Josh placed the last heavy bag of groceries on the counter. He had stopped at the store on his way home from work. He really needed groceries. Feeding Tyler was almost impossible. His love for sweets was incredible. He had a hard time keeping up with it.
"Tyler!" Josh called as he started to put everything away. He was fairly quick, not to keep Tyler waiting for his special surprise.
The pitter patter of Tyler's little feet could be heard coming down the stairs. Josh smiled as Tyler walked into the kitchen. He was mostly back to his normal self. He still was a bit touchy, but Josh was always there to help him.
"Hey Josh!" He played with the sleeve of his sweater that happened to be Josh's. He had become more found of Josh's clothes than his own. Josh's wardrobe was more comforting.
"Hey, I got you something." Josh put an assortment of veggies in the fridge.
Tyler's face lit up. "What it is?" He thought he didn't really deserve a gift.
"Follow me." Josh internally screamed in excitement.
Tyler hopped off the counter and followed Josh upstairs. His eyes wondered outside through the huge window. It was a fairly nice day today.
Josh led him to his bedroom and dug through his dresser until his found the little black box. He hid it behind his back and approached the younger boy.
"Tyler," Josh walked behind Tyler. "Turn around and close your eyes."
Tyler giggled and closed his eyes. He could hardly contain his excitement. He instantly knew what it was as Josh slipped it around his neck.
"Come with me." Josh took Tyler's hand and guided him into the nearest bathroom. "Okay. Open."
Tyler slowly opened his eyes and looked into the mirror. "Josh..." Around his neck was the most beautiful necklace he'd ever seen.
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"It's not much, but I hope you like it." Josh scratched the back of his neck and looked to the side, embarrassed.
Tyler couldn't help it anymore. Josh has done so much for him, when he didn't have to. He'd let him live with him. He had saved his life. He had cared for Tyler when he was an emotional wreck.
He didn't try to use him or even judge him for being a who he was. A stripper. He was caring and Tyler couldn't be anymore thankful. He trusted Josh with his life. Which was saying something, because he never trusted anyone.
Tyler turned around with tears at the brims of his eyes. Josh looked up with a concerned look. The boy he had fallen hard in love, was going to cry.
"Ty, what's wron-"
Before Josh could finish his sentence, Tyler threw his arms around Josh's neck and connected their lips. Josh was taken back, by the boys sudden actions, but he was thrilled.
Tyler moved his lips against Josh's. They fit perfectly together, like a lost puzzle piece finally finding its connection. Tyler's hands tangled in Josh's soft hair and Josh's hands found their way to Ty's hips. It wasn't long and lustful. It was just a loving, passionate kiss that had finally broken free between the two.
Tyler was the first to pull away. He looked deep into Josh's loving eyes. Josh stared back, very surprised at his sudden actions. He had never been so happy in his entire life. The boy he had falling in love with, was standing before him after a loving kiss.
Tyler smiled and laid his head in the crook of Josh's neck. "I love you." He hugged Josh, like he'd never see him again.
Josh felt all his oxygen leave his body as he said those words. "I-I love you to, Tyler."
Josh swept Tyler off his feet and carried him to his bedroom. It was later than he thought so they laid down for the night.
They laid there in total, comfortable silence. Just enjoying each other's presence.
"Tyler." Josh rubbed Tyler's back, who was half asleep. Both their eyes were closed, and their legs tangled together in the sheets.
"Yeah?" Tyler whispered.
"Will you be my boyfriend?"
Tyler opened his eyes and looked at the man he loved in front of him. His curly hair, drooped in front of his closed eyes as he still rubbed Tyler's back. "Of course."
"I love you. So much Tyler."
Tyler smiled and closed his eyes again, allowing himself to fall asleep in Josh's arms.
Tyler was truly happy with his final choice. He couldn't imagine himself without Josh.
He hated the thought, but what if they hadn't met? Think about it. Tyler would probably still be a stripper, living in his small apartment. Lame.
He couldn't imagine anything less than Josh. He was in love and was never going back.
