The Power of Touch//Tyrus AU

Chapter 17: Avoidance

Cyrus went home filled with regret. He shouldn't of said the things he said. But he did and he couldn't take them back. This was all of his fault.

He sat in bed that night not being able to sleep. He was so upset with himself and with Tj. He figured Tj didn't want to talk to him so he threw away the idea of texting him.

Tj sat awake that night too. Not knowing what to do. Cyrus hurt him, but he also hurt Cyrus. He didn't know who he should be more upset with. Himself or Cyrus. Of course he was more upset with himself.

Neither of them got a good night of sleep but they got some. Sunday morning it was rainy outside. Cyrus got up and looked out the window sighing and then went to the kitchen and poured himself a bowl of cereal. Then he sat at the table.

As he ate he went on his phone. He opened the ghc group chat to see Andi demanding them to meet her at the spoon. He didn't plan on going out today but he must. So he cleaned his cereal bowl and went and got ready.

As he headed out the door he yelled goodbye to his mom and made his way to the spoon. He walked to see Buffy and Andi already there. He sat down next to Buffy.

"Ok good we are all here." Andi said.

"Is it serious?" Cyrus asked. Andi nodded.

"Amber asked me out." Andi's face was serious.

"Yay! Isn't that a good thing?" Buffy laughed softly.

"Yes, but how'd she know I would say yes?" Andi asked. Cyrus shrugged.

"Maybe she just was willing to take that risk." Buffy smiled.

"Yeah, you're right. I'm so excited!!" Andi's mood completely changed.

"I'm so happy for you! Where and when!?" Cyrus was trying his best to act like nothing was wrong.

"This Friday. At the movies!" Andi squealed and Buffy joined her.

"Awe our girl is growing up." Buffy looked at Cyrus who smiled back.

"I can't wait that long." Andi sighed and sat back in the booth.

"It'll be here before you know it." Cyrus laughed. Then they proceeded with their normal conversations. Then the door of the spoon swung open and it just so happened to be Amber coming in for work and behind her was someone else. Tj.

Cyrus immediately looked down. Then he slowly tilted his head up. Neither Amber or Tj saw them in the booth. Tj sat in the back head down. Amber brought him a milkshake. Cyrus watched the whole thing. Tj was facing the opposite way so he didn't see Cyrus. Amber noticed them right away and made her way over.

"Heyyyy I didn't think you'd be here this early." Amber awkwardly laughed.

"Well we are." Buffy smiled. Cyrus' eyes were glued to the table. He didn't wanna look anywhere but the table.

"Hehe...umm well do you guys want baby taters?" Amber offered and Buffy nodded. Cyrus' eyes still glued to the table.

"Ok I'll be back soon!" She smiled and went to put in their order. Cyrus looked up from the table and of course his eyes went to Tj who at the same time turned around. Their eyes locked.

Cyrus couldn't move. He didn't wanna do this. Not now. He quickly stood up and rushed out of the spoon.

"Cyrus!?" Buffy called after him. Amber sighed and rushed after Cyrus.

"Cyrus!" She called after him. Cyrus kept walking. She caught up with him and placed her hand on his shoulder. He turned around tears streaming down his face. "Cyrus." She said softer. Then he hugged her.

"Hey talk to me. He told me everything."

"I love him. But I hurt him. I...I hurt him. I lost him. This is my fault. He's never gonna forgive me." Cyrus said through sobs.

"Cyrus, you didn't lose him. I'm sure he'd forgive you."

"No he won't. I can't even forgive myself."

"It'll take time Cyrus. You should talk to him. He's in the same boat as you. He's blaming himself for everything."

"No I don't want to. Just tell him it wasn't his fault for me please."

"Why?"

"Because he also hurt me. And I'm not ready to confront him. I'm not ready." Cyrus repeated.

"It's ok." Amber pulled him in for another hug.

"Cyrus!" Buffy called as she ran up to them. Andi followed. Cyrus pulled away from the hug with Amber.

"Hey what's wrong?" Andi asked.

"Nothing. Don't worry about me I'm fine. Just had a moment, but I'm ok now." Cyrus fake smiled.

"Why won't you tell us what's wrong? You obviously told Amber." Buffy asked.

"Fine I'll tell you guys, but not here." Cyrus sighed.

"I should get back." Amber smiled. Cyrus smiled and nodded. Amber walked back to the spoon.

"Let's go to my house." Cyrus suggested. They did so and Cyrus told them everything about Tj except for the glow when they touch thing.

"Wow," was all Andi said.

"I knew it! I knew you liked him!!" Buffy joyfully smiled.

"But I screwed things up." Cyrus sighed.

"So did he. You both did. You both are gonna have to take responsibility for your actions." Buffy explained. Cyrus raised his eyebrows.

"You sound like a teacher." Andi laughed.

"Hey teachers are very smart people!" Buffy defended herself and laughed.

"I don't wanna deal with it today...." Cyrus mumbled.

"So then we won't. Let's just hang out and distract you from it all." Buffy suggested.

"I like that idea." Cyrus smiled. Then that's exactly what they did.

After the girls left Cyrus was sitting on the couch watching tv. Then he heard a knock on the door. He looked over at the door and locker his eyebrows. He wasn't expecting anyone so he hesitated to answer.

He slowly got up and made his way to the door opening it slightly to peak out. No one was there. His eyes lowered to the ground where a white envelope sat with his name on it.

He opened the door wider and bent down to pick it up. Then he went shut the door and went up to his room and opened it. It was a letter.
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hey sorry for not posting for a few days. i was busy being sad about the finale. BUT TYRUS HELD HANDS SKSKSKSKSSK. ok enjoy.