"—and then, you know what baby?! I said can I help you? You like me or something?!"
Hill keeps on talking and talking, boasting about how wanted she is as a human being. In a deadpan expression, Tyler fixes his eyes on the road, occasionally stealing several glances at you through the rearview mirror. Keeping your cool, you just keep scrolling through Twitter and Tiktok back and forth with a blank expression. You notice how he finally parks the car.. then turns the machine off. For a moment he looks hesitant, but then he regains composure, removes his hands from the wheel, and announces,
"We're here—"
"Thanks for the ride."
Without even letting him finish his sentence, you cut in, and flash a slight smile to the both of them, not even giving a damn whether they see it or not. Seemingly in a hurry, you unlock the car door by yourself in haste—and scurry away. Leaving both of them in the car alone—can't blame you though. Just wanting to get away from them—as fast your legs could take you.
Tyler watches you from the window frame in alert. Everything seems to go silent as conflicts seep into his mind. 'Should I talk to her? Or later when we get home—should I—'
fuck this.
He takes his bag swiftly and flees, leaving the trunk open, intending to catch up with you—but a hand stops him.
"Ty? Where are you going? You haven't even turned off the car!"
"Shit—right—"
He hurriedly turns off the car, quickly looking ahead to find you—but you're starting to disappear from view, getting further away..
and vanish through the school door.
"Ok why are you in such a hurry?!"
"Later—"
Tyler hurriedly replies as he dashes away through the school halls, leaving befuddled Taylor behind. Cavill's been implying uneasy behavior since getting out of the car, even as they step into the school building. Irritated by assumptions, she rolls her eyes in resignation before finally climbing up the stairs.
In a panicked whisper, he mutters to himself, 'Class—she's in class.. Bio. Bio today.' Frantically looking around, he finally spots you at the end of the hallway as you're about to enter the classroom! He runs at full speed, and just as you're about to step into the room—he grabs your forearm, bringing you to a halt.
You turn to find him in ragged breathing, sweat trickling down his face. Unsettling expressions paint your face as you put your left hand behind your neck, clearly feeling uncomfortable. But as he supports his hands on his knees, you cautiously ask,
"Hey. Uh.. what's wrong—"
"You made me run all this way—and you're asking me what's wrong?!"
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The First Rule
RomanceBestfriends Forever. Just bestfriends that spoke like lovers.. and that seemed to be enough for two teenagers who were scared to love one another. Emilia (Emily) Winters and Tyler Cavill. The two have been unseparated since they're born. First step...