I moved the bush and saw Zoe crying since she'd scratched her hand on lord only knows. I crawled into the bush and wrapped her into a hug.
"Zoe he's not over here!" I heard Tanya call as I heard footsteps coming our direction. I saw everyone start to gather around and Alfie pushed me out of the way. I sighed and sat myself on the ground. My gaze met Caspar's and he automatically looked away. Now Caspar can't even look at me? I began walking the way I came and everyone ran after me.
"Joe don't do that again." I heard Jim say with fake concern. Did they really throw all the blame on me again? I sighed as I felt a hand slip into mine. I looked over to see Caspar smiling at the ground.
"I love you Caspar." I whispered after making sure no one was close.
"I love you too but, do you still think I'm a twat?" Caspar asked making me chuckle a little.
"Maybe." I replied winking at him.
"Caspar can I talk to you?!" I heard Alfie call from behind us. I didn't want to let go of Caspar's hand. I looked over my shoulder to see Alfie whispering in Caspar's ear as Zoe ran up next to me.
"Don't ever do that again Joe! I thought I'd lost you for good!" Zoe said, wiping her eyes and looking down and her bloody hand. I pulled my white shirt off over my head and wrapped it around Zoe's hand.
"Don't prick your hand again. That shirt cost me three pounds." We both laughed as the house came into view.
"You only have one clean shirt left right?" Zoe asked as I pulled open the glass door.
"I have that one that was drenched with water. It's probably dry by now." I replied as everyone else came in. I saw Caspar wiping tears from his eyes as he hurried up the stairs. As I was about to follow him Alfie grabbed my arm.
"It's no use following him." I tore my arm away and walked up the stairs. I pulled the bedroom door open and saw Caspar packing up all his stuff.
"Caspar?" I asked as he turned to face me. He didn't say a word as I closed the door behind me. Then he ran towards me and gave me a great big hug.
"Alfie's a liar Joe. He told me he didn't care about me anymore. He told me since I was in love with you I was worthless. I was going to just run away but, no that you're here I remember how I felt when you left. I really need you Joe. I don't give a fuck if no one likes me anymore. Please just be with me." Caspar buried his face in my shoulder and I patted his back.
"I'm always going to be here. Please be there for me." I mumbled, holding back my tears. There was a knock on the door and Caspar groaned.
"Is everything okay in there Caspar. I'm giving you the count of 7!" Zoe called as Caspar looked at me.
"Hide." Caspar mumbled as Zoe began counting aloud. I opened the closet and closed the door behind me. I sat down on the ground and let my thoughts take over. I still feel like they're running a game and I'm the pawn. For some reason I still don't want to say I love Caspar. How can I believe him after all he's done?
"Caspar, aw, why are you crying?" Zoe asked, as I held my breath.
"I'm just glad Joe's back." I wanted to go out there and call him out on his lie.
"Caspar, are you telling the truth. You can trust me okay? I won't do anything to make you upset. Just tell me who's on your back and I'll get them off." I knew Zoe was being sincere and at that moment I realized how small my closet really was. As I began panicing there conversation whizzed past. I began pushing on the walls, knowing they weren't going to move and that I couldn't let Zoe see me.
"I'll go find Joe right now." Zoe stated as I heard footsteps and a door close. I pushed open the closet door and just laid in the light. I stood up and rubbed my hands together. I saw Caspar looking directly at me and I began shivering.
"I blamed it on you." he mumbled, looking ashamed of himself.
"I have to go grab my shirt." I mumbled, shoving my hands in my jean pockets.
"I'd prefer if you stayed but, thats up to you." Caspar murmered as I grabbed the doorknob.
I looked at him and my mind wanted me to leave, carry on my day. My heart was yelling at me to stay with him and make him feel better even if he was mean to me. I walked over to Caspar, stood on my tiptoes and gave him a quick kiss.
"What'd you do that for Sugg?"
I shrugged and walked out of the room hurrying down the stairs. I bumped into Zoe and I saw she'd put my shirt somewhere.
"Joe." Zoe sighed disappointed.
"I know, I know. Take the blame for Alfie because Caspar's to scared to speak up. I'm a horrible person blah, blah, blah, you're not allowed to come to the flower shop with us and get your own holiday crown." I grabbed my shirt and pulled it on as Zoe looked at me dumbstruck.
"How did you know that you weren't allowed to go?" she asked, tilting her head to the side like a puppy dog.
"Happened last holiday. Don't you remember? Yours was awful pretty Zoe." I smiled, sitting down at the couch. It was a fond memory seeing the smile on her face as she pointed out all the different flowers that had gone into it. I was always a fan of the way flower crowns looked on her. Which might sound creepy for a brother to say but, I support Zoe all the way.
"Come on Zo." Marcus called as I looked at my phone and responded to a couple texts Oli had sent me.
"Joe I can't leave you behind." Zoe whined, grabbing my hand and pulling me off the couch. She ran off and I followed behind her.
"If Zoe's the only one who wants me here that's fine."
