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Softly tapping on the multi-colored lighting on the keyboard, dark chocolate orbs stared at the glowing screen displaying a red icon. Soft smile beamed brightly at no one in particular but at the addictive giggles of the other person behind the speakers of his monitor.
Whereas the boundaries are only setting them apart, the distance that holds the possibility of being with each other.
It's been almost seven years of their online friendship. They were known to be the 'bridge' from merging their two groups of friends into the famous Youtuber crew called as Banana Bus Squad from fans. This is to reference the iconic catchy tune when they played a session years ago. The fans' explanation is to make all the Youtubers within the group equal and not to be compared from the subscriber counts from each other.
Evan and the whole group of friends appreciated the fact that they have such an impact to millions of people from all ages. Fans grew up with them and supported them all throughout their careers.
That message blooms into something more worth than money nor fame. Something that holds their fates together. Without that they wouldn't know each other, they wouldn't found all of their friends and to play what they love until now.
Evan wouldn't find that the one who will keep his dreams shining brightly until now. He wouldn't believe that such heights will be reach as ridiculous as where they are now.
But it's the only way that they won't drift apart.
"Hey."
Such a soft wind whispers to his ears through the black and gold painted headphones.
"Hey to you too.” He replied back.
"What time are you gonna sleep?"
The Canadian chuckled at that question. He knows his body needs the rest right now, but he can't yet. "You should be asking that question to yourself." He said as he looked at the time. It's four in the morning, the red bright letters flashing on the digital clock.
"I…". The older started, his soft tired voice radiating through the call. "I don't want to sleep yet. I haven't talked to you that much recently."
"That is true…" Evan said as his mouse scrolled through his social media, checking what the internet’s been gossiping about nowadays. "You want to play GMOD or something while talking?"
"Nah, just wanted to chill and ramble shit with you. Ya know? Catchin' up?"
Evan sighed, he doesn't want to talk about with his life first, there is nothing new with him except being Rynx. The Canadian was proud that he could finally show the world how he loved using his electric guitar to create music.
"Who will talk first though?"
"You asked first so you talk first."
Dark chocolate eyes closed for a moment, relaxing his thoughts to formulate an explanation. "I'm gonna have my first tour soon, some of the guys will be there."
"Are you waiting for an answer from the Great Delirious?" Jonathan said with a hint of amusement in his tone coming from the headphones.
"I haven't asked a question yet, you." Evan sighed affectionately. They both chuckled at their banter, so natural and carefree that sometimes the Canadian wishes he was there with him.
"Yeah anyways I was wondering if you would go..." Then he realized his slipped up thoughts. "But it's still your choice! I wouldn't mind if you do-"
"Evan."Jon cut him off, sounding more amused. "Don't ramble, that's my job. " He joked but then went silent for a beat. Hesitates. Evan's nerves flared up as he waited for a response.
"I'm going to your first tour, Evan."
The Candian's face brightened up and his lips upturned into a massive grin that no one saw. 'But who cares anyways?!' He thought to himself as he said, "R-really?!", in a way more excited tone than usual. "Are you really sure?"
Jon scoffed, then softly laughed. "Yes really, you ass, I just said I would." A pause. "I wanna see you in person… if that's possible with your sched of course. No pressure." A nervous laugh.
"Of course dude! I mean do you want a personal meet-up? Cause I know you don't want to meet the others yet." Evan responded knowing how nervous Delirious would be if he were surrounded by their friends. Because man, being known as a masked man for so long like Delirious, he would probably run away too from the people that might expose him and BAM the whole world will know his famous mystery face.
That would sucks so much and he doesn't want his goofball of a crush best friend for that to happen.
"I guess… let's see where the whole thing will go?" Jonathan said, uncertainty in his voice. "Luke will probably kill me if one, 'I exposed myself' or two, 'I chickened out from your request because I'm actually planning to go there secretl-".
"Hold that." Evan blurted out, a little shocked. "You're planning to go to my concert secretly?"
"O-of course you damned owl! W-what do you think Delirious won't support his b…" A cough "best friend? For his first concert ever?!!"
Evan spluttered indignantly, a little disappointed with the title. Best friend. Ouch. "I don't know, man! You could just, you know, post on twitter or something? That counts as support too. I would've still loved you even if you didn't come." Okay, shit. Where did that come from?
"I can do that so that fans will think I won't go for obvious reasons, Evan.” Jonathan shot back in a soft reassuring tone. "But don't you think it's time for me to actually meet you in person?"
Evan scoffed. "I've wanted to meet you for a long time, actually. So yeah, definitely, it's high time I see how you look. Is it true that you have a beard? Luke says you have."
An infectious laughter suddenly erupted from his headphones.
"Holy shit, Toonz really said that?" More laughter came from Jonathan on the thought that the fans thought of him with a beard. "You will just wait for the grand face reveal of the great Delirious!" He replied with a satisfied tone.
Evan listened, bursting with warmth in his chest, proud that he can make Jon laugh like that. He snorted but he smiled, and his voice was warm as he spoke. "I'm looking forward to that."
"That's like in a few weeks so we gotta make videos to stockpile for the fans.”
"That is true…" The Canadian thought about how they're gonna manage to do that. "You want to record with Brian tomorrow? I mean he is also gonna be attending the first concert.”
“Sure, I need more Irish assholery in my life." Then Delirious's tone turned a little bit serious. "Will Mini be going there?"
"Craig? Yeah he will be there, why?"
"I've heard about the drama between Mini and Terroriser. Just wondering if they're gonna talk their shit out during the concert.”
Evan smiled at his friend's concerned thoughts about their other friends. "They're adults now, they can get their shit together." He replied, even though he is also worried for the other two. He is also friends with Craig and Brian and he doesn't want conflicts with his circle of friends. “I hope.” He said after.
They only just heard each other hum for a while, blanketed in a comfortable silence. Just enjoying each other's presence with exchange of yawns as they send each other memes on discord to pass the time.
BEEP BEEP
Evan looked at his digital clock saying it's seven twenty-five AM on glaring red, saying it’s past three hours since Delirious popped up to talk.
It's nice and he missed it.
Missed staying in comfortable silence with someone.
His heart warmed at the thought of meeting the famous Delirious.
“Sleep now, Owl boy.”
Evan yawned loudly and blinked his tired eyes " Maybe I will.” He thought of his comfy bed and how soft it will be. "You sleeping soon, right?"
"Mhm. Just need to do some stuff first and upload for today.”
"Night, Jon.”
Delirious chuckled softly.
"Morning, Evan.”
--
In the next few days, Evan started recording with the other guys to make the stockpile of videos for his little hiatus in preparation for his first Rynx, "In Pieces", tour. During his non-recording days, he practiced on his makeshift recording studio acting out blocking when he was on the stage. His manager was also making some mini snippets to post on his Twitter and Instagram so the fans know the progress of the show.
He enjoyed his time playing with his friends but he enjoyed it more when he played with Brian and Delirious. They became a trio that no one really thought that could work, but in order to make it into the tour and keep the fans updated, they played in their own time cause timezone fucking sucks.
