•DEMA Dont Control Us•Tyler x Reader•

•Chapter 12: Stressed Out•

Bishop Nico Arc

Y/N's POV:

It's been a couple of days since the weird occurrence has took place. Me and Josh however haven't seen Tyler since then.

We tried looking everywhere. His room, the bench, the forest, yet he wasn't showing up anywhere. We thought that we would met up with him when the Bishops held another assembly but we couldn't even find him there.

Josh and I sat together, trying to figure out what to do next.

"Josh I'm so worried. What if something happened to him? What if-what if he is.."

Josh could probably understand what I was going to say next, he shook his head. "I doubt that Y/N, Tyler is strong."

"But he hurt himself not that long ago, you really expect him not to do it?" Josh went silent after my statement. Things didn't feel cheery without Tyler. He probably would say he doesn't hardly even say anything but his presence is still know and it affects both me and Josh.

We continued to sit in silence till I felt a pair of hands grab onto my shoulders and pull me back. I flailed my arms and legs, yelling back at Josh. He stood up but instead of coming to help me, he just stood there and smiled.

I was really confused as to what was happening until I finally saw who it was

Tyler

I jumped up immediately and gave him a huge hug. I could say I really missed him. "Tyler you idiot, where have you been?! I was so worried!" I beamed, I immediately frowned when I saw his hands and neck being dyed black once again, just like that day...

Tyler hesitates until he speaks up, "I needed time for myself."

I looked at him with a worried look. I knew that if he wanted space then I should give it to him but I felt a bit hurt that he didn't even make the effort to come talk to us. But even then I understood very well why he wouldn't. I mean I haven't even told them any of my problems since we first became friends

"I understand Tyler, were just glad you are back." I responded. He gave me a smile before turning to Josh.

"Hey Josh, I found something the other day which felt nostalgic but I wasn't sure why. I'd like to see if you know what it is."

Josh gave him a questioning look, emitting a ray of curiosity. "Oh oh lemme see then!" He chided, reaching his hands out making grabby hands. Sometimes I think Josh is secretly a child but who knows.

Tyler places a hand in front of Josh as he fishes it out of his pocket. He takes out something red and unfolds it with care and comes out with a red beanie.

Josh looks at it in awe, completely amazed by it. I just stared at it like 'It's just a red beanie'

"So Josh, have any idea what it is?" I asked.

Josh shook his head, "I am not too sure, it feels nostalgic for sure though. I'd say it's connected to the life we had outside of DEMA."

Tyler looked at him skeptically, "How exactly did you come to that conclusion?"

Josh shrugged, "I'm not sure, I just have a feeling.."

I face palmed, "We aren't going to base something this important on a gut feeling."

Josh looked at me sadly, "Well do you have any other evidence or leads Y/N?"

I was about to talk back till I figured he was right. We don't have anything else to go off of.

Tyler folded it back up and put it back inside his pocket. "I guess we will figure that out later. On another note, I'll like to explain why I've been gone cause I feel ashamed for being gone without a trace and not even explaining it."