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thiam fanfic: as long as i can hold you (12k, complete)

It is Christmas Eve, and Theo Raeken is seated across from the boy he loves and his boyfriend. His heart is a stone and his tongue is glued to the roof of his mouth, and he has no one else to blame but himself for missing his chance. Because he knows every step of the way that led him to this point.

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♡ Theo Christmas Week 2023 Masterlist ♡

[works posted for theochristmasweek2023 are linked below with their creators tagged]

Day 1:

winter wardrobe, moodboard by @chimeramouseprincess

mistletoe, moodboard/ficlet by @theoandliam

mistletoe, ficlet by @tywynnroa

mistletoe, ficlet by @transdunbar

Day 2:

pack party, ficlet by @tywynnroa

snow storm, moodboard by @chimeramouseprincess

prequel to mistletoe ficlet from day 1 by @transdunbar

Day 3:

bundled up, moodboard by @chimeramouseprincess

bundled up, ficlet by @ksbbb

presents under the tree, ficlet by @transdunbar

Day 4:

holiday baking, moodboard by @chimeramouseprincess

Day 5:

starry night, moodboard by @chimeramouseprincess

Day 6:

dealers choice fluff ficlet + dealers choice nsfw ficlet by @wolfboy88

dealers choice, moodboard by @chimeramouseprincess

dealers choice nsfw fanart + ficlet by @ruthless-rainbow

dealers choice moodboard + ficlet by @rd-eternity

dealers choice moodboard + ficlet by @theoandliam

dealers choice moodboard + ficlet by @theoceanismyinkwell

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I'll Give You The Moon

(Theo/Liam, 1.3k, General audiences)

Theo opens up about Christmas before he became the first chimera, with the doctors and with his family. Him and Liam go to visit Tara’s grave and Theo remembers a Christmas movie from his childhood.

Written for the Theo Christmas week 2023

Last part of my Theo Christmas fics (for now)

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theochristmasweek2023 is a wrap!! thank you all so so so much for participating in theo christmas week, it means so much to me that you beautiful creators took time to make something for the event 🤍

I’ll be posting a masterlist for the event soon!

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Chapters: 1/5

Fandom: Teen Wolf

Rating & Warnings: Teen and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply

Relationships: Theo Raeken/Liam Dunbar, background Stiles Stilinski/Derek Hale, background Scott McCall/Isaac Lahey, background Corey Bryant/Mason Hewitt

Characters: Liam Dunbar, Theo Raeken, Scott McCall, Derek Hale, Stiles Stilinski, Lydia Martin, Malia Tate, Isaac Lahey, Corey Bryant, Mason Hewitt

Additional Tags: Christmas Fluff, Christmas Party, Post-Canon, Getting Together, First Kiss, Mistletoe, Snow Day, Baking, Christmas Cookies, Light Angst, Good Theo Raeken, Theo Raeken Loves Liam Dunbar, Theo Raeken is a Softie, Liam Dunbar Loves Theo Raeken, Cuddling & Snuggling, Mutual Pining

Fic Summary: Theo's now closer than ever with the McCall pack, a feat he never thought he'd see for himself, to the point he offers to host the pack Christmas get-together. Though the season is a painful reminder of the childhood he never had, Liam is there - as he always is - to help him make his first holiday special. And maybe, just maybe, Theo can finally tell him what he's been holding back for so long.

Nothing registers until he’s outside, on his hands and knees in the snow, gasping for air.  Everything is so cold, but his body is still on fire. He could burst into flame right here.  With another breath, he manages to push himself up enough to look behind him, back at the cabin.  He’s out in the swirling snow, alone in the darkness.  At the door to the cabin, stands most of the pack, backed by the warm golden light from inside.  They shine like angels.  While he’s surrounded by cold, by dark.   His bare feet and hands are frozen stiff, the fabric of his black turtleneck clinging wet to his skin.  Nothing is more humiliating.  This was his chance to make a good impression, to host the pack and prove he deserves to be around them. Now they know. Now they know he’s too broken, damaged beyond repair. Full shifting hasn’t hurt this much since he learned how to do it in the first place.  He could almost scream, cry, at how much pain floods his entire being for the few seconds it takes.  There’s not a single step of a plan in his mind.  Only the feral, desperate urge to get away from the light and the pack. So he runs. And doesn’t stop.

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Tied Up for XXXmas

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you. I present to you this years piece for the holiday and if it's okay, for Theo Christmas Week (@theoraekenapperciation). I also wrote a little fic to go with. My first official fic on AO3 for Thiam. 💜

Summary;

It's Christmas day and a thoughtful, handmade gift from Theo leads to some very.. unexpected events. But Theo really should learn by now that when it comes to Liam Dunbar, he should really expect the unexpected. 

