Because Of You, I Might Think Twice

Part Five

Tyler and Josh drove back to Tyler's house, making small talk and holding hands.  Tyler explained who Blurry was and what he did.  Josh was very understanding and swore to help in anyway he could.  That made Tyler smile.

They arrived to Tyler's house and Tyler just looked at his house with dread.  He didn't want to go inside and face Blurry.  Josh got out then walked to Tyler's side and helped him out.  Tyler took a deep breath and walked to the door, opening it slowly.  Blurry was sat on the couch and shot up as soon Josh was in his sights.

"You went out with him?!  I thought I told you not to see him anymore!"  Blurry was furious, his red eyes brighter than usual.

Tyler just stood in front of Josh and held his hands. Josh frowned a bit and looked in Blurry's general direction.  "Leave him alone.  He hasn't done anything wrong."

Blurry narrowed his eyes and Josh, a wicked smile spreading across his face.  "Excuse me?"

Tyler held onto Josh's hands tightly.  "B-Blurry... I'm sorry..."

Blurry turned to Tyler, looking pissed off again.  "Can he see me?"

Tyler turned to look at Josh.  "Can you see him?" he whispered.  Josh glanced at Tyler and shook his head.

Tyler shook his head at Blurry.  "No... But I told him about you.  He knows what you are and what you do."

Blurry crossed his arms.  "Well, he can't see me so that doesn't even matter."

Tyler frowned and closed the door.  "We'll be in my room."  Tyler started to walk towards his bedroom, his grip on Josh's hand tight.

Blurry just followed, staring Josh down from behind.  Blurry was taller than the both of them and much bigger.

Tyler walked into his room then went back to the door.  "Leave us alone."

Blurry glared at Tyler with pure hatred.  "I can do whatever I want."

Tyler shut the door in Blurry's face but made the mistake of forgetting to lock it.  Tyler climbed onto his bed and curled up.

Josh frowned.  "Are you alright, Tyler?  Where is Blurry?"

Tyler just pointed at his door then got up to sit in Josh's lap.

Josh wrapped his arms Tyler, keeping him close.  "He's outside?"

Tyler nodded and picked at the stitching in Josh's shirt, watching his fingers.  Josh swayed them, gently running a hand through the back of Tyler's hair.  Tyler loved when his hair was touched and he smiled bit, looking up at Josh and pressing their foreheads together.  Josh smiled softly at Tyler and leaned forward to peck Tyler's lips.  Tyler smiled wider and returned the quick kiss.

Josh grinned at Tyler.  "Are you okay?"

Tyler nodded.  "Yeah. Yeah, I'm great."

Josh's bright smiled got a little brighter at that.  "Good."

Tyler gently cupped Josh's cheeks then trailed his fingertips down his jaw and neck.

"You're the most beautiful boy I've ever met..." Josh whispered.  Josh sounded genuine to Tyler but he barely believed it.  He blushed as he felt Josh's eyes flick over his features.

Tyler smiled at Josh as he spoke.  "I could say the same about you."

Josh smiled softly and slowly leaned in, closing his eyes as he pressed their lips together.  Tyler let his eyes shut and kissed Josh softly, smiling against his lips.  Josh moved a hand to Tyler's cheek, rubbing his cheekbone gently.  Tyler rested his hands at Josh's chest and took Josh's shirt into his fists.  Josh slowly pulled away and opened his eyes, smiling at Tyler. Tyler let his eyes open as he leaned his head into Josh's hand.