Hello my loves! Thursday afternoon update, yay!
More about Ty and Steve in this one (: I hope you'll enjoy it! Thank you so much for all the love on last chapter. I hope you'll love this one too ♥️ can't wait to hear from you!
I'm loving writing and publishing and reading your comments. It's a way I'm consistently being creative which I appreciate so much, 'cause my job isn't very creative so I really love working on this as soon as I got time.
Here's the chapter ♥️ either tomorrow or next Monday I'll publish again. I feel like weekends aren't great moments to publish but we'll see (:
I'm turning 25 this weekend! I'm getting oldddddd 😭
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Word count: 3123
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"I'll be right back then, yeah?" Lucas asked, and Tyler nodded. "Tell him I- I love him okay?" Tyler asked. "I will baby", Lucas said as he gently squeezed Tyler's hand. "Don't rush", Tyler said. "Okay, I won't", Lucas replied, before he got out of the car, back into the pouring rain.
He quickly made his way up the steps to where it was dry, before he pushed the hood of his coat off and he fished his keys out of his pocket. He found Steve's house key and unlocked the front door, then he wiped his feet and he took his drenched coat off.
It was dead quiet in the big house, but if you listened closely, there were a few soft sobs heard. Lucas made his way to the sound, finding Steve sitting on the ground in front of his couch in the living room, sniffling as he had his face buried in his arms, which were resting on his knees.
"Steve, baby?" Lucas spoke gently, and Steve lifted his head up. His eyes were like Tyler's; broken, tear-stained, puffy and red.
"L-Lukey? What- what're you d-doing here?" He asked. "Checking up on you baby", Lucas said as he walked over to him, then he sat down on the floor next to him. "Just checking up on you."
"I- I thought you and T-Ty would've gone h-home by now", Steve sniffled. Lucas softly shrugged. "It's hard for Ty to leave the place that has felt like home for so long, to go back to a place that doesn't feel like home at all", he said. Steve wiped some tears away. "I- I miss him already", he whispered. "The h-house is so empty even- even if I- if I spent the last two weeks here on m-my own, and before that Tyler would- would isolate h-himself in our studio. It- it's not the same w-without him", he sniffled.
"Maybe it would be good to go back to your apartment downtown for a while", Lucas told him gently. "Maybe the busy sounds of the city and the lights your apartment has the best view of, will distract you from this quiet, big, empty house", he said.
Steve nodded softly. "M-maybe I should", he said. "T-thank you for- for checking up on me", his breathing was shaking as he breathed out. "Of course, you don't have to thank me for that", Lucas said as he pulled Steve closer, and he rested his head on Lucas's shoulder.
"He asked me to tell you that he loves you", Lucas said. Steve closed his eyes. "I love him so much", he whispered. "I just wish he- he could come back already, I wish we could just- just decide that we made a mistake", he sniffled.
"Ty doesn't want you to give up everything and yourself just for him", Lucas said. "That's what you're willing to do for him, but he can't allow."
"I- I guess that's- that's true", Steve whispered. "'Cause I am." "I didn't see this coming, y'know?" Lucas softly said then. "Me neither", Steve sighed. "I- I wish I did, I- I could've s-somehow prepared, but this... this just- it just hurts", he cried. "But I- I know Ty didn't- didn't expect it either."
"Yeah, he really didn't. This wasn't his plan at all", Lucas said, pressing a kiss atop of Steve's hair. "Talk to me. Tell me how you're doing, what's going on inside your head", he asked.
Tyler told him not to rush, so Lucas didn't. He stayed for a while, he listened to Steve, they talked about what happened, they hugged a lot; Steve was so happy that Lucas was there for him right now. They also talked about how Tyler was his soulmate, and no matter what would happen, they'd be part of each other's lives for the rest of their lives just like Lucas and Tyler.
But also, each other's.
"You're my soulmate too, y'know", Steve said as his crying had temporarily calmed down a bit. "You and Ty are unlike any other human relationship I've ever had with anyone. You're just... my people, my boys", Steve said. "Yeah, always", Lucas said. "You and Ty are soulmates, Ty and I are, and you and I", Lucas said. Steve's breathing stuttered, and he nodded. "Always."
Steve was hungry, but too exhausted to try and make anything for himself. He didn't feel hungry, but he hadn't eaten all day, because he'd been nervous for Tyler coming back. Now that they broke up, it was even worse.
Lucas got Steve to sit on the couch and he wrapped him in some blankets, to get him more warm and cozy. He then used some leftover ingredients to make Steve a quick meal, to make sure he had something to eat.
As Steve picked away at his food, some random house renovating show played on the tv softly, and Lucas kept him company a little while longer.
"You should go- go back to Ty. He's- he's still waiting in the car", Steve said. "Yeah, I gotta take him back", Lucas said. "He told me not to rush, but it's been almost an hour and a half", he said. "G-go take care of him, please", Steve asked. "I will, I promise", Lucas assured him. "I have to work during the week but next weekend I'm coming back up here to check on you okay?" Lucas said. "You- you don't have to, you're Ty's best friend f-first", Steve said. "And I'll be with him every day. But I'm gonna come up here to see you next weekend whether you agree or not. You're important to me", Lucas said.
