Chapter 14

Float On

(Jeremys' p.o.v)

Oh, damn. As soon as I heard myself say those words, no one special, my brain wanted to just suffocate my stupid mouth. I could play the idiot card and just say that I didn't mean it in the way I'm sure Tyler took it. It was the truth. Tyler Lockwood had become someone very special to me. I don't know why my dumb ass couldn't have just said, no. It's so fucking easy. No! No, no, no, no. Which is probably what I'm going to hear when I ask Tyler to forgive me. Ah, hell.

(p.o.v over)

Soon after Jeremy answered Elenas question she eventually left the room and Jeremy was left with Tyler. A very mad and hurt, Tyler. He'd never let Jeremy know that though. The pissed part, sure. But Tyler wouldn't ever tell Jeremy that he was hurt by it. Even if Jeremy knew all ready.

Tyler didn't say a word. He just blinked to himself a few times and left through the front door. As soon as he shut it behind him the door just opened again.

"Hey. Where you goin'?" Jeremy was going to say that it was rude just to up and leave with no goodbye, but knew not to piss off the all ready pissed boyfriend.

Tyler was all ready walking down the steps and said, "Home". Didn't bother to look up at the younger teen.

"Well hang on, man. Look, I'm sorry. I didn't know she'd just come out and ask me that. What was I supposed to say?"

"It doesn't matter." He growled.

Jeremy jumped the steps and almost leaped on Tyler. Dramatic, but effective. It had caused them both to let out a small laugh as Jeremy almost fell on his ass and would have taken Tyler if Tyler didn't catch him.

"Tyler don't go. I'm sorry. I'll tell her the truth soon." Jeremys' hand was gripped around Tylers' arm a little too hard.

He wasn't the only one who had noticed the grip because as soon as Tylers' smile disappeared he looked at the younger boys hand and fiercely loosened himself. Jeremy just let him leave. Figured Tyler was right to be mad and just needed time alone. It hurt like hell for Jeremy, but he resisted the urge to kiss him in a territorial manner.

Jeremy had been in his room for hours now. Elena was out with Stefan and Jenna was, well god only knew. And he didn't care. He just cared about where Tyler was. What he was thinking about. The moment had lightened up when Jeremy reached for his phone to text Tyler just as a text had show on his phone. Thankfully, it was from Tyler. Which caused a cheesy grin on Jeremys' face. But he didn't care.

From: Tyler

No one special. That's my label? I wasn't expecting boyfriend, but damn.

Jeremy wasn't sure how to reply. He was mad at himself and he knew there was no one else to blame. Just him and his damn mouth.

From: Jeremy

Truth is, I am seeing someone. I don't know what he sees in me though. I'm an ass who talks before he thinks. Wouldn't blame him if he just ended it.

Jeremy prayed that Tyler wouldn't. That Tyler would say anything but that. His breathing had become quick. His room was 70 degrees cool yet he was still sweating. His face was moist and heart was racing.

From: Tyler

Is he your boyfriend?

Definitely wasn't what Jeremy had expected but glad it wasn't worse. Usually Jeremy had to think before he responded to anything he wrote to Tyler, but not this time. The letters just flowed to the screen naturally.

From: Jeremy

Yea. That is, if he can forgive me.

It was obvious to Jeremy that Tyler needed to hear the words. Boyfriend. Because neither of them really said it often. But Jeremy loved that Tyler was his. He'd gladly admit any day that Tyler was his boyfriend. It just scared the living heck out of Jeremy to actually do so. And what would be the consequences.

From: Tyler

It'd be only normal to give him time. I think he would though. If you did something to make it up to him. I'm goin' the gym. Think about what you're gonna do. Bye.

Jeremy re-read it over and over. Trying to think of what Tyler wanted. What Jeremy could do that would be enough.

(Tyler is at the Gym. And there's a friendly face, Michael:)

Tyler had been there 'bout 45 minutes lifting some weights when he saw Michael walk in with his basketball shorts and topless torso. Get out of your head, man. He quickly shut his eyes and continued with the weights. He was stronger than he's ever been now a days.

"Hey there," came from Michael. With his adorable smile and dimples that just didn't quit. His hair was longer than Tylers' and he wore it well. Hung before his eyes. Dark brown with hints of auburn when the sun shined on it.

Tyler knew who it was before he opened his eyes. Wasn't aware that he let out a slight smile when he heard the other boy speak.

"Hey," his deep eyes greeted Michael as he smiled back.

"You need a spotter?"

"Yeah, sure. Thanks."

As Tyler would lift the heavy weight over his head he would occasionally glance at the other boy just to see him staring back and helping if the weight slipped. After he was done Tyler did the same for Michael. His ego got a little big when Michael had to get a lighter weight. Not by much, but it still went straight to Tylers' head. He may have changed being with Jeremy, but he was still just as arrogant at times. Jeremy. Tyler couldn't help but think of him.

When the two athletes were done they went to the showers and cleaned themselves up. After Tyler was all squeaky clean he decided to wait for Michael. Figured now was as good as any to talk about what happened with Jeremy. Tyler was still hurt from what happened.

Finally he saw Michael and told him what happened. In the least sappiest was, of course. He was still Tyler Lockwood, and if he were going to swing the other way, he was gonna be manly about it.

"Well hey, maybe he didn't mean it. It's still new to him, it's probably his way of adjusting."

"Yeah. I just- don't know how fast I should get over it. Y'know? I don't want to be dramatic or anything. Just- not a-..."

"Doormat?" Michael finished Tylers' sentence when it seemed he couldn't.

The face on Tyler could have made a clown frown. Maybe Jeremy had more of an effect on him then Tyler would ever like to admit.

"Look, let him wait it out tonight, and the next time he calls after that, answer."

His hand extended to Tyler as they walked out of the locker room. After saying it was a good workout and they'll talk later, they both seperated to their cars.

Once Tyler opened his door and climbed in his eyes immediately went to his phone. That was lit up from a call he had just missed.

1 Missed Call: Jeremy

1 Missed Text: Jeremy

After the talk he had with Michael, Tyler was fairly certain that Jeremy didn't mean anything negative about it. Unfortunately the words would always sting Tyler. It didn't mean that he couldn't forgive Jeremy in the meantime.

Tyler dialed Jeremys' number into his phone and waited for an answer.

Sleepily Jeremy answered and spoke, "Hey".

"You take a nap?" Tyler could tell Jeremy just woke up. His raspy voice always made Tyler smile and tingle in certain places. Which drove Tyler wild.

"Oh," Jeremy laughed softly, "Uh, yeah. I'm awake now though."

"Can I come over?"

A/n: Reeeeeeview!

Idea for next chapter; Melissa comes in. I know what she and Jeremy talk about, but any suggestions on how I should bring her in? I'm not really good at putting in another person into the scenes and what not. I still struggle, so let me know how you want her to come in! :) (Like while Tyler and Jeremy are talking? Or at school? After Tyler comes to Jeremys'? I dunno.)

P.s: Have you got a mental image of Michael yet? I'm thinking green eyes, dark, straight, medium length hair. Strong facial features. ;)