Chapter 4

AN: Yay I got the official Jyler thread up on the CW site! And now I'm rushing to get this story going. Ok this scene had two different directions it could have went, but I prefer this one more. I might write a different story. You can call it deleted scenes of this story.

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Jeremy! What's he doing here?

"Hey, Jeremy? What are you doing out here?"

"I can ask you the same thing Tyler."

"Morning jogs. I've got train for the football season. What's your excuse?"

"Well I was planning on returning your jacket, but I decided I should probably get home. Elena's probably freaking out."

Jeremy slowly takes off the jacket and hands it to Tyler. He takes in the image of the sweaty Tyler. Jeremy could feel the body heat seeping from Tyler. It reminded him of the night before. That warm familiar feeling he'd miss so much. He couldn't help but feel happy and yet a little sad.

"You know what. Keep the jacket Jeremy. I've got plenty at home. Besides your scrawny little ass needs it more." Tyler couldn't help but let out a laugh as he saw the expression on Jeremy's face.

Jeremy was shocked. Not just by the fact that Tyler just gave him his jacket, but mostly because Tyler was opening up to him. They talked as if they were friends. Jeremy was sadly lacking friends since his parents' death. Something about Tyler was drawing him in. It was like a moth circling the flames from a lit candle. Being around Tyler made him feel warm inside; it felt right.

"So do you always jog alone in the mornings? That's kinda sad. Aren't you supposed to be Mr. Popular or something?"

"Ya I am definitely popular. But I've only been close friends with Matt. Sadly he's blowing me off to visit some relatives out of town for the summer. So I guess I'm stuck jogging alone."

Jeremy couldn't help but feel a little bad. He knew how lonely it could be by yourself. So why not spend the summer hanging out with Tyler. There are only a few weeks until school starts. Matt will be back from his relatives anytime soon, so Tyler won't have to be alone again. It can't be too bad, and he seems like a nice guy. All Jeremy knew was that he wanted to spend more time with Tyler.

"Well if you don't mind the company, Tyler, I can be your jogging buddy. Just until Matt gets back."

"You sure you can keep up with me? You're not exactly that athletic."

"Compared to you, I'm not. But I think I can handle a few laps. Unless you're not up for a little competition?"

"Competition? Is that a challenge?"

"You tell me."

Jeremy turns around and starts jogging in the opposite direct he was just coming from. Tyler took a moment to let out a small laugh as he watches Jeremy from behind. It's been a while since Tyler's acted like this. He hardly ever laughs around anyone, not even Matt. Tyler starts chasing after the younger boy. He's not only chasing after him, but he's chasing after his happiness. Something brighter for his future…