(A/N: Okay people I wrote this really quickly so may have to edit later. Please review and let me know what you think I am doing right/wrong with this fic since it is pretty much my first. I have ideas for about 3 more chapters but if everyone looses interest I may just try finishing a different fic. And thanks so much to everyone who has reviewed. Sorry if it got bad as I went along.)

Tyler went home and took a long shower, no longer even trying to adjust to his warping reality. He got into bed soon after, realizing it was now 4am he decided it would be best to get in bed and sleep the day away. He awoke in the evening and called Matt to see if there were any parties and what his plans were before.

He later met up with the usual group at the Mystic Grill, trying to act as normal as possible, which ended up causing him to just be more quiet than usual. His lack of sociability wasn't surprising to anyone and they did not miss his rude comments. Elena was the only one being more attentive than usual and he just ignored her worried glances. When it wasn't his turn to play pool he sat at a nearby table by himself, a few seconds later Jeremy filled the other chair across the small table.

"Hey Tyler." He said obviously masking his concern under a veil of friendliness. "How you doing?"

Tyler responded with a shrug and directed his attention back towards the game of pool.

"Your dad seemed pretty pissed last night." Jeremy continued. "Is everything ok now?"

Tyler let out a long breath. "My dad's not the problem." He said knowing it would probably only serve to confuse Jeremy.

Jeremy didn't know what to say to that. He didn't want to be too probing but he genuinely cared. He could sense the inner turmoil in Tyler because he knew it all too well.

"There's a party over by the falls. We could head out there early." Jeremy offered pretty sure that Tyler wouldn't choose to be at the Grill over partying. "I feel like smoking anyway." It was a lie but Jeremy wanted to get Tyler alone and more likely to open up so he was willing to supply drugs to do so.

"Sounds good." Tyler said standing up. He and Jeremy headed straight for the door, feeling no need or want to explain to anyone what their plans were.

As they walked towards the parking lot Jeremy kept his eyes on Tyler's face, trying to gain more of a sense of Tyler's emotional state. Tyler didn't mind. He didn't know why but he had no urge to shoot a rude look or remark to make Jeremy stop. He knew all Jeremy wanted was to help him. Tyler came to the realization that Jeremy was probably the only person who truly had the best intentions for him. He wondered how he could ever hate, or thought he hated, the younger boy. He gave Jeremy a grateful look and the tension between the two relaxed. It was amazing how much they could communicate without needing to speak. Tyler liked it that way. It suited his personality.

The two got into Tyler's car and as Tyler looked back to see while pulling out of the spot he felt his hand and Jeremy's touch. He wondered if it was intentional and got his answer when Jeremy slowly inched his hand under Tyler's. The younger boy was looking out the window, avoiding eye contact and giving Tyler the opportunity to pull away without them ever having to acknowledge the incident.

Tyler didn't understand why he didn't want to end the touching. But he had stopped trying to understand anything anymore. He drove without moving his hand and the two didn't speak at all.

When they got out near the party sight Jeremy broke the silence.

"Let's smoke out here. I don't want to have to share my stash with those guys."

It made sense to Tyler. "Okay" he said stopping the car and getting out.

The two walked, not noticing how close to each other they were. They went into the woods behind some trees and Jeremy pulled out a joint and lit it.

"You really seem different lately. Should I be worried it's just a phase and you're gunna deck me outta no where when you're back to normal?" Jeremy asked with a laugh as they shared the joint.

Tyler nodded and smirked, knowing it was a legit concern. "I've changed." He stated looking at Jeremy and then letting taking a long drag. After holding the smoke in he exhaled. "I don't think the extent of douche bag I was is coming back." He said and they laughed a little. "I'm not making any promises though, Gilbert, I'm sure I will be enough of an ass to continue pissing everyone off. I just don't see the need to be as mean as I used to be." He said honestly.

"Fair enough." Jeremy responded.

Tyler didn't know why it felt so good to be around Jeremy. He just knew it made him feel better than he had in a long time. The two continued to joke and tease each other well past the joint's burning out.

Tyler lost track of their conversation as Jeremy laughingly shoved him "You're such an ass" was all he remembered hearing Jeremy say in response to some comment he had made about Jeremy's drug habit. Tyler had no idea why he responded to Jeremy's hands pushing his chest by reaching out and grabbing the younger boy's shirt and pulling him in for a kiss. Tyler didn't even give Jeremy the option of pulling away, griping his shirt tightly. Jeremy wasn't trying to escape and eagerly kissed back. The months of tension collided with their new closeness to make them both see sparks as they continued to kiss. Tyler dominated the kiss, placing his hand on the side of Jeremy's face and pulling him even closer. He felt relief that it had not gone horribly wrong and relaxed in the sense that he actually had control over what was going on. It was a mutual kiss and therefore comforting to Tyler. After the kiss broke the two looked at each other unsure.

"We should get out of here." Tyler said adding a half smile.

"Sure." Jeremy responded, not yet able to cope with the events of the night. "I could use a beer." He said regaining his composure and smiling.

"Ditto." Tyler said seriously.