Hearts Burst Into Fire (Dylan O'Brien / completed)

Bestfriends.

Wed, Jun 8th.

Dylan and Claire rehearsed Monday and Tuesday afternoon, they didn’t say much during rehearsals, they just focused on work, getting it perfectly was the goal. You could feel the awkwardness in the air. Dylan texted Claire and told her he wouldn’t be able to stay after class today to rehearse because he had a commitment, she said okay and went home earlier.

Dylan was getting home, took his keys and started opening the door.

-Dylan! Hey man, how are you? –someone behind him said.

-Tyler? Woah I’m good how about you man? –Dylan said hugging him.

-I’m good too, hey I haven’t heard of you in ages… what are you dead? –he giggled.

-I’m sorry… I’ve just been busy with the festival and all.

-I heard you broke up with Britt… are you alright?

-No, but I will be, hopefully.

-Relax, everything’s going to be alright!

-Hey Tyler come in, there’s a lot to tell –Dylan smiled.

-True! I have tons of things to tell you too! –both got inside.

They went to Dylan’s room and Tyler jumped into the bed taking his shoes off and grabbing an xbox controller, getting comfortable.

-I’ve missed you man –Dylan said.

-Me too, you weren’t answering my calls nor messages, I thought you were mad at me or something.

-I know I’m sorry I was just you know, having time for myself.

-I know what you mean but two whole weeks? That’s a lot man.

-I know but I’m back aren’t I?

-Because I came to see you moron –Tyler said punching him on the shoulder.

-Right you’re right –Dylan said laughing.

-So, what’s new, you broke up with Britt… have you seen her?

-Not really, no.

-How come?

-She’s been busy too with the festival, rehearsing every day, I barely see her at class and when I try to talk to her she walks away so I just gave up.

-Sucks man… I’m sorry to hear that –Tyler said tapping Dylan’s back.

-It’s fine, I don’t mind… I’ve been hanging out with new friends too –he smiled.

-Is that so?

-Yeah you know I’ve made friends who are in the music campus, her name is Claire.

-Oh! Is she hot?

-I… I’m not telling you that! Why you always have the urge to know if my friends are hot or not! –he laughed.

-Because you’re my friend and you’re supposed to help me get a girlfriend man! –Tyler said laughing too.

-She has friends too— oh but wait you play guitar right? How is the band going? –Dylan asked.

-Good we’ve done some small shows here in L.A nothing big, why? –he asked confused.

-Because my friend Claire, she has these stage fright problems and I’m helping her out to get over them you can help her out too! –he said excited.

-Doing what? –he made fun of Dylan.

-Because you’ve been in shows, and I don’t know… you want a girlfriend so you might want to meet her and her friends, specially her friends –Dylan laughed.

-Now we’re talking! When? Where? –Tyler asked interested.

-Fridays we have more time to rehearse, can you? Fridays at 5pm til 7pm.

-Sounds good, alright I’ll help you and her –he smiled.

-Thanks man!

-No worries!

They spent the whole evening playing xbox games and laughing, talking about life, girls and university stuff.