![]() ? “Goodnight, Ty.” * Darkness thickens, and except for the faint blink of his message notifications kindling the corner, the only other light comes from atop the motion detectors outside. I missed us, too.” “Goodnight, Josh.” Tyler’s smile is pinched. I missed us.” Almond eyes brimming with warmth blink. After two steps, Tyler half-turns, calling Josh’s name. “So, I guess I’ll see you tomorrow morning? You need anything just holler.” “Will do.” Josh’s heart sinks. Right here.” A lingering look tethers them. Josh stops, looks at his feet a moment before letting his gaze drift up to Tyler’s face. “You remember where the guest bedroom is?” Tyler asks, his voice a bare whisper in the night. Josh’s toothbrush hangs from between his fingertips and he flicks it nervously against his palm. The hallway seems narrower all of a sudden. Josh stands to the left and Tyler to the right. It’s not the first time Josh has slept over, but it is the first time since hiatus they’ve been alone in this house. Josh and Tyler are in love with each other. Before the series of choices made to deflect attention from their brightest yet most painful truth. Tyler told his stupid jokes, the ones that make Josh grab his belly and roll around on the floor, mouth open but no sound of laughter escaping. Played OG Mario Bros., side by side on the couch like two teenagers. Brought his old Nintendo that Mamma Dun boxed up for him when she cleaned out his room. Without sentinels or cameras or prying eyes of any kind. It was the first time in what seemed like ages they were able to be alone. ![]() That’s why the evening they've just spent together is so important. The short break they have before the festivals begin is also a much-needed vacation from their regular lives. Even two people in the same room can feel completely alone. As ridiculous as it sounds for two people who spend most of their time together for work, this doesn't mean they're together. ![]() No matter what, they always find their way back to each other. It would help if they could spend some time alone. And this has slowly eroded what they built of their relationship together. Josh realizes with the band’s ridiculous popularity, a whole other set of expectations and complications have arisen. For too many reasons to list, it just hasn’t been the same since hiatus. The brief falling out took an unimaginable toll. They grew apart and then found themselves again. A lot has changed, especially over the past two years. Fact of the matter is, most of the gossip isn't wrong. Are they happy or not? What’s going on? Every move, every word, every twitch on their faces is analyzed by millions each day. “They were so much happier before.” Rumors abound. ← Previous Work Part 9 of Kitty Bellies: Tyler and Josh being soft bois Next Work → Stats: Published: Completed: Words: 7,642 Chapters: 3/3 Comments: 56 Kudos: 259 Bookmarks: 15 Hits: 3,731
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