Ego Leak

~*~Chapter One~*~

"Alright. So we know we want to make a podcast. We know we want to just talk about whatever and maybe give bad advice. But what do we call it?" Seán sat across from Ethan at the dinner table in Seán and Evelyn's London flat. Evelyn sat quietly, looking between them.
"Brain fart?" Ethan suggested.
"Hm... maybe something combining our names. Like Seáthen or Etheán."
"I feel like people would not know how to pronounce that. Or spell it for that matter. Course I can't spell anyway so." The men both laughed and Evelyn shook her head smiling.
The two would swap name ideas for the next hour, finally settling on the name "Brain Leak".
"Cause we really do be leaking all over the place ya know?" Ethan said.
"Absolutely." Seán replied. "And not just from our brains."
The two erupted in laughter again, drawing a sigh from Evelyn.
"What am I gonna do with you two?" She said finally.
Seán and Ethan made their best puppy dog eyes as Seán replied "love us unconditionally for who we are?"
Evelyn put her hand on Sean's face and pushed him backwards. "Yeah, yeah." She said jokingly. "Not like I have a choice."
The boys broke out into laughter again as Evelyn did so causing her to roll her eyes in a playful way.
"You guys are ridiculously drunk, I'm 100% sure you won't even remember this in the morning." she said, half joking half not.
Seán smiled and carefully wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
"You love ussss".
He was slurring a bit, but Evelyn knew there was sincerity in his heart despite the alcohol in his veins.
Evelyn smiled and kissed his cheek standing up taking Seán with her as he did.
"Alright boys I think it's time for bed."
Ethan chuckled and stood up nodding his head in agreement. "Yea that's probably best, Goodnight!" He shouted as he walked to the guest bedroom.

As Ethan was about to change into his pajamas, Seán gave a quick knock on the guest room door.
"Are ya decent?" He asked
"Barely" Ethan chuckled. "Come on in."
Seán shuffled his feet back and forth for a moment. Clearly there was something on his mind, but Ethan couldn't decipher what.
"What's up man?" Ethan asked.
Seán hesitated before asking, "Are you worried about... them?"
He wouldn't make eye contact with Ethan. This was such a drastic change of tone from the way the night had gone.
"Worried about... who?" Ethan stepped forward and put a hand on Seán's shoulder.
"You know... Anti... and Blank..." Seán finally said.
Ethan paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Wait, what?" He nearly doubled over. "You mean the goofy characters that are supposed to be spooky or whatever on our channels? Why would I be worried about them?" His laughter continued.

Ethan soon realized Seán wasn't laughing.

"Wait... you're serious?" Ethan's demeanor quickly shifted. "Seán...they were made as a joke, I really don't think something will happen. Maybe we should just go to bed, ok?" Ethan patted his shoulder a bit and threw him a concerned look. Seán just shook his head. "Ok, if you say so." He touched Ethan on the shoulder and walked out, shutting the door behind him. Ethan was alone now, left to ponder what just happened. "That was weird..maybe we're just tired." Ethan crawled into the bed and closed his eyes, trying to fall asleep. but he couldn't shake the interaction. Seàn was clearly nervous. But... why? Was he just too drunk? Why would he be worried about characters they made up for their channels all the sudden? Ethan couldn't figure it out. Ater tossing and turning for a bit, he finally wore himself out and fell asleep.

Not me realizing I never actually posted the first chapter I'm so sorry guys- I already have another chapter ready for you as an apology-