Dirty Little Secret (Poofless/Rob FF)

Chapter 9

Rob's POV

After sitting down with Nathan for lunch, A couple of his fans asking for a photo, I was enjoying this. I still felt bad for him but at the same time, surely he would know right?

Nathan: "So how is your secret coming along?"

Rob: "I'm thinking of deleting the channel."

Nathan: "What, why?"

Rob: "It's too distracting from work. I will edit a few videos and get them ready, and then i just play a game for an hour so just talking to myself. Preston has come in a few times but luckily for me, I don't do a face cam. And the game is in fullscreen anyway."

Nathan: "You don't think he would ever go through the computer?"

Rob: "I mean, he has every right to, he owns it."

Nathan: "Yeah but at the same time, when you are at the office. That computer is yours, He can't go snooping. And considering you are always the first in and more than likely the first out, I would be pretty upset if he I found him looking at my computer."

Rob: "Well yeah anyone would be frustrated but, He still somehow doesn't know about the channel. I've kept it secret for this long."

Nathan: "Don't you think that, if you kept growing, eventually it would be impossible to hide?"

Rob: "By then hopefully i will have my own place, my own set up, i won't need to be at the office to record, I'd be able to do it in my own house."

Nathan: "How long do you think that would take?"

Rob: "I'm trying to save. But when you're homeless it's hard. You still need food and drink. And hardly any food can last unless i bought tinned food. But that get's so heavy lugging around every day. Not to mention the fear of always getting Robbed, that's happened before a few times, easy targets."

I watched his face light up with horror and concern. He looked so scared and worried.

Rob: "But I'm here right? I'm alive, that's all that matters."

Nathan: "And thAnk god that you are. I don't know what any of us would do if you ever got hurt."

Rob: "Probably cheer and parade the streets that I'm not there or in the way. I know Preston would be happy."

I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, i didn't even realise it was already 12:30 in the afternoon.

Nathan: "Oh Ok then so what are you going to do?

Preston: "Hey all, just letting you all know I'll be having a dinner date with Raquel at the office. Going to be real schnazzy so please, if you can, avoid the office tonight. Or at least the top floors."

I read over the message three times, i had videos I needed to do, now I'm going to be behind schedule just because this bastard wants to get his dick wet?

Nathan: "I can see how angry you are. Rob you need to stop thinking about him and relax."

I looked into Nathan's eyes as he spoke, looking up when he spoke my name. How can i just stop thinking about him... I never stop thinking about him.

Rob: "I can't though."

Nathan: "What do you mean you can't?"

Rob: "I mean, I can't stop thinking about him."

Nathan: "I know. I can see the way you light up when he is around, the way you smile more when he is near by, you always put so much effort into his videos."

I could see his face drop. It was like, like he was happy but upset at the same time.

Rob: "Nathan? Are you ok?"

Nathan: "Oh, yeah, I'm fine."

Rob: "Why don't I believe you?"

Nathan: "It's easy not to. Come on, our lunch will be here soon."

I saw the pained, fake smile he showed, It wasn't the same as his normal, happy smile that spread from ear to ear. I worry about him. I might not be able to love him like he loves me. But that doesn't mean he isn't my friend.

Preston's POV

Time Skip

I pulled dinner out of the oven, Proud that I could actually cook something nice for a change instead of just buying pre packaged meals. I had the bag all set up already with the bottle of sauvignon blanc wine sitting in it's little  pocket. As i pulled the meal out of the oven, a beautiful Penne pasta bake. I placed it carefully into a large container and gently positioned it in the bag. Once I had them, i grabbed a few aesthetic things I had for decoration and walked out the door, heading down to the car. As i placed everything into the car, I felt a message come through on my phone. I quickly took it out and opened it up to see a mention on twitter, claiming the editor was cheating on me with Nathan. I couldn't help but laugh and yet i still felt so angry. Like it wasn't fair. It should be me with him out having lunch like old times. It should be me giving him a hug. I quickly pushed the thoughts to the back of my mind as i hopped into my seat and made the slow and agonising journey to the office. I was an hour early to my own dinner date but I don't care. I will keep the pasta warm in the microwave, I hope Rob doesn't mind that we only have a microwave. Surely there's a lot he can do with that right? Ugh there he is again.

Preston: "Get out of my head."

Every time I tried to stop thinking about him, It just made me think about him more. His smile, His laugh, The way he talks and just, Even with nothing. No house, no family, He is still the happiest man I know. And it baffles me to think that after all of this time. He can still be so happy... I wish I was like him.

Landon: "Preston?"

Preston: "Yeah mate?"

Landon: "I'm going out with Paige and Michael, Nathan and Rob should be joining us."

That fucking name again. What the hell is wrong with me?

Preston: "Ok. I'll message you guys when it's all finished."

He nodded his head before lugging his bag over his shoulder and exiting the building. Leaving me to set up. I grabbed one of my favourite tables, a Nice oak wood with two of the bed chairs we had, granted it's an office so chairs, while in plentiful supply, are also quite uncomfortable. But I powered through, Moving her desk chair down stairs, getting my own chair downstairs, and then set the table. Rolling out a beautiful oriental Runner along the middle of the table for both ends, as well as Placing the plates on the table. Grabbing two wine glasses I had almost forgotten while packing, placing them gently on the table. I even placed two candles as well. Gotta make this look as fancy as i can. Now that everything was ready, the table set, meal ready, wine ready, this was going to be a great night. The only problem was...

Time Skip one hour

She never came.