They even joked about Brian only going because the Canadian have made a Terminator set to play in the concert.
Then Terroriser and Moo tweeted about their RYNX merch as a funny way to promote his musical self and also a way to support him as his friends.
Some of his other friends will also join the party to support his first debut to his music career.
Evan wouldn't trade those idiots for the world.
Since Evan is in LA already for his own concert and Fonda Theatre is somewhat far from his place, he and his manager (Azad) needed to go for their weekly production checking to see if everything’s alright, his custom-made RYNX lights perfectly glowing up in sync with his prepared sets and also his own remixes to his songs.
He is genuinely nervous, but he doesn't want to show it.
He is more excited to meet someone he knows in real life.
And that puts him into a calm and good mood.
The neon hue of colors that made him think of a pretty galaxy had glowed the way he liked it in the dark as he checked his DJ set, playing a song called Read My Mind (VIP) in low volume as he contemplated what his life has become so far.
His Vanossgaming channel is just perfect the way it is for him.
He didn't need his musical career as Rynx to be boosted up by his other self.
Evan created Avant Garden that doesn't include Vanoss. Using his outro as a selfish plug that promotes both he and his other content creators back at Avant Garden.
For now it's just him and his labor of love in the creation of music.
BEEP BEEP
The Canadian checked his notifications on his phone.
Azad: When ur good contemplating life down there at stage. Go up here and chat with us, JayKode's here.
Delirious: Youlll be okay!!! Imma be ther to support u canadian snowman (:
Evan smiled and closed his phone, dark chocolate eyes stared at neon colors around him.
He'll be okay, all his sacrifices and efforts will be paid off to something beautiful.
--
Blue, electric eyes are nervously looking left and right as he waited his turn for being let inside the place where Evan will be performing his first ever "Rynx in Pieces" Tour at Fonda Theatre.
Jonathan sighed softly as he broke one of his rules: Don't ever go outside of the state, or you'll be a goner.
'Either sulk in the corner rejecting Evan's offer, chicken out in the middle of the crowd or making Luke give me a long ass scolding of the decade for being a dumbass not going for what I wanted to do and to be at.’ He thought as he stood his ground and waited.
"Hey there!" The woman behind him on the line chatters to him excitedly, eyes close to being manic. "Pretty cool right? I mean, a concert! I was there at the start of Vanossgaming channel and now he's doing this big dream of his and isn't that pretty cool! Oh." The woman grinned, embarrassed. "Sorry, was just excited. Are you a fan of his gaming channel too?"
Delirious almost shrieked and bash the woman with the phone he’s holding in his hoodie pockets in reflex. But he didn't want to expose himself just yet. So Jonathan relaxed his nerves and lowered his voice so it doesn't sound like a known Youtuber that everyone in this line probably had heard of.
"Yeah.” Jonathan started checking the tone of his voice and was satisfied how it sounded so he continued. "When Ev- I mean Vanoss posted his tickets online, I immediately purchased the VIP spots? Yeah, VIP ones so I can see him closer.’’ He said proudly (and way too excitedly) as he did purchase the VIP ticket without hesitation and regretted after he realize he is gonna meet Evan for real for the very first time but without Evan knowing it was him.
But that conversation a few weeks back had changed some of his plans because Evan knows that he will be in the concert.
Evan still doesn't know what he looked like though.
"You're VIP?!" The woman almost shrieked. "Dude, I'm so jealous." The woman mourned. "Well-off people always hit the nice seats, and meet-ups dang it. Oh hey!" The woman suddenly brightens up and almost manhandles Jonathan, pushing him forcefully forward. "We're going in! Finally!"
"W-wait wh-"
Jonathan almost stomped the feet of a very tall and bulky man that was protecting the door and the window of the little cashier.
"Your ticket sir?"
“Right.” The American pulled out a white small plain envelope from his hoodie pockets and gave it to who he thinks is the bouncer. The tall bulky man gave it to the window of the cashier and asked softly to inspect Jonathan and his things for security purposes.
"Sir Jonathan?" A young voice spoke up from the window. "Please come closer.” The bouncer let him near the window and blocked the excited woman behind him from getting closer.
"You're very lucky!" The young woman hushed out a whisper and green locks with blue as she gave him what he thinks is a small golden pin that has an engraved Vanoss looking owl as the design. "Because I have an extra VIP pass for backstage meetup for the lucky 10 from Mr.Fong.’’
"What?!" Jonathan spluttered back from the young green-eyed cashier with his blue eyes widening at her. "But I didn't get an email or anything for that!"
The young woman giggled and pulled out a pen and scribbled something on a purple post-it note, showing him the contents.
"I give you my VIP backstage pass, Mr. Delirious, and you should have lowered that iconic tone you have there :D "
The Youtuber almost bolted out of the theatre to run away but he restrained himself from doing that because the young lady didn’t really sang it out to the world and instead showed him a note that hopefully no one else will read.
"But isn't that an honour for you to meet Evan?" Jonathan asked him softly as he checked out the golden owl pin, still a little bit shaken from the scare a few minutes ago.
"It's okay, I'm still part of the staff of the theatre so I can meet him before or later.” A sound of printing papers can be heard and for a few more silent minutes waiting a hand appeared from the window. "I have a little favor to ask you sir.”
'Oh shit, a favor!’ Delirious suddenly panics in his mind. 'What if she wants money or fame or forced face reveal by knowing who I am???' He knows there are fans who would be violent or take advantage of this information.
"Uh yeah?" That’s the only thing he had muttered from his panicking state.
Good job, Delirious you stupid moron!
"Make Mr. Evan happy for us okay?" She said in the most sincere tone that made Jonathan distracted from his thoughts.
"W-what?"
The green eyed lady looked to him at an eye-level from the window as she gave him the stamped ticket for the concert. "As a fan of the whole group of friends you guys have, the majority knows the chemistry between the two of you. Friendship or not.”
Jonathan accepted the stamped ticket while looking at her, with a smile growing on his face.
"If having this golden opportunity for me to help you in any way to get to talk to him in the best way possible then I'll be up for it.” She said finally, with a soft smile flashed at him. "It's the only favor I want from you.”
"Thank you for doing this for me.”
"No problem, Mr. Jonathan.”
Delirious almost opened the door but before he did he asked something for the last time.
"You don't want anything in return?"
"None, just a happy ending.”
Jonathan giggled softly. "I will take your word for it…?"
"Call me Yunah.”
"I will take your word for it, Yunah. Thank you so much.”
"An honor to be at your service.”
And with that, as Jonathan opened the door with a new motivation and a warmed heart, he entered the door of the Fonda Theatre.
Glistening in the bright light of the hallways is a golden owl pin beaming in his adorned with his Chibi Cartoonz Black Hoodie from his brother for another mother Luke (cause he insisted to make him wear the merch so Jonathan looks like a walking merch promoter) dark blue jeans that looks so worn out , black Vans shoes and his trusty small blue string duffle bag on his back.
He is so ready to curl up and die in front of Evan earlier, but with the dedication of a fan Jonathan decided to make this opportunity to be well spent.
