Trust. {A Joe Sugg Fanfiction}

Chapter 4 - Joe

(Ellie's POV)
"I'm nearly there Ellie, hang on." Alfie drove his car into the nearest car park and ran towards Greggs where I was sat waiting.

"Alfie!!" I cried, as we hugged. He held me, rocking me back and forth before taking my bags to his car.
"I can't believe you're here Alfie," I sobbed.
"I'll always be here to look after you Ellie, I'm glad you're safe." he replied, sniffing, and making sure to keep his eyes on the road.
"How long will it take to get home? Who will be there?" I asked.
"We're about forty five minutes away Ellie, so get some rest, and my girlfriend Zoe will be there, and her brother Joe."
"Joe? I've never met him before."
"He's a lovely guy. Don't worry about meeting him, just try and get to sleep okay?"
I nodded, and closed my eyes, listening to the sound of the radio and feeling the bumpy road beneath the car. "I love you."
"I love you too Alfie."

I fell asleep in minutes. By the time I woke up, we had arrived at the Zalfie household. I was nervous.
Alfie squeezed my hand, feeling my tension.
"You'll be fine Ellie." he reassured.
I smiled. I hoped so.

"Hello Alfie! This must be Ellie!" Zoe rushed over to the two of us, giving Alfie a quick kiss and hugging me.
I felt my tears coming.
"Don't cry Ellie!" You're safe now. We're going to take care of you. Would you like a hot drink and something to eat?"
"Yes please Zoe." I tried to give her a hand, but she refused.
"This is our house Ellie, you go upstairs with Alfie and meet Joe whilst I get you some tea."
I nodded, and went upstairs with Alfie. Joe was sat in his room, editing a video to go up the following Sunday.
"Joe?" Alfie knocked.
"Come in!" Joe answered.
"Ellie, this is Joe. Joe, this is Ellie."
Joe smiled at Ellie, "hello Ellie, how are you doing? I heard about your dad, I'm so sorry, you don't deserve this."
I had met Joe for not even an hour, yet I felt comfortable talking to him straight away. He patted the bed and I went to sit next to him, crying on his shoulder.
"What am I going to do?" I cried.
"You're staying here. We'll sort out a bed for you," Joe put his arm round my shoulders whilst I sobbed harder.
"They...they won't let me."
I knew the social services wouldn't approve of me staying with Dad after he kicked me out, and I had nowhere else to go. I guess this was my only option.
Joe seemed to think the same as me.
They will have to let you stay here. You can't go back to your dad after what he did to you!" Joe reassured me, standing up, "come on, let's get you ready for bed, I assume you're tired."
I smiled as best as I could and I took his arm, following him down the landing towards to spare room.
As soon as he had prepared my bed, I fell asleep on the pillows straight away. I felt a kiss on my cheek.
"Goodnight, love." Joe whispered, closing the door.