~Before it all happened~
"Tyler!"
I spun around, searching for his familiar red hair, thin and soft, like pulled cotton candy. He was running right for me, a smirk playing on his face, what a smile.
"Took your time didn't you?" I chuckled and punched him playfully. He recoiled and made a face of pain, teasing me.
"Its busy, I had to run here!" I could see his chest rise and fall heavily, so he really did run.
I bet that was something.
"So, where to? Is the manager meeting us?" He squinted his eyes and looked around.
"I made that up Josh, I just thought we could hang out." I can't tell him yet. His shoulders loosened and a smile formed again. I could die for that smile.
I wouldn't have to wait long.
"Anything to see me eh?" I looked to the floor and could feel the heat crawl onto my cheeks. Well he wasn't wrong. Ever since we joined together in our band we had barely talked about life, just about music and lyrics.
"Well I'm hungry after running, let's go get something to eat." I nodded and followed his steps.
I felt the rhythm in the floor as he stepped on the pavement. I lined my pace in sync with his, feeling so close yet so far. I became distracted and fell out of the beat. Is this how it all falls apart? A distraction?
We walked into a small food place and sat at a small table. In the corner, just as I liked it, away from sight and crowds. I've always been honest with Josh, he knows how much I hate being in the light of everything all the time.
"So you texted me yesterday, Tyler... You said you had to tell me something?" Shit. I can't say it yet. My mouth became dry and I could barely pull my lips apart. I diverted the conversation "What you getting?". I hid my head behind the menu and stared blankly. I didn't read the words. I just gazed. How the fuck do I tell him?
I felt a soft tug on the menu I was holding, it lowering to the table. I lifted my head and saw Josh giving me worried eyes. I just couldn't. His smile would fade, the light behind his eyes would die. How could I do that to him?
"Tyler. Please don't leave me like this, high and dry, tell me. I'm scared."
Shit.