Rating; Explicit 

written from Theo's POV.

Disclaimer; tagged nsfw, hope those of you that want to see my post will be able to, I was having some issues. 😭😭😭

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Theo's First Christmas

Theo was not sure what he was expecting his first Christmas with Liam's family. It started out with getting his very first ornament ever to hang up on the Christmas tree. Then Liam gifted him with matching pajama's to wear on Christmas morning. To make it even better Theo got his own stocking to hang up, got to enjoy breakfast with his new family and received a variety off amazing presents. @theoraekenapperciation

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Here's my two fics for the Theo Christmas Week 2023:

The one with the fluffy feels

And of course, it's me, the naughty one

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Presents under the tree

(Theo/Liam, 1.8k, General audiences)

Theo spends so long panicking about what to get for his Secret Santa he almost forgets that someone will be getting him something. Continuing from the last two fics, Theo and the group have Secret Santa and maybe Theo makes a new connection.

Part of my Theo Christmas 23 series of ficlets

Written for the Theo Christmas week 2023

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Bundled Up with You

“It’s freezing.” Theo shivers, pulling his jacket tighter around himself as he waits for Liam to come inside from making a last ditch effort to dig the car out of the driveway.

“Don’t even say it.” Liam says, his face still disappointed and his voice void of enthusiasm.

Theo did explain taking his truck would probably be the better option, but Liam really wanted to drive this year and going to his grandparents in Colorado was the most important part of his plan for the holidays.

He didn’t plan for a snowstorm on the way down. Theo wanted to fly but Liam wanted the experiences of having a road trip and now they’re not going anywhere.

Theo isn’t a holiday person and he doesn’t mind, but Liam’s entire family was going to be there and now Liam’s mood is ruined.

“We can leave once it melts. Even if we made it out of this place the roads won’t be plowed in time.” Theo points out, closing the door behind Liam and checking the thermostat to ensure it’s high enough.

“I know that but I had a plan.” Liam comments, sighing heavily and sitting down on the couch.

“I already messaged the owner so we can stay a few more days. It will be fine. Your family will understand.” Theo reassures him, smiling at Liam’s devastated face, and trying to remain positive.

Liam’s always been the holiday person and any time something happens or changes are made, it’s never something he takes lightly.

Theo loves that about him and he’s disappointed for Liam.

“Yeah, but that’s…it’s all ruined.” Liam huffs, snatching another piece of bacon from off his plate.

“I’m sure it’s not ruined. I’m here.” Theo teases, with a slight hint of sarcasm in his tone.

“That’s the thing. You’re a grinch at christmas but I know why. I really wanted to give you the gift I had planned.” Liam shakes his head, a smile on his face, as he looks far away in thought.

“My gift? We said no presents this year.” Theo reminds him, while Liam darts his head away to prevent Theo from looking him directly in the eye.

“Yeah, well you missed out on a lot of gifts throughout the years. Sorry, I decided to ignore that request.” Liam smiles apologetically, worry taking over his face while he waits for Theo’s response.

“You do this every year. Every year you try to make some extravagant holiday happen and it’s okay if it’s not.” He says, sitting down next to Liam and smiling.

“Yeah, but I only want it extravagant for you. Because you’re my favorite person.” Liam shrugs.

“You’re also the most annoying person.” Liam teases, smiling and laughing as Theo rolls his eyes at him.

“When I was with the dread doctors and under their guidance I didn’t do holidays. They would come and go and I wouldn’t really bat an eye at it because it didn’t matter. I didn’t have anyone that I spent the holidays with. The holidays were just another day. A reminder of what I didn’t have.” Theo explains, and the sadness that reaches Liam’s face is heartbreaking, even if it’s for Theo’s sake.

He never wants to make Liam feel bad or upset, and he’s not done with his story. There’s a point that he’s trying to make and Liam has to understand.

“I didn’t like holidays because it wasn’t important to me. I didn’t have anything important to me to make them special.” Theo says, his heart clenching as Liam becomes more distraught at his story.

“I know and I’m sorry. We should have flown.” Liam bitterly scoffs, his voice angry and his fists clenched, while he narrows his eyes.

“You’re missing the point. My holidays were nothing special because they didn’t have anyone or anything that made me want to care about them. Now I do.” Theo smiles, and the way Liam smiles at him, is enough to make Theo lighthearted and happy to be snowed in.

