Josh, after deciding to change into his outfit he wanted to wear for the date, locks the bathroom door. He really doesn't want to make Tyler sit around. He drops the small silver key in a drawer, smoothly folding his work clothes onto a high shelf.

Josh flips the sign outside the small shop to announce it was closed. He begins wiping down all the small booths, listening to music rather loudly. The boy always finds himself getting lost in his music, dancing and swaying from table to table as he cleans. Dallon usually leaves earlier, meaning he got to clean the shop alone. He closes the curtains that were displayed across the large windows, leaving him some privacy.

Josh's fingers spasm and he drops the rag as he's startled when a loud voice rings across the cafe. He freezes in place when he realizes he must have missed the small bell going off. Josh slowly turns around to see his favourite person leaning against the counter, beaming at him with those perfect pearly whites.

"You look nice," Tyler smirks, looking the boy up and down.

"H-How long have you been here?" The curly-haired boy stutters, his heartbeat began to steady.

"A few minutes, You always dance like that?" Tyler doesn't receive an answer, deciding to add a slightly deeper, quieter "Maybe I should come around more, then."

Josh pretends he didn't hear Tyler, even though his face immediately flushes red. He looks up and sees Tyler already has his bag over his shoulder, still watching the boy.

Josh flips the light switch off after making sure everything's ready for the next day. He locks the glass door, dropping his personal key into the smallest pocket of his bag. If he loses it, god, his asshole of a boss would fire him within seconds.

Josh takes his bag from Tyler's shoulder, linking their arms together. They walk down the cracked sidewalk towards a small, slick black car. The sky dims as the sun lowers, rolling behind dark rosy clouds. The street lights turn off with a click, it's followed by a timid buzz of electricity. The curly-haired boy tries to mask his flinch with a shudder of cold. He doesn't want the man thinking that he's a complete and utter wimp. Tyler notices everything, his palm slides down Josh's arm where it rests against Josh's, fingers slowly intertwining. The younger boy instantly feels his cheeks set ablaze, luckily the dim of the night masks it.

Josh blushes once again as Tyler holds the door open for him, gently shutting it once he's sat comfortably on the smooth leather seats. They look new, not a single scratch. The more the boy looks around, the more he's impressed. There's that new car smell, expensive leather mixed with a cheap air freshener. It's pleasant, Josh reaches for the small glass bottle hanging off the rear-view mirror and flips it upside down allowing the thick, neon green liquid flow into the wooden cork. The air is instantly filled with memories of a Hawaiian beach as the scent is released into the air. The boy smiles softly, he's suddenly daydreaming about burying his toes into the warm sand.

Josh jolts when Tyler roughly slams the driver's side door, too busy looking around to even notice the man get into the car. The man smiles apologetically, noticing Josh's wide eyes. The boy smiles back and starts shuffling through his bag as Tyler starts the car, pulling down the overhead mirror. He fixes his really subtle makeup real quick, not even thinking about asking first.

"Cute," Tyler comments as he looks over and to see Josh finish applying mascara. Josh rarely wears makeup, and when he does it's barely any. Lipgloss and mascara were all he had chosen for today, praying it looked okay.

"Sorry, we don't have very good mirrors at the cafe..." The boy mumbles, gently sliding the mirror back upwards. Top teeth biting down on his lip, tongue tasting the peachy gloss. Josh put on a flavoured lip gloss this time. Just in case. He quickly puts his white leather bag down by his feet, clearing off his lap.

"It's perfectly fine. You look stunning." Josh, looking out the window, doesn't notice the brunet's bottom lip tucked between his teeth as he checks the boy out.

"Thank you." the boy mumbles quietly, head dipping down to hide his beet-red face. Josh leans his head against the spotlessly clean window, not bothering to ask where they were going. Josh trusts the man.  He knows that the generic reply would be something along the lines of 'it's a surprise'

♢♢♢

Josh's eyes widen with joy when the small car passes a certain sign. He nearly squeals when the park comes into view. He knows he must've looked like a second grader, but he also really didn't care. Tyler can't help himself but smile as well of how cute his date looks.

"Excited, hm?" Tyler notices as he turns the car off, promptly walking around to Joshua's door. The younger male smiles widely when a hand is offered to him, gladly accepting it and stepping out of the low car.

"I love the park." Josh quietly says, looking around as the two began walking down the small path. Josh's eyes dart in every direction, unable to focus on one thing. Josh admires the beauty of the small corner of nature that is the park. The boy feels Tyler's hand slide into his, he doesn't flinch or moves away. Tyler's soft fingers gently squeezing his feels natural.

"Have you ever been up there?" Josh looks to where Tyler was gesturing with his hand. A small dirt path, slightly hidden by the trees. The boy assumes it was a shortcut because it looked not commonly used. If Tyler didn't point at it the boy wouldn't have noticed it since the thin dirt path was shrouded with shrubbery.

"I've never seen that." Josh yelps as Tyler tugs at his hand, playfully pulling him along. Once again, he doesn't resist. It feels so natural to just hold Tyler's hand. It's incredibly warm and soft, not sweaty or anything, just pleasantly warm. Josh feels the tenderness of Tyler's skin, he's already memorized the way the man's fingers feel against his.

Halfway up the hill, Josh feels his chest tighten. His lungs burn from lack of oxygen and he doesn't want to run another second. He slows down, still getting dragged by the man.

"Tyler, slow down for a second, p-please." Josh doesn't want to seem like he's a total wuss but physical activities never been his strong side. If he had to run from a serial killer, Josh would just give up immediately, accepting his fate.

