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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[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."

[affectioning]

"I know. But, I just do." He can't help it. He looks out into the water. "Want to swim?"

[outofthefreezer]

"If you want?" Its been a while since he swam, it wasn't exactly his thing. Considering his family at least, his brother was the swimmer but he still knew how.

[affectioning]

"We should at least get in the water. Get a little wet." And then he's up, offering Isaac a hand before heading down into the sand to the edge of the sea.

[outofthefreezer]

Isaac let's himself be pulled, despite the hilarity of the word choice, again. He slowly follows Scott, walking into the sea but being mindful of aids because drowning is definitely a nope.

[affectioning]

The waves crash against his bare feet and ankles. This feels great. He gives Isaac a look. Isn't he loving this? Smile! So, then he splashes Isaac. What?

[outofthefreezer]

Isaac grins and laughs slightly because wow Scott, 12 much? He deliberately arcs his arm out, sending more water crashing towards Scott. "You really wanna go there, McCall?" Because testosterone flowing was a great idea.

[affectioning]

What, he is innocent! But, he also shields himself. And runs his hand back into the water, sending a splash up against Isaac again. What do you think, Lahey?

[outofthefreezer]

And thus commences the great splash war of City Beach 2013, Isaac acts with much enthusiasm, sending miniature waves flying in the general direction of Scott while trying to shield his eyes with a spare arm.

[affectioning]

He dishes it back, turning away so as to not get water in his eyes. One more splash and then he's moving further into what must be an ocean, right? He's already drenched so why not drop down under altogether. Also, it may seem like he's getting away and retreating. He emerges and shakes his head vigorously.

[outofthefreezer]

Isaac groans. "Dude are you really a dog?!" Because they were now both very, very wet.

[affectioning]

And now he's wading back to pull Isaac further into the water, because, Stiles owns the dog jokes!

[outofthefreezer]

Isaac let's himself get pulled, just for the sake of things but the moment they're in deeper water he stops. Putting both hands onto Scott's shoulders as if he has something to say before pushing down, dunking Scott into the water.

"Cooled off, yet?"

[affectioning]

That's right. Drop the dog jokes, Isaac. Scott waits to see what Isaac has to say and then he's dunked. Oh, it's on. He pops up and jumps, hands on Isaac's shoulders trying to push him back into the currents, but he essentially tackles him, entire body moving into him.

[outofthefreezer]

And that's when being practically rammed into the ocean takes all of his concentration, he drops backwards, arms instinctively going up to grab Scott however which coincidentally worked great at dragging the other boy with Isaac until he managed to get his footing, breathing heavily while pulling them both up.

"And they say I'm the aggressive one?"

[affectioning]

So, Isaac is basically holding Scott in the water now. Okay? Okay?

"No, you have anger issues. I've always been competitive." He grins. "Truce?" he asks, arms still around him.

[outofthefreezer]

"I kinda don't wanna let go..." He laughs then his face turns because he realises how that might sound. "I mean, you might try and drown me."

[affectioning]

"If I said 'scout's honor' would you believe me?" he asks, before unhooking his legs from Isaac's. He uses his shoulders for leverage to stay upright. See? Of course, if he does let go - yeah, he gets dunked again and Scott takes off towards land.

[outofthefreezer]

"Nope." Isaac doesn't mind though and he really needed to let go of Scott regardless because there was only so long you should clutch your friend for before it became inappropriate.

[affectioning]

Catch up, Isaac. Being chased is no fun when you're not being chased. But, he hits land and looks back, beaming. He's having a great time.

[outofthefreezer]

He swims back to shore, grinning at Scott. "Dude remind me never to trust you... I thought we had a moment back there."

[affectioning]

"We did," he responds, giving him big brown eyes, before laughing. "I just ruined it."

[outofthefreezer]

"Really I'm not surprised. Douche." Isaac faux-pouts at him because that was also totally the thing to do.

[affectioning]

"Jackson's here?" he asks, turning around and giving the beach a glance over. "How was London?"