24th of July

I had a good flight to LA. I had a small mix-up in luggage claim part but that didn't matter, i was ecstatic with the fact i had finally arrived to the Golden State for the first time. I had been living in New York, practically rotting in dormitories for the last seven years, although when i got into collage two years ago my parents afforded to rent me a small studio nearby Manhattan which came in handy since it was close to my university. But except that I've never been to anywhere else in the USA. And this place... was magic. As soon as i got out of the airport i felt the change of setting. The weather was different, the scent in the air, oh, and the people looked different too. I didn't know if i should get a cab or take the metro. As the student i was, i didn't have a lot of budget, but i said "What the hell" and got a cab, because i knew carrying a luggage in the public transportation was quite a pain in the ass. The moment i got to the hotel, I realized this was also the first choice of the Youtubers who were going to attend to the conference. I even saw Shane Dawson and his girlfriend, he was the first Youtuber who made me get a Youtube account in order to suscribe to his channel so that i could keep up with his videos. Geez, i was a total fangirl of almost everyone in the lobby even it was for a short period of time. But, without being a bother to anyone i checked-in and went up to my room.

The suite was just as shown in the pictures, it had a great view, a small counter next to the not-so-mini-bar with a kettle and some teas/coffee mixes on the top. It also had a TV which i would consider quite big just across a comfy looking sofa. It looked like the person who i was going to share the suite with hadn't arrived so i decided to go in to their room and loot some free stuff which was left by the hotel management. But, it was locked as predictable. I settled my stuff in the wardrobe in my room, good thing my room had it's own bathroom since i wouldn't like to share my shampoos or the shitter with a stranger.

After i unpacked, i went to the shared part of the suite, picked up a beer from the minibar. That was something i would never do if i was paying for it myself, but the agency got all my expenses covered and i felt like i deserved it since this was my first real assignment.

Just as i sat down at the sofa, beer in one hand, TV remote on the other, i heard the suite door being unlocked. I saw a dirty-blond haired guy standing in the doorway, dragging a small luggage in. I knew him, but i wasn't really sure how to approach to the situation. I used to watch his videos when he was nothing big on Youtube, but a little while ago i came across his channel and i saw that he had about 20 million subscribers. That's a fucking lot. He was a handsome guy, i suppose. But this wasn't really a "dream come true" moment for me. While i was lost in my thoughts a voice i knew so well said "Hello, are you the guest staying in the next room?" Not knowing what would happen in the next few days i answered "Yes". After a really short introduction he went in the other room to unpack, being the friendly creature i am, i asked, still sitting on the sofa "would you like a beer too?" He stood in his room's doorway with a tired smile on his face, nodding his head yes. As he went back in his room to continue unpacking, i headed towards the minibar and took out a cold beer, and i got lost in my thoughts again. There was something about him. I had met a lot of guys before but I have never felt this "different" before. At that time i just assumed it was because it was the first time a had a chance to befriend a celebrity. i knocked on his half opened door before entering his room, he almost finished unpacking. I handed him the beer, he said thanks with that tired smile on his face again.

-It was a long flight. he said, almost throwing himself to the bed, nearly spilling his beer.

-How long did it take to fly here from Italy? i asked, accidentally making it obvious i was a "bro".

-I actually flied here from Sweden, and it was like thirteen hours.

-Oh i thought you lived with your girlfriend in Italy. as that sentence came out of my mouth i realized it must have been creepy for him that a complete stranger knows about his personal life. He went silent for a bit with a slight frown on his face and suddenly i found myself in an apologetic state;

-Sorry, i didn't mean to make you uncomfortable, nosing in so much. i said without looking straight at him out of pure embarrassment.

-It's not that... he quietly said. "We had a fight and i was staying in Gothenburg for the last few days" he continued his sentence, looking a little down.

-Forgive me, i didn't mean to bring a bad memory up, i didn't know. he faked a smile and said;

-It's okay. Cheers!

We had a beer, and another beer, followed by another until we ran out of beers in the minibar. we were in his room, on his bed, and i felt quite comfy, and happy in a way. i made a new friend, and he was a fun guy. And with the beers flowing, i got tipsy and more comfortable around him, i assume it was the same way for him because during the hours we spent sitting and just talking on his bed, he occasionally poured his heart out to me about his fight with his girlfriend. I understood that he was really in love, but somehow i felt a little sad. Jealous? maybe. but it wasn't like i had a chance with this blue-eyed gorgeous guy.

Around 11pm he exclaimed:

-Shit, i'm supposed to meet up with Toby 10 minutes later! and he jumped out of the bed.

-Can't you just blow him off? i asked a bit drunkenly catching him by the wrist. he was kinda surprised i guess, and confused. he just looked at me for an awkward second or two.

- I-i mean, you are tired and beer makes people even sleepier, so maybe you should lay low for today. i tried to explain myself, trying to wipe the idea of me implying something from his mind.

- You're right, but i really want to get some fresh air, he said.

- Well, maybe, WE can head out to get us some more beer and come back here to drink until we pass out? i suggested.

- That's a good idea bro! he said with a real smile on his face. His smile was beautiful...