Hide And Seek ~ Josh Dun

Chapter 26

"-You're gonna wish you had a different name. But then it's Monday, and at school I'll remind them all of what I said. Then it's Tuesday, then it's Wednesday. Then we'll all find out-"

"You're dead." Tyler whispers from behind me, finishing the line.  A faint smile on his face. "I haven't heard that thing in forever." Pushing himself off of the door frame, he walks over and jumps up onto my bathroom counter. I go back to paying attention to my makeup, heart still racing at the fact that he was listening. No matter how many times he catches me, it's still embarrassing to have the person who wrote everything hear you sing or speak about it.

"So that's your kind of mood today?" He asks, referring to the poem. I nod, putting down my eyeliner.

"Yup. I think it's hella a good mood, don't you?" Smiling at him, he grins in return and nods. He takes out his phone, and puts on music. After a few seconds play, I realize it is Ode To Sleep.

"I want to hear you sing this. Thinking about putting it on tomorrow's set list. With you singing along. So I need to hear you." He speaks so forward, and I just clear my throat, getting ready to sing. "I also just want to hear how fast you rap."

"-I'll tell the moon, take this weapon forged in darkness,
Some see a pen, I see a harpoon." I bounce my head as the tune swiftly changes. "I'll stay awake, cause the dark's not takin prisoners tonight." At this part, both Tyler and I start dancing around the bathroom, ignoring the fact of how small it is. Together, we sing.

"Why am I not scared in the morning? I don't hear those voices calling. I must have kicked them out, I must have kicked them out." Our voices harmonize as we stare into each other's eyes in the mirror, losing ourselves completely in the music.

"I'm not free, I asked forgiveness three times. Same amount that I denied, I three-time mvp'ed this crime. I'm afraid to tell you who I adore, won't tell you who I'm singing towards. Metaphorically I'm a whore, and that's denial number four." Tyler screams the last part while I sing it really loudly, trying not to laugh as a grin breaks out on his face.

"I will set my soul on fire. What have I become I'm sorry." On sorry, we both drag out the note as long as we can, a battle between us. Of course, sadly, Tyler wins. When he does, he fists bumps the air.

As he is in mid-jump, we hear giggling coming from outside of the bathroom. Standing there is Josh and Jenna, holding their phones up. Tyler and I look at each other and decide to pose. What does he decide to do without even thinking? Jumping into my arms bridal style. I catch him, surprised. I hear him say 'cheeeeeeseeee' into the camera, and after a couple of seconds later they put down their phones.

Tyler jumps out of arms and skips over to Jenna, giving her a sloppy kiss on the cheek, causing her to squeal. Josh struts over to me, grabs my hips, and lifts me onto the bathroom counter. Then he just lays his head on my shoulder. I bring my hand up, and take off his snapback so I can play with his hair. Closing my eyes, I continue doing it.

'Click.'

My eyes flashing open, I see both Tyler and Jenna standing in front of Josh and I, looking through Jenna's phone. They laugh, and I roll my eyes at them, smiling.

"Come on love birds, we gotta go. We need to put our bags into the bus." Jenna says, grabbing Tyler's hand and walking out of the door. Josh groans and Jenna leans her head back through the door. "If you're on the bus within two minutes we can get breakfast."

Josh flies off of me, and rushes to his room to get his bags. Giggling, I pack my bathroom stuff back up, tossing it into my bag. Josh is all ready to go,standing by the door, swaying back and forth while waiting for me. Lifting my bag, I check around the room to make sure we have everything.

Josh ushers me out of the door, walking faster than I've ever seen him. He is about five feet ahead of me, when he stops and walks backwards. Raising an eyebrow at him, he smirks.

"I can't leave the most important thing behind!" He exclaims while grabbing my hand. I inhale deeply and roll my eyes at his cuteness. He just grins cheekily down at me.

Once we are outside, Josh leans in to whisper into my ear.

"I want to take you out tonight after the concert. Is that ok?" His voice is so deep and he breathes down my neck, causing me to shiver. I nod, and he squeezes my shoulder.

"I hope you love it." And then he is in front of me, walking towards Tyler. I can't believe I continuously have dates with Josh Dun, the man who I've fangirled over for so long. Dreams do come true.

~authors note
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