lovestar | skephalo

chapter 11 | toy story

CW : passing out
Darryl POV
I press the back of the pen on my lip. I took Velvets advice, I'm writing down all of my emotions in a journal, it's a journal I bought back in 4th grade - that explains why it has bob the builder in blue glitter on the cover.

I have my headphones plugged in listening to my metal Spotify playlist. People get shocked when they see I have an Inside Sweater playlist; apparently I'm not the type of guy to listen to rock music. They always think I listen to those soft indie music or metal music - which isn't completely wrong since I do like both of them but why assume?

I'm writing down all of my negative feelings, the feelings I need to let out.

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Zak POV
I'm with Geo and Ant, we're sitting down at my apartment talking and drinking apple cider. "Our fandoms actually insane bro, they won't stop spreading rumours. Apparently I have a girlfriend named Abby?!" Ant says. Me and Geo laugh, "Yeah as much as I love them they can get a bit out of hand." I agree. "For real, Apparently a few years ago I had an affair with a fan?!" Geo says. "Oh?" Me and Ant both gasp in sync

"Well, we haven't talked about love life in a while.. how are you guys doing?" Geo changes the subject. "Fuck dude- I can't find anyone on grindr." Ant covers his eyes. "Have u tried tinder?" I take a sip of my drink, "I got banned."

"Same!" I pull my lips away from the drink. "Well i don't have time for a love life, I might as well be celebrating Valentine's Day on my own - unless I find a girlfriend in less then 6 days." Geo sighs, "Valentines day is that close?!" Ant gasps. "Yeah dude." I reply.

It goes silent for awhile.

My phone then gets a notification. "Oh?" I mumble, I grab my phone and unlock it using my face id (face id bitch- skeppy)

Darryl
Zak D:

Me
Yeah?

Darryl
Can u come over plsplspls

Darryl
I'm bored. Velvet, Vincent and Harvey are busyyy o_O

Me
Uh yeah sure, do u wanna watch a movie at mine? Geo and Ant are gonna be in the other room working, if that's okay.

My hands tremble while typing the message.

Darryl
Yeah :D!!

Zak
I'll see u at my apartment, I'll call a security guard to come and bring you.

Darryl
Cya in 2 hours.

I place my phone down in my lap. "Is it okay if.. a friend can come over while you guys work? Sorry I just feel a bit tired." I fake yawn, stretching my arms and cracking my knuckles. They book look at each other for reassurance, them both agreeing. "Yeah sure!"

I smile. "Thanks."

Geo and Ant walk into the guest bedroom and shut the door, they are practicing for our concert. We have an interview tomorrow by a teen magazine, I also have to dress up all fancy and get on magazine covers.

I open up twitter and check the @InsideSweaterUpdates account, it's ran by a young teenager, crazy to think a 14 year old can have 1.5 million followers on Twitter. I scroll through their posts to see them just posting photos and videos of old concerts, controversies, and countdowns until Inside Sweater is coming to Germany - which is in 1 year and 6 months.

I like some of their posts; and that's when the fans notice I'm online.

@OutsideJumper
OMG ZAK IS ONLINEEE

@JuicySweater
@ZakAhmed WHOSE ABBY?!

I ignore them all and turn off my phone, I better call my security guard Max too bring Darryl. I dial his work number, "Max?" I speak when he picks up. "Yes?" He says in his heavy British accent, "Can you wait outside of the apartment complex? When a brunette boy with emerald eyes and his name is Darryl comes in can you bring him to my room?" I bite my finger.

"Yes Zak." Max speaks, I hear footsteps through the speaker and then I hear the wind - he's probably outside now. "Thanks." I thank him, he then ends the call after; Max can't act like a friend to me, only a body guard, its the jobs policies. I thought it would be nice having a body guard a few years older than me, not any big tough ones that are 40.

~~~

I hear knocking on the door, I open up my security cameras app and look to see who it is. Darryl!

I dash up to my door and open it. "Hey!" I smile, "Hi" Darryl giggles. "Where's Geo and Ant?" He tries to look inside, "Guest bedroom." I lean against the door frame; I move out of the way and Darryl takes off his shoes, coming side. I flip onto the couch and Darryls follows my steps - today he's a bit more.. quiet? And more nervous.

"What movie were you thinking to watch?" I look at him. This feels weird, he's sitting further away from me then normal. "Hm whatever." He murmurs. I browse through Disney+ for a few minutes, I decided to go for toy story 2. "Are you alright?" I asked with many worries of concern, "Just fine, I just feel a bit light headed.." He smiles - was it fake?

I decided to ignore it and start the movie.

Half way through the movie I notice Darryl staring at me. "You know you can sit next to me, right?" I chuckle, He nods and shuffles closer to me, leaning his head on my shoulder. I wrap my arm around him, I feel his hair under my chin. He's sweating.

A few minutes later I hear the guest door open. "Toy story?" Geo sighs, he looks down at me and sees Darryl. "Ooh." Ant cooes, smirking. "Shush, he's sleeping guys." I whisper, looking down at the brunette. "Right.. we're going now, don't get your sheets dirty." Geo winks, "Guysss." I frown.

I then hear the front door open then close.

When the movies done I turn off the tv. "Darryl, wake up!" I shake him playfully.

No response.

His eyes are open but yet not responsive. "Darryl?"

"DARRYL!!"