20 minutes passed and the two boys laid there in silence. Tj kept getting calls and texts from Amber with updates on their parents. They're staying in jail until a court date is set. Cyrus turned his head to look over at Tj. "Are you going to be okay?" Tj sighed, "It's a bit more extreme than usual but I'll manage- I always do." Cyrus frowned at the thought of Tj having to go through so much abuse everyday. "You know I'm always here for you, right? You can stay here as long as you need to." Tj nodded, "Thank you."
Neither of them spoke after that. But it wasn't awkward at all. Just being in each other's presence was all they needed. Cyrus wondered what Tj was thinking about but he didn't want to be nosy or pushy. Tj pulled out his phone and started playing NF songs.
I usually would never listen to this music but it's oddly comforting to just listen and lay here, not talking. I want to know how Tj feels so I can help or at least have the slightest idea of what to do. I would want someone to comfort me.
"Hey, you know I appreciate what you're doing for me, right? You can stop staring at me, wondering when I'm going to break down. That's not going to happen again and I don't even know why I let myself let it happen." Tj was standing up now. Cyrus didn't know what to say. "You don't have to pity me, I'm fine. I'm always fine. I can do this on my own." He goes for the door and Cyrus jumps up immediately and grabs his arm. "Tj, let me help you." He swats Cyrus off him, "Don't." Cyrus goes after him, trying to convince him to stay but it doesn't work. Tj slams the door and starts walking down the street, leaving Cyrus standing there on his porch.
"Hey, he's going through a rough time right now. He knows you mean well." Cyrus turns to his mother and sighs. "I know. I just wish there was more I could do. He seems so sad. Nobody deserves to feel the way he does." Leslie rubbed Cyrus's back to comfort him. "I know, baby but everything will work out in the end. It's late, you should head up to bed." She gave him a kiss on the forehead. "Send him a text and make sure he's safe. Goodnight, bug." He Says goodnight and heads up to his room.
Cyrus: Hey. I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable. I was trying to help but I don't really know when enough is enough. Let me know when you get to wherever you are so I know you're safe. Goodnight.
He set his phone down on the nightstand and laid back. He looked over at the spot Tj was laying minutes before. Not having him there made Cyrus feel weird, alone. He turned back over and stared at the ceiling. Ding ding
Cyrus jumped up in hopes Tj had texted him
Andi: Hey, Cyrus. I was wondering if you wanted to get breakfast tomorrow morning since we haven't in a while. I know it's late but I just thought of it. Let me know!😚
Cyrus: Yes, sounds great! See you tomorrow, goodnight!
Andi: Goodnight :)
Cyrus frowned and set his phone down. Darn, I really messed this up.
After a while of laying in complete darkness, the tiredness overtakes him and Cyrus falls into a deep sleep.
Tj's POV :
I honestly have no idea where I'm going. All of this is so messed up. I feel like I could have prevented all of this somehow.
Ding ding
Tj stopped to read the text from Cyrus but decided not to answer.
I need to keep my distance from him. He cares too much, he's just gonna be disappointed in the long run.
Tj finds himself at a house he never thought he would be. Much less be welcomed at. As he slowly walked up the porch stairs, he held his breath and knocked on the door. It creaked open and a tall man appeared.
"Uh- hey." Tj muttered, nervously.
Authors note :
Holy crap, it's been forever! I'm sorry for not posting in almost a year in a half but I forgot about this tbh😂 Since I have more time on my hands, I will probably be able to write more. Lmk what you guys want :)
