Things were awkward to say the least. Stiles didn't exactly know where things stood with Theo. He was even more concerned with the startling fact that he'd realized: he was attracted to Theo Raeken. Of course he'd already kind of known this, but at this point there was absolutely no conceivable way that he could deny it.

But engaging in sexual acts with your sort of enemy who's now technically your roommate isn't that weird, right?

Yeah, he was fucked.

The worst part of it all was that as much as he knew he shouldn't've done it, he wasn't so sure that he wouldn't do it again if the opportunity presented itself. In fact, he wanted to do more with Theo.

Still, there was that larger question that lingered. What, exactly, did Theo want with him? Theo had to have some ulterior motive: some personal gain in mind, and yet, Stiles just couldn't put his finger on it.

Stiles decided that the best thing to do was just not bring it up and pretend it never happened. Yeah, that's always a solid plan.

He was running late for school that morning. Theo had already left without bothering to so much as wake him up. Stiles was sort of glad that he didn't, though, as he felt like it would probably just make things even more awkward.

As he got ready, he tried his best to just avoid thinking about it, but that proved to be rather difficult. Theo lingered in his mind during the drive there and throughout the day. It wasn't until right before lunch when he was stopped in the hallway that those thoughts were finally interrupted.

"We need to talk," Scott announced.

Stiles blinked, taken aback. If he wasn't caught so off guard, he probably would've thought of some excuse as to why he couldn't talk to Scott, but, instead, his mind went completely blank.

"Scott I️-" he started, hoping he would think of something, before being cut off by his best friend.

"I️ mean it. Now," Scott said sternly.

Stiles was even more surprised by this. Scott didn't even seem particularly angry or anything, just more forceful than he'd expected.

So, Stiles simply nodded and followed Scott outside.

The two of them walked in silence. When they were finally alone, Scott sniffed before crinkling his nose.

"You smell like Theo," he remarked.

At that, Stiles felt a little bit embarrassed and really hoped that Scott wasn't catching onto anything. Besides, what he'd done with Theo was a regrettable one time thing.

Trying to play it off, Stiles shrugged.

"Yeah, I don't know. I️ guess it's just because I've been staying with him. Is that what you wanted to talk about?" Stiles replied.

Scott shook his head.

"No. I'm worried about you," Scott admitted.

"I'm fine," Stiles replied.

At that, Scott gave Stiles a concerned look that let him know that he saw right through him.

"That's what you say when you're not fine, but you don't want people to worry about you," Scott said.

Stiles pressed his lips together into a thin line and shrugged.

"What do you want from me, Scott?" Stiles asked.

Scott knew that this was Stiles' way of trying to push him away, but he wasn't going to let him. Not this time.

"I️ want you to talk to me. To let me be there for you," Scott offered.

Stiles sighed and shook his head, looking away from the werewolf.

"I'm different now. I'm not...I'm not human anymore," Stiles asserted.

"Yeah, Stiles, I️ know that. And, in case you haven't noticed, neither am I️. You act like I️ have no idea what it's like to change, to become supernatural, but I️ do, because I️ went through it too. And when I️ did, you stuck by me. Even when I️ was a complete asshole to you, you never left my side. So, now, it's my turn to return the favor. I'm not gonna let you push me away, okay? You're my brother, and you're not getting rid of me that easily," Scott insisted.

Stiles froze for a moment. He was not expecting that. He wiped his eyes, noticing how he'd begun to tear up a little bit before sniffling.

"Sorry, was that too harsh?" Scott asked.

Stiles quickly shook his head.

"No, no, not at all. I️ just uh...I️ actually think I️ really needed that," Stiles replied.

Scott smiled before going in for a hug. This time, Stiles didn't resist the physical contact, and it felt good. He hugged Scott back, melting into it and feeling the all encompassing warmth.

"It's good to have you back."