YouTube AU

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Hi everyone! I bet you guys didn't expect me to update so soon. but since we got to 3K (thanks so much! this is amazing), I decided that I should give you guys something more to celebrate. Also, this should make up for one of the weeks where I missed an update. Also, I need some ideas, so please comment them! Thanks for reading this long author's note and I hope you enjoy!

 "Thanks so much for watching and I'll see you guys later, bye!" I cheerfully said, right before I cut off the camera. My bubbly smile instantly vanished and was replaced by a more subdued one. It was midnight in New York, and I had had a long day.

But I had kept a promise to my viewers to upload twice a week, and I didn't want to let them down. So if pulling an all-nighter was what it took, I was more than ready. I uploaded the video file of my end card to my laptop and quickly set to work. This particular video, which was a collab with one of my favorite YouTubers, Simply Nailogical, had been filmed a week ago. I just had to fit in this end card.

Fifteen minutes later, after I reviewed the video to make sure it was perfect, I clicked the upload button on YouTube. But my work wasn't over yet. After I posted each video, I hung out on the comment section for an hour and replied to my fans.

Just seconds after I posted the video, comments started rolling in. I guess that was one of the perks of having fifteen million subscribers. I scrolled through a few, which mostly consisted of "Marry me Will!" and "First!". Jokingly, I answered a few and posted a comment of my own.

Forty-five minutes and three cups of coffee later, I rubbed my eyes and sat back. Just fifteen minutes to go. And I still wanted to get to every one I could.

Leaning forward, I scanned the comments section, speed reading as many as I could, occasionally replying to some.

"I'm your biggest fan!" some read.

"I only came to this video because Cristine was in it."

"Guys shouldn't be wearing nail polish," was another popular one.

Sighing, I realized that some people would never learn. Among the usual stream of comments, was one that caught my eye.

"I know Will must get this a lot, but I'm seriously his biggest fan. I'm coming to his tour this Sunday! - Nico di Angelo,"

Smiling to myself, I replied, "Thanks so much! I hope to see you this weekend."

Sometimes, when I wrote comments, I wasn't really myself- more like an ecstatic Will Solace. The same persona I sometimes adopted in videos when I was exhausted. I loved YouTube with all of my heart, but sometimes I needed a break. But this time, although I was tired, I really meant what I said to Nico di Angelo.

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Shaking my hands, I nervously stepped out of the car I had rented for the first location of my tour- New York City, my hometown. The screams of thousands of fans echoed back at me, just adding to my stress.

My driver, whose name I couldn't remember out of nerves, called back at me, "Don't be afraid! You got this!"

Nodding my thanks, I stepped into the crowded arena. Today, I would be performing from my first album as well as talking to my fans. It would be busy, to say the least.

I stood behind a red velvet rope that separated me from the crowd. I immediately plastered a smile onto my face and pulled out a marker to sign autographs with. My false grin was immediately replaced by a true one as I met the people whose lives I had touched.

"OMG Will, I love you!" one teenage boy cried out. I happily posed for a picture with him.

"I'm so happy you got into music. Your songs are amazing!" another girl screamed as I signed a poster with my face on it.

"Will?" one sweet voice called out. "You replied to my comment on Friday- I'm Nico di Angelo."

Nico? I remembered him. The one who I had genuinely replied to- and the one I had wanted to meet!

I spun around searching for Nico. I met eyes with him- Nico had messy, jet-black hair and an extremely pale face. He waved excitedly as I made my way over to him.

"Hey!" I greeted him. "Thanks for the comment. It was so cool that I could meet you in person."

"Yeah! Definitely! I love your stuff," he exclaimed. As I gained a closer look at his face, I realized that he was really cute. "Could you take a picture with me?"

"Of course!"

As our arms brushed during our quick, messy selfie, I couldn't help but feel the jolt of electricity that went down my spine. And by the way Nico was acting, I could tell that he felt it too. I left him with a rushed goodbye as I realized that I had spent too long signing autographs.

Seeing Nico had only reminded me of how long it had been since I had been in a serious relationship. YouTube was always everything I ever dreamed of, and I wasn't restricted by my career, but rather by myself. Who knows? If I wasn't famous, maybe Nico di Angelo and I could have worked out.

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I stepped out of the venue, panting. Pushing my hair behind my head as I waved to my fans, I realized that I was truly happy. The concert had been a huge success, and I had an amazing time while singing.

I walked behind the venue so that I didn't have to cross the huge crowd that was leaving. The narrow, dark alleyway made me shiver, and I couldn't help but feel unsafe. As I turned a corner to reach the spot where I would be picked up, I noticed a limp form in front of me.

Picking up the pace, I rushed over to the body, hoping that nothing serious was wrong. I knew that there were gangs, but it had never affected my life in such a prevalent way before. As I stared into the bloody face of the boy I found, I gasped in horror.

Nico di Angelo's vacant eyes gazed back at me, blinking once before closing.

Part 2???? Let me know in the comments! Thanks for reading, and bye!

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