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chapter four: aftermaths & moving on date: 23rd of January, 2020
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josh twiddled his fingers nervously.
ever since harry had the accident at the ice rink, he hadn't seen the boy. josh grew increasingly anxious when harry wasn't showing up to any classes either, the others of the group said they also hadn't seen him.
of course, josh was constantly texting him, sending him words of comfort and apologies, whilst scolding him for not going to his classes like a strict mom. harry just claimed that he needed a few days off, to relax; he still hadn't told josh how bad the injury was.
that's why, the older boy took it upon himself to visit harry alone, if he wasn't going to see him any other way.
he stood in front of tobi and harry's dorm, the wooden front door was a familiar sight to him, but this time he felt especially uncomfortable.
the brunette took a deep breath, raising his hand in a fist to knock the door. as if he was expecting him, in just a few seconds the door recklessly swings open.
tobi stands in the door way, shirtless with his shorts hanging at his hips, "josh? that's a surprise."
nervously chuckling, josh tries to peek into the apartment for a glimpse of harry, nothing. "can i-uh, come in?" he asks unsurely, he doesnt normally just stop by people's houses.
the younger boy blocks his way, placing his arm on the other side of the entrance, "you'll have to tell me why you're here first; me and you are friends but i didn't expect you coming by anytime soon, pal."
despite his small frame, tobi was quite muscular.. actually, very, josh could see his abs bulging out of his stomach. so, it wasn't like he was going to try and force his way into the apartment.
the brunette decides to opt for honesty, "im here to see harry, im worried about him."
expectantly, the other rolls his eyes like this was something he was used to, "you can't right now, harry doesn't want any visitors pampering him."
"why not? im his friend after all!" josh protests, almost suspecting that tobi was being biased towards him.
"too bad. join the rest of his friends who want to see him." the younger grumbles, hands tightening around the doorframe as his annoyance grew.
josh decided to back down, he'd heard that although tobi had a relatively friendly aura, he was not someone to be messed with when angry. he runs a hand through his hair in frustration, "well do you know when i will be able to see him? im the one that got him in this position in the first place.."
tobi takes a step forward, "look j-"
until a small voice came from inside the dorm, "tobi? who's at the door?"
tobi jerks his head behind him, answering back at the boy, "no one, don't worry."
suddenly, harry emerges from the hallway, head bobbing over his roommate's shoulder, josh catches a peak of his sandy blonde hair,"josh!"
in excitement, the youngest shoves his roommate out of the way, stumbling up to josh to engulf him a warm hug.
the older is a bit taken aback, though settles easily into the embrace; he nuzzles his face into the crook of harry's neck, enjoying his homey, relaxing scent.
"i missed you," josh mumbles into his neck, squeezing him in his arms.
"i did too," the blonde hums, running his hands down his back, "you can come in if you'd like.."
he smiles, "yes please."
reluctantly, harry shifts away from the hug, turning around to notice tobi still standing behind him, "i thought you weren't accepting visitors."
"josh is more than just a visitor." harry shrugs, grasping josh's hand and leading him into the flat.
josh's eyes meet tobi's glare, he feels the urge to stick his tongue out at him, but fears the other might beat him up for it.
his focus drifts down to harry's injured foot, which is clad in a medical boot, he sighs, "so your ankle is broken then?"
the younger guides him into the living room, plopping down gently on the lush couch, "a minor fracture, doctor said i can take this thing off in a week," he explains, pointing to the boot.
josh perches down next to him, the blonde goes on, "i didnt want to come to uni with it on, its just gonna draw attention."
the brunette rests his head on the other boy's shoulder, it's quiet for a moment. "i know i've said this a million times now, but i truly am sorry. not for just the pain i caused, but for all the inconvenience you've been through too. if i could take it all back i would!"
harry huffs, lifting josh's chin with two fingers to look him in the eyes. "i dont how many times i have to say this to you to get it in to your head, josh. it's not your fault; im the one who tried to save you from falling."
he fixes his gaze forward, "don't take it back, it was fun for the most part anyway."
"well, is there at least a way i could make it up to you?" the older asks, raking his brain for ideas, maybe gifts he could buy him, maybe he could treat him to a nice meal.
harry wraps his arm around the other's torso, reeling him in closer, "just be here with me."
josh nods, placing his head back down on his shoulder, watching as harry flicked through films on the tv in front of them. eventually, he chose spy kids 4, the older decided not to judge him.
they stayed like that for a while.
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hello hello😚
just a lil filler chapter for you
i got #1 in wroetozerk jgshshsags 💞
why did i make tobi so rude? he's such a sweetheart irl 😔