With the help of the bouncer around the area, who he thought was scary and intimidating but was an actual softie (that reminds him of Wildcat) which made him more comfortable, Delirious was guided to the VIP Meetup place.
"Goodluck and have fun at the concert sir!"
"Same goes for you!"
And Jonathan opened the door labeled "VIP MEETUP ROOM FOR RYNX".
--
Marigold colors painted the walls of one side of the room and the other half is black. The other side of the room is filled with different sizes of posters from different bands, musicals, tours, celebrities etc. that had performed at Fonda Theatre. 10 lucky VIP fans have managed to get to meet him in person in the closest range as possible that the Canadian needs to endure for a while before the actual performance he will do. Honestly, hanging out with the fans should be normal for him now but with his awkward camera-shy nature Evan has just kept making him more awkward and nervous than before.
'Conventions didn't really help me at all.' Evan mumbled to himself as he hugged and smiled at the thankful appreciative words that the fans have told him.
Evan enjoyed these words and hugs because it makes his YouTube job worth the effort that he and his online precious friends do within the platform.
And now being Rynx, the amount of love and support grows bigger and more on the personal level than he thought he will experience.
He waved goodbye to the VIP fans as they went their way back to the stage as the team made him relax for a bit before the show started. Evan grabbed his plastic stool closer to the mirror part of the room and opened the mini fridge beside him.
After getting a can of Red Bull and having a sip on it, he relaxed and scrolled through his phone, passing the time and checking if Delirious gave a signal that he was here.
But of course, Delirious will stay mysterious and the Canadian needs to find him on his own. That makes Evan more worried and excited at the same time since he honestly doesn't know what the other was thinking.
Not even Luke will help him for that because "It's your goddamn problem now and enjoy the whatever plan he made for you." As he also told Evan that "Don't you dare hurt him or I will smite yo ass."
The Canadian still adored the chaotic friendship of the two and he is proud that Luke is Jonathan's long time friend that he considered a brother. But sometimes he isn't exactly happy every time only the two played together and he is kinda jealous.
But he doesn't need to think about that now.
Then suddenly a slow creak of the door opened that made Evan confused and checked on the time in his phone. It's not yet time to perform. He still has an hour at least before the show.
A tall pale skinned man appeared from the door adorning what Evan thinks is a Cartoonz merch hoodie, electric blue eyes and a mopped of raven hair on top with buzzed on the sides.
He is kinda cute.
"Excuse me.” Evan eyed the golden owl pin instead of the hoodie and totally not checking out the other. "But the VIP hangout is kinda finished earlier. I suggest for you to leave I'm so sor-"
"Awww, don't chu want to meet the great H2O Delirious?"
"D-Delirious?"
"No, I'm Lui!" He squeaked in a high pitch tone, trying to be Lui and not laughing at the same time. "You want to play Call Of Duty after the concert?"
"You asshole!" Evan happily tugged the laughing man inside the room. "Stop being an idiot and come give me a hug." He said as he locked the door to avoid eavesdroppers before facing his not so maskless friend.
But before he could face Jonathan, the Canadian got tackled instead and landed on the floor. Good thing, Evan can handle his best friend's featherlight weight and twirled him around to steady himself from the almost fall.
"Put me down, Evan!!!" Jonathan giggled as he was being twirled around like a teddy bear. Pushing his weight to try and pin the Canadian down but to no luck (he really tried) the blue-eyed male failed.
Evan stopped and put him down "You sneaky asshole, how did you manage to get in?" Looking up since the other is one tall fucker.
"I admit that I'm not one of the VIP people who gets their tickets on their own emails so…" Delirious started trying not to mumble in his sentences. "Uh so o-one of the staffs recognized my voice and gave me their own VIP pass."
The Canadian frowned and stared into those very blue eyes. "They didn't ask for a favor or anything? They didn't threaten you, did they? ‘Cause I'm getting the security to get the-"
Del- Jonathan waved his hands frantically on Evan's face. "No, no, no, no, no, no way! You don't have to do that, even though she asked m-me a fav-"
"So she did ask a favor! Then let me take care of this then!" Evan suddenly tries to turn around towards the door but a pair of rough calloused hands stopped him from moving.
"Evan you don't need to do that! I-its a harmless favor!"
The Canadian turned around again but also grasped on those smooth skin but rough calloused palms. “Then explain to me what this harmless favor she wants you to do!"
"Well f-first of fucking all you didn't l-let me finish the damn explanation y-you damn owl!" Jonathan nervously retorted back and suddenly used their interwoven hands to cup Evan's face.
"W-What are you doing?"
Electric blue eyes stared into his soul, Evan was looking so dumbstruck, as Jonathan slowly leaned into his face. He is totally not hearing his own heartbeat pulsing so hard in his ears and vibrating on his body.
"Her favor is for you and p-probably me to have a happy ending.” The North Caroliner softly said, alike how Evan hears him talk when they’re alone. Hearing it in person makes him melt into a puddle, his mouth is probably gaping open. “And this is what I think she meant.”
Before Evan can mutter a response, soft lips have sealed upon his mouth. Warmth engulfed his whole body with different kinds of emotions as he subconsciously kissed back and kept Jonathan closer to him as he firmly put his hand on the taller man's waist like a padlock to his missing key. Evan’s fingers threaded into Jonathan’s hair and tugged him closer, their lips moving fluidly like water and fire burning into their hearts.
After a minute of soft heaven within the two people, they eventually broke out to take a breather. Both of them fluttered their eyes open, still clouded with ethereal feelings brewing in their stomach. Jonathan pressed their foreheads together with a nervous smile. "S-sorry about the sudden move.”
Evan chuckled and planted a soft quick peck on that kissable lips. "You shit, I didn't know you are desperate for this fine piece of Canadian small thin lips." And suddenly yelped as Delirious pinched his nose, with his little infectious giggles.
"Ow! What's that for?"
"For being the shitthat made m-me fell over heads for you!"
"It's heads over heels, dumbass.”
"I see you smirking to yourself, moron.”
The two youtubers lovingly look at each other as Delirious' expression has changed into a tired state and waddles his way to a bar stool within the room, leaving the Canadian standing.
"I was w-working my ass on how I will blend with the crowd to do stuff to scare you during the concert." The North Caroliner started as he fumbled on his best brother's merch hoodie strings, he could hear soft footsteps approaching him. "But having to be caught by the cashier in front of the theatre so early i-in my plan. I just decided to take the o-open opportunity from the lady and now this is where we are."
"I should probably properly thank this lady for meeting us up.”
Jonathan's head was gently moved upwards to meet the beautiful shade of brown looking down at him by those big buff hands. The warmth spread in his cheeks and he was suddenly embarrassed so he tried to look away, shifting his head to the left.
"N-no shit, we should probably thank her after this night passed by.”
The Canadian cooed as he tried to make Delirious look back at him again. "Aw come on, you tall baby, give a big kiss to your boyfriend.”
"J-just became boyfriend.”
"I've probably been dating you for seven years, man, even when we talked online. I would have dated you on the spot if you just came to PAX tours or hangout with the others."
"But w-we are dating now right? Cause I kissed you and all.”
