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Fifteen

The morning sun filtered through the blinds of my room, casting a warm glow on the newly decorated walls. Today was a big day: I was uploading my first YouTube video. After weeks of planning, filming, and editing, the moment had finally arrived.

Colby had been a rock throughout this entire process. He was sitting beside me on the bed, his laptop open and ready. We'd been up since early, reviewing the final edit of my video and making sure everything was perfect. He had promised to help me through the upload and offer some moral support.

I took a deep breath and clicked on the YouTube app on my laptop. The familiar interface of the platform greeted me, and I navigated to the upload page. Colby watched over my shoulder, a reassuring presence as I prepared to hit "publish."

"Alright, Blair," Colby said, his voice calm and steady. "You've got this. Just take it one step at a time."

"Thanks, Colby," I replied, my fingers hovering over the keyboard. "I'm so nervous. What if no one likes it? What if it doesn't get any views?"

"Stop right there," Colby said with a smile. "You've already done amazing work. The content is great, and you've got your friends and followers supporting you. Remember, it's not about instant success; it's about sharing what you love and connecting with people."

I nodded, trying to calm my racing thoughts. "Okay, you're right. I'm just going to focus on making sure everything is set up properly."

I entered the video title, description, and tags. I made sure to include relevant keywords to help people find the video, and I added a catchy thumbnail that we had created together. The thumbnail was a bright, engaging image of me in one of the outfits I showcased, smiling confidently.

"Thumbnail looks great," Colby commented, giving me a thumbs-up. "It's eye-catching and shows off your personality."

"Thanks," I said, feeling a bit more at ease. "I hope it draws people in."

"Trust me, it will," Colby said. "Now, let's go over the video settings. Make sure it's set to public, so everyone can see it."

I double-checked the settings and made sure everything was in order. Colby helped me review the privacy options, ensuring that the video would be visible to all viewers. We also added it to a playlist for easy access.

"Okay, I think we're ready," I said, my heart pounding in my chest. "Here goes nothing."

I clicked the "Publish" button, and the video began uploading. A progress bar appeared on the screen, slowly filling up as the video processed. I sat back, trying to manage my excitement and anxiety.

Colby looked at me with an encouraging smile. "You did it, Blair. Now we just have to wait and see how it performs."

"I'm so glad you're here with me," I said, my voice trembling slightly. "I don't think I could've done this without you."

"You don't have to do it alone," Colby said, patting my back. "We're a team. Plus, I'm excited to see how the video does. You've worked so hard on this."

As the video finished uploading, a notification popped up on the screen. It was live. I stared at the screen, a mix of excitement and nerves flooding through me. I clicked on the video link and watched it play through, feeling a sense of accomplishment as I saw my work come to life.

"Okay, the video is live," Colby said, glancing at me. "Why don't we take a break and check back in a little while? It's good to step away for a bit and let people discover it."

"That sounds like a plan," I agreed. "I could use a break. Let's grab some coffee or something."

We headed downstairs to the kitchen, where Devyn, Sam, and Corey were hanging out. They had been cheering me on from the sidelines and were eager to hear how everything went.

"How's the upload going?" Sam asked as we entered the room.

"It's live now," Colby said, pouring coffee into mugs. "Blair just hit publish."

Corey looked at me with a grin. "That's awesome! We're all excited to see it."

"Thanks, guys," I said, feeling a surge of gratitude. "I couldn't have done this without your support."

Devyn gave me a thumbs-up. "We're going to celebrate once the video starts getting views. It's a big step, and we're proud of you."

As we chatted and enjoyed our coffee, I found myself feeling more relaxed. The nerves from earlier had subsided, replaced by a sense of accomplishment and anticipation. The support from my friends made me feel like I was on the right path.

Later that afternoon, we checked back on the video. The first few comments were rolling in, and I was thrilled to see positive feedback from viewers. The likes and views were steadily climbing, and it was clear that people were engaging with the content.

"This is incredible," Colby said, looking at the screen. "You're off to a great start, Blair."

"I can't believe it," I said, my voice filled with amazement. "I'm so grateful for all the support."

The excitement in the room was palpable. My friends rallied around me, celebrating the success of the first video and brainstorming ideas for future content. We were all in this together, and I couldn't wait to see where this journey would take me.

As the evening drew to a close, I felt a deep sense of fulfillment. The hard work, the support from my friends, and the positive response from viewers made every moment worth it. I knew this was just the beginning, and I was ready to embrace whatever came next with passion and determination.

With a heart full of gratitude and excitement, I looked forward to the adventures ahead and the new opportunities that awaited me. The future was bright, and I was ready to shine.