RTX 2019

Brave

  After the song ended Aleks asked if I wanted to go sit down for a little bit and I agreed. We went back to the bar and I finished off the rest of my drink and the bartender brought me another. Man, that guy was on top of it. James, Brett, and Trevor were talking together and they seemed to stop as Aleks and I started to enter into their circle. "You guys were dancing for quite awhile." James said grinning at Aleks. Brett punched James's arm and turned to the bar." One more round please!" I was truly going to die... Luckily the nachos had done their job and I could only be considered drunk. Not trashed, but as the time neared midnight Aleks leaner over and asked if I wanted to head back to the hotel. "Yeah. I think that would be the best since we both need to be awake pretty early." He seemed confused for a second. "The Cow Chop Panel starts at 10 tomorrow morning." I could see the click as it happened. "I guess you're going then?" I laughed. "Of course I am. It's the panel I've been looking forward to the most." He smiled.Well then let's get you home so you can be ready for it" We said goodnight to the rest of the guys who said they would be leaving within the next thirty minutes. Aleks pulled his phone out again to call for a lyft while I paid the tab. We walked outside into the warm Austin night and waited for the car. I could definitely feel the alcohol as I walked on the gravel. I held onto Alek's arm just in case and he laughed. " What happened to not having to worry?" I smacked at his arm. "I didn't plan on Brett ordering celebration shots for every little thing." Aleks laughed and put his arm around me. "You're pretty cute when you're determined you know." My face went red but I was looking down so I hoped he wouldn't notice. "Thanks, I try my best." I said in the most sarcastic voice that I could pull. The Lyft finally showed up and again I didn't get to open my own door. I slid in and waited for Aleks to sit down next to me. He finally shut the door and in my drunken stupor, I found the bravery to lay my head on his arm. He didn't say anything but I felt his head turn towards me "What?" I asked. "Nothing" He quickly answered, but he lifted his arm and put it around my shoulders and pulled me a little closer. My head was spinning from the shock of it but I fell asleep anyway. I was soon awoken by the lights of the Marriott. The car pulled in and I lifted my head and rubbed my eyes. Alek's was already looking at me when I looked at him. I blushed and turned to the car door to get out. "Thank you" I said to the driver as I exited the car and he responded back with Goodnight. Aleks made his way to the sidewalk and grabbed my hand as we walked into the hotel. "What room are you in?" He asked as we headed to the elevator. "821" I muttered as we got in. "Alright, I'll drop you off there and then I'll head up to bed." I looked at him. "You don't have to I can make it to my room. I don't want to keep you from getting to sleep." He waved his free hand at me. "I'll survive." The elevator dinged as it got to the 8th floor. We walked off and headed down the hall at a slower pace. When we stopped at my door I reached into my back pocket and pulled out my room key and opened the door. I didn't really want to go in yet... Aleks turned to me and I looked up into his eyes. "Can I kiss you?" I saw his mouth move but I couldn't really believe that he was the person that had just asked me that. I blinked a few times before nodding with my eyes about to fall out of my head. He laughed while he leaned down and got closer. I closed my mouth and leaned up a bit and our lips met for a second. Two seconds. Three. And then he pulled away. I opened my eyes and leaned forward. I wrapped my arms around his waist. I couldn't help it. I was too in shock to think about how it might be a bad idea but he hugged me back. I pulled away "Is it alright if we take a picture?" I asked and looked up. He seemed hesitant for a second but then said "Yeah. I think we should." I grabbed his hand and pulled him into my room. Thankful that I had put everything away before I left today. I pulled him to the full-length mirror hanging on the wall and pulled my phone out. "I promise not to post this or send this to people. This is purely so that tomorrow I can know that I wasn't just having an amazing dream." He smiled and nodded. "I trust you." I pulled out my phone to take the picture. Aleks got closer to me and pulled me to his side with his arm around my shoulders. He wasn't smiling but he was making one of his normal pouty selfie faces so I did my best to match it and took the picture. He very quickly broke out into laughter after seeing my attempt. "That was a cute face. We should do one with you smiling though so you can send it to me." I looked at him in the mirror. "Only if you smile too." He nodded "Sure." So we got back into position and a smiled but just before I could take the picture Aleks leaned down and kissed the top of my head. I giggled. I guess that was as close to a smile as I was going to get. He looked up and laughed. "Don't forget to send me both of those." I nodded. "Now you need to go get some sleep. You have an entire room of people to entertain tomorrow." I pushed him towards the door. "Hey! I don't even get a goodnight kiss. I opened the door and turned to face him. "Fine. One kiss, because if it's any more than I won't be able to let you leave." He grinned "That sounds promising." I swatted at him and he laughed. "Fine. Goodnight." He leaned down and we kissed again. Goodnight, Sweet dreams. I'll see you on stage tomorrow." I smiled as he did. "Sleep well" and he was gone. I closed the door and made my way to the bathroom for a glass of water or two and to brush my teeth. From there I put on pajamas and set my alarm. I need to get to the panel line by about 9 to guarantee front row seats. I laid down in bed and stared at the ceiling. Finally the events of the night hit me and grabbed the plush cat next to me and pulled it over my face and screamed into it. Not even in my wildest dreams could this have happened.... I pulled my phone from the bedside table and opened my photos. The two most recent being the ones with Aleks.... I stared at them and then turned my phone off and put it back down. I needed to sleep.... 

  

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