Carnival✔

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Josh and Tyler went back to Josh's house. Neither of them had been drinking at the party but Tyler was still freaking out. He had tears in his eyes and he shook slightly with his bottom lip between his teeth as Josh drove them home.

Tylers arms wrapped around himself and Josh held his hand tightly, he didnt know exactly what had happened but he knew Tyler wasnt processing it well. He knew something happened in the bathroom but that was it. When they pulled into Josh's driveway Tyler sniffled. "W-wheres your parents?" He asked.

"They're gone out. They went for dinner and a movie." Josh said. Tyler nodded as Josh got out of the car. He forced himself to open his door and follow but as soon as he was out of the car Josh was scooping him up and carrying him. He didnt complain, burying his face agaisnt Josh's neck.

Josh unlocked the door and they headed upstairs to Josh's room. Tyler was set on the bed and he sniffled, wrapping his arms around himself like he had in the car. "You okay?" Josh asked softly, sitting next to him. Tyler sniffled again and leaned agaisnt Josh's shoulder.

"How-how come bad stuff always happens to me?" Tyler asked in a quiet voice. "What happened exactly?" Josh asked. Tyler took a shaky breath. "I know you went to the bathroom... then when I found you there was a bunch of people gathered around so I couldnt really see anything... did something happen in the bathroom?" Josh asked

Tyler squeezed his eyes shut and nodded. "What happened?" Josh asked softly, gently rubbing Tyler's back. "I-when I came out I bumped into someone and-and they were drunk and... they shoved me back into the bathroom.. i- and- it-it almost happened again." Tyler whispered shakily. Josh's eyes widened a bit. "Like when you say it you mean like IT like he tried to...." josh trailed off.

Tyler nodded, shoving his face in Josh's side and crying softly. Josh hugged him tightly and kissed the top of his head. "I-do you know who it was?" Josh asked but he highly doubted it. Tyler shook his head. "Did he hurt you? Did it- yknow happen?" Josh askdd. "He groped me and stuff and like.. threw me agaisnt the counter.. he tried to unbutton my pants but I shoved him and he fell into the tub." Tyler replied.

"I'm so sorry baby. I should have went with you." Josh said, hugging tyler tighter. Tyler shook his head. "Its okay." He said. "Its not okay Tyler!" Josh exclaimed. "I know just-dont.. dont blame yourself." Tyler  whispered. "I'm sorry I just.. I hate that it's happened to you. I hate rhat you had to feel scared like that again. I hate that so much." Josh said.

"I think I'm okay.. I-.. it could have been worse. I'm just shook up a bit. That's all." Tyler said. Josh nodded and kissed his forehead. "I think I just.. I need to go to sleep... and then in the morning I'll be okay." Tyler replied.  "Okay." Josh whispered.

The two boys got ready for bed and laid down, josh held tyler close as he feel asleep. Throughout the night Josh knew Tyler had a nightmares about what happened. He woke up to it. Tyler was breathing heavily and his eyebrows were furrowed in his sleep. Gently he shook Tyler awake.

Tyler gasped and tried to push away from Josh when he woke, scared that Josh's hands were the same ones rhat were in his dream seconds ago. Josh quickly grabbed him and hugged him tightly. "Shhh shhh its okay I'm kot gonna hurt you ty." Josh whispered. Tyler sniffled and relaxed a bit at Josh's voice. "Josh?" He croaked.

"Mhm?" Josh hummed. Tyler let out a soft breath and cuddled closer to Josh, burying his face in the older boys neck. "You okay?" Josh asked. Tyler hesitated for a second but nodded. "Are you sure?" Josh asked. "Yeah... still just a little spooked I guess." Tyler whispered. Josh nodded and kissed the top of his head. "You're okay I promise. Norhings gonna hurt you right now. I wont let it." He said.

"Thank you. Love you." Tyler mumbled. "Love you too." Josh replied. Tyler sniffled softly and kissed Josh's shoulder before shutting his eyes and trying to sleep again. Josh pulled him impossibly closer, hooking Tyler's leg over his waist and wrapping his arms around the boy protectively.