Theo’s never been a fan of simple things or holidays that are only a reminder of what he didn’t have, but the past few years he’s become more open to having traditions.

Something as simple as snow and being hauled up in a warm blanket with the person he can’t get out of his head, is more special to Theo than any gift he could receive. Whether it’s from Liam or not.

His heart grew bigger that day and a blue eyed werewolf is the reason.

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Starry Night

On the cold chilly winter nights, Theo enjoys dates under the stars with Liam. Whether it be laying in the back of his truck or a small campout. @theoraekenapperciation

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Holiday Baking

Theo might always end up going a little overboard with the Christmas baking. Liam, Jenna and David find the place smelling of gingerbread and sweets the second they walk in the door. @theoraekenapperciation

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Let your heart be light

(Gen with implied Theo/Liam, 1.4k, General audiences)

Theo is baking and getting prepared for his first Christmas party, involving some unlikely invitations, a fight with a piping bag and a very ugly Christmas sweater.

A prequel to yesterday's fic Mistletoe 

Written for the Theo Christmas week 2023

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Bundled Up

Theo loves nothing more on a cold snowy day than being all bundled up in front of the fireplace with old moves, Liam, and their favourite holiday drinks and snacks. @theoraekenapperciation

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It started after a pack meeting. There was some new threat to Beacon Hills, because the universe was steadfastly against giving the residents of the town a break from the supernatural, and Theo had been called in to help. Like always, he had stood in a random corner of the McCall house, trying his best to turn invisible while the McCall pack debated on what to do. Like always, Liam (and sometimes Scott, ever the peacemaker) piped up to try and loop him into the conversation, and, like always, the pack neatly looped him back out of it after he had answered. The meeting couldn’t have ended fast enough, and as soon as Scott gave the dismissal he was making a beeline for the door and ignoring Liam calling his name.

He had just closed the door of his truck, keys barely in the ignition, when someone quite literally slapped the roof of his car. He jumped, turning to find Stiles practically leaning in through the driver’s side window. His freckled face was unreadable, but Theo could smell the contempt rolling off of him, something that never completely went away whenever he was in the chimera’s presence. There was also a hint of amusement and mischief, but Theo was beginning to think that was just this baseline scent at that point.

“What do you want, Stiles?” Theo asked.

“There’s an abandoned warehouse on Sunnyside Street, about two miles past the train tracks. The deputies don’t have it on their patrol route, so if someone were to, say, park their obnoxiously large truck behind it, they wouldn’t be disturbed or brought into the station every three days for loitering,” came Stiles’ response.

It was very obviously some sort of olive branch, he could tell that much. Even so, Theo found himself frozen for a second, brain turning and twisting to try and come up with a reason why Stiles would voluntarily help him. He wasn’t as good at hiding things as he used to be, however, because Stiles took one look at his (probably very confused) face and huffed out something that resembled a laugh.

“You look like hell warmed over, dude. You’re obviously not taking care of yourself, and even someone as evil as you deserves to have several hours of uninterrupted sleep a night. It’s not gonna completely fix you, but it’s a start.”

“And you’re just telling me this out of the goodness of your heart, not because you want to know where I am at all times, right?”

“Hey, it serves a dual purpose. Now get going,” Stiles said. He thumped on the roof of Theo’s truck twice more, inspecting something that he apparently found there, before wandering off again. Theo blinked once, twice, then started his truck and peeled off down the street, the human’s weird antics all but forgotten.

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There was someone tapping on the glass again. Theo groaned, shaking himself out of his sleep and cursing the Stilinski name. Stiles had said that the deputies didn’t patrol this part of town, but he should have known that Stiles would have pulled something like this and had lied to get him arrested again. Maybe his goal was to kill Theo via sleep deprivation by putting him directly in the deputies’ path.

The tapping sounded again while Theo was brainstorming ways to hide Stiles’ body, and he groaned again as he sat up.

“Alright, alright, I’m—”

Theo opened his eyes, intending to placate whichever deputy had found him this time, only to be met with wide, concerned blue eyes belonging to one Liam Dunbar.

“Liam?”

“Theo, what are you doing out here?” Liam asked after Theo had rolled down the window. “Shouldn’t you be at home?”

“I know academics aren’t really your strong suit, Dunbar, but I would have thought you’d be smart enough to put two and two together,” Theo sighed, flopping back down in the seat. Liam was blessedly quiet for all of five seconds before the yelling started. Theo sighed, tuning most of it out by putting the sweatshirt he had been using as a pillow over his face. He wasn’t sure how long the werewolf went on, whining about how Theo should have told someone and how the pack would have helped, but eventually he seemed to realize Theo wasn’t listening and petered off.

