do you have a bag? If that’s a present I’m going to..…” Theo stops talking when Liam takes out a little plate with a small cupcake on it.
“Easy angry chimera, it's not a present. It should be though.” Liam takes out a candle from his pocket and a lighter, almost laughing when he looks back at Theo, but he manages to light the candle. He holds it out to Theo and smiles as the chimera is at a loss for words. A cupcake? Are they kids? He wants to roll his eyes at Liam, but he only can smile as a warmth spreads across his chest.
“If you sing…” Liam grabs the entire chip bag and shoves it into his bag, waiting for Theo to blow out his candle. “I won’t if you promise to tell Mason I baked this instead of telling him that I bought this at the store?” Theo isn’t in the mood to be making deals that involve Liam’s baking reputation, but he gives him a small smile and blows out the candle anyway.
“Did you make a wish?” Liam questions, taking out the candle and sliding it back into his bag.
“Yes. That I would have one day to myself.” Theo quips, taking a bite from the cupcake and savoring the chocolate frosting.
“I can’t do that.” Liam sighs, settling back into the seat and making himself comfortable. As if he belongs there, and maybe he does. Maybe he has for a while.
“I noticed.” He shakes his head at the other werewolf.
“You love me.” Liam chuckles, possibly teasing, but maybe looking for clarification on what this is, what they are, and the look of those blue eyes looking back at him, has Theo talking without thinking.
“I do.” He freezes as he realizes the words that he’s said, slowly turning to look at Liam, who is just as wide eyed as he is. Neither one of them say a word, but they both seem to understand what that single sentence implies. They sit there for a moment, neither one wanting to say anything, or ruin the moment either. Liam finally shifts in his seat.
“Then let me love you back.” Liam finally says, catching Theo’s lips, and before Theo can think too hard on it, he kisses back. Letting his senses become filled with Liam.
Finally.
Happy Birthday. :)