Evan just hummed and pouted at him, trying to tease the shit out of Delirious because he feels better when those pale cheeks blossomed. "You haven't even asked me out yet and you just rushed into the room and stole my heart before I can explain myself that you’re fucking beautiful.”
And there indeed Jonathan's pale cheeks turning into beet red but he still didn't budge and look at Evan, which increases the Candian's pouting.
"You gotta do me dirty like that.” Evan huffed and put both of his hands on Jonathan's squishy face and pinched them hard, the poor tall boy yelping from the sudden sting on being stretched on his cheeks. "Look at me or I will keep pinching your chubby cheeks.”
"Oway! Okay! Schopp swishin meh face!”
Blue electric eyes finally looked at Evan and his smug smirk beamed in victory as the sitting older male's turn to pout at him while Jonathan massaged his abused pale cheeks. "So unfair you are goddamn swol snowman.”
"After every single meet and greet had happened with my fans, of course you'll be the one to be able to help me regain my energy."
"And how exactly am I gonna be the one who will help y-you regain your energy?"
Evan smirk again and points his own lips "By giving me a big kiss.”
"You want me to kiss y-you again?!"
"Come on, you tall baby.” The Canadian started, moving closer to him. "Or I will.” The whisper sounded a bit sexy and Jonathan isn't having it.
"Fine.” Delirious leaned in brushing the needy lips of the other. "Just because I love you". And connected their lips once again. This was quick but the same warmth feeling had surrounded them after they broke off and breathed.
Evan lovingly smiled and brought back a chair, sitting beside Jonathan as he checked on the time sighing because there was half an hour left before the actual performance.
"So you feel recharged now?"
"Definitely.”
The two had a comfortable silence as they checked on their phones, scrolling for updates on their social media and their friends. They both took a selfie of each other for "remembrance" but actually planned secretly to themselves that we would make it their lockscreens after this day. The Canadian's head is resting on the other's shoulder since Jonathan is taller than him.
"Holy shit.” Jonathan started as he showed Evan the Instagram story of Wildcat outside of the Fonda Theatre with their other friends; Brian, Craig, Lui, Smitty and Kryoz. "They're here!" His tone suddenly became nervous, laced with fear.
Evan jolted his head up as his own phone vibrated with text notifications from Wildcat himself.
Wildcat: Hey Evan, the bois and I are here
Wildcat: Where do we go?
Wildcat: Wait for you on the backstage or not?
"You're not ready to meet up with them right?"
"Yeah-h...sorry." Delirious mumbled while reading messages probably from Luke. "Maybe after the concert, I will have the courage to meet them.”
The Canadian thought as he checked the time with almost fifteen minutes to spare. Trying to formulate a plan in his refreshed mind. "Unless…"
"Unless what?"
Brown eyes glistening with mischief. "You play a little hide and seek game with them during the show. Probably using our group chat to trick them that you are here.” Evan explained while looking at Jonathan, waiting for his reaction.
"You damned genius!!" Delirious screeched in excitement as he planned his own way to tease their friends. "But I would be caught so damn soon if I continuously posted something to the c-chat.”
The Canadian smooches his tall boyfriend's pale cheek and chuckles. "I didn't mean to broadcast the whole thing to them, dumbass.”
"S-so you meant that I should post one like, after the concert or randomly so they would freak out?"
"And screamed at me for saying 'YO OWLBOI, IS DELIRIOUS HERE?!' repeatedly after the show? Hell yes.”
They giggled afterwards, comfortable with the plan they had in mind. Evan's phone vibrated once again.
Wildcat: ANSWER ME
Wildcat: or ill kick ur ass
Jonathan laughed when he saw the text, nudging Evan to answer since there's only ten more minutes left.
Vanoss: Ask the staff to lead you to the VIP room
Vanoss: So we can meet before my performance
Wildcat: Finally u answered back
Wildcat: Gonna be there at 5
"I gotta dash now then.” Delirious stood up from the stool and fixed himself. "Don't want to get c-caught so early in the game, again.”
Approaching the door, he hesitates and quickly goes back to Evan, giving a big kiss on his forehead and muttering, "Goodluck Evy.” and quickly escapes the room before Wildcat and the boys find him.
'Okay Evan calm yo ass down and pretend you didn't meet Delirious and kiss you goodluck.’ The Canadian thought to himself, fixing his outfit and his trusty hat as he waited for them to knock on the door. He took a heavy sigh and drummed his fingers into the table.
Knock knock.
"Come in!"
The door squeaked open and revealed six men walking in the room. The bouncer saluted them and told Evan that he had a few minutes left before showtime, closing the door after.
"Sup Evan.”
"Yo mah BOYYYY.”
"Howdy Doody."
"MY GUMMY WORMS!"
"YEET my canadian brother."
"Wazzup Homie.”
Evan chuckled and gave those 6 men separate hugs and high fives, smiling so brightly because he rarely hangs out with them in person. Sometimes, not all of them can be in one place at the same time. So PAX , holidays or his tour for example is one way to be with them and he was glad for every opportunity it happened.
“You guys are kinda late.” The Canadian started after withdrawing from the hugs. “Nonetheless, you all are on time to see my performance.”
“That’s the point.’
"You just want to hear that Terminator set that I put in there.”
Brian punched the air, screaming "YES." as he approached him and patted his right shoulders "But besides that there are many more reasons to be here.”
"Free food?"
"I mea-"
"Evan mah boi!"
The two turned their heads to the washed blonde curls from Craig. The smile wavering from Brian’s face. The air suddenly became thicker than it used to be, the warmth seeping through his right shoulder was gone as Evan looked at Brian slowly backing away, giving a little space between himself and the British.
"Hey Mini.”
"Are you ready to perform the hell out of your godsend music?!"
Evan chuckled softly, right hand on his waist and the other pointing at himself with his right thumb. "Of fucking course! It's my music after all.” Then the rest of the boys laughed in his jest.
He is camera shy and the most reserved guy outside in the public but when he's around with his favorite people he can be as confident as he is during recordings, to be Vanoss.
"Goodluck up there on the stage, okay?" Craig excitedly said "You'll be living the best feeling in the world!".
Evan scratched the back of his neck nervously. "Well before I go up there later, I already got the best feeling". As he remembered Delirious visiting him first, the comfort, the kisses. Thinking of those things made the Canadian's cheek flush furiously.
"Evan...are you okay?"
"Damn Ev, you really look red.”
The Canadian just shook his head as Craig and Lui looked at him oddly for blushing out of nowhere. Tyler, Jaren and John are having a discussion within themselves but notice the little commotion.
BEEP
Evan fished out his phone and his cheeks grew more warm as he read a text from someone who was nearby him.
Terroriser: I think i have an idea on why you blush like a highschool girl getting their senpapi accept their love confession between the cherry tree.
Terroriser: He was here earlier doesn't he?
The Canadian glared at Brian's direction, seeing the Irish face with such a proud and smug expression. Brian knew he successfully decoded Evan's feeling like a speedrun puzzle game.
Brian knew how Brock figured out Evan’s growing crush for Delirious so easily. Like a father and mother tag teaming to support Evan's growing love for a certain teddy bear loving guy.
