The Power of Touch//Tyrus AU

Chapter 16: Lovers Quarrel

The rest of the week went by slow. Cyrus was still avoiding Tj and Tj just watched as he did. Then finally it was the weekend and the ghc+jonah was hanging out at the spoon. Cyrus had been doing better, meaning he would actually laugh and talk.

"Ok but that substitute in science trying to figure out how to turn on the computer was hilarious." Buffy said laughing.

"Yeah the on button was huge and it said 'on'!" Cyrus added. Then Amber walked over.

"Hey guys! Hey Andi." She smiled at Andi. Andi smiled back. Then Ambers eyes switched over to Cyrus.

"Can I talk to you?" She asked. Everyone looked at Cyrus. Cyrus slowly nodded and got out of the booth following Amber toward the back of the spoon.

"I haven't been able to talk to you...so did you ask Andi?" Amber raised her eyebrows.

"Oh yeah I asked. She does like you. You can't tell her I told you though. But you should definitely ask her out." Cyrus smiled softly. Amber nodded. Cyrus began to turn around but Amber grabbed his wrist.

"I know what happened between you and my brother." Ambers face changed to sad.

"He told you..." Cyrus mumbled.

"Yes but I would never tell anyone I-"

"Ok...I should get back."

"No Cyrus you have to talk to him. All week he's been depressed. He barely comes out of his room. He comes home from school and goes straight to bed. He really regrets what he did." Cyrus looked down.

"Good. I hope he does." Cyrus began to walk away but once again Amber pulled him back.

"Cyrus. Talk to him."

"But he doesn't feel the same way I do so there's no point."

"That's what you think. He wouldn't be acting this way if he didn't." Amber pointed out. Cyrus slowly nodded.

Then Cyrus made his way back to the table with his friends.

"What was that all about?" Andi asked curiously.

"Nothing." Cyrus slightly smiled as he ate a baby tater.

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Cyrus sat on his bed later that day thinking. He wanted to see Tj. He wanted to talk to him like Amber said. Of course he did. He missed Tj with his whole heart.

But Tj read the letter. The only reason he convinced himself to be mad at Tj was because he hated confrontation. So of course he didn't go to see Tj like Amber instructed.

The next day, which was Saturday, Cyrus went to the swings in the morning. He always went there when he felt upset. He sat on the swing slouching, slightly rocking back and forth.

He looked around the park to take his mind off of things, but he didn't like what he saw. At the basketball courts Tj was playing basketball. He was alone and every shot he went for he missed.

Cyrus couldn't help but watch him. He hoped Tj wouldn't see him. Then on one of the shots the ball rolled away and Tj chased after it. When he picked it up he was facing Cyrus' direction. Cyrus panicked and got off and turned the other way on the swing.

Tj looked at the swings and saw Cyrus. He knew it was Cyrus. Then he sighed and walked back to toward the courts. Cyrus was relieved then he decided he should go home so he stood up. Before Tj started playing basketball he made the bold decision to turn around and go up to Cyrus.

Cyrus was just about to walk away when he heard his name called by the voice he missed so much. He tried to keep walking but Tj yelled "I know you can here me." Then Cyrus stopped walking and slowly turned around as Tj reached him.

"Look I'm so-"

"I bet you are. But as of right now I'm not receiving apologies from privacy invading jerks." Cyrus rolled his eyes and began to walk away but Tj grabbed his wrist resulting in a glow.

"Cyrus why won't you just let me explain."

"Because I know what you're gonna say."

"And that is?"

"That you don't like me back and that we can just be friends. When really you mean we are just gonna slowly stop talking because it's just awkward between us." Cyrus avoided eye contact at this point.

"That's not what I was gonna say."

"Well I don't care what you were gonna say." Cyrus said firmly.

"Geez you turned into such a jerk. This isn't you Cyrus. I don't know who this is but it's not you."

"It's me realizing how stupid I was being for liking you." Cyrus said louder. Tj flinched.

"You know what? Yeah you're right I don't like you. I'm glad I read that note. It helped me realize that."

"And I'm glad I ripped those lies up the second I had the chance."

"Bye Cyrus."

"Bye Tj." Cyrus turned around and walked away. So did Tj. When Tj reached the courts again he stared at the basketball. Then he chucked it across the court. (yeet) He watched it roll away as tears filled his eyes.
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more angst? I think yes! sorry...but hey it's tyrus week day 2 :)