Ten Days Adventure. « Tyrus.

Epilogue. (unedited)

"I do not like you TJ." 

... 

Cyrus adrenaline was kicking in. As soon as he said he did not like TJ back, he regretted every single word. His headache was big and he could barely move his feet.

Why did he do it? He did not know. All he knew is that he was losing the most important person in his life, if he was not going to do something.

TJ, as soon as he heard those words, he made his way out. He started feeling dizzy and claustrophobic, like he couldn't breathe. So Cyrus decided to follow TJ's way because he had to make things right, he needed to make things right.

On his way out, he bumped into many people, someone could say he was in such a hurry, in the end he bumped into the last person he could thought of.

Nathaniel.

Nathaniel still looked great. He had not change at all. Although, Cyrus, although, had.

"Cyrus long time no see." Nathaniel said as soon as he faced Cyrus. He did not answer though, he did not have time for this. Not for him. 

Nathaniel got the point, he just signed. "Look, I know I have messed the things between us,but let's just talk. I need you to hear me out, for one last time if that is what you want." 

Cyrus did not answer, he just nodded,eventually. He had to get over with this. More like, he needed to. 

Due to that decision, Cyrus gained a smile from Nathaniel, and the two boys made their way out. 

After they made their way out, Cyrus crossed his arms, waiting for an explanation. Nathaniel signed. 

"Look, I know I have messed things up between us since the last time we saw each other. All I want to say is that I am sorry and that I did not mean anything from all of that to happen. I really miss you Cy." 

Cyrus could not believe in his ears. That' was it? After all this time? 

The brunette boy look, now, very frustrated. 

"That was it? After all this time, that is all you have got?" He was this close to start yelling. 

"Cy-" 

He cuts him off. 

"No. Let me finish. I know it sounds egoistic, but I wanted more than that Nathaniel. I needed more. I liked you, more like I loved you. However, the only thing you did was to break my heart, because I was not ready to tell the whole school we were dating. You were my first boyfriend ever, and I was just scared. And in exchange what did I get? You outed me in front of the entire school, without my permission. I had to change school because of that. And the worst part? I did not trust nobody for a long time. God, I even turned down Tj because of you, because of the fear you caused me with your moves,because I do not want to get hurt again. "

"Who is T-." 

"I said I am not finished." this time Cyrus raising his voice a bit. "I am finally happy, and I finally have accepted myself. I finally found people that care about me. All of those aside, I think I fell in love again with a boy who would literally do anything for my sake. So no, you have no rights to come and find me, more like talk to me, after all this time. I understand I might sound like a jerk, but please do me a favour, and get the hell out of my life. For good this time."

After that, Cyrus felt relieved saying those words, after all this time. Nathaniel did not say anything, he just stayed there still, not being able to speak. Cyrus glanced him for one last time, before starting looking for TJ. 

[...] 

An hour had passed and still no sight from TJ, Cyrus was now very worried. He had searched the whole school but, TJ was nowhere to be found. 

Exhausted and disappointed with himself he decided to head home. He sent a quick message to his friends to inform them he was okay. 

On the way home, realisation hit him. He must be there. One last try could not harm anybody. 

[...] 

Minutes after, Cyrus arrived at the place when all started. After he make his way to the swings, he was so glad he was right. TJ was there, all alone. 

Cyrus took a deep breath as he started reaching the boy. TJ held his head up, since Cyrus arrived in front of him, and stood up. They were really close. 

A small wind took place, drifting through their hair. TJ was about to start leaving, before Cyrus stop him. 

"Wait." Cyrus said, grabbing TJ's wrist gently. "You probably are mad with me and I do not blame you. Just hear me out first, then you can go if you want to." 

TJ stood still, not looking Cyrus in the eye. The brunette boy signed, trying to find the right words to start. 

"Look, I am not good with words. You know that. Most importantly, I am not good with relationships, especially after what happened with Nathaniel. I was heartbroken but, I was also really scared. He made me be scared, like the world is going to judge no matter what I did. Even if I was just breathing. When I first came to this school, you, Buffy and Andi helped me understand what is like to have people that care about you. Especially you TJ, you were there for me, every single time. You showed what is like to be alive again. You sparkled a fire in me, especially after that "10 days adventure" thing you suggested. I was afraid but, I did it because it was you. I do not want to lose you." 

Cyrus was now crying, "I really like you TJ, and I can not help it anymore. I am sorry." 

Cyrus was still crying and TJ was just there, silent, "Please say something." 

TJ did not speak, he just turned to face Cyrus with tears in his eyes. He placed a hand to Cyrus' cheek and wiped our some tears. Cyrus leaned his head a little, enjoying TJ's movement, closing his eyes. 

"You really are something else, Cyrus Goodman." TJ said with a smile, before he closed the gap between them, placing his lips on top of Cyrus'.