love will keep us together

[affectioning]

When; Thursday, Sept. 12th
Rating; PG-13, most likely, will modify if this changes
Characters; Scott McCall, Isaac Lahey
Summary; Scott and Isaac are long overdue for a hangout outside of pack politics.
Log;

Today is the day of the McCall-Lahey Reunion Tour.

It should feel weird that the day after he rekindles things with Allison temporarily, that he's planned on surprising Isaac. It's no secret that things have been strained between them what with Scott having to hold things back from everyone and generally feeling displaced. He's not used to so much being in flux and, plainly, different than he remembered. But, if there's one thing he's gotten good at, it's adapting.

If only becoming an alpha hadn't screwed with that so much.

He's told himself today isn't about pack, or strained friendships, or uncertainty. Today is a throwback day to the times of the McCall-Lahey union. At one time, Scott felt Isaac was like a brother. They hung out, they talked. He helped Isaac prank the alpha twins. Without knowing it, Isaac not only became his beta, but something deeper. He became a really good friend. It was different than it was with Stiles. Because, Stiles is like a blood brother but Isaac is like an adopted brother who he never wanted to see hurt. And if he did see him hurt, he wanted to do anything he could to make him feel better.

He felt like lately, he wasn't able to.

But, before he and Allison had made what might've been a mistake, she'd given him great advice.

Stop trying to be the alpha and start trying to be their friend that would do anything for them.

That was the gist, anyway. So, when he woke up the next morning, he resolved to do just that. He had to accept that things were how they were. Stiles and Derek were together and Stiles was keeping it from him. His feelings about how crazy that was aside, he knew Stiles was safe and in some ways happy. Allison and Isaac had a connection that he'd perhaps violated or ignored. He feels a little guilty about that and that also might be what fuels his idea this morning.

Maybe. Probably.

At about ten/ten-thirty, Scott slips inside Isaac's room and puts a hand on the covers ontop of him. He shakes him gently.

"Isaac. Wake up." Today's going to be fun. He pushes away the thought, It has to be and simply resolves to let everything else fall away. Today is the McCall-Lahey Reunion Tour.

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[outofthefreezer]

He just smiles before dropping down beside Scott, not slowly at all and definitely not causing a small cloud of sand. He tilts his head to the side still grinning at Scott as if begging him to bitch.

[affectioning]

He just brushes sand off the towel he put down before laying on his back and letting the sun beam down. If Isaac doesn't want to put more sunscreen on, that's his choice. But, if he gets sunburned, Scott will say I told you so. He turns his head and looks up at Isaac, grinning.

[outofthefreezer]

Can werewolves even get sunburn? He rolls over onto his stomach anyway propped up by his elbows until he realizes he's effectively just watching Scott and gazes out towards the beach instead.

"This is nice."

[affectioning]

Maybe until it goes away. He should ask Derek. Maybe Derek doesn't even know.

He closes his eyes, feeling the sun down on them. But, then he remembers he's hungry. So, he rolls over and reaches into the bag, into plastic bag inside that bag and pulls out the two burritos, offering it to Isaac.

[outofthefreezer]

He takes the offered burrito unwrapping it and taking a hungry bite because he'd woken up and they'd walked for a bit and maybe he didn't realise just how hungry he was. He makes a vague 'mmph' noise because it was good.

[affectioning]

Right? He takes a bite of his own, moving to sit up and watch the waves as he eats.

[outofthefreezer]

Eating isn't exactly the most successful way to forge a conversation so instead Isaac is watching the waves too, occasionally glancing over at Scott just because.

[affectioning]

Scott, looks to Isaac when he looks at him. His eyebrows go up, smiling, munching away. This is nice. This is better. No pressure. No drama. Just sun. And Isaac. And yeah, sand.

[outofthefreezer]

Oh well that's him getting caught watching Scott, whatever. He tries his best to smile with a mouthful which is awkward and nope, before turning away again. He couldn't help but think it was nice too.

[affectioning]

He finishes the burrito quickly and crumples up the wrapping before tossing it back into the bag. He lays back again.

[outofthefreezer]

He finishes slower than Scott but puts the garbage in the same bag. He casts a quick eye over Scott before rolling back onto his stomach and staring out towards the waves, it was relaxing.

[affectioning]

Scott has a weird impulse to rest his head on Isaac's back but instead, he lays on his own back again, returning to basking in the sun.

[outofthefreezer]

Isaac would totally accept your impulses Scott, as long as there were no flees. He doesn't exactly know if this is one of those silences you fill with conversation but either way he was comfortable and he was with Scott.

[affectioning]

At some point, Scott falls asleep. He doesn't mean to, but the waves are soothing and he's comfortable. Time for a cat nap.

[outofthefreezer]

Isaac notices that he's sleeping but doesn't exactly disturb him. He flattens his arms and rests against them momentarily, just watching Scott. It was nice to see his friend in such a peaceful position. After around twenty minutes of this he realises that A) He was getting creepy and B) This isn't a great tanning procedure. He reaches out to Scott's arm, nudging him slightly.

"Scott? You should turn over..."

[affectioning]

"Mm?" he asks, breathing out, eyes opening groggily. He nods, shifting and turning with a yawn. He lays there, pretty much awake now. He lazily watches Isaac.

[outofthefreezer]

"Just wanted to make sure you wouldn't burn." He smiles enthusiastically and then tries his best to tear his eyes away from Scott.

[affectioning]

He closes his own again, sprawling out. He hasn't been getting much sleep. Though, last night he had slept wonderfully. Still, naps are always enjoyable. Not that he's had time to take one in months.

[outofthefreezer]

Wow Scott your idea of a date is terrible, napping isn't social in any way shape or form. Isaac rolls over onto his back, staring up into the sky and taking a quiet moment to just think about things.

[affectioning]

He shifts again, unable to really go back to sleep but not really wanting to. The impulse from before crops up and he rests his head on Isaac, legs stretching out, feet digging into the sand.

"Sorry I fell asleep..."

[outofthefreezer]

He just looks down at Scott's face, ignoring the flutter in his stomach created by the sudden presence of Scott. "Its cool. You okay? Getting enough sleep?"

[affectioning]

"When I can," he replies. "Sometimes, the clinic keeps me out late." A beat. "And older me must've kept really late hours." Because, he feels like he's working from those, too. "Yeah, I'm okay," he finally says. "We both needed this."

[outofthefreezer]

He reaches out to squeeze Scott's shoulder, a totally normal gesture, right? "We did. I'm glad you came to get me..." He stops for a moment, looking away from Scott and back up to the sky. "I'm sorry for some of the things I said, okay? I know you were looking out for me."

[affectioning]

"I was. I... always am," he admits, looking up at him. "I worry about you."

[outofthefreezer]

"You shouldn't." He laughs, although careful not to jostle Scott's head too much. "I made it through this far."