Jyrus Oneshots - Part I (COMPLETED)

The Explanation

This is the second Jasher oneshot.

Joshua has been blanking Asher for a couple of days. Asher feels like he is owed an explanation for Joshua's unsociable behaviour.

Asher was feeling very down. He was not as motivated on set, and when he was acting, the others could tell he was not giving it his all.

He was frustrated with Joshua. They used to be such good friends, but in the previous week, Asher had noticed that the other boy would not talk to him.

Peyton and Sofia were both concerned. The storylines were becoming more emotional, but Asher had been disinterested.

They were not going to sit back and allow this to continue. It was affecting everyone in the crew, but the boys most of all. Grabbing Asher's arm, they dragged him to a bench and tried to find out more.

Peyton: What is going on with you?

Sofia: You are usually a lot of fun, but you have been disengaged.

Asher: It's nothing really.

Peyton: That's a lie.

Sofia: Talk to us.

Asher: I... This is not easy.

Sofia: But whatever it is, clearly bothers you.

Peyton: We just want to help.

Asher looked at his friends and saw compassionate looks on their faces. He figured that maybe it would be a good idea to tell them.

Asher: I don't think Joshua likes me anymore.

Peyton: Why would you think that?

Sofia: Has he told you?

Asher: He didn't need to. He ignores me whenever I try to talk to him.

The girls looked helplessly at each other trying to come up with a reassuring answer. But prior to giving a response, Asher sighed and walked away.

Peyton: What are we going to do?

Sofia: Why don't we talk to Joshua? Perhaps he'll tell us.

The girls searched for Joshua and found him walking aimlessly around one of the sets. As they approached, he smiled at them.

Joshua: Hey girls.

Sofia: We need to talk.

Joshua: About what?

Peyton: Asher.

Joshua: Oh, can we not?

This confused the girls even more, they couldn't understand why this was happening, but there was only one way to find out.

Sofia: No, we need to do this.

Joshua: But why?

Peyton: Because Asher is upset.

Joshua was still not comfortable talking about the situation, but he was intrigued to hear more about Asher.

Joshua: He is?

Sofia: Yes, apparently you are ignoring him.

Peyton: It's clear he is hurt.

Joshua: What am I supposed to do? Tell him everything is fine when it isn't?

Peyton: What are you talking about?

Joshua: I'm not talking about this anymore!

Sofia: Calm down!

Joshua: No! You don't get it and I'm not going to tell you.

The girls watched in shock as Joshua stormed off. It was almost like a lost cause to them, they hoped there would be a miracle.

Meanwhile Asher couldn't take another minute of the silent treatment. He found Joshua and literally lifted him off the ground. He walked his smaller friend into a secluded part of the set and demanded answers.

Asher: What is going on Joshua? I can't do this anymore!

Joshua: I don't want to talk to you, I'll only get hurt.

Asher: YOU'LL only get hurt? How do you think I feel?

Joshua: What Asher?

Asher: You've ignored me for days, I thought we were friends.

Joshua: That's the point, I don't want to be friends with you.

Asher felt like a dagger was being driven into his heart. That was the absolute last thing he wanted Joshua to say.

Asher: B-but, why? What did I do?

Joshua: You did nothing, but I know what I want to happen never will.

Asher: I don't get you.

Joshua: That's the point. Think about what I'm saying and you'll understand.

Asher tried his best to go over what Joshua had said. Then he looked into Joshua's eyes and immediately he made all of the links.

Asher: Wait a minute, are you suggesting what I think you are suggesting?

Joshua: It depends, what do you think I'm suggesting?

Asher: Do you... sort of... maybe... have feelings for me?

Joshua was a little scared at this point, it made him start crying. He was amazed that Asher had managed to work out what was going on.

Joshua: Yes! And I know that you'll never like me like that, so I wanted to stop kidding myself.

Asher: How can you think... you know what? To hell with the consequences!

Asher wrapped his arms around Joshua and connected their lips. He had secretly wanted to kiss his best friend for a very long time, and was pleased to be finally doing it.

Asher: Joshy, I have loved you for as long as I've known you.

Joshua: You have?

Asher: Yes, and it broke my heart when you ignored me.

Joshua: I'm sorry... Ashy.

Asher: Will you please go out with me?

Joshua responded by giving Asher a big kiss on the lips. It was passionate and loving, allowing both of them to express how they truly felt.

What the didn't realise is that Peyton and Sofia had been watching the entire time, and were smiling fondly. They hated to stop it, but they decided to interrupt.

Sofia: Are we all okay now? *chuckles*

Peyton: Aww, you are so cute!

Joshua: Girls!  *blushes*

Sofia: So this is what it was all about.

Peyton: You secretly loved each other but never knew.

Asher: And you're okay with that?

Sofia: Of course! It's really sweet!

Peyton: As long as we get invited to your wedding!

Joshua: That can be arranged.

Asher: You bet.

The four friends laughed and shared a warm group hug. Although the boys had taken a while to admit their true feelings, they were now happy and the girls were extremely pleased that their awkward feud had ended.

I wanted to add a little angst in this chapter, did it work?

I was both happy and sad as I wrote it.