Living In The Blue Neighborhood

Chapter 19

Connor's POV

A cool, crisp breeze hit my bare legs as I stepped out of the steamy shower. I always took really hot showers since it seemed to relax me more. Blue Neighbourhood played through the small, frankly shitty speakers on my phone that slowly disintegrated as they were exposed to more steam from my shower. Note to self, stop playing music while in the shower.

I started blow-drying my hair as Suburbia's first notes played. I knew he loved his family, so maybe I could incorporate them into my surprise for him? Hmm. I listened carefully while trying not to burn my scalp with a hot hairdryer.

Yeah, there's so much history in these streets

and mama's good eats

Oh Wonder on repeat

So much history in my head

the ones that I've left

the ones that I've kept

I started thinking about Mama Mellet, and the house that Troye lives in halfway across the world from I do in Perth. I knew I had to bring this all together somehow. So many possibilities ran through my mind, and I needed fresh air.

I wrapped a soft towel around my waist and walked out into the main area of the house so that I could go to the back porch, but I found Troye leaving with the car keys.

"Hey, I'm just going to go film a collab with Alfie today. Sorry for not telling you." He said.

"That's fine, see ya later." I mumbled, jealous that he was going to spend time with another man.

"Bye, I gotta go before I get too tempted." He said, winking at me as the door slammed shut behind him. I was confused until I remembered all I was wearing was a small towel hanging low across my waist. I laughed at myself. What a tease I was.

I decided to go back and put on an oversized WILD jumper and some basketball shorts. Comfort is key. I flopped down on the bed, pulled my phone off of the charger, and started scrolling through twitter mentions. I decided to tweet.

I'm literally a @troyesivan fan account.

I knew that mine and every fan account's timeline would soon be filling up with #tronnor, which made me laugh more. I scrolled through what seemed like endless, "CONNOR NOTICE ME <3" posts and decided to text Laurelle. I had her number from when I met her at Vidcon.

Hi Laurelle, just wanted to ask you a quick question. If there were three things you would say Troye loved, what would those three things be? Love you Mama! XOXO

I smiled as I sent it. At Vidcon, no matter if it was a fan or Troye's friend, she always asked everyone to call her Mama. I always thought Laurelle was just the sweetest, most caring, beautiful woman. It was funny to imagine her as my possible mother-in-law someday. My phone buzzed.

CONNOR! I miss you, darling! Come visit me! I know Troye loves photography and music, and I guess his family? Why? Oh, and Australia. It's so adorable how he is proud of his hometown. Such a sweetie. You two are so similar. ;) You should date him a little. He needs to get off of Tumblr!!

I laughed at how she was telling me of all people about Troye's Tumblr obsession, as if I didn't know. I started typing away at my screen.

I know! He is always talking about you and the family. He really loves you guys. And I just needed it for a little project. But thank you!! XX

Laurelle responded quickly.

A project? Like a collab with Troye?

I typed more, careful not to make a typo. Our conversation carried on awkwardly.

No, more like a gift.

I KNEW IT!! You and Troye would be cute together.

Mama, I don't know. I mean, yeah, this "gift" is for him but I don't know about dating him yet.

I really wanted to change the subject.

Ugh, fine. Tell me if you want to move in with us :P <3 XX

I stopped replying. Would you look at that, Mama Mellet is just as much a Tronnor shipper as all of the other fans. Are we really that appealing?