Dema High school.

Chapter 3,it's our hearts that make the beat

Warning:This chapter may contain mature language and possible sexual references and bullying/slight homophobia. You have been warned. 




It was the day after Josh had been to Tyler's house. After Tyler opened up to Josh like that he felt closer to him, closer then he's ever been with anyone before. No one had ever comforted him like Josh did. He really started to care for Josh, probably more then he should've. He just couldn't get the feeling of Josh's warm arms surrounding him out of his head. But why?? It was just a hug..That's all it was. He thought about it over and over again but couldn't seem to understand why he couldn't get the thought of his best friend out of his head. Was it normal to think this much about someone? To have someone constantly running through your mind? He really didn't know, but he just decided he wouldn't speak up about it. 
They were only best friends after all..

Tyler made his way to school the same way he did each morning, humming to himself as he did so. He looked around at more of the leaves that had fallen on the sidewalk, it was getting closer to Halloween. Tyler loved Halloween, he was getting too old for trick or treating now though. He wondered what he'd do this year. Maybe hangout with Josh? Of course Josh was the first person that came to mind..again. But he was still wondering what he'd do for Halloween. 
He eventually arrived at his school, as he walked up the school steps and through the door he saw some people talking to Josh.
Josh didn't seem very impressed with these people,but they seemed to be having a great time. They were giggling and smirking, but Josh was frowning.
Tyler raised an eyebrow, he felt this strange feeling in his chest, it made him angry but sad at the same time. Wait. Was he jealous?? No, why would he be? they were just friends, why did he have to continuously clarify they were just friends too? He shook his head and made his way to his locker. As he browsed his locker for his books Josh walked over to him.
Something about Josh seemed...off?? Tyler looked at him, he was concerned. "Hey Josh are you okay?" he questioned whilst slightly tilting his head, this question caught Josh a tiny bit off guard. He then rubbed the back of his neck and nervously smiled "O-Oh yeah I'm fine..People are just being stupid.". Tyler was slightly confused "What do you mean?" he asked. Josh sighed and shook his head as he fiddled with his fingers "It doesn't matter.." he claimed, of course Tyler didn't believe him but he felt he'd be pushing Josh's buttons if he did ask.
Josh then cleared his throat before speaking again "Erm..I heard the school has band practice later on today right?" he asked. Tyler nodded "yep! It's on after school" He confirmed cheerfully, Josh smiled and then looked down before looking back at Tyler. "Wanna maybe try it out together..?" he requested nervously. Tyler was shocked at his proposal, although Tyler did love music but he'd never imagine himself playing in front of people or singing in front of others. He pondered on it for a bit before finally giving him an answer "Sure thing Josh." 
 Would he regret this choice? Possibly, but the smile Josh had on his face after agreeing brought Tyler so much joy that he didn't care. Josh then nodded "Great..Thanks Tyler. I'll see you later!" Josh claimed before making his way to class. Tyler let out a happy little sigh and smiled warmly as he watched Josh walk away. He then grabbed his books, closed his locker, and made his way to his own class. 








When it was eventually the end of the day Tyler made his way to his locker once his last class was finished. He saw the same people from before speaking to Josh,Josh wasn't responding though. Tyler had enough, he wanted to know what was going on with these people. He walked over and raised an eyebrow "Is everything okay here?" he queried. 
One of the girls from the group turned to look at Tyler,she placed a strand of her long blonde hair behind her pierced ears then smirked "You're this faggots boyfriend aren't you?". Tyler was confused. Why did everyone assume they were dating? He didn't feel that way about Josh!! Tyler shook his head "N-no..That's not a very nice thing to say you know.". Josh looked at Tyler and sighed "come on let's just go." He demanded as he started to walk away. Tyler stared at the girl then the group for a few seconds before walking with Josh. 
As they walked they could hear one of the pupils shout "Fags!" out at them. Even though Tyler was upset he was also extremely confused. He then turned to Josh as they walked to the band room "What was that about Josh??" he questioned. Josh looked down and avoided the question "Where's the band room again?". Tyler frowned and rolled his eyes "Would you just-.." he cut himself off, did he really want to get upset with Josh? He then shook his head and continued "Would you just follow me and I'll show you" 


As they arrived into the band room there were other students examining and holding all different kinds of instruments. Thankfully for Tyler and Josh the piano and drums were free. Tyler dashed to the piano as Josh dashed to the drums. 
As everyone grabbed their instruments the music teacher walked in, Tyler glanced at Josh a few times as they finally got to work and played. Tyler zoned out everyone else besides Josh, he didn't know why he did that, he just did. Josh was magnificent at playing, Tyler was quite stunned. He was caught staring at Josh a few times which was quite embarrassing, but he tried to play it off. Josh thought Tyler's piano playing was exquisite, but he tried to remain focused on the drums. Once band practice ended Tyler walked over to Josh with a grin on his face "You never told me you were so amazing at drumming!" He said shocked. Josh chuckled with a slight smirk on his face "Well you never told me you were such a natural when it comes to piano..But how could you hear me over all the other instruments?" he asked. Tyler nervously smiled and answered his question with a question "How could you hear ME?". Josh chuckled "fair point." 
As the students and teacher left the room it was just the two of them. Tyler leaned against the teachers desk as he silently looked around the room. The same question kept crossing his mind  
'who were those people?' 'why were they so rude to Josh?' 'why did they call us faggots?!' 
Tyler couldn't remain silent anymore. He wanted answers and he wanted them now. He crossed his arms before looking at Josh. "Josh?" he said trying to get his attention, Josh turned to him and raised an eyebrow whilst he looked at him "Yes Tyler?". Tyler took a deep breath then sighed "What happened with those people? Who were they?? And why were they being so rude to you??" Tyler asked. Josh rolled his eyes "Tyler, what about "forget about it" do you not understand?" He snapped back at him. Tyler's eyes slightly widened, NOT the answer he was expecting, especially from Josh. Tyler stopped leaning on the desk and stood up straight "What about, you're my best friend and I want to help do you not understand Josh??" He snapped back "I'm only trying to understand the situation so I can help!" He bellowed. Josh frowned "Well maybe I don't want your damn help Tyler! Keep your nose on your face and out of my business okay?!" 
Tyler frowned, the person he cared about the most in the world was getting sick of him, the person he only wanted to help was getting sick of him, his best friend was getting sick of him. He shook his head 
"You know what Josh. Fine. Be that way, be that fucking way." He said before storming off and leaving the class room. 
Josh watched him leave the classroom, he wouldn't let himself cry or be sad. Instead, he turned those emotions into anger. He felt extremely enraged, he clenched his fist into a ball and let out a deep breath, trying to not punch everything around him. 



As Tyler left the band practice room he made his way home, he put on headphones as he walked. He stared at the leaves on the sidewalk again,he thought about how it was this morning, before his best friend despised him. Well Josh didn't despise him, but Tyler felt as if he did. As Tyler walked home, he thought about everything. Everything now just seemed so dull and pointless,  all he wanted was to see a smile on Josh's face or for Josh to hold him again in his warm arms. When he finally arrived home he rushed upstairs without greeting his mother or siblings, he ran into his room and closed his door shut as he flopped on his bed and sobbed. Josh was the only person who understood him, the only person who listened, and the only person he cared.
 And now,that was gone.


Authors note: I am sorry for this chapter, the next chapter will only be worse ;( But thank you so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed! 

Next chapter due: Saturday February 23rd!