The support grew deeper when the three of them recorded to stockpile for his concert. Brian naturally finds a way to make a scene for him and Delirious to have a moment for either the fans and themselves to enjoy.
Evan doesn't know if he needs to repay Brian's and Brock's effort of keeping him sane. But he sure is gonna tell them the result of their constant support.
Later.
Probably.
Vanoss: Shut up.
Vanoss: I'll tell you after the concert.
Terroriser: Nice.
Terroriser: Give me the full deets later.
Terroriser: I ALSO want to meet your mans after.
Terroriser: IF he's ready.
The Canadian smiled softly as he read the text.
Vanoss: I'll tell him about it later.
Vanoss: but for now
Vanoss: just pretend you didn't know.
Vanoss: We prepared... a little teasing game during my concert.
Terroriser: Ahhh Nice
Terroriser: The "Troublemakers" are still doing content...
Terroriser: I see...
Terroriser: Fine.
Terroriser: AND i'm also filming THEIR breakdowns for UR Satisfaction.
Terroriser: Focking Asshats.
Evan giggled after putting back his phone in his jogger zipper pants, so it won't fly during the concert. He looked at Brian who still has a smug face but with a raised doubled thumbs up as an addition to agree with the secret plan.
Craig noticed the two of them having a secret communication and huffed in irritation. "Are you both done fucking around?" The British blurted a loud sound that wiped the Irish's smug face that was beaming proudly.
"Yep". Brian answered back with a calm tone. "Evan just told me the greatest plan he had yet to make.”
Lui was watching the whole thing unfold, same as Smitty and Kryoz, making Tyler also stop talking with them and glanced at where they were looking.
"And why don't we know about this?"
"It's a plan in his eyes that I will notice when you always play with this focker.”
Tyler heard the conversation and rushed between the three, wild blue eyes glared at Evan and Brian. "Don't fucking tell me that you both are planning another explosion to my goddamn house in Minecraft!”
The Irish and the Canadian grinned widely as the other was confused as to what the tall one had meant. Lui suddenly understood the reference and laughed.
"Maybe.”
"Don't be fucking assholes.” Wildcat huffed in annoyance. "Oh wait you both already are. Why am I not surprised?" His tone makes the other two troublemakers join the fun.
"It's like that sometimes.”
"John you fuc-" As the taller male put his knuckles grinds on the platinum blonde hair and gave Kryoz a head noggin. While Smitty was so proud of that smooth meme insert out of nowhere and is laughing so much.
"It's one of the best stunts I ever watched". John started as he is still getting head noggins from Tyler. "Though I'm fucking glad I'm not in your server or I could have committed murder long ago".
"You're not joking aren't you?"
Kryoz looks at his troublemaker partner with a look.
"Who says I'm joking?"
The boys groaned and started engaging with different jokes on that Doomsday Plan they have executed so nicely and Evan was so happy to tease the shit out of Tyler for every count his house had been exploded for content (and Nogla's house but the other wasn't there to get teased on).
Craig sighed silently in frustration and decided that he had enough, he stood up and approached the door, he was so done being left out with these ridiculous game topics that he used to be a part of. "This a good night bois but i think i had enough with this talks so i'm just gonna- ". He clapped one time and explained with a tint of regret, anger and sad in a dramatic way that caught everyone's attention. "-I'll be right at the backstage.", he said while walking towards the door and glanced a steamy glare at Brian.
Brian looked at Craig with a confused look and for a brief moment he realized why, Brian felt kind of guilty even if none of them really are the guilty parties.
There's a few seconds of silence after that.
Tyler and Lui sighed but Tyler is loud enough to send signals that he really is a bit angry at Craig's sudden slam of the door while Lui scratched his head and took a drink.
The both of them stared between Evan and Brian and the both of them looked to another space or item before deciding to go for a drink.
Jaren and John were a bit of confused by Craig's sudden mood and shrunk a bit on the chair they moved to after the outburst, unsure what to do.
"It be like that sometimes." Kryoz also took a drink earning a glare from Brian.
"I'm so sorry guys for-”. The Irish sighed in defeat, while putting both hands on his face. His voice having muffled from covering his face. -This...this focking mess".
The boys moved closer to Brian and gave him side hugs, engulfing the warm comfort each of them have emitted.
Jaren looked at the Irish and spoke "You know this won't be possible to escape from, right?".
"I wish I could change the past". Brian answered back with the same defeated tone, but he doesn't hide his face anymore. "If I only knew back then that it would affect him that much. I could have apologized right there and then".
Kryoz pulled away from the group side hugs and approached Brian. All the eyes were drawn to the blonde and the brunette male. "No offense to our dear Meme Ladd but he can be such an asshole sometimes". He blurted out, making those eyes of the other boys widened in alarm. "I know some of you guys knew Craig longer than Smitters and I. But we still picked up those traits of him that you guys knew about''.
Tyler sighed "Shit, I still remembered the 'Vanoss Crew/Vanoss and Friends' drama that he created''. While looking at Evan, who's just feeling bad about what is happening to his friends.
"Bingo! Those kinds of shits". Kryoz said as he put his one arm to Brian's shoulders. "But you're thought of changing the past isn't gonna make you learn the moral shit of the damn story, dawg".
"What are you trying to say, John?".
"You both came here for many reasons, but mainly to support Evan's first step to his music career and in hopes of fixing the damage both of you have made right?". The platinum blonde locks shined to the lights of the room. Terroriser nods thoughtfully.
Kryoz continued to say "Then don't think negatively and make plans on how to fix the problem now . Because not only you and him will benefit but all of us and our fans…". Cyan eyes stared into blue ones "Did you got it ,dawg?".
Brian's face lit up of the words that came from their friend. Evan can feel the determination that is starting to flow on those blue eyes, the Canadian knows Brian is taking the other's not so threatening sounding advice.
Evan looked at Smitty's face with an obvious hint of pride forming. Lui sighed in content when the advice meant well for everyone and Tyler approached the two with a smug face plastered on his face.
"You know… for someone who can being a broken record when drunk and sewing buttons on his pants." The tall male has started, giving John a grin "You gave the best advice in the right situation".
Kryoz gave him a chuckle, pulling out his arms from Brian's shoulders. "Being self-aware of things and my love for friendship is the key".
"I thought you only loved your other half?".
Jaren stuck his tongue at them in response while John blew raspberries back.
Tyler mouthed "Gay".
John winked back at the tall male "You love me anyways".
Smitty and Lui giggled at the scene as Tyler did another head noggin to John, who happily accepted it after he saw Tyler flustered in realization and screamed 'YOU SLY FUCKER'. with a matching 'I HAVE A GODDAMNED GIRLFRIEND'.
Brian sneakily went back to Evan's side with a smile on his face. The Canadian sighed in content as he saw things seemed to be back to normal. Almost.
"I'm still hyped about your plan by the way you fock".
Evan put up his brightest smile as he heard the knock of the bouncer signalling that it's showtime. All the boys stopped what they were doing and looked at him.
"Alright boys, let's burn shit up!".
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The ink void of the room filled with bodies of different people, different genders, race, names but their eyes and heart are in sync for one thing.
