The Vloggers of L.A. (A Vlog Squad Fanfiction)

Chapter 12

*Felicia's Pov.*

If you would have told me three years ago that I would be in LA, have a career on YouTube, and standing at the door of a Hollywood mansion, I would have called you insane. I sighed, clutching my bag close to my chest as I stared at the large door that towered in front of me. The designs carved into the wood swirled around, making me feel dizzy.

You got this, I thought to myself. I took in another deep breath. Its only been a couple years since you've seen them, everything should be fine.

In case you're a little a lost, let me catch you up. After venturing off to meet with Aaron that day, I made a choice for myself. I wanted to keep doing what I loved, but I wanted to travel. I wanted to make my videos worth something to the only person that should really matter: me.

I know that sounds selfish, but to be honest, I knew if I didn't make a change with my content, I would get bored again and I would end up disappointing myself and my viewers all over again. That wasn't something I wanted to go through a second time.

After shooting a video with Aaron, we started talking about all the possibilities that laid out in front of me. We became friends in just that short period of time and he chose to support me through any decision I made. Ultimately, I decided to travel the world. Aaron couldn't go with me, and neither could my brother or any of my other friends. This was mostly because I knew that it wouldn't be far to ask anyone to give up their lives for something I wanted. So, I went alone. Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, South America; I traveled each continent, taking my time with each. I didn't want to miss a single detail and I wanted to make sure I could do each place justice on my channel.

While I was gone, I got to see the people I cared about. I video chatted with them, watched their videos, and even had to opportunity to explore with them if they went on trips with Elton for TFIL. But, it had been months since the last visit and I was missing everyone like crazy. So much had happened in my absence and I didn't want to miss anymore life. My brother and Chloe had gotten engaged. Jasleen and Zane were close to making that step as well. Aaron had met the perfect girl and married her, and Scott and Kristen proved they could last the pressure of time. The two of them married and were about to announce the birth of their first child. All of these firsts that I missed because I had lost myself in the beauty of the world. The world is beautiful, but even beauty can be lonely when the ones you love aren't close by.

I smiled to myself as I rose my hand once more to knock. All the memories came flooding back. All the love and the hate. The tears and the laughs. The togetherness and the loneliness. My hand fell gently against the door several times. The heavy wood swung open and loud shouts spilled out from behind.

"FELICIA!" everyone chorused. In moments I was engulfed in hugs, surrounded by the people I loved the most. Heath picked me up and placed me on his shoulders before parading me around the room. Details of the place I was in are irrelevant. Why? Because, its not the place you go, its the people you go with. No cameras, no drama, just us, frozen in a moment that could last a lifetime.

Yeah, I know. Not your typical story ending. I didn't get the guy, nor did I become the biggest YouTube sensation in the world. Truth is, I'm happy. I got my happy ending and who knows, maybe I'll find the right person, maybe I won't. Its not important. I'm just trying to live my best life with my brother and all our friends. This, if anything, is the most important lesson you can learn. 

Just remember, if you ever meet the vloggers of LA, know you're in for a wild ride.

~the end~