Russian Roulette |-/ Joshler

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He regained consciousness, eyes closed as he stirred.

Remembering, what had happened just before he blacked out, his eyes shot open, fear coursing through him.

"Look who finally decided to join the party!" A smooth, almost calming, voice called out from across the dimly lit room.

Josh tried to move, panic filling him as he glanced down, finding himself tied to a chair.

He tried to speak, tears brimming his eyes as his mouth was duck-tapped shut.

The sound of footsteps walking towards him scared him to say the least.

He forcefully pulled at the rope tying him down, only receiving friction burns in return.

"The more you struggle, the worse it'll be, Josh." The voice advised.

That's when it hit the curly haired boy.

It was him.

His body stilled as the boy leaned forward, face inches away from Josh's.

The dim light surrounding Josh illuminated up the boys face, only confirming Josh's suspicion.

"Remember me?" He questioned quietly, placing a finger on Josh's knee, sliding it up his thigh.

Josh closed his eyes tightly, cringing visibly from the boys touch.

"Since you won't be leaving here any time soon, I guess it's only fair I tell you my name, right?" The boy suggested with a shrug.

Josh slowly opened his eyes to look up at him.

"My name is Tyler, and I just want you to know, that I won't hurt you, unless you give me no choice. Got it?" Tyler retracted his hand, placing it on Josh's cheek.

He gave Josh a small smile.

"I've been following you for quite a while, isn't it sad how the only people in your life are your parents, who don't even care about you. So... If you went missing, would anyone miss you? Would anyone look for you?" Tyler asked quizzically.

Brushing his thumb lightly across Josh's check bone.

Josh gulped. Even though he didn't want to admit it. Tyler was right. No one would come for him.

"But-" Tyler continued. "I'd miss you, Josh. I'd look for you. You could always count on me." He whispered.

Josh closed his eyes tightly.

Please just let this be some messed up dream.