Not as it seems

Chapter 4.

Heres some Dallon for you all (;

-The next day-

Josh did not tell his mom what happened, thankfully Tyler agreed that wouldn't be wise. So here he sat, 7:35 in the morning staring at the school doors. He was terrified. He didn't want to see Brendon, or anyone in his trio to be precise. He felt as if he couldn't breathe. It was like trying to sip a smoothie through a small straw, it was near impossible but he could, just barely. As Josh stood there, trying to build up his courage Dallon came up behind the omega and tapped him on the shoulder. The small boy instantly squealed, nearly jumped out of his skin.

"Oof! I'm so sorry Josh! I didn't mean to startle you."

Josh sighed and turned around to face the giant with a whine "you guys gotta stop scaring me like that! I'm sensitive!"

Dallon smiled fondly "Sorry... Listen, uh could I have a moment of your time?"

Josh rolled his eyes "if you can go without not sounding like a flipping Mormon."

Dallon chuckled fondly of the small boy in front of him, unlike Ryan, he understood Brendon's obsession. "grew up Mormon, sorry."

Josh's eyes widened, "I don't mean to offend! Sorry!"

"Don't worry about it, I'm not Mormon anymore."

Josh sighed in relief then rubbed his arm anxiously "uh anyways, sure I guess?"

Dallon smiled and gently took the omegas hand before leading him to a private place. Every step he took the more nervous Josh got. Why Dallon? What did he want? He was so quiet before now he wanted to talk to Josh alone. They stopped by the side of the school, Dallon turned to face him with a slight smile.

"I bet your really confused and nervous huh?"

Josh gulped and nodded "v-very."

Dallon hesitated before pulling something out of his bag "I used to have very bad social anxiety, I feared everything. After meeting Ryan though, he helped me a lot... -Dallon smiled softly at the ground- So I brought you something... It's a small notebook full of things that might be able to help you relax in situations and just little tips. I also brought you a fidget cube... to keep your hands on something and distract you."

Josh smiled tearing up slightly "oh my gosh... Thank you so much! Dallon... This means so much to me..."

Josh wanted to cry as he took the items Dallon held out to him.

Dallon smiled and hugged the smaller boy tightly "ya know... You got to be careful around Brendon. He's smarter than you think."

Josh pulled back confused at the beta's words "what do you mean?"

Dallon smiled and ruffled the omega's hair "you're talking to a beta Josh. I'm a bit smarter than Ryan, I know another beta when I see one."

At that Dallon walked off leaving Josh confused and panicked. Dallon knew. He knew! But... it didn't seem like he was going to say anything. He didn't even say it out loud. He is on Josh's side? Is he going to keep Josh's secret? He doesn't even know why it's a secret. Josh looked at the fidget cube in his hand and played with it a bit. A soft smile came to Josh's face. He trusted Dallon, these gifts. They were a sign of trust. Josh sat there in the grass and opened the small notebook. He read passage through passage on all the tips and tricks to help soothe his anxiety. This all meant so much to him. He could trust Dallon, he was sure of it. These gifts proved it.

After a few minutes Josh stood and slowly made his way inside to his locker. His heart immediately stopped. Brendon Urie was standing in front of it. Josh wanted to run and hide but it was too late, Brendon's eyes met Josh's. Brendon smiled, Josh sighed and walked forward weakly smiling back.

"Hi Josh, how's it going?"

"uh okay I guess... Uh how about with you?"

Brendon grinned "good. How was your morning?"

Josh felt at uneasy "good... Dallon gave me some things to help with anxiety, it uh meant a lot to me."

Brendon cocked an eyebrow "oh really? What did he give you?"

Josh smiled and held the objects out "a fidget cube and a notebook full of tips... He's such a sweetheart."

Brendon smiled and nodded "he is a giant teddy bear. I love him a lot"

The omega rubbed his arm tilting his head to the side "so... Do you need something?"

The alpha stood straight and nodded. "You missed the majority of the meeting, but seeing your mental state after its been decided that I needed to have a personal talk with you."

"Wouldn't that mean more... about being a beta and all that shit instead of.. casual talk."

Brendons eyes stared straight into his. "Well casually talking to me is a good thing for a beta. It shows strength, bravery. You're doing a good job."

Josh tried to keep eye contact but couldn't, he dropped his gaze to the floor. He feared Brendon could see the lies through his eyes. Unconsciously Josh played with the fidget cube, it soothed his shaky hands. All Brendon did was stand there and observe the nervous omega, focusing on his small hands playing with the cube Dallon gave him.

"You're awful small for a beta."

Josh felt himself freeze at the words, The head alpha still staring the boy down. Josh wanted to run but he knew that would only cause trouble. What should he say? What could he say to avoid the alphas statement.

"uh I just-"

Brendon chuckled "don't worry, it's not a bad thing. Just an observation. I've seen smaller. Everyone can be a little different. It's a good thing."

Josh sighed and relaxed, forcing a giggle then said slightly mockingly "you're a bit short for an alpha too, ya know"

Brendon grinned. "the hair makes up for it."

they both giggled, Josh smiled fondly at the ground. He felt at ease.

Brendon rubbed his neck "well I'll talk to you more later. Get to class."

The omega bit his lip and nodded, after Brendon walked away Josh opened his locker releasing a deep breath he had been holding. Brendon Urie is going to be Josh's biggest downfall, Josh already knew it. He grabbed what he needed and put away what he didn't, then went off to find Tyler. He needed a hug.

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Josh found his alpha best friend and instantly attached himself to the alpha's side.

"huh- oh! Hey bubs..."

Josh sniffed and whimpered "Tyler..."

Tyler frowned and turned, enveloping the smaller boy in a hug. "Bub? What's wrong?"

Josh whimpered and explained everything to quietly to the alpha. Tyler sighed and hugged the small boy close. "Damn it Josh..."

"I know, I know!"

"Are you sure Dallon won't spill?"

Josh sighed "I'm hoping so."

Tyler rubbed his face and groaned "avoid Brendon at all cost. I don't care if he wants to talk to you. You avoid him. Do you understand me Joshua?"

Josh whimpered and looked down "yes al-Tyler..."

Tyler sighed and hugged the boy close "I'm sorry... I'm just worried about you bubs, now more than ever."

The omega nodded and whimpered, keeping his eyes trained on the ground. "I know."

Tyler made the boy look up at him, "This can't get to your mom, understand? Otherwise you'll be shipped off again and I don't have the money to move with you."

Josh nodded "I know... I won't let it get to her."

The alpha kissed Josh's head gently "good."