Laughter [Tobuscus/Toby Turner]

Chapter Three

I walked home with a little spring in my step, not really knowing, much less caring why.

When I get to my house, I go to my computer and search "Toby Turner." When my terrible internet decides to connect, the name pops up on Wikipedia.

"Toby Joe Turner (born March 3, 1985), also known by his stage name Tobuscus, is an American actor, comedian, musician, and internet personality. Originally from Niceville, Florida, he is currently based in Los Angeles, California, and is best known for his YouTube videos as well as a number of television and film roles. As of February 23, 2014, Turner has a total of over 13.9 million subscribers and 2.8 billion video views over his three YouTube channels."

I press the back arrow, then go to youtube, searching Tobuscus. Three channels pop up. I call my friend Ariana, and she picks up the phone before the first ring even finishes. "Hello?" she asks in her usually preppy tone.

"Hey... I have something to ask you."

"Alrighty. What?"

"Do you know who Toby Turner is?"

The line is silent, and i hear a smack and rustling before she comes back on the line. "Sorry, dropped my phone because who doesnt know who Toby Turner is?!"

"Well, I didn't, until now."

"YOU DIDN'T KNOW WHO TOBY TURNER IS?!"

"Woah, woah, chill!" I laugh, "Yeah, I didn't know. So today I was on a walk, right?"

"Okaaaay,"

"And I freaking run into something like the total idiot I am,"

"Well, there's no arguing with the facts."

"And you know how I always talk about my insane neighbor?"

"Go on,"

"Well, I found out who he is."

"Oh my God, please tell me it's who I think it is."

"It's Toby Turner."

She screams. And when I say screams, I mean she totally could have made me deaf right then.

"Wow, way to blow my eardrums out!"

"I'm sorry! You mean he lives just down the road from you? Holy shit!"

"Aye! Watch your Goddamn language!"

She laughs. That's like our thing.

"I can't believe it! OMG!"

"Did you literally just say 'OMG' out loud?"

"Sorry, sorry, but I can't believe it! That's unreal!"

"There's more."

"YOU'RE JOKING!"

"He invited me over, and..."

"WHAT?!?!?"

"Can I finish?! So, like, I met Gryphon and stuff, and then we played Minecraft for a long time,"

"You do realize you're living every fangirl's dream here, right?"

"Sure, yeah, so then he asks for my number."

"OKAY IM GONNA GO PLAN THE WEDDING NOW BAIII" And she hangs up. I sigh, smiling.

I go back to my computer, clicking on a Minecraft video.

Ten minutes later, I'm laughing until my sides hurt.

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About a week later, I sit on my couch, eating popcorn and watching Full House reruns. This week has been eventful, I suppose. Toby and I went out for coffee, and I learned a lot about him. He's even funnier in person. Also, i slept over at Ariana's, and Toby was all she wanted to talk about. Thankfully, I changed the subject.

I hear my phone ringing, so i slide my hand over to grab and answer it. I smile when I realize it's from my boyfriend of 2 and a half years, Tyler. I press answer.

"Hey babe," he says, and I repeat the phrase.

"What's up?" I ask.

"I'm sitting on Netflix." He sighs, then adds, "As usual."

"Oh, how exciting," I say sarcastically, and I can see him smiling in my minds eye.

"So, the reason I'm calling is because I want to know if you wanna go bowling tonight?"

I nod, then realize he can't see me because I'm on the phone. "Sure! What time?"

"Six-Oh-Clock, on the dot!" He says cheerfully, and I guarantee my arrival before hanging up.

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At 5:45, I drive to the bowling alley to meet my wonderful boyfriend. When I get there, I rent some shoes and sit down at an alley, waiting. I'm on my phone when I hear a specific voice.

"C'mon, girl!" He says, and I look up to find Toby pulling along a girl of about fourteen.

"Ciaraaaaaa! I want the pink one!" He says in a girly voice, and she reluctantly hands one to him. He looks around the room, laying eyes on me and smiling. "Cassie!" I wave, and he motions for me to come over to him.

"Hey, Toby," I smile, walking over to him.

"What're you doing here?"

"Waiting for my date." I sigh, looking down at my phone. It's 5:57. He'll be here any minute.

"Oh, okay, cool." He says, and the girl named Ciara clears her throat. "OH! Okay, Cassie, this is Ciara. Ciara, Cassie."

"Hi!" She says, and I echo it. When she thinks im looking at the door (I can still see them out of the corner of my eye) She looks from Toby to me, a smirk on her face. He folds his arms, giving her a look like 'you can't be serious.'

I see Tyler come in, and I wave him over. I already ordered his shoes. He eyes Toby suspiciously.

"Okay, before we start, this is Toby, my neighbor. And that's Ciara, his...?"

"Niece." Toby finishes, shaking Tyler's hand.

"Okay, well, do you wanna..." Tyler starts.

"OOH!" Ciara exclaims, "Let's play together!"

"Okay," I nod. "Tyler and I usually play against each other, so I'll let you all pick teams."

Ciara instantly shoves Toby over to me. "Team," She says, and that's that.

With one final glare at Toby from Tyler, we prepare to start the match.

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OH TYLER BE GETTIN JEALOUS MAN

WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN

WE DON'T KNOW

OH

OOH

I really wanted to include Ciara because I feel like a lot of people don't know who she is.

So yeah.

How do you feel about Tyler?