The lunch bell rings hours later, and Tyler and Josh stand from the metal bleachers, cold from exposure to the late fall weather.
"So, Josh starts as they head towards the building, "Would you rather walk home with me after school, or do you want me to give you the address?"
Tyler shrugs, watching his feet as he walks, which is typical for a person like Tyler, "Whichever's—uh, more convenient for you."
"I don't really care, it's up to you," Josh says, "But I need to know now, 'cause I'm skipping if we're not leaving together."
Tyler remembers Josh skipping after lunch on Wednesday as well, and he can't help but wonder why he keeps doing this, and how long it'll be until he gets caught if he hasn't already; if he hasn't, then he's bound to in the near future, and the dean of boys is a fucking dick that even Pete Wentz hates getting into shit with.
So, Tyler's answer comes easy, "We can go together.
Uneasiness also comes easy, though, because what if Josh was actually hinting and hoping that he wanted Tyler to come later by bringing up his skipping? What if Josh hates his choice? Tyler should've just insisted once again that Josh decides since it is his house—but what if that only annoyed Josh as well?
Tyler risks a nervous glance at the other boy, but Josh only smiles down at him in return.
"I'm more than okay with that," Josh reassures him, "And don't be afraid to make your own decisions, alright? Do what pleases sweet little Tyler, not Asshole Josh."
"N-no!" Tyler raises his voice a little, surprising both himself and Josh, and Tyler feels his cheeks heat up from embarrassment as he continues in a quieter tone, "You're really nice."
"To you," Josh smirks as they approach the doors, holding one open for Tyler, who blushes yet again, and said boy finds it absolutely ridiculous how much he blushes and flushes these days.
He also finds the fact that Josh is apparently only nice to him is absolutely ridiculous—and honestly, what even drew Josh in, anyways? He's an ugly monkey always clad in dirty converse and a plain gray hoodie that's way to big on him, not to mention how anxious and socially inept he is.
"So, see ya later," Josh says with a friendly pat to the back (which Tyler totally didn't flinch in response to) before walking off into the building.
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an: if i don't update for another few years, it's bc i got grounded for bad grades, but my mom might not even ask for my report card this time so we'll see xD
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