Hi guys, welcome to our new weekly segment: Feature Friday. Once a week, we’ll be hyping up one of your favourite authors and recommending five of their fics, some old and some new, so that you can re-read all of your old favourite stories, or maybe even discover a new favourite! If you have someone you’d love to see in this segment, send us an ask here on Tumblr, or message one of our helpful mods on discord.
This week’s author cherrysprite (known on tumblr as @grenadinepeach) burst onto the Thiam scene in March 2019 and to be honest, we’re obsessed! She’s written 75 Teen Wolf stories, with 70 of those being Thiam. And is known for her humorous and heart-wrenching explorations of what it means to be a young supernatural in Beacon Hills. We adore the way she characterises both of our boys and their feelings not only for each other, but also towards the members of the puppy pack.
Find below five of officialthiamlibrary’s favourite thiam fics that cherrysprite has written:
The Journal of Theo Raeken [ Teen / 14K / Complete ]
He takes the book in his hands and throws it at Liam’s chest so hard that if he were a human, it would bruise. 'Read it then!' He shouts as Liam looks at the journal that’s fallen into his lap. 'I think my thoughts about you were pretty fucking clear on every page your name is on, but read it. June 13th, since you somehow don’t know.'"
Theo goes to therapy, and his therapist suggests that he keeps a journal for six months. All is going well, even if it's a little annoying to write down his every day life - until he makes the mistake of leaving it somewhere for Liam to find.
Set after the end of Season 6, this story follows Theo, who is still homeless and doesn’t feel like he belongs in the pack. When Nolan finds his journal and reads it to the rest of the puppy pack, it sets off a chain of events as Liam tries to help Theo. I smiled, I laughed, I cried. This is so emotional, especially the ending, but cherry perfectly captures the characterisation of each member of the pack and seamlessly pulls her audience into her world.
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The Deal We Made [ Teen / 13K / Complete ]
Theo and Liam made a deal when they were in the fifth grade when they were on the swingset in recess: "If we're both not married by the time we're thirty, we'll marry each other." After they drifted apart, Theo had forgotten all about their pact, but when he meets up with Liam at their high school's ten-year reunion, he's in for a big surprise.
Are you a fan of people reconnecting after growing apart? A fan of falling in love? Are you a fan of having your soul feel like it’s flooded with love and sorrow and beauty all at once? Of course you are. This fic does a phenomenal job of bringing back warm memories of childhood friends, demonstrating growth and maturity, and showing you that just because you think your time has passed doesn’t make it so.
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Written Out [ Teen / 4.5K / Complete ]
Deep down, Liam got a feeling that it was a bad idea to write down what he was thinking, but does Liam follow that feeling? Of course not.
We all remember sitting in school, more than a little bored, doodling in the margins. Whether it was lyrics, our thoughts, little drawings or just random scribbles, it’s a familiar experience. In Liam’s case in this story, he likes to write down his thoughts and feelings about one certain boy. This story is cute and heartwarming as we watch two boys who see themselves as completely out of the other’s league try and dance around each other though exchanged notes. This fic will feel like a nice warm hug from a loved one!
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Still Into You [ Mature / 3.9K / Complete ]
As well as Theo knows Liam, he somehow hadn't figured out that their band's hit song was about him until he was basically punched in the face with it.
Do you love fics where Theo is an idiot and feelings hit him in the face full force? If so, this is perfect for you! Our favourite puppy pack members are part of a rock band and Theo gets hit with a stunning realization about one of the songs and what it means for his relationship with Liam. It’s adorable to see his bandmates give long-suffering sighs while he figures it out.
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Teachers' Salary [ Mature / 59K / Complete ]
Liam loves his job as a history teacher. Shaping young minds and sharing his passions with students is one of the best parts of his chaotic, unorganized life, but there's always a student in every class who doesn't feel the same. This semester, that student happens to be Jack Raeken, who's always kicking over the trash bin and refusing to do his work. Liam's seen it before.
What Liam hasn't seen before is someone like Theo, a divorced, arrogant, multi-million dollar company owner - and Jack's father.
Liam's pay is too low for this.
I don’t know how else to describe this fic other than spicy. At first, Liam and Theo are in conflict over what’s best for Theo’s son Jack, and then slowly they find a way to mutual respect (and maybe something more!) If AU’s are your thing, then this fic will check all of your boxes. You’ll find yourself relating to all of the characters in the story in one way or another, and you’ll enjoy all of the funny moments along the way.