“Theo? Are you even listening, dude?”

“Not really,” Theo answered.

“Why not?”

“Because you woke me up just to yell at me. Of course I’m not gonna listen to that.”

Liam huffed, and Theo didn’t have to take the sweatshirt off of his face to imagine the way he crossed his arms, or his face scrunched up in irritation in a way that Theo secretly found adorable.

“Why are you even here, Liam?” Theo asked.

“This is part of my patrol route. You would have known that if you had paid attention at the pack meeting. Now why are you here?”

“After the meeting, Stiles told me this part of town was deputy-free, so I could get a decent night’s sleep and he could know where I was sleeping in case I ever did anything evil and he needed to kill me,” Theo answered.

“... Stiles was the one who made the patrol routes,” Liam mumbled. “I wonder if—”

“Yeah, he obviously did it on purpose, Liam. Now can I please get back to sleep?”

“No way.”

Theo groaned. He sat up again, but only to reach out and attempt to roll the window back up, but Liam’s hand was faster. He grabbed Theo’s forearm, using his werewolf strength to keep Theo’s hand from reaching the buttons as he fixed Theo with a stern glare.

“I’m not letting you sleep in your truck, Theo. Come back home with me.”

“If you wanted to get me in bed, all you had to do was say so.”

Liam rolled his eyes, but Theo still caught the rising blush on his cheeks, the way his chemosignals gained just the faintest hint of arousal. If Theo were any less tired, he would have grabbed hold of that thread and elaborated on it so he could see how flustered he could make the werewolf, but as it was he just sighed and turned away.

“Hey, by the way, why do you have mistletoe taped to your car?”

“What?” In a flash, Theo had stuck his entire upper body out of the car window, twisting around so that he could see what Liam was referring to. Sure enough, someone— Theo had a sneaking suspicion as to who— had stuck a sprig of mistletoe to the roof of his car with thick, black duct tape. He was vaguely impressed that it hadn’t fallen off on his ride around town earlier trying to find the warehouse.

“I’ll bet you five dollars it was Stiles,” Theo muttered as he climbed back inside of his truck.

“Well, uh,” Liam mumbled, his face turning even redder, “you know what they say about mistletoe, right?”

“That it could kill us?”

“You’re a fucking idiot.”

Before Theo could defend his honor, Liam was leaning in, and oh. He must be really tired to have missed that.

Everything made sense the moment Liam’s lips touched his. Stiles telling him about the warehouse, the patrol routes, the mistletoe— Theo was either going to murder him for real this time or get him some sort of gift basket. Stiles had wanted this to happen, had known that Liam would run into Theo and would take the bait with the mistletoe. Theo wondered how Stiles had deduced that they had been harboring feelings for each other, since apparently neither of them figured it out without his help, but then Liam’s tongue was sliding against his lip, asking for entrance, and Theo found that he didn’t want to think about Stiles anymore as his hand came up to gently cradle the back of Liam’s neck.

“Now will you come home with me?” Liam asked when they finally broke apart.

“I might need a little more convincing.”

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When Theo woke up the next morning, warm and comfortable with Liam curled up half on top of his chest, he found that he had a new text on his phone, something that hadn’t happened in months.

Stiles Stilinski: im guessing the mistletoe worked, then?

Theo: you would make an excellent evil genius with a brain like that

Stiles Stilinski: you’re welcome, raeken

Stiles Stilinski: also, if you and liam start making out in front of everyone like he did with hayden, i’m ending you myself

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Snow Storm

Whenever there is enough snow for places to be closed, Liam refuses to let Theo shovel and instead pulls in him for snow angels, making snowman, ice skating and plenty of snowball fights. Maybe even a kiss or two. @theoraekenapperciation

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Title: Faciem duco recti manducant

Fandom: Teen Wolf (TV)

Rating: Mature

Summary:

“No party like a McCall pack party, they say,” Theo snorts. He pushes himself up, off of Corey and hovers over him for a moment, Liam's weight heavy on his back. “God, I sure hope not.” “Too exciting for you?” Corey asks, one eyebrow slowly but surely rising towards his hairline. Theo doesn't move. In his defense, Liam doesn't either. There's still a human sized weight on his back with the tight grip of a baby monkey. “Swept me right off my feet,” he agrees.

This was written for Theo Christmas Week 2023, Day two. With the prompt: Pack Party. And it sure is.

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