Rubik's Cube (Joshler)

CHAPTER 48: Worrying

Tyler's POV ~

"Hey Ty?" Josh whispered. We're currently in band class. It's been about a week since the party. Josh hasn't drank since. "Yeah Josh?" I whispered back. "Do you know who this is?" he asked showing me a phone number that had texted him saying something along the lines of 'watch your back Dun'

I examined the number that looked vaguely familiar. Then it clicked. That's Jason's number. "Uh yeah... I know who it is." I said quietly. "Well who is it?" he asked. ".....Jason."

His face went pale. "Is he really worse then Rian?" he asked. I nodded, remembering the time he beat the crap out of me just for accidentally bumping into him.

"Is he going to hurt me?" he asked with a nervous expression. "I don't know Joshie. I hope not." I said grabbing his hand and giving it a slight squeeze.

It was quiet for a few minutes before Josh spoke up. "Can we go home?" he asked. "Why? Are you okay?" I said worriedly. "I don't feel good." he said still looking very pale. "I feel like throwing up." he added.

"Yeah lets go." I said standing up and walking to the door with Josh following behind me. "Excuse me Mr. Joseph, Mr. Dun. Where do you think your going?" the teacher asked. "Josh doesn't feel good." I told him.

Josh looked like he was going to pass out. Everyone in the class was looking at us now, I felt his hand tighten around mine. "Go." the teacher said after examining Josh for a few seconds.

We went out to the car and got in. I then drove us home. The whole ride Josh kept asking questions about Jason and when he got the answer his face would turn even more pale if that was possible.

When we got home Josh went straight to the bathroom and threw up. I followed behind him and rubbed his back as he emptied his stomach.
"What do I do Ty?" he asked still hovering over the toilet. "He's going to kill me."

"No he won't. Your probably stronger then him. You knocked him out once you can most likely do it again." I told him trying to seize his worries. "What if I can't?" he questioned sitting back and wiping his mouth.
"You can. I know you can. That is if he even decides to fight you he might not even do anything." I'm only telling him these things so he'll calm down. Jason is a scary dude, I really hope he doesn't go after Josh.

"But what if he does and I panic and-" he stopped and struggled to get a breath as he started shaking. My eyes widened. "Josh? Are you having a panic attack?" I asked. He nodded, his breathing increasing. "Shit. Just breathe okay?" I said wrapping my arms around him to try and calm him down.

"I-i can't." he sobbed screwing his eyes shut and burying his face in my chest. "Please try.... Breathe with me." I said and he nodded slightly. "In." I counted to 5 in my head as he drew in a shaky breath. "Out." I repeated this for a few minutes.

He seemed to be calming down slightly but then he suddenly pulled back and looked at me with eyes so wide I thought they were going to pop out of their sockets. "What?" I said worriedly. "What if he goes after you?" he rushed out. "He's not going to okay? Please Josh you need to calm down...stop worrying everything's going to be okay." I told him but he didn't stop.

"What if he goes after Jordan or Ashley or Abby? What if he goes after my mom? What if-" I cut him off. "Shhh. Josh he's not going to do that okay? He probably won't even go after you." I said though I knew it was a lie.

"N-no he will! he'll come to the house.. While were sleeping! And- and he'll go after everyone and he- he'll hurt everyone and I won't be able to do anything! Tyler! He's going to hurt us!" he screamed. "No Josh he's not going to....stop screaming."

"TYLER LISTEN!" he screamed grabbing onto my arms. "Josh please calm down." I said looking him in the eye. "TYLER! Please listen to me! I'm scared!"

"Josh everything's going to be alright okay? Your going to be alright. Everyone's going to be alright. Everything is going to be alright." I said softly. "No Tyler no! It's not going to be alright!" he let go of me and cried into his hands.

I pulled Josh against me and gently rocked. I continued telling him to breathe and telling him he's going to be okay until he wasn't crying or shaking anymore.

"You okay?" I asked. He nodded still laying in my lap. "Do you still feel sick?" I asked carding my hand through his hair. "No."

"I'm sorry for yelling at you." he whispered. "It's okay. Okay?" He nodded. "Can I take a nap?" he asked. "Yeah come on." I said helping him to his feet. "Brush your teeth first so your not tasting puke when you wake up." I said pointing to the sink. He nodded and brushed his teeth. I helped him down the stairs.

He went to lay down but I grabbed his arm. "What?" he asked. "Do you want to take off your jeans?" he nodded. "And my shirt." he said. "Okay."

I helped him out of his clothes, folded them and put them on the dresser.
He crawled into bed and I gave him a kiss on the forehead before laying next to him and watching as he slowly drifted to sleep.

I feel bad for lying to Josh about Jason. Jason always fights the people he wants to fight. I just hope when the time come Josh doesn't panic because if he does he won't be able to defend himself.

A/N~ I'm trying to figure out how I want this story to end. Love you! Bye❤
~Squish