run away // twenty one pilots

fifteen

liberty's pov

tyler and i packed our belongings quickly into our backpacks and then headed to josh's car; he had offered to drive us back home.

when we pulled up outside tyler and i's neighbouring houses we all let out a sigh as we hesitantly stepped out of the car.

josh passes me my backpack and i thank him with a smile, we have a three way hug before tyler and i walk up to our front doors and josh waits by his car.

i stop at my door. do i really want to do this? i'm not ready.

i watch tyler's mother open his front door and pull him into a hug. she quickly closes the door behind them, not noticing josh or i.

"are you going to knock?" josh speaks from behind me.

i turn around and look into his eyes. i see a boy i met just over a week ago, but feel like i've known forever. i run back to him and collapse into his arms, because even though i barely know him, he makes me feel safe.

"i don't want to go back josh, we left for a reason. i hate it here, it's dull and when i'm here i'm surrounded by people who look down on me. i'm not happy here, i was happy in columbus with you and tyler. honestly, i haven't been that happy in so long. i can't go back yet, i'm not ready." i cry into his shoulder.

"it's okay, lib." josh replies. "all i want is for you to be happy. you're welcome to stay in columbus with me for a little while longer if you want."

"are you sure? because i would like that more than anything right now." i say pulling away.

josh smiles, nods and then takes my hand, leading me to the passenger side of his car, opening the door for me.

"thank you so much, josh." i sniffle and get in the car.

i text tyler on the journey back.

liberty: i'm so sorry ty. i couldn't face going back. i'm staying with josh for a lil while longer.

tyjo: everyones worried. i've told them i don't know where you are.

liberty: thanks. i don't know if i can face it just yet.

tyjo: you are tired. you are hurt. i get it; i'll be here waiting when you're ready to come home. stay safe, i love you liblob.

liberty: i love you tyjo.

author's note

ah i rewrote this whole chapter like 5 times i wanted to get it just right, i hope you like it.

thank you so much for reading!
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