Tyler wakes up and finds an empty space where Josh was. The events of last night come flooding in his head as he repeats Josh's confession again and again.
Morning, josh smiles.
I made some breakfast since you were going to be pretty hungover.
Uh-thanks. Tyler looks down.
There's also headache medicine and stuff. I have you covered.
Josh giggled.
Why do you care about me so much? Tyler asks softly.
Because that's what best frens do.
Josh smiles.
Josh- I uh- I was awake last night. Tyler stutters.
I heard you.
Josh feels his heart drop as he looks at Tyler who's already staring in Josh's eyes demanding answers.
Why didn't you tell me Josh? Tyler whispers. Why didn't you just tell me?
You loved her, ty. You still do. There was no point in me telling you that and potentially ruining your marriage. Josh sighs.
I'm sorry. It must've hurt you. Tyler looks down.
Hurt. Hurt can't even begin to describe what I've been feeling for the past two years. It killed me seeing you with her. The only reason I put up with it was cause you loved her. Josh smirks.
Did you- Did you start cutting cause of Jenna and me? Tyler is breathing heavily.
Josh looks into Tyler's eyes and his silence answers the question.
Stupid. I'm so stupid. I'm sorry josh. I didn't realise that you- ah- I'm
Sorry. Tyler is tearing up now.
It's okay Tyler. Wasn't our time. It sucked but I got used to it. Josh whispered.
Do you still? Tyler looks up
Love you? Josh smirks.
Tyler keeps staring into Josh's eyes.
" I never stopped"
Josh speaks and walks away leaving Tyler with a smile.
•• On stage ••
Tyler was playing we don't believe what's on TV. A song he wrote about Josh.
He looked over and josh was drumming with all he had.
Tyler remember the time Jenna came up and kissed him after they played WDBWOT.
God, that must've killed Josh. Tyler bit his lip at the bitter realisation.
Tyler leans into the mike and before thinking about anything he says,
" This song is for him"
He strums his ukelele and starts singing,
"Wise men say, only fools rush in but I can't help,
Falling in love with you."
He moves closer to josh who's sitting on his drum set as he sings to him,
" cause I can't help falling in love with you"
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FanfictionEmotional roadshow is going on and Tyler discovers some truths about his marriage that turn his world upside down. He doesn't know who to trust now. Josh tries to build Tyler up, piece by piece. Josh wants Tyler to smile again cause his happiness is...
