Friends?

Twelve

Taylor

Ash and I are walking back to my house when I remember something I hadn't mentioned to Ash before.
"Jynx saw everything.." I blurt out.
"What?! and he just stood there?" he asks.
"Well.. He handed me my glasses when I fell.. But I don't want him to tell anyone that he saw.. Jace would bother him too." I say.
"Okay, okay.. We'll talk to him"

The rest of the walk is silent until we get into my room after saying a small hello to Mandy.
I was the first to speak.
"So..Boyfriend?" I question him.
"Uhh..." Is all he says.
I giggle.
"C'mon, Ash. What was all that about?"
"Its just.. He makes way too big of a deal of things. What if we were dating? I mean whats it matter? I really care about you and don't want him giving you shit for whats none of his business"
He looks up shyly.
"Awe.. Ashyy" I giggle and hug him.
"So.." he bites his lip.
"Do you want to go for a walk?" I ask.
"Sure." he says, smiling.
"D-do I uh... Have to wear my jacket.?" I ask quietly.
"Only if you're okay with it."
"Okay.." I remove my jacket and let Ash adjust my bandages before we set off.

Ash

"We're gonna go for a little walk, okay Mand?" I say, letting Taylor slip past me so his sister wouldn't see his wrist.
"Okay, have fun" she winks.

Taylor isn't very fond of tank tops.
He really only wears them around me, so I feel a little special.
We walk around and talk for a long while before Taylor just stops.

I look up to see Jynx not far ahead walking as well.
He is alone and I realized Taylor doesn't want anyone to see his bandages.
I quickly slip Taylor's hand into mine, who tensed once again.
"Its okay, Taylor" I whisper, giving his hand a little tug.

Just then Jynx passes.
"Oh, hi Taylor and.. Er.. Ash is it?" he says.
"Yeah. Hey, man." I say.
"Look, Taylor. Im really sorry I didn't stop that kid I-" he began.
"Its fine." Taylor replies, emotionless.
"Just don't tell anyone.." he adds.
"Hey, what happened to your wrist, dude?" he asks.
Taylor's grip on my hand tightens.
"Uh.. I fell.. Off my skateboard." he says talking more to the ground than Jynx.
"Oh.. Are you okay?" he asks.
Taylor is unresponsive.
"Yeah, he's all good" I say quickly.
"Look, we gotta go man, he's got a little sis at home. We'll see you later."
"Alright. Bye." Jynx walks away.

"Taylor.. Your Mum is working tonight and told me to stay with you. Are you ready to go home now?" I ask him.
He nods.
Once to Taylor's home, I run a bath and have Taylor take one and dress while I take one so he isn't alone.
After fixing his bandage back we make soup and I don't have to force him to eat any.

Once Amanda had eaten, Taylor and I come back up to his room to mess around before bed. Taylor is still pretty quiet and I don't like it.
I close the door as he sits on his bed.
He looks at his hands in his lap.

"Taylor, Im gay" I blurt, then covered my mouth, wishing I hadn't of just told him that.
"Okay." he smiles.
What just happened..
"Are you ready for bed?" he asks.
"Yeah, I guess"
It is getting a little late.
"Uh.." I look at the floor.
"C'mon, weirdo." he giggles, pulling me towards his bed.

I lie down next to him and pull him closer to me.
"Goodnight, Ashton" he whispers, snuggling into my chest.
"Goodnight,Tay" I whisper back, kissing his forehead.
I really don't care what Jace thinks of Taylor.
Only that if it was hurting him.
Because Taylor Benton is perfect..