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"Are you seriously trying to piss me off?"

Theo couldn't help the smirk tugging at his lips. Liam's eyes flashed again, making it the third time in the past seven minutes. 

He tried his hardest to remain calm, but Theo Raeken made that almost impossible. 

"I'm supposed to be practicing lacrosse, and you're supposed to be helping me." His jaw was tight, he could feel his teeth grinding against his mouth guard. 

Theo loved moments like this. He loved teasing the younger wolf, seeing his eyes flash and hearing him growl.

"It's not my fault you're so easy to wind up." He taunted him yet again. 

Liam's growl deepened. In a split second he was pushing against Theo, knocking the Chimera to the ground. 

Unfortunately, this only made Theo laugh. "See, exactly my point."

Before Liam could throw another punch, Coach Finstock was blowing the whistle. 

"DUNBAR! RAEKEN! What the hell are you two doing!?"

Liam looked up, his eyes no longer glowing gold. He could feel the tingling in his fingers subsiding as his breathing returned to normal. 

With one look at Scott and Stiles, Liam felt embarrassed. Both boys had disappointing looks. Scott looked at him with worry, but Stiles had the same 'you are in so much trouble' look he received from his mother many times. 

He turned back to give a still smirking Theo one last look. "Fuck you, Raeken."

Liam stepped forward and held his hand out to help the older boy to his feet. The grin never leaving his face. 

"Sorry, Little Wolf, not my fault you get all cute and feral when you're angry. I can't resist."