The man immediately stops, turning around with worry across his features. He notices the boy looks winded.

"Sorry," Tyler apologizes as he leans down a bit. Josh watches, confused until he realizes he wants to give Josh a piggyback ride.

"Don't worry, I got you," Tyler smirked, nudging the boy softly.

Josh's eyes flash with hesitation. The boy slowly climbs up on his back, not being an asshole and jumping like most people would. Hurting his date was the last thing he wanted to do.

Josh laughs as Tyler slightly bounces, trying to get him higher up on his back. The two re-adjust until they're comfortable, Tyler's bigger hands under the curly haired boy's lower thighs to keep him in place. Josh can blush freely now since the man couldn't possibly see his face. Josh's smile stretches even wider now.

The boy doesn't expect the brunet to take off running again, not very fast since they were going uphill. He holds on tight, thin arms wrapped around Tyler's chest firmly. He laughs softly in the man's ear, Chin rested on his shoulder, admiring how strong the man was. Josh wasn't very heavy but he was a grown human. Thin or not, a human being weighs a decent amount. Tyler was carrying Josh with ease, step never faltering.

The sun had already dipped behind the horizon, but the daylight still lingered in the air as though accidentally left behind. Tyler and Josh at the top of the hill, closer to the ledge where the only way was straight down. Josh's hands clutch Tyler's shoulders, paranoid that the man would drop him. Tyler chuckles, slowly bending down next to a bench where Josh could safely hop off. The curly-haired boy immediately plops down, legs shaky. His gaze slips away from the ledge that is dangerously close. The only thing that is separating them is the path, a small patch of grass behind it and a wooden fence. It doesn't look very secure, Josh doesn't plan on testing it though.

Josh watches with horror as Tyler makes his way to the fence with the intent of leaning against it. Josh darts forward without even thinking, the fear evaporates immediately.

"What are you doing?!" Josh yells at the man, unaware of how loud his voice is.

Tyler blinks rapidly, confused as to why the boy is being so dramatic.

"You could've fallen!" Josh continues yelling at the older man, an amused smile slowly creeps on his lips.

Josh doesn't understand why Tyler is smiling, the boy feels his chest tighten once again but not because he's out of breath. Josh feels dread take over his body. What if the man would've fallen? The younger boy hiccups softly, tears shrouding his big brown eyes already. He doesn't want to wipe them since it would result in smudged mascara.

Tyler does that for him. The city lights, blinking in the distance reflects in Josh's dark orbs as the older man's hand man rises up to his face, thumb swiping the salty tears away. Josh softly nudges his face against the man's palm, feeling the warmth radiating off it.

Tyler's head dips down, Josh's heart flutters with violent butterflies that feel more like angry wasps than fragile four-winged creatures. Tyler's breath is ghosting over the boy's lips, the man's gaze flickers as his hand cups the younger one's jaw. Josh is already closing his eyes, lips parted slightly.

"I'm sorry," Tyler whispers, lips pressing against Josh's glossy eyelids. And even though it can't compare to a kiss on the lips, Josh feels as intoxicated "I didn't know you cared so much."

"Of-Of course I care," Josh stumbles on his words "Anyone with the right mindset would've done the same."

"Come," Tyler leads the boy closer to the ledge.

Josh sighs, at least if they fall, they fall together. Tyler slaps his hand against the fence, a hollow sound echoes in the air. Josh flinches a bit and leans down to take a look. A relieved smile lights up his face when he notices that the fence is made out of metal. It's just painted over to look like wood to fit the nature's aesthetic more.

Tyler leans against it, Josh is still uneasy but he doesn't stop the man, he's captivated by the city lights, blinking, glittering in the distance. It all looks like an unfinished jigsaw puzzle, pieces scattered all over randomly, with empty black spaces still missing. Josh takes in the gorgeous view, he's never been out so late so he had never seen how beautiful the city at night was.

"Oh," a soft sigh escapes the boy's mouth, he cannot pry his eyes off the horizon "The view is breathtaking."

"Yeah," Tyler's gaze slips away from Josh for a brief second before it returns back on his face "I found out about it recently."

"It's really beautiful."

"It really is." Tyler smiles, his hand reaches Josh's face to move his hair out of the way.

"Huh?" Josh gasps, Tyler moves quickly, lips pressing against Josh's in a feverish rush.

The boy is taken by surprise, he tastes his own lipgloss against Tyler's lips. The man kisses him sweetly, lips as soft as two rose petals. Josh is sent to tears, he moves away fearfully, Tyler's eyes still closed as he jumps away.

"I'm sorry." Tyler apologizes "I'm- Josh, I'm sorry."

"It's o-okay," the brunet nods vigorously, fingers tapping against his glistening cheeks.

Tyler hands him a handkerchief, touching his shoulder awkwardly. Josh wipes the wetness under his eyes, even though his chest is on fire and the butterflies are jabbing at his gut, the boy feels sudden frost nipping at the very edge of him. It slowly grows, overtaking every warm feeling.

Fear.

Josh's afraid of heartbreak.

It's too late to shy his feelings away but he tries. Oh, he tries so hard.

"I'm really sorry if I scared you," Tyler cannot apologize enough "It's our first date, I shouldn't have-"

The younger boy feels guilty, he nods, since words won't come out. Tyler rocks back and forth on his heels, suddenly insecure about himself and his actions.

"Hey," Tyler suddenly grabs Josh's hand "There's something else I wanted to show you."

"What is it?" the boy questions, knowing what the answer's gonna be.

The older man smirks.

"You'll see."