Closeness (A Troyler Story)

Chapter 9: Hotels & Mint Chocolate

TYLERS P.O.V

I jogged out the door with my suitcase in hand, opened the trunk, and stuffed it in the back of my car. We're a few minutes behind schedule, not that it would make that much of a difference, it's just that last week Connor had asked me if he could tag along for the drive as well, probably 1. even though we live in the same city we don't really spend much time together and 2. it saves us both money on gas.

I hopped into the drivers seat of the car and felt something was missing, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. That was of course, up until in the corner of my eye I saw a very adorable chocolate haired boy run out the front door. Oops.

He quickly opened the door and slid into the passengers seat, panting hysterically, "Ty." Troye looked up at me through his long eyelashes, but I couldn't help but giggle, "I hate you... So much..." he breathed, trying to catch his breath.

"For some reason I don't believe that statement." I replied with a wink.

Once we picked up Connor, him and Troye sharing a hug and different variations of 'I haven't seen you in forever!'s, we started our drive to Anaheim.

"So Troye? Where have you been the last few days?" Connor asked him after a few minutes of silence.

"I've just been staying with Tyler, actually." Troye replied finally looking away from the window and flashing me a soft smile, making me blush lightly as I look back at the road.

"Oh, cool. How long have you been here in LA?"

"Just a few days, really. Trying my best to fight the jet lag." He giggled back looking out the window again, instantly making me miss his ocean blue eyes.

Connor didn't reply instantly, which led a big cloud of silence fall throughout the car, which if you weren't me would think was completely comfortable, but I was far from. Thankfully, Connor spoke up once more, but it certainly didn't lift the air.

"So are you and Tyler dating yet?" He asked casually, making my Jaw unhinge and Troye's eyes go wide.

"Nonono." He responded. You could probably see my heart shatter to pieces if you looked me deep enough in the eyes. He looked so sure of himself, as if he was offended. I knew he was far too good for me but having him admit something like that so bluntly really did hurt.

"Huh. I was sure there was something between you two. I mean, you both just get along so well, you're like a match made in heaven. I've never seen two people-"

"We get it." I snapped, cutting him off as I turned around looking at him for a split second before tightening my grip on the steering wheel. I really did not want him to list all the reasons I desired Troye and be let down again by why I couldn't have him.

The rest of the drive was awfully quiet, plus, this time it was equally uncomfortable for all of us. Thank goodness there was only like half an hour left of this drive because I would not be able to stand much longer of this unbearable silence.

I parked on the roof lot of our hotel, and finally one of us spoke up.

"Thanks for the ride Tyler, It was really appreciated." Connor said smiling.

"Oh yeah. Of course! Anytime!" I replied probably a bit too cheery for my usual attitude, I just want this awkward atmosphere to disappear.

We got out of the car and brought our luggage down from the lot elevator to the lobby. Considering we were the first YouTubers for the convention to the hotel, we checked all the rooms in. Connors alone in his room, Korey's coming later tonight, and Caspar is coming tomorrow morning with the British gang, while all the Brits are rooming together in their pre-planned groups of two.

We got our room keys we went up the elevators and parted our ways to settle into our own rooms and prepare for when the rest of us come tomorrow, and for me, when Korey comes tonight.

Once I got to my room, I opened the door, quickly drug my luggage in, slammed it shut, and ran onto one of the two beds. I face-planted into the fluffy pillow and sunk down into the memory foam mattress covered in a clean white duvet. I looked to the side where my lamp was flicked on, and grabbed one of those little mint-chocolates on the bedside table, popping it into my mouth after getting rid of the wrapper.

I once again buried my face in the pillow, inhaling the fresh scent.

Man could I use some sleep.

Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to get read for the night quite yet, considering Korey's going to be here in an hour, so I'll have to settle on a short nap. I hopped out of bed and zipped open my suitcase, remembering Troye rearranged it this morning. Where his he put my PJ's?

I searched frantically, looking for any sign of my pair of navy and black plaid pyjama bottoms. I hoped I would be able to get some sleep without having to talk to him as a distraction.

I pulled my phone from my pocket and tapped his name on the texts.

Tyler: Yo, sorry to bother. Where'd you put my PJ's?

He replied surprisingly quick.

Troye-Boy <3: They're zipped in on the top part, also don't worry. You weren't bothering me x

Tyler: Thanks

I opened zipped the lid open and silently cursed at myself for not checking there myself, finding them instantly. I pulled off my skinny jeans, which took forever might I add, and slipped on my comfier pants. They were a lot more freeing.

I laid back down on my bed, getting under the covers, and drifted to sleep.

I mean I would have drifted to sleep if I wasn't awoken by some obnoxiously loud banging on my door.

"Oh, TYYYLLERR!" Korey called from the entrance, continually knocking on the door so hard I feared it might break.

I groaned making making my way to the door and opened it to a super cheery Korey.

"Hi!" He exclaimed.

"Hello." I said, turning around, dragging myself back to bed.

"You're tired already? It's only 7!."

"Busy day, now be quiet." I snuggled into my sheets, and hoped that Korey would shut the fuck up soon.

"Okay, calm down, grumps." I heard a bit of shuffling around but not too much to keep me awake, and I finally fell asleep for the night.

A/N

Hiuihihihihi I'm back kinda soon don't ya think? FINALLY VIDCON HAS STARTED AND THE BASIC PLOT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. NOW WE CAN FINALLY GET THIS STORY INTERESTING. Long chapter for yoouuuu

Idk what else to say.

Connors cool

Koreys cool

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Anyways,

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