"Thank you", Steve told him softly. "I- I could really use that." "That's settled then", Lucas said as he kissed Steve's forehead. "You have to promise both of us to take care of yourself. Reach out to me, to Tyler, whenever you need it okay? We're not banning you from our lives. We want you to be in it. We're here for you, always", Lucas told him.
They gave each other a long, tight hug and kisses on each other's cheeks, before they said goodbye. It hurt Lucas to leave Steve, but Tyler was the most reckless and self-destructive out of the two. He had to care for Tyler the most.
As he put his coat and shoes back on, and he opened the front door, he saw Gabe running up to the steps through the rain.
"Gabe!" He said. "Luke! Tyler called me, he told me what happened", he said as he got under the covered area. "Yeah... didn't expect this at all", Lucas said with a soft sigh. "Jeez, tell me about it. I thought those two were unbreakable", Gabe said. "They still are", Lucas replied. "Just... in a bit of a different way", he said. "Yeah... I can't imagine them ever not being in each other's lives, honestly", Gabe said, and of course Lucas agreed.
"Can you take Steve to his apartment?" Lucas then asked. "This big empty quiet house won't do him any good. The liveliness of the city as background noise will help, I think", he said. "Yeah, that's a good idea. I will", Gabe nodded. "I'm gonna stay with him for a while." "Oh that's taking a lot of my worries away. Thank you", Lucas said. "Next weekend I'll come up here to see how he's doing. D'you think you'll be staying with him 'til then?" Lucas asked. "Yeah, definitely. I don't have any obligations elsewhere right now so Steve's my priority", he said.
"You're an awesome friend", Lucas said as he gave Gabe a hug. "Look after him, yeah? I'll do the same for Tyler." "Absolutely. Let's keep in touch okay?" Gabe said, and Lucas nodded. "For sure. I'll see you next week", he said, opening the door to let Gabe in as he didn't have a house key to Steve's place yet - which Lucas and Tyler did - and they said goodbye.
Lucas ran to the car and got in the driver's seat. "How was he?" Tyler asked right away. Lucas noticed that tyler hat put on his beanie, to keep warm. "He's... hurting", Lucas said. "He's... not great. But he... he understands, and he loves you a lot. He's got Gabe now, he's gonna be taken care of", he continued. "I made him some food. He hadn't eaten yet but I sat with him as he ate. Gabe will make sure he continues to do that", Lucas said.
"Thank you for checking on him", Tyler said softly. "Of course, Ty. Sorry I took so long." "No, no, I'm glad you did. If you hadn't then I- I wouldn't have thought of calling Gabe, telling him what happened and- and asking him to come", he said. "He wouldn't have been here for a while if I only called him now."
"I'm glad you remembered to call him. It's a relief to know he's not alone", Lucas said. Tyler nodded. "Yeah... I'm really glad he's not", he said softly.
"You're not gonna be alone either. I'm gonna be here with you", Lucas said. "Now c'mon here, get over here", he said. Tyler crawled from the back up to the front, then he flopped down in the passenger's seat.
"It's hard leaving my home", Tyler whispered. And with home, he didn't meant the house, or the apartment, or Detroit. He meant Steve. He was his home. "I wish I went inside and I kissed him one more time", he said as he pulled the sides of the beanie over his ears more. He let out a soft sigh as he rested his head against the window.
Lucas bit his lip. Was that a good idea? Probably not. But for them, since they were soulmates? Maybe. If it would only hurt them more, then... so be it.
"I'll call him, I'll ask", Lucas said. "...really?" Tyler asked. He wasn't expecting that, not at all. "Yeah. If... if it's a mistake, then we'll make a dumb mistake and we'll regret it later. But if it's not then I'm gonna be really glad you had that chance. So I'm just... gonna see what Steve says", Lucas said.
Tyler didn't know why it suddenly made him nervous, but it did.
Lucas called Steve's number, and it was answered quickly. "Lukey", Steve said. "Hi baby. We're about to leave, but... Tyler just said he wished he could kiss you one last time", Lucas said.
"Please", Steve softly said. "Please. I'm- I'm on my way", he said. "Wait, wait we'll-" Lucas tried, but the call was ended already.
"...what? What did he say?" Tyler said impatiently. "He's... on his way", Lucas said. "He is?!" Tyler's eyes widened, then he was scrambling to open the door. "Wait, Ty, you're gonna get soaked again-" Lucas tried to stop him, but there was no stopping Tyler. Lucas sighed as he put his hood back on and got out of the car too, when the front door opened.
Steve came running out, down the steps. "Steve wait-" Gabe tried. "Babe you don't have to come down-" Lucas said at the same time, but Steve couldn't care less about what either of them said as he ran into the rain. Tyler ran around the car towards Steve, meeting in the middle as Steve grabbed Tyler's face and he smashed their lips against each other. Tyler held on to Steve's wrists, wishing he never had to let go, and Lucas held his breath.
