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41. Some Mores

"What are you doing tomorrow night?"

Josh held his phone to his ear as he laid in bed, staring at the ceiling.

"Um... nothing? You know I don't do anything unless it's with you," Tyler replied back on the other line.

"We're going to a little party."

It was silent before Tyler started laughing.

"What?" Josh whined. "What did I say?"

Tyler continued laughing before letting out a breath. "Joshua, the fact that you think I will attend a party is quite hilarious."

Josh cracked a smile. "It's not a party, really. It's just like a get together but there's gonna be a good amount of people. One of the guys on the team invite everyone and said they could bring a date or a friend. Turns out I'm bringing the former."

Tyler hummed. "I'm proud of you for being able to identify the 'former' in the sentence," he spoke. "How are you going to convince my mother? I'm not asking her."

"You come spend the night again. We can stop at my house and then head to Beckett's house. My mom'll cover for us. Tomorrow's Friday so it shouldn't be an issue."

He could almost hear Tyler thinking. "What are we going to do there? Will there be alcohol? Drugs?"

Josh let a laugh escape his lips. "It'll be okay," he assured. "There might be alcohol and there might be weed but I'll obviously stay away from all of it. You're my number one priority, baby."

"Okay..." Tyler trailed off hesitantly.

"There'll be a fire more than likely so we can just sit and eat s'mores and cuddle."

"What are some mores?"

Josh gasped. "First of all, s'mores. Second of all, they're so good. You have to come now," he whined. "Please?"

He could hear the smile in Tyler's voice. "I'm just teasing you. I trust you. I'll go."

"Hell yeah!"

"Joshua, volume."

"Sorry."

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Josh parked on the side of the street before looking at Tyler. "Ready?"

Tyler paused. "Are sure everything will be alright?" He asked nervously, rubbing his hands on his jeans subconsciously.

Josh grabbed one of his hands. "Do you wanna go back to my house? It's okay if you don't feel comfortable."

Tyler took a deep breath. "No. I'll be alright," he said, trying to convince himself more than Josh.

"Hayley, Dallon, and Brendon will be there. I saw you talking to Oliver— he and Reid will be there too. And I'll be with you the whole time."

"Okay," Tyler nodded.

They both got out and Tyler went around to Josh's side, instantly grabbing his hand as they walked up to Beckett's house.

There was a sign on the door that said 'come in or come around back' so Josh decided to just go through the house in case he wanted to grab anything.

The living room was empty but they made their way to the kitchen and Reid and Oliver were there getting snacks. "Hey guys!" Reid smiled.

"Hey, dude," Josh smiled. "Everyone else here?"

"Yeah," Oliver nodded. "Brendon's high as shit though. He's had like three s'mores and a whole bag of Takis," he must've seen the alarmed look on Tyler's face because he continued. "No one has any here. Their coach has them get drug tested once in the middle of the season so none of them want to get caught," he assured. "Brendon was high when Dallon picked him up."

"Is there alcohol?" Tyler asked anxiously, as Josh rubbed his back comfortingly.

"Yeah," Reid nodded. "But no one's like drunk or anything. It's nothing crazy. Everyone's had like a drink tops."

Josh pulled Tyler into his side. "If anything happens I'll be right there and we can leave as soon as you feel unsafe. I love you."

Tyler turned to him and kissed his cheek. "Thank you."

Reid gave them a weird look but Tyler didn't notice. He didn't press the matter though. "If you guys wanna go out we'll meet you out there in a few minutes," he suggested. "Most of every is already out there."

"Gotcha, thanks," Josh smiled and grabbed Tyler's hand, leading him to the backyard.

As soon as the door was open and they were outside, the sound of a crackling fire, music, and loud talking was heard. It wasn't anything disruptive but it wasn't silent.

"There's my best friend, Tyler!" Brendon yelled.

Tyler grimaced. "Just because I was friendly to you once it does not equate to me liking you."

That got a few laughs and Tyler smiled proudly at that. Josh found an empty seat next to Hayley and sat down, pulling Tyler onto his lap.

Brendon pouted. "That's not nice. I thought we were best friends."

"Uh huh," Tyler nodded, looking away and widening his eyes.

Dallon turned his head and laughed at that. "Man, I love having you around, Tyler."

The mentioned looked surprised. "You do?"

"Yeah!" Hayley nodded. "You make Josh super happy but you're really funny and cool."

Tyler turned to Josh with a wide grin. "They think I'm cool," he whispered.

Josh laughed and kissed his nose. "It's because you are," he shifted Tyler so he was sitting on his knee while he grabbed a marshmallow off the ground. "You, my beautiful boyfriend, are going to have your first s'more ever."

"He's never had a s'more before?" Jude asked from where he sat by his girlfriend.

"Long story," Josh told him as he stuck the white treat on the end of one of the metal sticks they had out there. "Hayls can you get me the graham cracker and chocolate ready?" He asked as he stuck the marshmallow near the fire.

"On it."

Tyler leaned his head against the crook of Josh's neck as they watched the marshmallow roast.

"I love you," Josh whispered into Tyler's ear.

Tyler let out a hum in acknowledgment. Soon, the marshmallow was done and Josh pulled it away and let it cool slightly before setting it on the cracker and chocolate Hayley got for him. He put the other cracker on top and turned to Tyler.

"Open," he said, holding the s'more up.

Tyler opened his mouth and Josh put a little bit into it, letting Tyler bite down. Josh pulled the s'more away and the marshmallow strung out, causing him to have to grab the string with his fingers and pull.

Tyler swallowed and nodded. "I enjoy it."

Josh noticed he had chocolate on his lips. "You have a little," he gestured to the area, staring at his soft, pink lips.

Tyler rolled his eyes. "Just kiss me already, Joshua."

The older laughed and attached his lips to Tyler's, kissing him softly. They pulled back and Josh licked his own. "Mmm you taste good."

"Yeah, yeah," Tyler grabbed the s'more from his fingers and finished it off.

The hand he had wrapped around Tyler's waist tightened and his heart swelled. He was glad Tyler opened up to him. He was glad they started dating. Above all, he was glad he found someone he could wholeheartedly love.