The hum of our engines

Movie Night

It had been three months since Tyler attempted suicide.
He tried forgetting about his feelings for Samuel, it didn't seem like Samuel liked him the way he liked him.
He started dating this girl they both knew, Mae.

But he still wanted Samuel.

So when Samuel suggested watching cars, Tyler jumped at the opportunity and invited him over.

God..
Samuel's heart raced as he drove down to Tyler's house.
I just... Why is he dating her..
His hands tightened on the wheel.
I just wish.. wish he liked me.
His mind calmed as he forced himself to take deep breaths.

The hard rain pittering on his cars windows felt vaguely relaxing.
He pulled into Tyler's driveway, mind racing, looking down at his passenger seat, a small box of photos sat.
His favourite photos of him and Tyler.
He kept it in the car to keep himself calm, going through the photos always calmed his nerves.

peering out the window, he'd just finished tidying up his house for Samuel to come over.
He saw his car pull up, and Samuel just sit in his car staring at something.

He quickly grabbed his umbrella, hopped outside and knocked on the window of his car, "Samuel!" making him jump and hide the things in his hands.

was he... looking at photos.. of us..?

he invited him in quickly, and they began watching cars 2, with a bowl of popcorn.

As the cars 2 movie played in the background, Samuels's thoughts lingered elsewhere. he had been stealing side glances at Tyler when he could, what he didn't know was Tyler was doing the same.as Samuel looked at Tyler again he was met with Tyler's eyes staring back and he jumped slightly, "D-do you need any water?" he asked him, to not make it seem weird he had gone to look at Tyler."Oh uh- Yeah. Thanks.." Samuel quickly walked out of the room to get glasses, he felt his face heat up rapidly as he passed his friend.he reached the kitchen, leaned on the counter and sighed, splashing water on his face to cool off.he started searching for cups for the two to use, a blue glass and a mug with a photo of Tyler and Samuel's face plastered on, a picture they took a time they went out.as Tyler sat in the living room, still watching cars 2, his heart was racing since Samuel left the room.

was he looking at me before? did he notice me staring before that.? oh god does he think I'm a weirdo? I thought o felt his eyes on me earlier.. was he..?

his face warmed up at the thought of Samuel staring at him, filled with hope that he was staring, and for the same reason as Tyler had been.
He grabbed his phone
8:30.... was I.. I feel like I was meant to be doing something at 8.. whatever I'm probably miss remember..as Samuel entered the room, he brought two cups with him.a blue glass, and a cup with their photo on the front."Could I have the mug?" Tyler asked quickly."Oh, you sure? I-I just drank from it-"
"Nono it's fine"Samuel leaned down and handed Tyler the mug, for the second their hands touched, Tyler's heart skipped a beat, and so did Samuel's.

the movie was coming to a finish and as the credits rolled Samuel began to speak"So should we sle-"
His words were cut off as Tyler pushed him back onto the couch
"W-What are you doing?!"
As Tyler raised his head and looked at Samuel, Samuel's face heated up and turned bright red
"Samuel.. I... I'm in love with you!"
He yelled as he looked down at Samuel's chest."Tyler.. Tyler i.. I love you too.."He stared into his eyes, "W-What.?"He chuckled lightly, "Tyler.."He smiled wide, before pulling Tyler's face down to kiss him, deepening the kiss and holding him..they knew it felt right and they knew they had both wanted it, and they loved every second of it.

Mae walked down the street to Tyler's house, he wasn't outside for their date.
She was an hour later than she wanted to be
Is.. that Samuel's car..?
She went to knock on Tyler's door, but it fell open when she went to knock.
She pulled down her umbrella, took off her poncho and sat them at the door.
The sounds of Cars 3 playing through the distracted her slightly.

"Hey, Tyler? you weren't outside so I came in to check you were here, we-"
Mae walked into the living room of the house, and saw Samuel on top of Tyler, with cars 2 playing in the background.
"T-Tyler.?"
Tears began to stream down her cheeks, turning black as they mixed with her eyeliner.
The boys stopped kissing and stared at Mae in horror
"Mae! I-its not what it looks-"
Mae cut Tyler off,
"How could you.. HOW COULD YOU?!"
she screamed at him. She ran out of his house, forgetting her belongings, and down the street.
"Mae.."
Tyler muttered to himself.
"Tyler.. I'm... I'm so sorry."
Samuel whispered to him.
"No.. it's fine.."
Samuel hugged Tyler.
"I forgot but.. was going to.. to leave her.. tonight. You.. asked so unexpectedly and.. I forgot I was planning to leave her tonight.. and jumped at a chance to be with you.. i did tell you earlier how i feel but.. well, you know what you do to me when you're around."
He chuckled.

"I am in love with you, Samuel." Samuel pulled back and kissed him, "I'm in love with you too"

As Mae ran down the dimly lit street, rage and sadness coiled itself in her chest, was I not enough? why didn't he want me? I changed for him..How could he do this to me?! After all we've done? After all IVE done, for him.. changing.. How could he?!
She reached the end of the street and slipped on the wet grass and fell into a ditch, her whole body aching in pain. She continued crying, but her lids felt heavy and her body felt weak.
"Hey! Hey! Are you ...-" the sound of a man talking nearby faded out as she slowly passed out.