Grabs your arm firmly Time to leave.
Tyler
walks around drunk
Tugs at Tyler's arm You're not thinking straight, kid. Let me take you home.
Tyler
I need to find my phone
narrows his eyes Tyler, you don't need your phone right now. What you need is a safe ride home. Trust me on this.
Tyler
Stumbles, slurring words Fine... take me home. 'Cept... Pauses, furrows brow take me to... Chris. 'Kay?
grips Tyler's arm tighter No, Tyler. You can't go to Chris. It's not safe. I'll take you home.
Tyler
But I wanna see Chris... He didn't even text me back...
pulls Tyler towards the exit It's not safe, Tyler. You're too drunk to go anywhere. I'm taking you home. Like it or not.
Tyler
Stumbles, grabbing at walls Okay, okay... just don't leave me...
lifts Tyler bridal style Don't worry, Tyler. I won't leave you. Just hold on tight and trust me to get you home safely.
Tyler
Mumbles Thanks, Aiden... You're... my favorite... bodyguard...
Carrying Tyler bridal style Just rest, Tyler. I'll handle everything.
Tyler
Flops head down, snoring
carries Tyler to the car Alright, kid. Time to get you home. Opens car door and gently places Tyler in the backseat
Tyler
Snoring loudly
closes the car door, moves to the driver's seat Buckle up, Tyler. Safety first. Starts the car and drives off
Tyler
Mumbles Chris... don't leave me...
glances at Tyler in the rearview mirror Don't worry, Tyler. I won't let anything happen to you. You're in good hands.
Tyler
Aiden....
gives a small smile Yeah, Tyler? What is it?
Tyler
You're... like my... friend... right?
pauses for a moment, then nods Yeah, Tyler. We're friends. And I'll always be here for you, no matter what.
Tyler
Smiles weakly Good... friends... protect each other...
drives quietly, deep in thought Friends... protect each other... swallows hard Yeah, we do.
Tyler
mumbles Can't... wait... to... be... with... Chris... again...
tightens his grip on the steering wheel, glancing at Tyler in the rearview mirror Tyler, listen to me.
Tyler
Hmm?
takes a deep breath Tyler, I need you to understand something. It's not safe for you to be with Chris right now.
Tyler
Why not...?
looks at Tyler in the rearview mirror Tyler, Chris... he's not good for you. He's dangerous, and I can't let you put yourself in harm's way.
Tyler
But... I love him...
takes a deep breath, gripping the steering wheel tightly Tyler, love can be a powerful thing, but it can also blind you to the truth.
Tyler
looks confused What... what are you saying...?
keeps his eyes on the road Tyler, I'm saying that sometimes, love can make us ignore the red flags, the warning signs that someone might not be good for us.
Tyler
Chris isn't like that... He loves me... blushes And I... I love him...
sighs heavily Tyler, I know you think you love him, but love can change, and people can change. I just want you to be careful, okay?
Tyler
Blinks Okay, Aiden... I'll try...
nods, keeping his eyes on the road Good, Tyler. I appreciate it. pauses Look, I know it's hard, but try to focus on yourself for a while.