Everything's Alright

Hey, wanna go to RTX?

Starting the channel wasn't hard. It wasn't easy either, if anything it was tiring to keep up with the demand of your current fan base. You were an artist, an animator. You were primarily known for making animations of famous youtubers, mostly GameGrumps or Markiplier. You didn't mind that it was primarily focused on those two, but there were many other youtubers that you loved, Cr1tikal, Cryaotic, TheRPGminx, and Rooosterteeth, just to list a few.

You weren't really into recording and uploading video games, even though you were a big gamer yourself. At times, you'd upload a few here and there, such as minecraft videos or cards against humanity with a select few friends, but that was never really your style. Your videos normally consisted of speed paints, animations, or even the covers you'd do on your ukulele. You loved that stupid thing, playing it and singing with your best friend. Honestly, if you didn't inform people that this was your channel, people would have thought it was a collab channel due to how often your friend frequents it.

Anyway, it's been a year or two since you started up the channel, and your fanbase has been increasing. Mostly due to Mark and the Game Grumps uploading your animations. Thanks to the uploads on their channels, your channel have been showered in fame and lots of views, and this even lead to you forming a professional relationship with the both of them.

It was around the time of RTX, otherwise known as Roosterteeth expo, you went there almost every year since it started. You loved it, as Roosterteeth was always a big part of your life. This time, both Mark and the Grumps announced on their twitters they were going to be at RTX. You were excited, they knew about you, but you hoped to indulge in a much more personal relationship with the two. Starting a personal relationship with someone so called famous wasn't really new, it was much like how people involved in the Roosterteeth community was eventually hired, or even formed close bonds with those who worked there. You were happy, finally being able to meet the people who helped you through some rough and dark times.

You stood from your large computer chair and made your way over to your bed. There was your charging phone, of course you could have charged it from your desk, but when you woke up it was already there, and you didn't feel like moving it and yourself to the desk. You began to text your best friend the information.

> Hey! Did u hear abt the game grumps and mark going 2 rtx?

You waited for them to respond, the text bubble appeared, the three dots fading in and out. Rolling onto your belly, you thought about them. You were close to them, they were your best friend. You've been through thick and thin with them. When you first transitioned, when you lost your boyfriend of 6 years, when you attempted suicide that one time... But, that was besides the point, they've always been there for- Your thoughts went back to your phone after a beep went off, telling you they replied.

> Shit, really? I bet you're super happy, finally seeing your long time "boyfriends"... Anyway, do you think you need someone to go with you again? Last time you took ___, and I felt hurt...

Ouch, you felt the sarcasm. You made plans with them last year to take them to RTX, but they had to cancel due to a sudden respiratory infection. You felt bad, but they insisted you'd take another friend, so you did. You promised them, that this year, you'd both go.

> Yeah, I already promised you could go with me, remember? I felt pretty bad since you got that infection, so just don't get one again and we'll be all good!

> Shit, I forgot you did, I'll msg you on skype. Just hold up for a bit, and we can get everything together.

Pushing yourself off of your bed, you made your way back to your computer. You see the little circle by their icon turn green, indicating they're online. You smiled, and began to type out the information you both needed to make this become a reality.

RTX was tomorrow, and you've spent the previous weeks setting up a hotel, paying for both RTX and airplane tickets, and covering any extra costs. Your friend decided to sleep over at your apartment, the both of you thought it would be convenient, and easy to drive to the airport together. They opted to go with the couch, and snuggled right into the blanket you gave them. It was old, you had it since you were little. It was a purple and pink blanket, covered in blue and yellow butterflies. It was big and comfy, and you'd normally give it to your friend, and you'd swear it was their favorite. Heading out of the living room, you smiled and yelled your goodnights at each other, and flipped off the light.

Waking up at least two hours before your flight, you decided to get ready and head to wake up your friend. Taking off the clothes you had slept in, you began to dress in your undergarments. Putting on your grey binder, and adjusting it over your breasts, you relaxed and took a big breath. Sliding on some boxers, you felt that you should probably go and pick out the clothes you want to wear today. After picking out some clothes, you jogged to the living room to spot your friend already on their phone.

"Hey, you're already awake?" You asked them, they stared up at you with a smile.

"Oh hey, yeah. I've been up for a while, just getting that anxious feeling," They began to swing their legs over to sit up on the couch, "I mean, it's not a big ordeal, I've been to RTX before. Just, it's like a kid on Christmas-"

"They get too excited?" You immediately replied to the analogy they made towards their anxiousness.

"Yeah, exactly," They stood up and made their way towards the bathroom, "Hey, do you think we could stop and get food before we head off to the airport?" They yelled right before closing the door.

You smiled and replied to them, "Yeah, sure I guess, any preferences?"

A few seconds, they came out of the bathroom rubbing their wet hands on their shirt, "Umh, shit, I don't know. I'm kinda in the mood for pizza, honestly."

You smiled and nodded, "Sure, just get dressed already. We'll head out after we're all ready."