RTX 2019

The Texts

Later in the day once the shock wore off I started thinking again. There was no way that the number was real. Aleks wouldn't just give it out to a fan. That would be stupid of him. Whose number could it be? Maybe it's a random number that he made up? I couldn't stop thinking about it. Every once in awhile his words would come back to me "Text me." Why would he tell me to text him if it was a fake number? Maybe he wanted me to make a fool of myself? I couldn't actually text the number. I would just be acting dumb. It's obvious that it's a prank. But... What if it isn't? What if is a real number that would allow me to talk to Aleks? How could I not try? I thought about it some more. Weighing my options as the day went on. I went to a few panels and I wondered the exhibitors floor for an hour or so. I only had so much spending money so I had to keep myself from going into the Rooster Teeth store. I did buy a cat plush from a vendor though. It was too cute to pass up. Around 6 pm I left the convention center and made my way back to the hotel. There was a herd of people around me that we're doing the same. As I walked into the Marriott's lobby I saw a familiar looking head of hair. It was Alek's. Beside him were James and Jakob. They must be staying in the hotel. They were surrounded by a few people hoping to get their pictures taken with them and so I decided that I wouldn't try to get near them and I walked to the elevator and made my way to my room. As soon as I walked in I collapsed on the bed. I felt exhausted. I decided that I should take a nap before I went to find food so I changed into more comfortable clothes and plugged my phone in to charge. I started to turn away but something stopped me. I looked back at my phone and I could feel the internal dilemma that was going through my head. I slowly reached for my phone and unlocked it. I tapped the green message app and it opened. I stared at it for a second. I tapped new message and the contact list came up. I typed in an A.

Abbie, Adam B, Adam L, AJ and the list went off the screen.

I typed in an L. Alex S, Alex H. And right below it was Aleksandr Marchant.

I tapped his name and the arrow that sent me to the message screen. I typed again "Hey! This is that random girl that you gave your number to. I wanted to say thank you for being awesome. I didn't really say that much to you at the signing, but I really do appreciate everything that you've put into the content and the community. Btw I promise that I won't give away your number. I don't want to be an asshole." I sent the message and sat for a second. I quickly typed out a shorter message. " Also if this isn't Aleks I'm sorry to bother you. Just let me know and I'll delete the number" I sent this message as well. I locked my phone after I made sure to turn the volume up and set it down on the table. I rolled over and closed my eyes. I wanted to disappear at that moment.I knew that the number couldn't be Alek's. I was stupid for even thinking it might be. I let out a breath and turned my head into the pillow. After a while, I started to relax and drift into unconsciousness. As soon as It seemed I might have been asleep I heard a chirp.

My phone.

I bolted upwards and looked at it. "Aleksandr Marchant". My phone sat on the table for a minute as I stared at it and it finally went black. I wasn't ready to be right. I didn't want to see the text that said "You have the wrong number" But nonetheless I picked up the phone and slid up on the screen. It opens directly to the conversation. "Hey! This is actually Aleks :) I told you, that pick up line was way too good to not give you my number."

I wasn't breathing. I could feel my lungs starting to ache and then there was another buzz. Another bubble popped up. " Might I ask your name so I know what to put as the new contact on my phone?" I let out a large breath of air and sucked in again. My hands shakily typed out my name and hit send. A few seconds later a new message popped up. "Thanks! What are you planning on doing tonight?" I responded. "I was planning on getting food after I took a nap. Why?" I hit send. I didn't want to assume anything. I properly sat up in my bed with my back against the headboard as my brain continued to process what was happening. Alek's messaged back. "Do you want to get something to drink together? I was planning on going to the bar in about an hour? From what I've heard they have some good food as well." I shook my head in disbelief and typed my response. "I would love to. I think we are both staying in the Marriott so where should I meet you?" he typed back the plans and told me to meet him in the lobby at 8. I looked at the clock. It was 7:30. I should probably get ready. 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Again, not that realistic but it was fun to write. I hope everyone is having a good day!

Let me know if you guys want me to finish this up. I have a few more chapter left from what I've already written but I haven't gone back to look at them yet. So let me know if I need to do it sooner rather than later.