Stand By You (Troyler AU)

Hot Tubs

Tyler slipped his oversized army green jumper over his head. He didn't want to go out at all, but at least now his jumper could cover him up. He looked in the mirror at his features. He looked really tired, which he was. He had dark circles under his eyes and they were puffy from crying. His hair was out of place and he wished he had a beanie to cover it up. "Tyler are you okay?" Troye called from outside the bathroom

"yeah" Tyler said opening the door and walking out of the bathroom passing Troye hopping the Troye wouldn't notice his slightly puffed eyes. Tyler sat on the couch looking at his lap trying to get a handle on his thoughts. Troye sat down next to him and looked over his slumped figure.

Troye scooted closer to Tyler "You seriously don't know how beautiful you are, do you?" Troye asked

Tyler blushed, looking at his lap and shrugged

"You are though" Troye said, brushing his fingers across Tyler's face

Tyler took his glasses off, he was 'cleaning' them on the bottom of his jumper but Troye could tell it was just a distraction. Troye looked at Tyler, but Tyler still wasn't looking back. Tyler wasn't listening to Troye's words.

"Everything about you, is perfect" Troye whispered. Tyler rolled his eyes and Troye didn't want to get outwardly frustrated. If Tyler didn't believe him, Troye would make him, if not now then someday.

"Come on, lets go" Troye said pulling Tyler off the couch towards the door. Tyler unquestionably followed, not speaking as they walked down the stairs and across the paths in the dark to the Rec Center. Tyler was stiff as he walked slightly behind Troye, he didn't what to cry anymore.

Troye felt Tyler's hand tighten around his own, "I know that you're upset, but its just us and I'm not going to pressure you to do anything" Troye said "I know I'm pushing you out of your comfort zone, but I am here"

Tyler squeezed Troye's hand in return "Okay" Tyler whispered as they approached the building. Tyler didn't want to, but he was doing it for Troye.

"I was going to take you to the outdoor hot tub, but we can find something else. Lets go look at the board" Troye smiled walking at Tyler's pace.

"No, no l-let go to the hot tub" Tyler said meekly, he needed to do this, not even for Troye anymore, he needed to prove it to himself.

Troye faced him, "Are you sure?" Troye asked he was really worried about making Tyler try something he wasn't ready to do. Troye already had to force him to eat still, he didn't want to make him to anything else.

"umhm" Tyler mumbled, he wasn't sure but he was doing this, even if it tore him apart in the process. Troye leaned toward him and kissed him lightly on the cheek causing Tyler to blush deeply. "Lets go" Troye whispered near Tyler's face before pulling him out towards the outdoor hot tub.

Troye watched as Tyler leaned against the building, one of his feet twisted to the side like he always does when he is nervous. Troye flipped the top of the hot tub and the steam wafted in his face. He dipped his hand in, the water was beautiful compared to the cold April Michigan air.

Troye slipped his shirt off his body and slung his legs over the edge of the tub and slipped into the water. He wasn't going to pressure Tyler to follow he just looked around at the surrounding area of the balcony the hot tub was located on. Tyler sat on the edge of the hot tub and put is feet in the water.

Tyler kicked his legs slowly not making any waves or splashing as he moved them in small motions, he cleared his throat before closing his mouth again. Tyler glanced up meeting Troye's gaze, Troye smiled at him softly "You have every nice eyes" Troye said. At first Troye was shocked at his own statement but he watched Tyler shrug and his cheeks turn a shade of red.

"Why don't you believe me?" Troye said gliding over to sit under Tyler's feet. Tyler shrugged in response again not meeting Troye's eyes. "Interesting" Troye said smiling as he pushed out of the water to peck Tyler's forehead

They sat there for a while, Troye observing his surrounding and occasionally glancing at the beautiful boy perched on the edge of the hot tub. And Tyler sat swinging his feet in the water, having a silent battle with himself. "C-can you turn t-the other way-y" Tyler sputtered out suddenly. Troye was confused but silently obliged and tuned to face the building.

Tyler slipped his jumper off and tossed it on top of Troye's shirt. It was dark out now but he could see Troye's silhouette in the hot tub. He slipped into the warm water, not uttering any other words as he sat fully in the warmth. He smiled just a little, he did it. It took him a hour and fifteen minutes, and he was still wearing his t-shirt, but he did it. Troye turned to face him and smiled.

"I knew you could do it" Troye said breathlessly, admiring Tyler's face. Tyler blushed for the thousandth time this evening and Troye giggled, he liked that he had the capability to make Tyler's face rush with a slight red color. "I-I did it" Tyler said tears tempting to fall from his eyes

"a-a-t no crying" Troye said moving to sit beside Tyler wrapping an arm over Tyler's shoulder and pulling him closer as the tears rolled down his cheek. Troye wiped the tears away with is thumb, cupping Tyler's face. Tyler looked at him and smiled weakly, Troye leaned closer closing the gap between them.

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A/N:

Sorry this was so short, sorry I didn't update yesterday...I hope you still liked it though. 

In the future would y'all want me to include them filming some videos for their youtube channels or no? Not like tons and tons, just a few sometimes. Let me know...

I hope you all had a good day and smiled once or twice 

Love you all dearly, good luck with your life

Katie :)