(before you guys start reading, I know this chapter doesn't have a lot of Caspar in it, I'm still trying to establish all the characters and plot line. chapter 3, which I will upload later today, will have more Cas, I'm sorry!)
here it goes:
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chapter one recap:
from: Joe Sugg
couldn't make it to the airport, sorry cuz. sent my friend,he has a sign. see you soon! xx
I read it aloud to my dad, and we looked around at the signs, and my heart stopped when I saw who was holding the poster paper.
"hi!" my dad said, extending his hand. "I'm Oliver sugg."
"hey, I'm Caspar Lee."
chapter two:
My cheeks flushed and I immediately got clammy. I wish Joe would've warned me he was sending Caspar Lee. I get really intimidated around new people, especially ones that I've been inspired by. All of the YouTube clan that Zoe and Joe are a part of has been my inspiration for my own YouTube channel.
My heart was pounding. My anxiety was at a peaking high.
"and you are?" Caspar asked when he finished shaking hands with my father.
I looked down at my feet.
"Reilly. Reilly Sugg." I mumbled.
I looked up at him and pushed my hair out of my face and forced a smile. "Nice to meet you." I said, offering my hand.
He took it, but let go really quick.
'great.' I thought. 'he thinks I'm gross.'
I wiped the cold sweat from my palms onto my jumper, which also caused me to realize I hadn't changed yet. awesome.
Caspar grabbed my bags for me and carried them to the car, and off we were.
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We pulled up to a flat I didn't recognize.
"Who's place is this?" I wondered out loud.
"Me n Joe live here together." Caspar answered.
Joe came running out of the flat, dressed in a white t shirt and tan brown pants.
I hopped out of the car to meet his warm embrace. We hugged for quite some time, and before I knew it I was crying.
"aw cuz" Joe whispered, wiping my tears away. "we all missed you too."
linked arm in arm, Joe walked me to the door, dad and Caspar trailing closely behind us. Joe pushed open the door, and before I knew it confetti was being thrown at us and everyone was yelling SURPRISE!
my cheeks flushed again, jn a different sense this time. I looked around and saw nothing but familiar faces all around me.
Zoe came running over to me and threw her arms around me. "Rei!! I've missed you so much!" she cried.
Walking around the room, I was greeted by all of my family, cousins, aunties, uncles, grandparents, everyone was there. It was nice seeing them, but it was hard to have it be under unhappy circumstances.
I met alfie when I came home three Christmases ago, which was the first Zalfie Christmas.
he packed me in a big hug. "Great to see you again, Rei!"
it was nice to visit with everyone, and we did so for a few hours. Joe came over to me and asked to go for a walk. I quickly accepted. I love my family, but my social anxiety makes it really hard to be around anyone for excessive amounts of time.
We walked aimlessly, ending up at the old park we used to play at as children. we sat on the swings and chatted until the sun had set completely. In my first day in London, I've experienced both the sun rise and sun set. Suddenly I felt fatigued.
"Joe?" I called, as he pushed me on the swing.
"Yeah?" he replied
"Should we head back now?" I asked.
I grabbed hold of the swing and pulled it to a halt.
"I bet you're exhausted. let's go."
we linked arms and began walking home. I smiled to myself. Joe has always been so supportive of me, especially since I left home and moved out into my own place. I remember I called him bawling and he talked to me for six hours. he's always been my go to guy, even with the distance, our relationship has stayed really strong.
"hey Rei, do you feel that?" Joe asked, extending his flattened hand. several drops landed on my face as I looked up at the sky. "run!" I screamed as it suddenly began to pour.
