Sliding into my DMs (Chris Evans fanfiction)

Chapter 31

The following week dragged! Work wasn't exactly busy but frustrating. The new system had gone live and there were so many little issues that needed ironing out. I just had to keep reminding myself that I wouldn't have to deal with this for a whole 2 weeks very soon. And if all went well I'd be changing my job in the hopefully near future.

By Thursday lunchtime I was frazzled. There had been talks of putting an extra training day on the Friday that I would be needed at and I was not a happy bunny about it. I needed that Friday to get everything ready and get everywhere tidy. I always cleaned and tidied my house before I went on holiday. I also knew I'd need to get some sleep early on Saturday as I had to be at the airport for about 3 in the morning on the Sunday.

At 3pm on Thursday my boss rang me, and to my relief she said they didn't need me at the training on Friday. I was so relieved. A couple of my colleagues had been very intrigued about my 2 weeks annual leave. I had told them I was going travelling around the east coast of America. It wasn't a complete lie! I just didn't want to give too much away. When 5 finally rolled around I put my out of office on and practically skipped out of work. I now had 2 weeks off work for one hell of an epic adventure!

When I walked through my front door I squealed in excitement. I was so unbelievably excited for the coming couple of weeks. Tonight I was going to check I had everything I needed, so if necessary I could nip out tomorrow morning to get any last minute things. I had also decided that I would treat myself to a Chinese and obviously there would be a video call to Chris before I went to bed.

I took my shoes and coat off and hung my bag up after retrieving my phone from it. I sat on the sofa and brought up Deliveroo to order a Chinese. I ordered prawn toast, chicken chow mein and crispy noodles.

While I waited for my takeaway, I made my way upstairs, got changed into my pjs and opened up my case where I found my list. I went through everything on the list and ticked things off one by one. Luckily I had everything I needed apart from a hat, and I had planned to buy that at the airport. I was sure I had everything I needed, and even if I realised something was missing, I was sure I'd be able to pick it up over there.

I headed downstairs, smiling to myself just as the doorbell rang. It hadn't been long enough for it to be the takeaway so I looked through the spyglass to see who it was. It was Emma, so I quickly opened the door and beckoned her in.

'Hey hun everything ok?' I asked her as she made her way inside and stood awkwardly in the hallway.

'Um yeah, I just needed to come over and speak to you before you went away', she said shifting from foot to foot.

'Ok, what is it?' I questioned wondering what on earth was going on.

'Well, Charlie spoke to me. She said you were a little upset at my reaction the other day about Chris' comment', she said looking at me seriously.

'I wish she hadn't, it's fine honestly', I assured her. Yes it had hurt a little but I'd gotten over it.

'It's not fine. Listen Luce, I know how much this guy means to you. And for him to say something like that must mean that you mean a lot to him. From what you've told me he seems like a great guy and I'm really happy for you. I just wanted to come over before you flew off and clear the air', she said smiling.

'There was no need Em, but thank you, I really appreciate that', I said giving her a hug. 'Do you want a quick brew?', I asked.

'No you're ok, I just nipped in on my way home, best get home to make dinner, it's not like Riley will have started it!', she said chuckling.

'Ok, well thanks Em', I said opening the front door.

'Have an amazing time! I want a text when you get there and pictures sent throughout your visit!', she demanded.