bulletproof in black like a funeral

shit hits the fan

They were all sitting at lunch when it happened. And unfortunately, today they were actually sitting at a real lunch table because they couldn't eat in the band room. So Tyler was sitting next to Josh, who as laughing maybe too hard at Tyler's jokes. Patrick was sitting next to Brendon and Pete was across the table from them. Andy and Joe were going on about some new song they heard on the radio to Brendon, Pete, and Patrick. The only one who was missing was Ryan. No one really questioned where he was. Talking about 'It' would make all of their moods worse. 'It' had been the longest time they have gone, at least that's what Patrick told Tyler. And 'It' had everyone on edge. Brendon was like the corner stone of the friend group. Even though Patrick and Pete were the seniors of the group, it was all based around Brendon. He, (and this was at least Patrick's idea of the story, Patrick had told him all about it one day in the garage when Tyler had come over to hang out) was the one who started hanging out with Patrick and Pete first. Brendon even helped Patrick save Pete one time (he had overdosed on Atavan). So they were all best friends and then they found Ryan, then Joe and Andy, and then Josh. So when Brendon was in a fight with someone else in the group, it threw off the whole way the group worked. No one wanted to pick sides (even though everyone was lowkey on Ryan's side) and no one wanted to get involved. They didn't even call it a fight they just said 'It'. 'It' is way too sensitive of a topic to talk about. Today was Friday, 'It' has been going on for a week, and they hadn't been to Josh's at all all week. (Tyler and Josh even moved their meetings to Tyler's house.) Every time they were at lunch it was awkward for all of them if both Ryan and Brendon were there. They hadn't spoken in a week, hadn't touched in a week, hadn't even looked at each other in a week. Which was bad according to Pete. Pete said they always made up within a day and everything went back to normal. In short, 'It' was very very bad.

So they were all sitting there, enjoying themselves for the first time this week. When the other 'It' happened. Ryan walked up to the table and sat down. All seven boys shut up immediately, smiles fading quickly as they pretended to eat their food.

Patrick was the first to break the silence. "Hey, Ryan" He said, as cheerful as possible. Ryan flashed a fake smile. "Where ya' been?"

"Yeah, where ya been Ryro?" Brendon said faking a sweet tone. Oh shit. Tyler thought.

Ryan looked up from his backpack at Brendon. "What?" Ryan asked, his voice laced with poison. "Where the fuck have I been? You know Bren, it's shocking you give a shit. Where were you all the times I needed you? Oh that's right, with your god damn girlfriend" Ryan said loudly, finally snapping from all of the fighting and Brendon's bitchiness was what had done him in.

Brendon opened his mouth to respond. Ryan stood up and slung his backpack around his shoulder and looked down at him. "Fuck you, Brendon" Ryan spat, loud enough for the surrounding tables to stop what they were doing and look over as Ryan stomped out of the lunch room, tears dripping from his eyes.

They all sat there and looked at each other and Josh opened his mouth to say something. But Brendon muttered "You know what, fuck this" and he stood up and stormed out just as fast as Ryan had.

"Oh" Joe whispered. They sat in silence a little longer and Josh finally spoke up. "Maybe we could go to my house tonight? My parents are gone for the weekend and we need to take the edge off..." Josh trailed off and all of the guys nodded. Then the bell rang and they all got up.

Josh was sitting in his basement. They all were, well excluding Ryan (he was still pissed), and they were all sitting together on the couches near the TV. Pete, Patrick, and Joe were having a slurred conversation about their demo that they were working on and Brendon and Tyler were talking on the other couch. Josh was just sitting alone on one couch, enjoying the peace and quiet.

Josh was watching Brendon an Tyler talk. He wasn't gonna lie, he looked beautiful. His eyelashes spread perfectly as he looked up at Brendon. He couldn't hear what Brendon had said over the music but Tyler was giggling at what he was saying, flashing his perfectly crooked smile. Josh had been trying so hard to fight off thoughts like these but he was wasted and right now he was just blaming them on the alcohol.

Tyler looked up at Brendon, they were both very intoxicated. Tyler didn't drink usually, but hey, the week had been awful and he was with friends.

"You're really pretty, you know that Tyler?" Brendon slurred, Tyler just giggled. "No really, like you're just pretty, like in a boy way"

"Yeah?" Was all Tyler could say. He never received compliments and even though he had drank past the point of no return, he was really appreciating it. He hadn't put a label on his sexuality and he had thoughts about all genders. Right now, he was really feeling something for Brendon.

"Come 'ere" Brendon whispered. Tyler looked around, everyone was caught up in what they were doing so he did what Brendon said.

Brendon grabbed him by the waist and pulled Tyler into his shoulder. He rested his head on Brendon's shoulder and sighed. Tyler looked up at him and watched as he leaned in toward him. Tyler had to admit, his plump pink lips looked very kisable. Brendon leaned down and caught Tyler's lips. Tyler's eyes got wide for a split second but he melted into the kiss anyway.

"Hey guys, I came to- What the fuck Brendon!" Ryan shouted. All of the other boys had noticed him walk into the garage, Tyler and Brendon hadn't.

"Ryan, I can explain" Brendon started but he got cut off by Ryan shouting.

"Jesus fuck Brendon! I don't want to fucking hear it anymore! I come over to apologize to you when I wasn't even the one who did anything wrong and you go and find someone to replace me? And What the hell Tyler? I trusted you" He was crying now, all of them could see that Ryan's heart had literally broken. Ryan turned on his heal and walked out of the garage. Brendon got up and ran after him.

Josh sat on the couch, confused but he also felt his chest swell with an odd form of jealousy of Brendon and Tyler. He hung his head low and stared at his lap, suddenly sobered up.

Tyler pulled his knees up to his chest and whispered "What the frick is wrong with me"

"Let's go upstairs" Josh whispered, his hand on Tyler's shoulder. Tyler nodded and Josh held out a hand. He was sure to avoid eye contact with the other guys as he stood up and took Josh's hand followed him upstairs. When they entered Josh's room he finally let go and and sat down his bed.

"Dude, I messed up so bad. It happened so fast and now Ryan is going to hate me, and the other guys are going to think I'm a jerk, and" Josh just wrapped his arms around Tyler.

"Shh. Just go to sleep" They laid down on the bed and Tyler curled up in Josh's chest. A few tears fell from his eyes and he tried not to shake, a panic attack was overtaking him.

"Ty, it's going to be okay. Just breathe" Josh whispered right into Tyler's ear as he stroked his back.

Eventually Tyler's breath evened out and he stopped shaking. Josh sighed in relief when he realized he had fallen asleep. He pulled Tyler closer and rested his chin on Tyler's head. He eventually drifted off to sleep too.

I HOPE THIS DOESNT SUCK I WORKED REALLY HARD ON IT PLS VOTE