The Socially Awkward Subscriber

Chapter 4

Friday night found Charlie and I watching soaps while mum and dad got ready for one of their functions, "I was thinking," Charlie began

"Don't hurt yourself," I smiled reading through some viewers emails on my laptop as I waited for Ethan to reply 

"Shut up," he laughed "I was thinking," he began again "about our birthday," I groaned, I hated our birthday just for the simple fact that it was ours, Charlie always wanted a party and I would rather go to the cinema or for a meal with mum and dad. "I think we should have a party," here we go "don't give me that look," Charlie grinned "it'll be fun," I stood and headed to the kitchen to get a drink Charlie followed me "come on we can get a DJ, have drinking games! And a THEME!" He got excited 

"Fine you have a party Charlie and I’ll lock my door and spend the night watching movies and chilling out," I searched the fridge for something to snack on. 

"Woody! Come on don't be ridiculous!" He moaned "it's our birthday!" Dad came in straightening his tie

"Not for another 2 weeks Charlie," he smiled "I know I'm forgetful but I'm not about to forget your birthday," 

I laughed and helped dad with his tie "He wants me to have a party," I sighed 

"That's a brilliant idea!" Dad grinned broadly "you can invite your new friends Willow,"

"New friend," I corrected "And I don't think he would want to come, since we’ve only being chatting for couple of days we’re hardly best friends," I rolled my eyes slightly 

"Come on Woody," he grinned "you'll have fun," Charlie promised 

I closed my eyes for a moment taking a deep breath "Sure, fine," I sighed and headed back to the safety of my laptop 

Charlie cheered "Yay, oh hey dad can we have a party?"

I heard dad chuckle "Of course Charlie," Charlie cheered again and dived over the back of the sofa and immediately began texting everyone in his contacts. Mum and dad finally left and I turned back to my chat.

Ethan: Hey are you sure you’re not a 40 year old Comic Book Guy lookalike? 

I grinned before replying

Willow: Yeah I'm pretty sure I'm not why?

Ethan: whenever I come into the shop you’re not there haha and I've been in everyday this week... I promised I'm not a stalker

I laughed lightly and Charlie tried to read my message but I quickly booted him before he could 

Willow: By some chance have you been going in around 12-1ish? 

Ethan:... Yeah about then 

Willow: I'm on my dinner :L Charlie has been spoiling me to a subway everyday when he finished football at 12 :L I promise I'm not a comic book guy... I’m not exactly talkative though

Ethan: When?

Willow: In person, I’m not good at talking to people that aren’t older or related to me, it’s the whole reason I’m doing this... the channel I mean. So if you do come into the shop you’ll find a mouse I’m afraid

Ethan: Good job I like mice J Don’t worry about it, and I’ve watched your videos Willow, you don’t have to explain

Willow: You say that now but it will be a different story when we meet

Ethan: No it won’t, and anyway it could be worse you could over talk and tell embarrassing stories... cause I do not do that :D

"Would you stop giggling to yourself?" Charlie complained as he constantly received texts from his guests, or our guests.