To meet their favorite Canadian whom they have known for so long as the explosive loving owl who plays with his fellow online friends. A youtuber who finally has the chance to reach his dreams: to use his electric guitar and perform to the world his sick beats and remixes.
And Jonathan is there to witness it all.
The darkness faded a little bit to light up the whole room with red colors. The customized RYNX lights that were teased a few weeks back on Evan's social media have made their appearance. Then the whole stage suddenly glows more red, the people scream excitedly to the ambiance for the intro of the concert.
And there he was.
Jonathan gushed in excitement as he saw his favorite person standing to the DJ set where the RYNX lights were attached, with his lovely electric guitar where he strummed those beautiful tones.
Evan looks so alluring with those red lights illuminating his face. Face so focus on delivering those sounds out. Jonathan was with those people who shouted and raised their phones out to record or take photos. He still remembers about his little game for the boys to decipher after the concert.
Then the familiar tone from Rynx's EP named Engine that Delirious picked up immediately rang out. Evan jumped out from the DJ set and appeared there getting his hands ready to the turntables and grabbed what Jonathan thought was a microphone.
The people chanting "Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey" with the beat syncing with their quickening heartbeats.
"Let's go!"
Everyone screamed in excitement as the beat drop from the remix was made. The lights went crazy through the dark room, many colors splattered through.
But they know.
Everyone knows tonight will be their favorite night for the rest of their lives.
At least what Jonathan and his friends think.
The music changes to different kinds of songs that Rynx have remixed on his sets. Some are from known other artists like Skrillex etc. , some are from his own. Lights went from different hues and flashes all throughout the concert. Jonathan knows the boys are backstage judging by the Instagram stories.
The North Caroliner was kinda glad that he had an extra unknown account that followed them because seeing his official account on the views later after everything was over.
'You can never be too careful' He thought to himself as he steered away from the VIP front seats for a while cause the crowds were way too wild for him. Especially when he saw some of them are headbangging a little too hard and he doesn't want to be present when those people get head injuries later.
Jonathan was kinda glad he was in the middle of the VIP section and to the normal section, so he can move farther from the blaring sounds that vibrate on his ears. At some point it will hurt his ears for being in a very loud environment.
This was kinda his recent first time attending a concert that hasn't been handled by Luke. Delirious smiled at the thought that two of his favorite people have a music career back then and now. Maybe he can ask Evan later if he wants to have a bonding DJ moment with Toonz in the near future.
When he reached the bar where another DJ was set in stone. For the lights and sound system to his guess since a staff is obviously monitoring what Evan's doing right now. Jonathan's eyes widened in surprise when he made out the familiar human shapes of his friends approaching the bar.
Holy Fucking Shit!
It's the six of them, moving closer to him without them knowing that his faceless friend has their jaw drop on the floor like the majority of the people who also saw them moving through a sea of bodies on the floor. Delirious wasn't ready to meet this early, but he needs to calm the fuck down or he will get spotted easily even though the whole place is dark.
He took heavy breaths as the six boys reached the bar that is guarded by some bouncers. Delirious is nearby the said bouncers but he's hidden enough to them.
Except for one.
A pair of bright blue eyes look at his darker electrifying ones before the eye contact ceases to never exist. Jonathan gulped from his throat hard as the only Irish present from his group of friends has taken notice of him. Brian most likely will be suspicious that the great H2O Delirious will be present during the concert since they played together more often recently as a trio with Evan to stockpile videos for the trip.
Delirious excuses himself that he just wants to play with them since he will be 'sad, lonely and bored' when they go away because of the event. It's a nice excuse honestly, Delirious thought to himself but maybe at some early point in time. Since lately, the Canadian and the Irish was always together during recording sessions; pissing and destroying the fuck out of their friends on any games.
Jonathan knows that Evan has probably told Brian and only Brian about his presence. Since the Irish himself have moments that he manages to witness, where he looks around checking people out.
Jonathan looked at his unknown account from his phone and saw Lui doing a livestream (?) on Instagram. He checks what the boys are doing from his position. Trying to still remain hidden and silently took videos and pictures during the concert for safekeeping.
As expected, the shorter used to be missing Youtuber was holding his phone up and doing the livestream as the rest of the boys are either recording some clips, pictures or just enjoying the beautiful creation from the Canadian DJ in front of them. Brian can be spotted nearby making a scene from the livestream, screaming 'this is a free marketing tactic and you should buy tickets' in the camera that made Jonathan snort at their antics.
The music suddenly changes into something familiar and held and the purple hue from the other song remix seconds ago changes into bright blue that glows.
It's everyone's favorite song, even Delirious despite liking other songs such as Want You, Hold On and All For You.
(Later on, Delirious is gonna ask Vanoss after the concert if Want You meant to be for him. And Evan with a few heartwarming kisses later admits that it's really for him).
But Read My Mind just sets some feelings between them.
"Put your phones up in the sky right now".
Jonathan snaps back into reality and looks at how Evan climbed into the DJ Set again without his electric guitar. Even from afar The Canadian's face feels so ethereal and the blue glow of the lights makes him beautiful.
The majority of the people put their flashlights on and waved in sync with each other like waves on the ocean. The whole place looks amazing with the lights as stars with the blue and purple blending in like the galaxy from the skies.
It's breathtaking for him and he took a picture from it.
"You and I
Meant to fly
You, you, you".
Evan looked into the singing crowd, he gripped his microphone as he stood on the DJ set. He smiled hopefully it reached Jonathan. And he knows the other smiled back at him .
"You read my mind".
Jonathan watches the Canadian dance and in sync with the beat drop. Everyone danced and screamed with him. Everyone enjoyed the night with love and content for Rynx.
BEEP BEEP
Delirious suddenly felt and heard his phone vibrate from his hands and unlocked to see the notification.
Terroriser (3)
He gulped as he looked into the bar where Brian is and the Irish is still focused on the stage. Dancing and goofing around Lui's camera. With a heavy sigh and quickening beating heart, Jonathan swiped up to check the message.
Terroriser: /Attached Image/
Terroriser: What's up
Terroriser: Dumbass #2
Delirious jaw dropped when he opened the image, seeing himself but in another perspective which most likely came from Brian. He can only see his backside of the Chibi Cartoonz black hoodie, his ruffled black hair and dark blue eyes staring into the stage where Evan is. And Brian took up the whole picture with his handsome face and a middle finger but Jonathan's figure was in the middle.
Jonathan nervously chuckled and tried to message back, trying to make up an excuse.
Delirious: Who's that?
Terroriser: DON'T
Terroriser: you FOCKING dare
Terroriser: /Attached Image/
Delirious laughed at the second picture with a blur Brian's forehead shown. Clearly it wasn't meant to be sent to him or it wasn't meant to happen at all.
Delirious: What a lovely forehead
Terroriser: Shut
Terroriser: the
Terroriser: fock
Terroriser: up
Terroriser: I KNOW you're here
Delirious: SJSJDHSUIANDJ
Terroriser: Don't keyboard smash me
Delirious: :0)
Terroriser: STOP
Jonathan stopped giggling softly, cause if he didn't control it he might be rolling on the floor by now. He looked upwards and saw Brian glaring at him from his spots.
