Josh never really got around to his research until weeks later. He was too busy either working or hanging out with Tyler. The small boy has seemed to really grow on him, and Josh doesn't know what to do with himself when Tyler isn't around.

They spent pretty much all their time together, aside from days when both boys had work. In those couple of weeks, Tyler progressively grew more and more comfortable around Josh. One time it got to the point where he even asked Josh to hold him and began sucking on his thumb. That was yesterday, right now is the first time Josh has really had any free time. And because of the occurrence, he's even more curious to find out what's up with the little brunette.

He feels stupid typing "why does my friend act like a child" into Google, but he can't think of any other way to describe it. He scrolls down a ways until he sees a Yahoo answers page titled his exact search. Curiously, he clicks on it and begins reading. (Stole this from the actual website skskhf)

My friend who is 24 sometimes acts like a little kid. Whenever her boyfriend tells her no or not to do something she whines and complains about it. And she throws tantrums when she doesn't get what she wants. Last night her boyfriend told her it was time to go to bed and she whined "NO!". What the heck is wrong with her?! How can we help her calm down?

Josh frowns, that girl seems like a brat. He scrolls further, interested in seeing what people have to say. They suggest rather rude things, like that she's immature or needs help. Some say she's stupid and that her boyfriend should break up with her. Josh blinks a couple of times. Why are people so mean? He scrolls further, eyebrows furrowing as he reads another response.

Or theres the off chance she is into DDLG and could be a brat. If her boyfriend acts like he is fine with it that could be the reason, if not then she could still be into it but just hasn't told him or she might really be loco.

What the hell is DDLG? Josh opens a new tab, typing the letters in the search bar. Urban dictionary pops up first, so he opens the page and begins reading again.

(Daddy Dom Little Girl)
It is a form of BDSM, where one person is a "caregiver" in the relationship, and one is more childlike, which is usually called a "little". Although it is called Daddy Dom Little Girl, there are also mommies and little boys. The daddy figure loves and tends to their little, do hobbies together, and have some sexy time ;). But in all honesty, DDLG doesn't have to be sexual either. Littles tend to like watching their favorite cartoons or movies, art, stuffies, and depending on how far you go, sometimes a sippy cup or a binky can be involved. DDLG is pretty much like a submissive and dominant relationship. DDLG is really fun, just make sure that everything is safe, sane, and consensual!

Josh blinks slowly, thumb now hovering over the call button on Tyler's contact. Should he ask about it? How would he even bring it up? What if Tyler has no idea what it is? Josh sighs, hesitating before finally pressing call.

After a few rings, that sweet voice answers. "Helloooo?"

"Hey Tyler," Josh smiles, scanning through the paragraph again. "What's up?"

"Nothing much. Right now I'm trying to paint my bedroom. It's hard. I'm tired," Tyler rambles, the sound of a paint roller nearly drowning out his voice. "How 'bout you?"

Tyler sounds surprisingly grown up right now. Josh is confused, gnawing on his lip as he debates whether he should mention it or not.

"Well..." He starts, taking a deep breath. He'll start out simple. "Do you know what DDLG means?"

The other line is quiet for a moment, even the painting sounds stopped. "It means daddy dom little girl, why?"

Josh grins, knowing he hit the nail on the head. "I saw something about it online."

"Oh," Tyler murmurs, rolling the paintbrush a lot slower now. "Why are you asking?"

"Um... I'm just curious I guess," Josh explains, lounging back in the chair. "Do you know anything about it?"

"Uh.. No... Not really. Just a little bit," Tyler stutters, audibly gulping.

"Educate me," Josh offers, hoisting his legs up on the coffee table.

"Okay," Tyler sighs. Josh hears some shuffling on his end before he continues. "DD/LG falls under CG/L which means caregiver/little. Basically, the caregiver takes care of the little and the little just... Well, is little. It's pretty self-explanatory."

Josh isn't used to hearing Tyler talk so much at once. It's nice, he smiles. "Ahhh, okay. So the caregiver can be a girl and the little can be a boy?"

"Uh huh, or both girls or both boys," Tyler says softly, making the heat rise to Josh's face.

"So is the little actually little all the time or...?" Josh furthers the discussion, only asking because Tyler does not seem little at all right now.

"No, not all the time. Some are, but most aren't. Lots of us have to live big kid lives too."

"Us?" Josh repeats, lips curling into possibly the biggest grin.

"What? Did I say that? Oh, uh.. I meant-"

"Tyler, are you a little?"

The brunette is quiet for the longest time and Josh thinks he might've hung up. He's about to end the call when little sniffles start. "Ty? Are you okay?"

"Please don't hate me," the boy whimpers. "Please."

"Oh gosh, I don't hate you! I could never hate you. I'm sorry for asking I should've just minded my own business," Josh sighs. "I don't hate you."

Tyler hesitates before asking, "Why are you so interested?"

"Oh, ah, I don't know," Josh mumbles. "It just seems... Nice."

"It does?"

"Yeah," Josh finds himself smiling. "It does."

"Cool," Tyler giggles. "Are you a little, then?"

"No, definitely not. Probably more of a..." He trails off, chewing on his lip instead of finishing his sentence.

"A daddy?" Tyler giggles again, giving the older man butterflies. "That would make you a daddy."

"Mhm," Josh hums. He's not sure how to tell Tyler he doesn't want to just be a daddy, he wants to be his daddy. So he doesn't. He just says, "But I'd probably be bad at it. I don't know anything about it."

"I think you'd be great!" Tyler exclaims. "And I happen to know a little boy who's looking for a daddy if you're interested..."

"Oh yeah?" Josh grins. "Who would that be? Certainly not the prettiest boy I know?"

Tyler giggles, little breaths loud in Josh's ear. "Yes, me!"

"Hmm, I don't know," Josh teases. "I think you deserve a daddy better than myself."

"Nuh uh!" Tyler argues, sounding offended. "You're perfect Joshy!"

"You think so?" Josh smiles so wide his cheeks hurt. Tyler is so, so sweet.

"I's know so!"

"Are you little right now?" Josh asks, noticing the change in the boy's tone of voice.

"Mhm, you's fault. Come over pwease?"

Josh can picture those big brown eyes and pouty lips perfectly, begging for him to come over. He obviously says yes, telling Tyler he'll be there soon before he hangs up.

He stands up slowly, taking a deep breath. Josh really wants this, he wants to be with Tyler and wants to take care of the boy and wants Tyler to depend on him endlessly.

He quickly grabs his keys and heads out the front door, not wanting to be away from Tyler for a second longer.