The Vloggers of L.A. (A Vlog Squad Fanfiction)

Chapter 8

*Heath's Pov.*

"Hi, you've reached Felicia! I'm either filming, sleeping, or found a way to do both. If you're important you'll leave a message!" I listened to the dial tone once more before speaking.

"Girl, I know you're not ignoring your brother. And I also know you're neither sleeping nor filming. I thought the whole point of you coming to LA was to spend more time with your big bro. Call me back," I sighed and hung up. I looked down into my glass and let the noise of the busy bar surround me. It seemed like no one was available. Scott was taking care of Kristen, Todd was doing a shoot for some of his own merch (Toddy Mochas), David was with Liza, Zane went out with Jasleen, and I had no idea where Felicia was but I figured she was with Alex.

"It's hard being a loner in a couples bar isn't it?" A voice said, suddenly appearing next to me. I turned and noticed a red head with fair skin had taken the seat next to me. She smiled at me and ordered a club soda.

"It's hard being the designated driver in any bar, isn't it?" I countered, taking a swig of my beer.

"Not when you don't drink anyway," she replied. "I'm Chloe," she said, offering me her hand.

"Heath," I replied with a smile before accepting her hand.

"So, why are you here alone, Heath?"

"All my friends have dates, even my baby sister," I said.

"Sounds like my life. I'm literally here to make sure everyone has a safe ride home later. It doesn't help that I have a midterm paper to write," she sighed, taking a sip of her drink.

"You're a student?" I asked.

"Yep, UCLA," she replied. "I'm a Dramatic Arts major. Probably the least practical of all the majors but I figured why not do what you love?"

"Hey, I admire anyone who decides to go sit in classrooms beyond high school," I chuckled.

Chloe looked at me and smiled before speaking. "You know Heath? I'm really glad your friends ditched you tonight because if you would have been surrounded by a bunch of people I never would have approached you."

"Well, if that's the case, I'm glad my friends weren't available either," I smiled and tipped my hat to her. We sat there talking for maybe two or three hours. I told her about Felicia and YouTube and she told me about school and her life before she moved here. It was really nice to talk to someone who wasn't expecting anything from me. There were no vlog cameras or David shouting at me to drink more. It was just me and another really amazing person having a conversation one on one.

"Oh my gosh," Chloe gasped, looking at her watch. "It's literally like one in the morning."

"Where are your friends at?" I asked. Chloe looked around and seemed confused.

"They're gone," she said.

"I bet they're fine," I comforted.

"Yes, but now I'm here with 4 different cars," she sighed, holding up four sets of keys. "I always confiscate everyone's keys when we go out to make sure no one drives home impaired."

"Well, Miss Chloe..." I stopped realizing I didn't know her last name.

"Hagen," she laughed.