Delirious: Whatever
Delirious: Evan told u?
Terroriser: No
Delirious: :o
Terroriser: But I've seen him blushing like a dumbass earlier
Terroriser: So i put the clues together
Terroriser: Dumbass #1 only focking blush when it's about u
Delirious: SJDHSHJSFNJS
Delirious: I DIDN'T KNEW THAT
Terroriser: *know u moron
Terroriser: now u know
Terroriser: focking welcome btw
Terroriser: and also
Terroriser: i know about the plan
Terroriser: im filming their reactions if u start
Terroriser: so tell me if u start
Delirious: I'll post in the gc after thw sjkw
Delirious: *the show
Terroriser: Roger that
Jonathan put back his phone in his jeans pockets as he listened to the last bits of Read My Mind and was confused when the sounds made a different tone that isn't part of the song. Technical difficulties?
"Oops, that's for my friend Brian Hanjob if you know him".
Of course, everyone laughed as Evan changed back that little snippet of the Terminator theme transitioning to the next song which is Club Poor. Brian vibrated his phone again and Delirious just laughed about what the Irish just messaged him.
Terroriser: Bastard
Terroriser: That's all he's gonna put?
Terroriser: Focking
Terroriser: Bastard
Delirious: At Least he put that theme just for u
Terroriser: a 30 second theme?
Terroriser: whatever i guess
Terroriser: I'm not the one who get SPECIAL treatment here
Delirious: WYM?????
Terroriser: I don't make a complete song dedicated to his dumbass that he's falling hard to
Delirious: ...
Delirious: SHUCH U DAMN IRSH
Delirious: *IRISH
Jonathan would have gone upstairs to the DJ bar and strangled Brian right there and then, but he restrained himself for doing so. The odd stares of the two bouncers that are guarding those metal stairs are in no possible way that will let him through either way. Cause no one knows that the great Delirious are here except Evan, Brian and the nice cashier lady from earlier.
Delirious checks what Brian has been up to again and probably observes their other friends who attended to. He saw Tyler and John go down earlier and stayed below the DJ bar and recorded with the people as they sang Read My Mind earlier. Jonathan also spotted Smitty and Craig nearby where Brian and Lui are but on the opposite side of the room.
He knows about the drama that has gone between Brian and Craig. He has listened and read to both sides. Jonathan and the others know that they should apologize and be friends again. Hopefully they have figured it out. Despite that look on Mini's face forming tired and seeping with jealousy. He thinks it's about Brian having a special part on Evan's set even if it's just a 30 second theme.
The North Caroliner sighed and typed a message again to the Irish. If there's no one that will push either of them to fix their friendship now then there's no time to even schedule one.
It's now or never.
Delirious: yo Brian
Terroriser: what a miracle u didn't misspelled my name
Delirious: -_-
Terroriser: ANYWAYS
Terroriser: whats up?
Delirious: just wondering
Delirious: i know it's not my place to ask
Delirious: u have a plan to talk Mini about it?
Terroriser: wow would u look at that
Terroriser: the two Jo(h)ns of our DEAR family
Terroriser: have been helping me how to fixing MY problems
Delirious: wait what
Delirious: Kryoz?
Terroriser: YEP
Terroriser: i won't underestimated the both of u for being focking intellectual in mending bridges of friendships
Terroriser: ever again
Delirious: HELL YEAH
Delirious: BOW DOWN TO US JO(H)NS, U PEASANTS
Terroriser: I won't focking steep THAT low
Terroriser: dumbass #2
Terroriser: i have a plan anyways
Terroriser: after concert
Delirious: that's amazingness!
Terroriser: that's not a word, moron
Delirious: shuch ur damb hooligan mouth!
Delirious: aaaaaaaanywaaaysssssss
Delirious: goodluck on the plan! :0)
Terroriser:...
Terroriser: thanks
Jonathan stopped texting the other and finally enjoyed the rest of the concert with content that everything will be okay in the end. He watched the colorful light show illuminating the whole area with a fond smile on his face.
The colorful hues of the Rynx color scheme finally fade and turn into only just a white light. Evan decided to walk in front of his DJ set with his electric guitar while a slow and different variation of what Burn It Up that is known playing in the background as the Canadian did his guitar solo syncing with the music that he created.
Jonathan knows that this is the last part of the concert and he should be planning out the game, what picture or clip that he should be using to tease the boys out on the discord chat.
He looked at Evan walking around the stage as he did his guitar solo, as Delirious scrolled down through his photo gallery to pick one random picture to drop. He finally stopped when he saw a picture of Evan, from afar (where he was standing) during the Read My Mind part of the set, hands frozen upwards into the air as he was dancing on top of his DJ booth.
‘Perfect’ Jonathan smirked mischievously as he saved the photo again, quickly shooting a message to Brian that he was ready to start the game. The Irish replied back with a thumbs up emoticon. He watched the stage fading into black as a sign that its ending. The screaming of the fans is also stopped to a minimum and saying “Goodbyes” and “Thank Yous” to each other and to Evan himself. The Canadian waves and smiles at them too and asks one last time to the crowd if they want a picture taken from his phone. Happy noises from everyone as an answer to Evan's question and gather themselves to fit into the range of Evan’s phone doing a groupie.
Opening up his discord account, Delirious went into their group chat named “WARNING: NO BRAIN CELLS SINCE BIRTH”. The title of the gc is just plain facts on whoever put it there (probably Tyler since the title is on Caps Lock) cause it applies to all of them. He checks if the boys who are present in the concert are online before randomly sending the chosen photo he planned out earlier.
Several people started typing…
Blue eyes shine as the owner laughs silently as he goes offline again and puts his phone back in his pockets. The stage went black as the concert was over, people were turning towards the entrance to leave the premises.
It's time.
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“Congrats on finishing your first ever concert, Evan!”.
Brown eyes stared at the two people in front of him with a smile on his face. “Thanks for everything, boss”. Evan says as he looks at his boss the turn at JayKode "And thanks for everything bro".
The black hair with blonde side bangs male smiled and made a bro fist in his right knuckles in the others "No problem, bro besides...". He laughed and patted Evan's shoulders "we're in this together".
"Yeah right".
The Canadian’s manager approached him with a gesture to check his phone. "We will settle the rest, Evan go and take the remaining time to enjoy and hang out with your friends".
"A-Are you sure?".
JayKode laughed and flicked the Canadian's forehead before pulling away from the other. "Go on brother before we change our mind....you don’t want to sulk in the corner later regretting such an opportunity to hang out with your bffs”.
Evan pouted for a minute and sighed as he fixed his trusty black cap “Am i that obvious that i will sulk in the corner and die, if i stay here any longer?”.
“Shut up and just go”.
“Okay, okay jeez…”. The DJ saluted, laughed, thanked them, and headed toward the designated meetup spot. He saw them before they saw him—the chaotic energy was palpable. But right in the center of the storm stood Jon (Delirious).
Now, how do you make a legendary, mysterious hermit not look like an awkward tall bean in public? You don’t. You just let him be his lanky, slightly overwhelmed self.
