Shane woke up that morning feeling rejuvenated and fresh. He got up, and to his surprise, Lisa was still asleep (which was unusual for her, she was normally the early bird). He let Corney out and started to prepare breakfast. Today was the day, Shane knew it.
After eating the eggs and bacon he prepared, Shane called Joey up. "Hey… Joey," Shane asked "You…w-wanna do a video today?" Shane's stomach was twisting and turning. His hands were starting to sweat, but he knew he couldn't wait any longer. "Umm yeah sure," Joey replied, sounding surprised for some reason "I'll be over in ten." Shane was ecstatic. He knew that he and Joey were meant for each other, and that one day, he would become Shane Graceffa. Shane let out a tiny sigh. But what about Lisa? She had been so good to him, and all he'd done is waste her time. He felt a small pang in his chest. He did love her, always had done. Why did everything have to be so complicated? Just as he was becoming lost in his thoughts, the doorbell rang.
After they had finished recording the video, they took Corney out for a little walk past the sweet flowers and along the river side. It was just turning evening, with the sun casting a golden glow over the glistening water. Couples walked arm-in-arm along the path, tourists stopped and gazed out onto the shining water. It was a beautiful evening. Shane and Joey stopped at a bench and sat down, with Corney begging to be let off the leash. "Okay, okay Corney. I'll let you go," Shane muttered to himself "Crazy dog…" The silence that followed was awkward and seemed to last forever. Then, suddenly, Joey turned to face Shane. "Shane," he started, not sure how to proceed in this matter "What was the real reason you wanted me to come over today?" Joey gazed into Shane's eyes and thought of how glorious they looked in the evening sun. "To record the video, of course," Shane answered almost immediately "Why, did you think it was for something else?" he continued with a large grin on his face. Shane was joking, obviously, but Joey wasn't in the mood for jokes right now. "Look… Shane" Joey started. His words were barely audible against the sounds of the evening coming to life. "I've always liked you, like… not in a friendly way…" Joey trailed off when he noticed how surprised and confused Shane looked. "Joey… are you trying to tell me…?" Shane whispered, his words felt warm and inviting in Joey's ears. "Yes Shane. I love you. I love you! I'll shout it from the rooftops, I-I'll tell the whole world that I, Joey Graceffa, loves you, Shane Dawson." Joey's voice became louder and louder. Shane was astounded. He always thought he was going to be the one to exclaim his love for Joey, but now, Joey wanted him? He didn't know what to do. "I-I love you to Joey Graceffa." Shane leaned in and held Joey in a tight embrace. Then Joey leaned down and gently placed his lips on Shane's. They held each other there for only a few seconds before pulling apart. "Come on," Joey said "lets go back to mine."
TO BE CONTINUED...