Kissing Troyler

Part 3

Zoe POV:

As I clean up what’s left of the kissing booth, I spot Troye, running in my direction. The only thing I know that would cause Troye to run would be Nutella and I certainly don’t have any. “Hey Troye what’s with the running? I don’t spot any Nutella in sight,” I joke. Trying his best to force a smile, Troye just nervously chuckles.

“Zoe, I did something. Can you pleaseeeee help me fix it before it too late,” Troye pleads.

The worst possible scenarios began rushing through my head. Calm done I told myself; Troye couldn’t have done anything that bad- right?

“Troye take a breath,” I say half-jokingly.” Just explain the situation; I’ll try my best to help.”

“Okay. Thanks, Zoe. Do you think we could go somewhere a bit more private to talk?”

Leaving the kissing booth a mess, I lead Troye to my car. “Start talking,” I say once we are all settled in the car.

Troye explains the whole situation- in detail I might add (apparently Tyler has very soft lips- who knew?)

Once Troye took a breath, I was able to speak, “Troye, first of all I am so happy for you. Although it may seem utterly embarrassing to think about right now, but this is your first step in accepting who you love and showing it off. This should be a happy day. And just saying but you and Tyler would be absolutely perfect for each other.” I look right into Troye’s eyes, although it is hard because since he has explained the whole kissing booth situation he has yet to look me in the eyes. “And besides- I have the best plan! Meet me at my house tonight at 8 and make sure you bring Tyler! Ah I can’t wait- this is going to be just perfect!” I can’t help but also screech out of excitement.

Finally Troye’s eyes meet mine. “I don’t know if I should be thankful or scared, Zoe. Either ways thanks for listening.”

Troye POV:

I had been watching the clock since the minute we left. I could not wait for the most awkward car ride to end. I tried to talk to Tyler as if nothing had happened but every time I talked I felt like I had said the wrong thing and Tyler ended up laughing as a stumbled over my words. Finally, I just decided to crank the music and imagined myself in my bed scrolling through Tumblr- avoiding all social interactions.

 When we reached the door, Zoe greeted us with arms open wide ready for a huge. While she hugged Tyler, her eyes reached mine and smiled with a devious smile. Instantly I regretted coming in the first place. I weighed my options- I could just tell everyone I wasn’t feeling well and leave just like that. Then I remembered that Tyler drove me- he would have to drive me home and probably would offer to stay with me until I felt better. God, why did Tyler have to be so nice? My thoughts were interrupted as I spot Alfie walking towards “Hey Troye, what are you still doing out here? The party doesn’t start until you get there,” Alfie jokes. But I knew better, knowing Zoe that might be truer than anyone realizes. I flash Alfie a smile and try to brush off his last comment. Reluctantly, I follow him into the living room and spot all of my YouTube friends scattered on the floor, couches, and seats. Searching for a seat, I spot one by Tyler on the love seat, but no way in hell was I going to make that first move knowing Zoe has something up her sleeve and I would falling right into her game plan. Before anyone notices me awkwardly standing surveying the room and I drop down on the floor next to Zoe and fall into conversation with everyone else.         

After a couple of minutes, Zoe seems to have noticed me shifting nervously next to her at a break in her conversation. “Hey settle down, if all goes to plan you and Tyler will be walking out of here hand in hand slightly arguing between his place or yours. And we both know where that leads…”

“Zoe!” I yell (slightly louder than intended). Instantly the room goes silent.

 Wow. Way to go Troye you have successfully stopped everyone mid-conversation and drawn full attention to yourself. Perfect.

Zoe just laughs it off and addresses everyone, “So I was just telling Troye that we should play a game of Truth or Dare. Troye immediately agreed and thought I was a genius- and got a little too excited haha.”

I turn to Zoe and glare just enough for her to notice. I have to give her props- that was a good save. But Truth or Dare really. Who knows what I would do or say- especially with Tyler in the room. Immediately I sunk lower and waited for the worse of it. Let the games begin.

Tyler POV

"Truth," Troye answers confidently. "Troye, have you Frickle frackled a girl?" Troyes face erupts into shades of red. Realizing what just happened, I lean in closer and silently whisper: 'Troye are you a virgin'. This single question puts Troye on edge as he is almost as red as a tomato and quickly shakes his head no. After a moment flashes of realization cross over my face- excitement then confusion. If he isn't a virgin, yet he hasn't been with a girl...omg. Why hadn't troye told me before that he was gay? Trying my best not to let the whole crew in on this new information I had just found out I made an attempt to continue the game. "Zoe, truth or dare?"