Before Evan could say a word, Brian (Terroriser) appeared out of thin air. He had excused himself moments ago just to hunt Evan down, but he froze when he saw the man standing next to him.
"I KNEW IT!" Brian screeched, pointing a finger at Jon. "You’re the dude I just took a picture with earlier on our chat! The 'fan'!"
In the excitement, Evan and Jon shared a quick, loving kissu—a quiet moment of "we finally made it"—only for Jon’s fight-or-flight instincts to kick in as Brian loomed closer. Jon’s fist twitched, nearly punching the Irish out of Brian.
"Relax! I’m not gonna steal your mans," Brian held up his hands, retreating. "But Jesus Christ, Evan, I almost did... then I remembered I have a girlfriend and I’m not attracted to dumbasses."
Jon didn't miss a beat. "So, definitely yourself then?"
"I take it back," Brian snapped. "You’re absolutely not attractive."
Evan stepped between them, grinning. "Stop being dumbasses. Let’s go witness the others melt down. We have a game to play."
"Don’t call me that," Brian muttered, following them. "I’m not the dumbass making out in the corner for the world to see. No coincidence whatsoever, eh?"
"Don't remind me that I almost clocked you," Jon grumbled, his voice dropping into that familiar, gravelly tone. "Because I still might."
"Thanks for reminding me your online persona is a murderer," Brian rolled his eyes. "I’ll cancel my death plan for today."
The trio approached the rest of the group. Brian secretly started filming on his phone, pressing a finger to his lips when Lui spotted him.
"Everyone," Evan announced, gesturing to Jon, who was keeping his head down, his voice pitched into a clear, low, unrecognizable tone. "There’s this dude... he’s a really cool guy. He helped me out a ton tonight."
Tyler (Wildcat) looked up, blinking. "Oh, yeah? Who is he?"
"This is Jeremy," Evan said smoothly.
Tyler looked over at Jon (who was trying very hard not to laugh) "Wait, you're Jeremy?"
Jon, panicked, blurted out the first thing that came to mind: "Yeah! I'm Jeremy... Jeremy Fitzgerald!"
Kryoz snorted from the side. "Sounds like a creepy animatronic name, bro."
For the next ten minutes, it was a festival of excuses. Jon kept his vocabulary limited, dodging questions with "Oh, I'm just a big fan of H2O Delirious, I guess his personality rubs off on me," or "Hoho! That Delirious guy is a cool YouTuber."
Kryoz noticed first. He didn't say anything, just exchanged a knowing, mischievous look with Smitty. They watched as Tyler grew increasingly frustrated, turning to scream at Evan.
"HOW ARE YOU NOT EXCITED THAT THE REAL DELIRIOUS MIGHT BE HERE SOON, AND YOU'RE HANGING OUT WITH... JEREMY FITZGERALD?!" Tyler yelled.
Brian couldn't take it anymore. "I know I have Evan and Jon as Dumbass #1 and #2, but come on, Ty... are YOU that dumb too?"
The penny finally dropped. Tyler’s jaw hit the floor. The "Jeremy" facade shattered as Jon let out that iconic, wheezing high-pitched cackle. The reunion was instant chaos—shouting, hugging, and endless teasing.
In the background, Brian and Mini Ladd took a moment to finally talk. It wasn't loud or dramatic; it was a quiet, necessary apology from both sides. Everyone watched out of the corner of their eyes, Smitty and Kryoz whispering, "This is the tea I want to sip on."
(In the future, they in fact didn't mend their friendship back…not at all)
The manager and Jaykode returned just in time to snap a group photo.
"Send that to me later," Jon said, his voice back to normal. "I’m framing that for my house."
"You sappy shit," Tyler groaned, though he was smiling.
"Says the one who lets us hang out at your house and vlog the whole thing," Brian, Mini, and Kryoz synced up perfectly. "Bitch."
Everyone laugh and continue mingling with joint and individual conversations with each other, while the topic still revolves around Delirious in the flesh. They took multiple pictures, selfies and all kinds with the solid promise that no one will doxxed the H2ODelirious true face.
Besides they are scared of what Luke will do if he finds a sniff of attempt out of them.
Evan came and went as he finished his VIP backstage duties with the fans. Stealing food and drinks from the guys until he finally came back to join the chaos.
"Me and Brock should be your best men," Brian shouted as the group began to thin out, "or I will destroy you both!"
Jon laughed. "Add Luke (CaRt0oNz) and Squirrel to the mix."
"I get Luke, but Squirrel?" Evan asked as he join in, even without the context.
"Yeah, that kid is like a young Moo to me," Jon nodded. "Somehow knows me better than our combined brain damage knows us. Luke is like the nagging 'you' in my brain because both of you are pains in the ass."
"Nogla’s the priest!" Wildcat yelled from the back, referencing an old group chat joke.
Overall it’s the best day of his life. Evan appreciated this so much. Vanoss too, and so does Rynx.
After the goodbyes, Evan and Jon finally retreated to Evan’s apartment. The silence was a welcome relief. They sat by the massive floor-to-ceiling window, the city lights of LA twinkling below them like fallen stars.
They had Evan’s favorite pizza on speed dial and spent an hour joking about all the "pizza moments" caught on camera over the years. They sat on the floor, leaning against each other, eating pizza and drinking Coke.
"I have to leave tomorrow," Jon muttered, his mood dipping slightly.
Evan's eyes lit up. "Wait. I just talked to my manager. My next concert isn't until February. I’m free to relax."
"Whatchu planning, owl boy?"
"I’m coming back to North Carolina with you."
Jon choked on his crust. "WHAT? Are you sure?"
"No 'buts' or I’ll drum that ass," Evan joked.
"What if I want it now?" Jon shot back with a wink.
"No, because I need Luke’s blessing first," Evan said seriously. "He’s scary, Jon. If anyone talks shit about you, he’ll kick them. He almost kicked Tyler!"
Jon laughed, leaning his head on Evan’s shoulder. "I’ve had other relationships, Evan. I know he’s my moral support. He’s punched an ex before... I just didn't think he got to you guys yet."
"Too late," Evan sighed. "Your demon brother planted a threat. I don't want an early funeral."
"I have an idea to get his blessing easily," Jon said, grinning. "Should I give him livestock? Start a farm?"
"Don't waste your money," Evan laughed. "He used to be a DJ. If I want his approval, we bond through music. It’s the smartest thing you’ve ever spat out of that pretty mouth."
"I'm the smartest boyfriend you'll ever have, bitch," Jon teased, leaning in.
"My dumbass boyfriend," Evan corrected, closing the gap between them.
"Shut up and kiss me before I change my mind."
As they kissed against the backdrop of the night sky, their hearts finally entwined after seven years of "will-they-won't-they," Evan’s phone buzzed on the floor.
BEEP BEEP.
A text from Brian:
I hope both of you haven't done massive property damage yet, you horny soon-to-be newlyweds.
Evan ignored it, pulling Jon closer. The property damage could wait until tomorrow.
Besides, the bed can only break after they land in North Carolina.
There are other ways to satisfy one another.