MiniZerk - You Could Follow Your Heart

Chapter 19

In December of the following year, on Christmas Eve, Josh began making plans.

The year had been good to them. Ethan was in remission for a while, and his cancer never came back. He was starting to put on the weight that he lost. He had been a very unhealthy weight from his illness, and was building back up to a healthy place. His hair was growing back in, wavier and curlier than before, and his skin was gaining more and more color. He looked healthier and more radiant than ever.

Even though JJ was married, with a pregnant wife, the Sidemen began to rebrand. Everyone was beginning to crank out videos at their regular pace (save for Ethan and Harry, who were still rejoicing) and it was almost like they never left. Within a few weeks of Ethan's surgery, Simon and Josh made their announcement video, telling the entirety of the internet that they were happily together. People found it almost hilarious, that there were two serious relationships within the Sidemen, but they showed the same support that they gave Ethan and Harry.

Vikk found himself a girlfriend in the midst of things, who went by the name Sam. She was every bit as geeky as Vikk, if not more so. She had gone to an ivy league college in the states, but was born in London and returned after graduating to seek out a career as a doctor (with a Stanford degree, she had no troubles). She was a couple years older than Vikk, but was still undeniably sexy with silky black hair, porcelain skin, and long legs. The two were lovesick, and seeing Vikk with someone that made him so happy was great , even though they were both busy with their respective careers, they made the most of their time together.

Tobi also got engaged within the same period of time, after about nine months of dating. Her name was Elise and she was one of the most gorgeous women Josh had ever seen. She was employed as a model, but was the farthest thing from the stereotype. She was actually very intelligent, and incredibly humble. Anytime someone would compliment her on her looks, even Tobi, she would blush.

As far as Josh and Simon went, Josh was currently plotting his proposal. He and Simon had been together for well over a year; even longer than that if you counted all the sex. Simon was getting better and better as time went by. He was becoming progressively happier, and even though bad memories still stuck with him, he was well most of the time. Josh was proud of him and all the progress he had made.

Every time he looked at Simon, he felt himself being reminded of every little thing he loved about him. It was no exception as he watched Simon run around the kitchen, setting up for their Christmas party. Everyone was coming over, and he had spent half the day cooking for all the company they would be having. It was the first time they would be hosting a party in their own house, and they were nervous. Ethan and Harry were coming over, Sam and Vikk, Tobi and Elise, JJ and Brittany, among other close Youtuber friends including Callum and Freezy. They decided to host on Christmas Eve so that everyone could return to their respective families on Christmas.

Josh preferred to propose to Simon in front of their friends, rather than family - because their plan was to spend half the day with Josh's, and travel late in the day to Simon's on Christmas. Josh didn't think it was fair to propose in front of one over the other. Rather, he clued Tobi into his plans, to make sure the event could be filmed. In addition, he knew Vikk was planning to vlog some of the night, so he didn't doubt that they would get two angles on it.

As people continued to pour in, Josh became more and more nervous. He had no reason to believe that Simon would reject his proposal, but his stomach was in knots nonetheless as he watched his boyfriend dash around the living room, greeting everyone and passing out drinks. Josh found Simon to be endearing and charming, and in that moment, there was no doubt in his mind that Simon would be the perfect husband. Josh yearned to pop the question right that second, but he wanted to wait until everyone showed up.