demolition lovers // josh dun

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...Is that Josh?

No. He's on vacation in California with Tyler, Jenna, and Debby for another week.

But that's Josh.

And not with Debby.

"Everything alright?"

My thoughts are interrupted by Dean, the man that I forgot I followed here.

I snap back to reality and turn toward him.

"Yeah, I just saw someone I know."

"Do you want to go somewhere else? We can..."

Suddenly, she appears. Debby walks from the direction of the restrooms and sits in a stool next to Josh.

"No," I grab Dean's hand and pull him to a small booth on the other side of the room. "Let's sit here."

I glance over at Josh and Debby when I sit down. They haven't noticed me yet.

This place is like a diner/bar setting, so a waitress comes over to our table after a few minutes.

"Welcome," she sets down two menus on the table. "Do you guys need a minute?"

The both of us nod. I really just need a drink. I haven't eaten much all day, but I'm still not hungry. The waitress says that she'll be back and walks behind the bar.

My phone vibrates three times, almost sending it off the table.

Jenna: debby just told me she sees you at the bar
Jenna: "oh my god can't i get just one date without this witch ruining it"
Jenna: wow what a snake tbfh

Are you kidding me? I look past my shoulder and see her staring me down. Josh is just on his phone. He probably doesn't even know what's going on.

dude what the fuck i literally didn't even know they were gonna be here???

Jenna: she says ur with some asian dude omg get it girl

Jenna: wait i thought you were going w/ your friend 

I was but panic attack

Jenna: :(

The waitress comes back and takes our orders.

"For the lady?"

"Spiked root beer float, please."

Dean raises an eyebrow at me.

"Spiked? "

"With alcohol."

"Oh...same for me, then. That actually sounds good."

I've been to this place a million times. They don't get much business at night, but they're open past bar close. The waitress is back with our drinks in a matter of seconds.

"So...how old are you?" I ask while sipping the straw, trying not to glance back over at the bar.

"23." I almost spit my drink out, over-dramatically.

"You're joking. You're a baby!"

"Oh really? How about you? My guess, 21."

"25."

"You're not much older than me then!" He laughs. And so does Debby, from across the room.

I look over, and both Josh and Debby are putting their coats on and getting up to head out. Josh glances in our direction and he has disgust written all over his face.  Did she say something?

They leave and I resist the urge to jump up and follow them out.

"Hey, are you okay?"

"Yeah..."

"You sure?"

I sigh and shake my head.

Dean didn't ask, but I pretty much end up telling him my life story anyway. I tell him vaguely about Shawn, my brother and mom, and Josh.

Yes, I just met this guy a half hour ago and am already telling him way more than he needs to know.

"So his girlfriend doesn't like you much?"

"No. Not since I met her. I think he ended up telling her what happened between us when they first started dating and she got a little defensive. I get it. Not saying I would get like that (I would), but I understand why she acts like that. Talking about me to my best friend though is a no-no in my book."

"She shouldn't treat you like that...you're obviously not a horrible person."

"Well, at least I have "not horrible person" to add to my resume." My laugh ends up making him laugh.

"Mind if I walk you home? It's going on midnight."

"No, that sounds nice."

We pay for our drinks, that have been sitting empty for what was actually a couple of hours, and head for the door.

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author's note

i'M SORRY GUYS

MY MOM IS RLY RLY SICK AND I JUST DON'T HAVE THE MOTIVATION ALL THE TIME

BUT THIS FIC HAS JUST GOTTEN STARTED

NO, DEAN IS NOT A LOVE INTEREST 

OR IS HE???????????SDGIKDFJHOEKSDL;G (also his music is v good check him out tbh)

also i don't hate debby so pls don't think that