𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐒; 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐑; 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐃 ⚣ ⼺

four;

this moves so fast and i'm incredibly sorry. i just need some fluff, and i should be thinking more about this. again, i'm so sorry and hopefully you don't hate me for how fast and unrealistic this is:/

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tyler wakes to an unfamiliar warmth underneath him. the brunette confusingly sits up in his bed as memories from last night flood his mind. memories of josh coming through his window, the punk comforting him, and tyler passing out from crying so much.

the small boy blushes when he notices josh, who is still in his bed sleeping soundlessly. tyler fiddles with the bed sheet, that's around his waist and lazily yawns.

while this is taking place, joshua opens his eyes slowly, confused at where he is. when tyler sees the boy is awake, he timidly looks out his window and a soft blush coaxes his features.

a soft smiles spreads across joshua's lips as he sits up and holds his vacant hand out, wanting to comfort the boy in any way, shape, or form. wordlessly, tyler hesitantly tangles their fingers together and smiles shyly.

suddenly, the sound of car doors slamming come from outside and tyler's eyes widen like a deer caught in headlights, as his eyes begin to prick with tears. warm and salty tears begin flooding the brunette's cheeks, his breaths short and quick. josh quickly pulls the boy in his lap, letting him wrap his arms and legs around the punk's body.

joshua gets up carefully, with tyler attached to him, and locks the brunette's door. tyler whimpers softly and buries his face in josh's warm neck. sitting down as quiet as possible, josh holds the boy tightly just wanting his anxiety to settle.

both boys hear footsteps coming up the stairs, tyler quietly whimpering and crying. a knock is heard and an attempt of turning the doorknob as josh rubs up and down the brunette's thigh, soothingly. panic flashes through tyler's features as his mother speaks up and says,

"tyler, are you awake? what are you doing?"

josh notices another quiet whimper escape the brunette and hold him closer, rubbing this thigh comfortingly. the red-dyed boy gets an idea and whispers in tyler's ear delicately,

"say that you're changing, precious."

the small boy nods slowly and clears his throat, to make his voice not seem scratchy from crying. tyler looks directly into joshua's eyes and almost melts at how sweet and welcoming they are.

"i-i'm changing, mom." the brunette says, burying his face back in the punk's neck afterwards.

both boys hear tyler's mom hum convincingly and walk back down the stairs. the red-dyed boy sighs and lays his head on top of tyler's. with the small boy clinging to him, josh asks the boy question,

"do you have to do anything today?" the brunette pulls his head from josh's neck and ponders over the question.

"m' have to go t-to church, it's wednesday." the timid boy responds with, now taking in how intimate they are.

slowly untangling himself from the punk, tyler stands up with his face in his hands.

"i-i'm sorry."

josh's face softens as he notices the boy's stressed state.

"no reason to be sorry, precious."

all the sudden, the boy begins stressing out and tugs at his hair. tyler nods slowly and begins to pace, his thoughts consuming his mind completely.

"j-josh i cant. my parents would murder me if they knew what i thought. that i hate church and i just don't believe in religion. that i like the s-same gender, please help." tyler rambles on, tears filling his eyes for the second time that morning.

joshua stands up abruptly and immediately is in front of the shaking boy. pulling tyler's hands away from his hair and gently intertwines their fingers with both hands. bracing himself for what he's about to say, josh takes in a deep breath and continues to say to himself, 'it's for tyler.'

"would you maybe want me to go with you?"

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i know it's been a while.

literally four days i-

tHaTs aWhiLe fOr mE oKay??

anyway, m' sorry and now i'm here yay!!!!

hope you're okay with this. if not maybe we can figure something out and i can write an alternative chapter? i don't want anyone to stop reading because it's too fast:(

okie, i'll go now.

-𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧 ✰