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Tyler stared out the window, admiring the clouds spread out below him. They were plentiful and gave him a sense of serenity. He was at peace with himself. Slowly his eyes began to shut, hand relaxing against the armrest and head rocking to the side.
It had been a long day, challenge after challenge until he felt physically exhausted. To make matters worse Lindsey had been eliminated, it had been his fault really. Tyler felt guilty even as they said their goodbyes, promising to stay in touch. She was the best thing he could have asked for if only she could remember his name.
He wasn’t Noah.
He wasn’t Alejandro.
He was Tyler, it hurt when she couldn’t even keep that straight.
He knew it was a silly thing to get mad over but, it had felt like he and Lindsey were made for each other until World Tour rolled around. That was when everything became screwed up.
Tyler didn’t really want to think about it so he let himself drift off, not realizing that someone had sat down next to him, not realizing that his body was headed on a downward trajectory.
Had he been aware he would have moved, stammered out some half hearted apology as red coated his cheeks, but he didn’t. He smiled and curled his aching limbs tighter to his body.
Whatever happened was a problem for future Tyler, he was thankful to not be him right now.
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Alejandro felt on top of the world, he was on top of the world. Every alliance he had was perfectly placed, no one was being particularly stubborn in molding to his will.
Really he felt unstoppable, he was going to win and it would be easy, mere child’s play.
He figured he was due for some relaxation as he took a seat next to Tyler, boots kicked up and arms relaxed on his seat. A smirk coated his face as he flipped on a movie, perks of leading the team to victory.
Tyler was passed out, one of the reasons he chose to sit next to him, his soft snores sounding almost soothing in the background. It was the perfect set up, he could seem empathetic to the others without having to actually put in the effort to talk to them.
Alejandro had almost gotten comfortable when something tapped his shoulder. Tapped was the wrong word, more like a weight was pressed against it.
His eyes snapped over to see Tyler’s head dropping, body sliding to the side as he shifted in his sleep. Alejandro was unsure how to proceed.
In most circumstances he would have pushed him off, cursed him out under his breath for ruining his good mood but, he hadn’t. Or he didn’t. Alejandro decided to, at the present time, ignore the way Tyler was leaning against him, body slowly rising and falling.
He would be nice just this once.
Alejandro sighed to himself, continuing to flip through channels until he found one that suited his interest. Everything was perfect.
Alejandro couldn’t hide the smile on his face. Nor could he hide the slight blush as Tyler moved, muttering something before relaxing once again.
As he said everything was perfect.
"Sweet dreams Tyler" he whispered before turning back towards the television.
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Tyler awoke peacefully. His eyes fluttering open and limbs stretching out like a cat. He felt rested, surprisingly so for having slept on a plane.
He slowly sat up, head lifting off of the shoulder he had been leaning against.
Wait shoulder?
Tyler looked over to see Alejandro staring at him, smile on his face.
“Uh..I didn’t ..uh sorry man.” He said, feeling his face heat up from the embarrassment.
“It is not a problem my friend you were tired so I let you rest.” Alejandro said gracefully nodding his head like they were on friendly terms (They had an alliance but, Tyler wasn’t sure if Alejandro really cared about him or not). Then again if they were on friendly terms friends usually didn’t let other friends sleep on their shoulder. Crap this was confusing, it felt like his brain was short circuiting.
“R-right I swear I didn’t mean to I’m not..I have a girlfriend.” He said, firing out words before he could discern whether or not they would come across as intelligent.
“I am well aware, I know you meant nothing by it I simply didn’t wish to disrupt you.” Alejandro said smoothly, not breaking eye contact with him.
Tyler swallowed hard, trying not to let Alejandro intimidate him. He barely got distracted staring into his eyes, they were mesmerizing. A nice shade of green that he hadn’t seen before.
Wait what was he doing he had Lindsey and he didn’t like guys- at least not like that. He didn’t think so anyways he never had before.
Tyler scratched the back of his head in confusion, he knew he needed to say something but, his brain was oddly silent- like it had given up on trying to formulate a response.
“Are you alright Tyler your face is bright red.” Alejandro asked dropping his smirk and letting concern enter his voice.
“Yeah dude I’m fine sorry I should probably uh..go to the bathroom yeah.” He said, body shooting up and eyes roaming for the quickest exit that didn’t involve brushing up against Alejandro.
“Of course allow me.”he said standing up and walking out into the aisle to allow him to pass.
Tyler gave him a hesitant grin as he stood up and walked out of the row, ensuring that no part of touched Alejandro. Tyler felt exhausted all over again, he wasn’t sure how much more thinking he could take. He liked Lindsey, and she liked him- that was that.
Why then was his heart beating so fast, like he had just dropped out of a plane only he had touched someone- barely.
Tyler shook his head and walked down the first class aisle. He needed to get a hold on himself, he didn’t like Alejandro, he didn’t want to kiss him.
He really wanted to.
That was probably just the fatigue talking.
It had to be.
Tyler groaned, pressing both of his hands onto his face in distress.
What was he doing he had fumbled the ball and, now everything was such a mess.
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“I don’t know man..I like Lindsey I swear..whenever she kisses me I feel all tingly…but I also feel that way about Al..I don’t think that’s normal man.” Tyler said glancing into the camera with uncertainty.
“Ugh this is such a headache dude.. Lindsey if you’re hearing this I still love you I swear no matter what.” He said saluting to the camera which only blankly stared back.
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“It seems to me that Tyler has developed a certain..attraction to me- who can resist of course.” Alejandro said smirking into the camera.
“This may prove to be useful..given that I play it correctly.” Alejandro said, ignoring how he felt the exact same way when Tyler stared into his eyes.
It was a new development.
A very new one indeed.