Go Find The Princess, Gamer Boy

Chapter Seven

Your P.O.V.

You turned off your cellphone, shoving it deep in your front jeans' pocket as you glanced at yourself in the mirror. You splashed some cold water on your face, drying it off as you took a deep breath, managing to calm yourself down. You seemed to look all right, to a state where Cry probably wouldn't know that you were crying. You exited the bathroom, heading downstairs where Cry and you continued playing video games together. Through the window, you could see that the rain had stopped yet the sun was setting soon.

Seeing the sunset made you yawn, stretching a bit as your body became relaxed, the stress faded. Cry watched you with a smile underneath his mask, which you could see peeking out from the side. "I should be heading home soon," you informed him, standing up to stretch some more. Sitting on the couch for so long, just playing video games, put some uncomfortable knots in your muscles. "Think you could drive me home?"

Cry stood up, nodding as he went over to the front door, getting your guys' jackets down. He threw them on the back of the couch as he snatched up your guys' shoes, handing you your pair before sitting on the chair, putting his shoes on while you did the same. "Driving you home is no problem, I have to get some food, anyways. Do you want to join me?" he asked as he finished lacing up his converse, getting up and grabbing his hoodie, putting it on.

You smiled, nodding as you finished putting your shoes on, putting your jacket on next. You quickly grabbed your bag, putting it on your back as Cry followed shortly after you, briefly stopping by the table near the door to grab his keys and wallet, stuffing them both in his pockets. You exited his house with Cry, stopping a bit for him to shut and lock the front door. He led you to his car once more, opening your door, shutting it behind you, and then getting in, too.

Cry jammed his keys into the ignition, starting up the car and pulling out of the driveway, heading downtown. "So," he began, making you sit up straighter and look at him. He glanced at you, but kept his firm gaze on the road. "Any ideas on dinner?" he asked you. You thought for a moment, all ideas running through your head as you tried to come up with something brilliant, yet cheap.

"Burger King?" you offered, looking at him as he grinned widely. He reached over with one hand, the other still on the steering wheel, as he patted your head. You blushed deeply and laughed, swatting his hand away, which made him chuckle at you. It seemed that he agreed with you on your decision, so it was safe to say Burger King was something Cry had in mind, too.

The rest of the ride went past in a blur, as well as dinner, but maybe that wasn't a good thing. Burger King was pleasantly quiet, with very few guests besides you and Cry, which did give you some privacy with him. After you ordered, you found a booth that was secluded from the other customers and began to eat. You both had a blast together, making each other laugh and smile. Being the tease he is, Cry moved his mask to the side as he ate, and when he caught you staring at him, his ocean blue eyewink at you, making you blush deeply.

After you both finished your meal, Cry drove you home, the drive short and quick, something that you didn't especially like. You thanked him for dinner and getting to hang out with the Cryaotic, which he said he didn't mind and he would be honored to do it again sometime soon. As you exited the car, Cry grabbed your wrist gently, stopping you on the ledge of the sidewalk, looking back at him. "Uhm..." he said, stuttering for the first time. "Do you want to come to a party with my friends and I? The Late Night Crew?" You nodded, knowing whom he meant: Cry, Russ, Jund, Snake, and Red.

"It's next weekend," he explained. "This is the first time that all of us are going to meet in person, and our first stream in the same room." His voice was laced with excitement, something you could instantly sense. Of course he would be excited, he gets to meet his Internet friends for the first time in his life! Wouldn't everyone be thrilled if they met their Internet friends in real life?

"So, it's just going to be you, Russ, Jund, Snake, Red, and I?" you asked, trying to confirm the information you were taking in all at once. You did try to watch each Late Night With Cry And Russ, but sometimes it just wasn't possible. You knew most of the guests, so you weren't sure who else might come to the gathering.

"Well, those and someone else," he said, making you tilt your head a bit at him. "Snake recently got a girlfriend, she hasn't been on the streams often." You nodded, noting that another female honestly would not bother you, especially if she is like the cool-headed Snake. "So, you coming?" he asked, looking up at you. "I can pick you up, if you want..."

You smiled as you leaned down, patting him on the head. "Yes, of course. I'll come," you told him, making him grin widely. Even if his mask covered his entire face, you could see a bit of his grin peeking out from behind it. He said his farewells as you shut the door, allowing him to drive into the night, his taillights disappearing as he turned the corner.

Your smile remained on your face as you entered your home, ignoring the fact that Tanner may very well be stalking you, but you headed upstairs, immediately changing into your sleep wear and getting into bed. You were exhausted for spending some much time with Cry today, and now that you had something to look forward to next weekend, you were sure that school will fly by and you'll meet the Late Night Crew in person before you knew it. I hope...