//simplicity

chapter 15-- date night (part 2)

Josh's POV//

I pulled into the drive-thru of the closest Taco Bell. I ordered one of everything, making Tyler stare at me bug-eyed. I chuckle,
"I'm hungry.~" , was all the explaining I did. I pulled out my wallet and handed the lady a 100. Her eyes went as wide as Tyler's as she looked at our order.

"93 dollars andddd 45 cents." She attempts to hand me the change but I insist she keep it. She smiled and her cheeks heated up. Her whole face was red. She handed me the receipt and we drove to the next window. About 20 bags of food later, we were back on the road towards my house.

"Got all fancied up for Taco Bell?" Tyler stifled a laugh as he spoke.

He didn't know yet.

I muster a fake hurt look. He just laughs, seeing right through it.

I grin and pull into the yard. He tilts his head at my odd parking spot. I grab the food and order him to grab the rest which was about 13 bags in my hands and 7 in his. I told him to follow me and he did so. We walked into the woods behind my house, getting closer to the area I was looking for.

The deeper we went, the closer we got.

We find the large opening I decorated last night. It had lights strewn across the trees, a tent in the middle with a removable top. A large picnic blanket was laid out infront of it along with a fire that I hadn't started yet. He gaped at the sight. Small tears formed in his eyes. My eyes crinkled and my smile grew as he hugged me tightly. The bags he held swung around my back with his hands.

"This is.. Perfect.." He held me close. We lingered for a moment before pulling away and walking to the area. We drop the load of food onto the blanket and I turn the lights on.

"Oh my..- I'm speechless.." His voice was giddy and surprised. I pull him into my lap and he blushes lightly.
He grabs a taco and puts it in my mouth. I laugh as he fed me like a child.

He's so silly.

And I love it.

We ate our food and talked about our week for an hour and then eventually got full. I decided to crawl into the tent with Tyler close behind. We laid on our backs and looked up at the stars. I had removed the top before we got situated so we could have a beautiful scenery.

"Sing for me."
I speak promptly.

"I-.. Um.. I'm not that g-good.." He got quiet, gazing at the stars above.

"Tyler you've sang with me before, remember? I think your voice is beautiful." I give him a reassuring smile. He takes a deep breath before accepting.

"It's a piece.. I've been working on.." His voice was small. He cleared his throat and started singing.

"He wakes up early today," he pauses for a split second before continuing.

"Throws on a mask that will alter his face.
Nobody knows his real name, and now he just uses one he saw on a grave.
He pretends he's okay but you should see
Him in bed late at night he's petrified..
Take me in

Finish this waste of a life."

I stare, deeply intrigued. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I listened to the lyrics. It was so beautiful, yet the meaning showed something he could never say out loud.

His true meaning.

I pull him into a cuddle, kissing his lips gently. He returned the favor.

I pulled away,
"Your voice, was amazing. Your lyrics.. Are so.. Different. I love it.."

Heat rose to his cheeks, tinting them red.

I snicker and kiss his nose,
"I play the drums y'know. Maybe one day we can start a popular band." I speak again, laughing at my silly sentence.

"Surreeee.. Like I could ever become famous.." Tyler rolled his eyes.

"Never know! We could have a- a.. What are fans of bands called?"

"Ours could be a clique." Tyler responded. I laugh. He's so clever. And perfect.

So perfect.

Tyler yawned in a hushed manner,
"We could include Brendon too!" I say jokingly.

"I'm sure he'd drive us to the point of leaving the band if he ever joined our band.. Or any band in general." A laugh bubbles in my throat and we're stuck in a tent, under the moonlight, in absolute hysteria.

As our laughs and giggle fits die down, we grew weary of the day. Tyler nuzzled up into my chest.

"Night Kitten.." So innocent and cute. I feel his smile against my neck. I close my eyes, taking in the fuzzy feeling that grew in my chest.

"Night jishuwa."

// I H8 U MADDIE!! STOP HARASSING ME TO UPDATE YOU SCRUB. anyway gn ily smol beans <3