"Why was that the most romantic and at the same time the most heartbreaking thing I've ever seen", he muttered to himself as the two lovers kissed in the rain. It even made him tear up himself, seeing his two boys so heartbroken and hurt because they didn't have the healthy, happy relationship they had weeks, or months before. They were everything to him. He just needed them both to be okay.
"P-please", Tyler stuttered out. "C-can I..." he trailed as he gently pulled at Steve's zip-up hoodie. Steve nodded. "Of course", he said as he pulled it off and he gently pushed it in Tyler's hand. "Anything for you", he softly told him as he rested their foreheads against each other. "I'll miss you so much", Tyler sniffled. "I have to see you again soon. Please promise me", he pleaded. "We'll see each other again soon baby, we will", Steve confirmed. "I- I don't wanna- wanna have my birthday without you", Tyler said. "Oh I wouldn't miss it for the world baby, I'll be there", Steve promised. Tyler closed his eyes as he grabbed Steve's hands and he pressed kisses on the backs and on his fingers. He then let go as he pulled his beanie off and he pulled it over Steve's hair. "Is that a fair trade?" Tyler asked. Steve nodded. "But only with one more kiss", he said. Tyler pulled him closer to kiss him again.
"I- I have to go or I'll never leave", Tyler said. Steve nodded, wiping some tears and some raindrops off Tyler's cheeks first, and before he could do it to himself, Tyler did it for him. "I know baby", he softly said. "I'll... let you go. Let me walk you to the car", he said. Tyler nodded as Steve laced their hands together and he lead them to the car. Lucas gave Gabe a nod, he returned it, and he got back in the car. Tyler then got in seconds later and he opened the window before he closed the door, not caring that the rain was getting inside. Steve kissed Tyler through the car window one more time.
"Either one of you, please let me know once you got home safely", Steve said. "We will", Lucas promised, and Tyler nodded as he hugged Steve. "You're always my baby, forever", Tyler whispered in his ear. "You're mine too, I love you", Steve said. "I love you baby", Tyler said. Lucas started the car, they shared one last kiss, and Steve stepped back. He waved, and Tyler returned it. "I love you!" He yelled, so his voice was loud enough for Steve to hear over the rain. "I love you, please be safe!" Steve replied, and Tyler made a heart with his hands. Steve blew him a kiss and Tyler returned it, and then he was out of sight.
Tyler sat back in the chair, sighing softly. Lucas closed the car window for him.
"Sorry that I drove away", Lucas said. "N-no, you had to", Tyler wiped his cheeks. "I wouldn't have left if- if you hadn't."
"Here. Take that off, I got you yet another hoodie that's actually dry", Lucas said. Tyler nodded, doing as Lucas said, slightly shivering. Lucas turned up the heat so Tyler wouldn't be too cold. He asked Tyler to help him take off his coat, which he did, and they then properly started the four-hour drive back to Columbus.
They had already made the four hour drive up to Detroit that day, so it was quite heavy on Lucas, but he managed. "Can we pull over somewhere?" Tyler asked after about an hour and a half. Lucas nodded and they stopped by a roadside restaurant.
As they got out, they sat outside under the cover, and Tyler smoked a cigarette. It was very much needed for him at that moment, after everything that happened that day, and Lucas sat with him as he did so. They then went inside and Lucas ordered two coffees to take on the road, plus a small snack for both of them, as it was getting quite late.
Tyler smoked one more cigarette before they got back in the car. He was hugging Steve's zip-up hoodie to his chest the entire drive back to his apartment, not caring that it was drenching his hoodie in certain spots again. Lucas had tried countless of times to keep Tyler warm and dry so he wouldn't get sick, but at this point, he had given up on that. If Tyler was getting sick, then so be it.
"So, when we get back..." Lucas started. "I'll be there for you every day, I'll care for you and support you and I'll comfort you, we can cuddle and do everything we've always done, but..."
"Don't worry, I'm not gonna use you as my rebound", Tyler said. Lucas hummed. "Just wanted to make sure. Don't wanna make you feel like I don't trust you and think weirdly about you", Lucas said.
"No, no I... I know. I just... I know how I can get", Tyler sighed softly. "I understand." "I'm glad", Lucas said as he laced his hand through Tyler's. "Y'know, especially since we still had sex pretty recently." "Yeah. But we made a deal that we'd only do that together with Steve", Tyler said. "...I... don't wanna change that", he said.
Lucas nodded. "That's all I wanted to make sure of", he said. Tyler nodded.
"...remember we had break up sex?" Tyler then said. "Mhm, I do", Lucas hummed. "...did the same with Steve today, so... I think I have issues", Tyler muttered.
"I mean... for us it was some closure that we needed and helped us a lot in the end", Lucas said. "I hope it'll do the same for you and Steve." "I hope so too", Tyler sighed softly.
"I just hope we'll find our ways back to each other eventually."
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Ahhh man they're officially broken up 🥺 poor babies are hurtinggg
What did you think? I know everyone was expecting Ty and Josh to see each other right now buuuuut not just yet 😌 (and yes I know we're on chapter 115 but TRUST ME okay I have a plan)
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