Distant Shores; A Tyler Oakley & Connor Franta Fanfiction

Connor;

I was in shock. It felt like my brain just disengaged from my body. I wanted to say something, anything, I wanted to make him know that I felt the same way. A few seconds passed but it felt more like a lifetime. I let go of his hand and I saw the momentary look on his face, like he thought I was disgusted by what he said. I placed my hands on either side of his face and kissed him. My lips crashed into his without a second thought and I felt his tension dissolve. We melted into each other like it was the most perfect and natural thing that had ever happened. His lips were soft and beautiful and I felt every crease in them while they intertwined with mine. I pulled back for a breath and whispered "I love you, Tyler" and I continued kissing him. I could feel him smile and I could tell he was shocked, but in a good way. The kind of way that makes you throw caution to the wind and forget the whole world that surrounds you.

Tyler's fingers linked with mine and I just couldn't stop smiling. I never ever wanted this to end.

I finally pulled away, slowly, leaving 1 last tiny peck on his lips. He smiled that beautiful Tyler Oakley smile and I reciprocated. "I had no idea you felt this way, why didn't you ever say anything?" he asked. "I could ask you the same question" I said, giggling.

"I've felt this way for a while Ty. I just couldn't find the right way to tell you. I didn't know if you would feel the same way and I was so worried that it would ruin our friendship if I told you. But Tyler Oakley... I love you" I smiled.

"I love you Connor" he replied. "Look it's late, we're both tired, maybe we should get some sleep and talk in the morning?" Tyler said, rubbing his thumb gently across my cheek.

"Yeah that sounds good" I said, relieved that I now had time to think about what just happened and digest it. I needed time to wrap my head around it. I brought my hand up to my cheek to take his and felt so much warmth coming from it.

We both laid back down and Tyler wrapped his arm around my waist. I softly rested my hand on the elbow of his arm that was across me. I fell asleep that night feeling happier than I have ever felt. "He loves me too" I dreamily and silently said to myself.