Short Kings Anthem

Part 28

In the months that followed Chris celebrated reaching six million subscribers, Lauren was launching a new range of make up with new colours as the original one had sold so well. They both had also a couple of big videos with almost ten million views each and the videos were only three months old or less than two in Chris's case, things were going well but a lot of work had gone into all the above and they were tired.

"I know I'm bias but I really need this holiday, we've both worked so fucking hard lately," Chris huffed as he got the suitcases down from on top of the wardrobe. It was two days before they were due to go on the trip to Japan and the nerves were starting to bubble for Chris, Lauren was still none the wiser of his plan. The plan was they were going to see the Formula One, spend a few days in Kyoto then Osaka before spending a week in Tokyo. For their last night Chris had booked one of the best restaurants in Tokyo, they were going to go for a romantic walk and the hotel was going to be decorated on their return and that was where he was going to pop the question.

"I agree, it's not like I've got a clear schedule when coming back either," Lauren replied coming back from her wardrobe with a bundle of clothes in her arms. Her make up range was being launched in America and as part of that she would be flying out there to promote it. Of course off the back of that were a lot of video ideas, including Chris who had managed to secure some filming with some American soccer teams but was also going to try his hand at American football in an American vs English football showdown video.

"Then we need to make sure this is the best holiday ever," Chris winked and Lauren smiled and nodded.

"Agreed, I know it's hard because we have a lot of them but they seem to just get better and better." The pair went away for Valentine's weekend in Barcelona, where they did nothing but eat, drink, walk around and it was one of the best holidays either of them had. There was something about that trip and spending the time together in which their knowledge about each other and feelings deepened.

"I have a feeling this might be the best one yet," Chris smiled trying to keep his voice on an even keel. Lauren just smiled at her boy before announcing she was going to fetch some shoes to pack and headed off back to what was a spare bedroom which she used as her wardrobe.

"I think you have a shopping problem," Chris shouted as he looked at the double wardrobe in their room which housed his clothes alone, plus there was space for storage, the fact Lauren took up a whole room in their house baffled him. In her defence it was clothes, shoes, bags and a big makeup table where she filmed makeup videos.

"And you have a football problem," she shouted back in jest. Chris rolled his eyes then looked at his phone seeing he had a message from Arthur.

"Arthur's outside I'm going to go," Chris said as he made his way into the room. Lauren appeared from behind a shelf.

"Okay, have fun. Let me know if you need picking up, I still need to return the favour from when I went out with the girls. Twice." Lauren dropped the pair of brogues she was holding and gave Chris a hug and a quick kiss. Chris then went downstairs, grabbing his hoodie on the way and went out the door. To be greeted by Arthur, George and Theo.

"Why did you bring those two along?" Chris asked panicking slightly, this wasn't part of the plan.

"Oh thanks, we don't see you for ages and now we're here you're all eww what are you doing here?" Theo tried a very odd version of Chris where his voice went high and posh.

"That sounded more like Arthur. Anyway Arthur said he was seeing you and we haven't seen you for ages so thought we would come. Harry is already in the pub getting our drinks," George explained as the foursome started to walk down the gravel path.