carphology // joshler

insignificant high school drama

Josh sat in class, alone, waiting for Tyler to arrive.

The bell had already rang, and he was hoping that he younger boy was just late, and not absent.

His prayers were answered.

About 10 minutes after class started, the door creaked open and Tyler crept into the classroom.

Everyone remained silent as the teacher slowly walked over to where Tyler was standing.

Josh's eyes darted to Tyler and the teacher and back again as she chewed him out for not arriving on time.

Normally, Tyler would yell back, make a sassy remark, or get mad and leave the class, but today he just nodded, mumbled a sorry, and sat down.

He whispered a small hi to Josh.

Josh scanned Tyler and noticed his eyes. They were red and puffy.

"Hey.."

Tyler sniffled. "It's nothing."

'Tyler..."

"I don't want to talk about it."

"I know- Im sorry- Y-You don't have to."

Josh put a hand on Tyler's shoulder blade, offering a sign of support.

Tyler accepted it and leaned into the touch.

"Thanks."

Josh gave him a small smile in response.