A/n: Guys, I know this is way below the calibre of my usual work, but that's why I posted it. I could really use some feedback. Please try and review if you have the time. I'd really appreciate it! Thanks.

Setting: Near the end of dinner at Bellucci's.

Two: Better Anyway

"Are you okay? You've barely touched your food all night."

"Huh? Oh, yah. Yah, I'm great…What? I'm serious, I'm fine."

"I know we've only been dating half a year, but I know you well enough to know when you're not okay."

"We can talk about it later. Tonight is about you and me. Tell me how swimming is going."

"Blaise."

"You're not going to let this go are you?"

"Do I ever?"

"You're reminding me of Caleb, all paternal and what have you."

"I'm just worried about you. I just want you to be happy."

"Ty, I promise: I am happy."

"Convince me."

"Haha, Tyler! It's our sixth month anniversary, you look fabulous, we're at Bellucci's, and this tiramisu is to die for. How could I not be happy?"

"You tell me. When you smile, it doesn't reach your eyes."

"…If I tell you, will you let it go?"

"I'm not making any promises, but I'll do my utmost."

"It's just Reid."

"Oh, what's new?"

"Tyler."

"I'm sorry. But that kid is gunna be the death of you."

"If I go down, I'm taking you with me."

"Haha, well, it's not like I can talk. Reid and I have always been too close for me to expect my longevity to be too great. Now what's he done this time?"

"He's been edgy lately. Especially about you and me…This is going to sound really childish."

"Heh, I would expect nothing less from Reid."

"Yah, well, still. I think he's jealous because I spend so much time with you."

"That makes sense, I mean you're his best friend. Of course he misses you. Who wouldn't?"

"Thanks."

"Any time. Listen, if you feel like you need to spend more time with him, that's fine with me. Just don't forget to visit me every now and then."

"Don't worry, you're pretty hard to forget…The thing is Ty, I'm not sure this is something a little, quality best friend time will fix. I'm worried it might be something to do with his ascension. Has he talked to you about it at all?"

"Not really. He hasn't been talking to me much lately. It's getting to the point where I'm considering calling Caleb and Pogue and asking for their help."

"Yah, well. Reid's father should be helping too. His son is going through changes he can't begin to understand on his own and what's the arrogant, son-of-a-bitch doing? Sitting up in his study with the doors closed, as per usual. God, it makes me so mad."

"Baby, calm down. Don't work yourself up about it, not tonight. Take a deep breath…there ya go."

"Sorry."

"Don't apologize. It's fine. Reid means a lot to you, I understand that you're frustrated."

"I just wish I could help him, Ty. I hate that I'm on the outside of this. He's done everything he can to let me in and I still can't help because I'm not actually a part of it. It sucks."

"Hey, I may be grateful for my gift"-

"You should be, it's gotten your ass out of trouble more than a few times."

"Haha, exactly. It's gotten me a lot. Most of all, three of the best friends I could ask for, despite the headaches that they give me. But, the dark side of this so greatly outweighs the perks…I'd never wish this on anyone. Least of all you."

"What, you don't think I could deal with it baby boy?"

"Heh, I have no doubt that you could."

"It's just not an easy thing to have to deal with."

"Exactly."

"Yah…yah I'm starting to see just how difficult it is."

"Look, just remind Reid that you care, ok? Everything's gunna be fine."

"Yah, I know…So, you really do need to try this tiramisu- I wasn't kidding when I said it was amazing."