Tythan Schmythan

Chapter Five: The Beach

1 hour passes

The boys pull up to Malibu Beach. Ethan has yet to confess that he is afraid of the ocean.

"Alright boys, get yer stuff together." Mark remarks, putting on a redneck accent. Ethan frowns. Mark looks over at Ethan and furrows his brows in confusion.

"Ohh... that's riiight." Mark grins. "Lil' Blue Boi over 'ere is afraid of the sea." he comments, patting his shoulder and going back into the van to collect his things.

"What? Since when?" Tyler continues the conversation. "What about last year when we went to Long Beach?"

"Well, didn't want you to think I was scared, so I forced myself to go swim. Never doing that again though,"

"I'm sorry Ethan.. But!" He picks him up, "You're gonna swim today?"

Ethan's eyes widen, "Look I swear I'll guide you through it."

"I don't kno-" Tyler runs to the changing rooms with Ethan still in his arms.

"Slow do-o-o-wn!" Ethan yells.

Mark hops out of the van, "Alright, I think there's a bathroom up there so I'm gonna go get changed. You guys comin' with?"

He looks around.

"And they left without me." He stomps to the changing rooms.

They get changed and meet outside.

"You ready?" Tyler says eagerly.

"yEp," Ethan's voice cracks. He clears his throat, "Yep."

Tyler pats Ethan's back and looks at him with pity. "You'll do great," he smiles.

Tyler suddenly runs and pulls Ethan down to the beach. Ethan almost tripping up says, "WHY ARE YOU SO FAST???"

Tyler laughs and keeps running. Mark runs up from behind them and is confused to why everyone is yelling and running. Ethan immediately stops and yanks Tyler to a halt. Ethan's wide eyes search the clear water.

"Well," Tyler starts, "It's now or never." He looks over at Ethan. He says nothing. "I see... Well, I'll have to do what I do best," he shrugs and easily picks up Ethan. He clings to Tyler, anything to stay away from the water. He wades through the water and the water quickly gets to his waist.

"Tyler..." Ethan says sternly. Tyler keeps walking while looking into his eyes. Ethan's toes dip into the water.

"Wowie, that's really cold. Y'know I think it's too cold to go swimming," Ethan panics.

He goes out further.

"Tyler."

He lets go of him slightly, Ethan's grip on him tightens. Tyler holds him very close and kisses Ethan sweetly and very gently. He holds the kiss and walks slowly further out into the ocean.

Ethan holds his head closer and surprisingly doesn't freak out when the water reaches his waist. Tyler grins and releases the kiss. Ethan's eyes widen as he realizes how far in the water he is.

"Ah, the water, it terrifies me," Ethan acts terribly, placing the back of his hand above his forehead. "Oh woe is me, I guess you'll have to kiss me again." Ethan smirks. Tyler releases his grip fully and Ethan flails in the water.

"All it took was one lil' kiss?" Tyler chuckles.

"Oh no, I'm still terrified." Ethan says laughing hysterically.

Tyler grabs him again and Ethan giggles as he kisses him again.

"CAN YOU FEEEEEEL THE LOVE TONIIIIIIIGHT," Mark sings right behind them. They both flinch. "I guess this wing man isn't needed anymore." He smiles and folds his arms.

"Oh c'mon Mark, we always need you. I promise you won't be third-wheeling," Tyler smiles sincerely.

"Hey, I'm just the chauffeur. Don't worry about me guys, I just want y'all to be happy. As long as we can ALL have fun."

Ethan laughs. Hard.

"Alright, alright, very funny." Tyler floofs Ethan's hair. "And good job, Tyler. I'd never think Ethan would get over his fear that quick." He punches his arm and winks.

Tyler runs out of the ocean with Ethan in his arms and almost trips. "I think that's more than enough swimming for today," Ethan chuckles nervously.

The boys hurriedly get out of the ocean and change into a fresh pair of clothes.

"Seems like it's time to have lunch already!" Mark exclaims, checking the time on his phone.

"I'll drive us somewhere," he hopped back into the drivers seat.

Everyone was about to hit the road when Tyler spoke up,

"Hey Ethan, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Uh, yeah, sure," He smiled.

"This won't take too long," Tyler shouts out to Mark.

They both start to slowly walk away from the barrel and Tyler turns towards Ethan.

"Hey." Tyler holds his hand.

"Hey," Ethan giggles.

"I just wanted to say that when we get out for lunch, just act all friendly. I'm just worried that a fan might see us and spill the secret." He winces. "I just don't know if I want to go public yet, you know?"

Ethan nods solemnly, "That's okay," he smiles weakly. "When you're ready." he nods.

Tyler nods along with him. "Thank you for understanding," he smiles, "I am CRAZY for you, don't forget that. I'm just..." he pauses, "Scared." Ethans mouth goes slightly agape.

"I know, I know, big stoned faced Tyler is scared, it's a surprise. I just want to go slow and I'm scared of what would happen if people found out," He squeezes Ethan's hand.

"Is okay, boy o' mine. Whatever you want," Ethan gave him a quick peck on the cheek.

They both headed back to the van hand in hand and hopped into the barrel.

"Seeing as I'm the chauffeur, I choose where we go for lunch,"

"Let me guess," Tyler starts, "Cracker Barrel." They all say in unison

"That's right," Mark says proudly.

and off they went... to Cracker Barrel

A/N: I'm tryna get back into the rhythm of writing this fanfiction, sorry if it's not up to expectation. Someone said something r u d e to me today so I was annoyed about it BUT I SHALL MOVE ON!

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