If I Could Fly

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'For your eyes only, I show you my heart. For when you're lonely, and forget who you are. I'm missing half of me, when we're apart. Now you know me, for your eyes only.'

Bryce x Jaden

Bryce's POV

At school, I'm known as the bad boy without a heart.

Most people assume that, based off of my appearance, I'm cold and unapproachable.

That's only half true.

I've been through a lot of things in my life that caused me to be so reserved and tough, it's only because I have to be.

If I let my guard down, I'm afraid of what others might think of the real me.

The Bryce who isn't scared to cry, the Bryce who loves things with his whole heart, the Bryce that wouldn't mind having a conversation.

But the fear isn't one sided. All the years of building up my status as a tough guy had lead to people avoiding me at all costs.

My parents, one of the reasons for my sadness, realized this and sent me to therapy.

I've gone to many different 'doctors' by now that I don't even remember their names.

Today, however, was a brand new start for me. I was going to see the so called best therapist in the world.

Dr. Hossler.

He had won many awards throughout his career and was chosen to speak at lots of ceremonies.

This was surprising to, because he is only 23. His achievements meant that seeing him cost a lot of money.

Somehow, my parents could afford him, but they couldn't spend any valuable time with their own son.

I watched the rain drops roll down my window as my mom pulled out of the school parking lot.

We were headed to Dr. Hossler's office. I insisted that I could drive myself, but they knew I wouldn't go if I did.

"Alright Bryce, we're here. This cost a lot of money, so please don't be a jerk." I rolled my eyes, running through the rain to the front door.

As I stepped inside the warm building, I took in how large it was.

It was like a whole mansion for this one guy, and it wasn't even his house.

"Excuse me sir, may I help you?" I turned to see a woman sitting at a desk area giving me a suspicious look.

"Uh yeah. I'm here to see Dr. Hossler."

"Go straight that way and it's the first door on your left." I nodded, following her directions and stopping in front of a tinted glass door.

I knocked lightly, hoping he wouldn't here me and I could hide in the bathroom until the hour and a half was up.

"Come in." I heard a voice say, much to my disdain.

I pushed the door open slowly and stepped into the room.

"Hello! Take a seat, please." I sat down, taking a second to look him over. He didn't look much older than me, or like a therapist.

"You must be Bryce, nice to meet you."

"You too Dr. Hossler." He smiled brightly at me.

"Call me Jaden."

"Ok J-jaden."

He stretched out his hand for me to shake and I took it.

It was soft, warm, and more comforting than anything in the world.

"Before we begin, I just want you to know that everything we discuss will be kept private, even from your parents."

This caused me to smile. I felt a little safer knowing that things would just be between us, but not safe enough to start sharing.

"Alright. Why don't you start by telling me how others perceive you?" I took in a deep breath.

"People think I'm cold, reserved, heartless." I said, each word leaving a sting.

"And why do you think that is?"

"I usually don't like getting attached or close to people." He scribbled a few things down on his notepad.

"Care to elaborate?"

"I guess I'm scared of getting hurt, again." I mumbled the last part.

"Now tell me how you see yourself."

"Broken, lonely, and hopeful."

"Hopeful of what?"

I hesitated a bit, not sure if I wanted to be this open with him. Then I realized how comfortable he made me feel, unlike any other therapist from before.

"Hopeful that my parents will love me for me one day." I said, a little less confident.

"What is holding back that love?" He seemed really interested in what I had to say, and for the first time, I wanted to tell him.

"I'm gay and they're homophobic. They wanted to disown me at first, but then they realized how smart I supposedly am."

I was on the verge of tears at this point. Saying things out loud makes them hurt more than saying them in your head.

"This might surprise you, but I know exactly what your going through."

"What?"

"I came out as bi to my parents when I was your age, they kicked me out. I stayed with a friend for awhile, got successful, and suddenly they wanted to be a part of my life again."

That sent me over the edge. I broke down in tears, letting out loud, wrecked sobs that echoed throughout the room.

I heard movement, but didn't dare look up from the puddle of tears forming in my lap.

Two arms wrapped around me and I jolted, looking up to see Jaden smiling down at me, sympathetically.

I collapsed in his arms, letting my face fall against his chest. He only hugged me tighter.

"It was very brave of you to share that with me."

I had nothing to say, just hiccupping as my crying came to an end.

I felt a small blush rise to my cheeks as I noticed the position we were in.

Jaden's smile grew as he cupped my face in his hands, brushing over the tear streaks with his thumbs.

"Has anyone ever told you how beautiful you are?"

"No." What did that have to do with anything we just talked about?

"Well the should, because you are."

"Jaden, I'm confused, why are you telling me this?"

"Because it's true." With that he connected our lips, sending me into a state of shock.

His lips were almost as soft as his hands, just slightly chapped.

After sitting still for what felt like forever, I kissed back.

As long as my parents were going to hate me, I might as well show them that the feeling is mutual.

"I'm sorry Bryce, I just couldn't resist."

"You know, this is the first time we've met." He grabbed my hand again.

"I know, it only took me five seconds to know that I liked you."

I was about to respond when a loud beeping sound started ringing.

"That must mean our time together is up." He sounded disappointed.

"Well, I'll see you next week."

"Uh, ok." I got up and headed for the door, still completely baffled at what just happened.

"Oh, and Bryce?"

"Yes?"

"Thank you for sharing."

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