Part 5

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by jessjingles

by jessjingles

*Joe's POV*

What do people even wear on dates? Usually I didn't keep my clothes on for long, so I never worried about it. I don't know how long it's been since I've been on a date. In fact I'm not even sure I've ever been on a real "date." I'm such an idiot. And a man whore. I didn't think this through.

I panicked for the fourth or fifth time since I asked Marcus out. I wasn't prepared. What happens if I fucked it all up before it even started? I thought about canceling but that would make Marcus doubt me.

Clothes flew around my room as I pulled every piece of clothing I owned out of drawers and the wardrobe. It was almost all black v-necks and ripped jeans. Zoe! I'll call Zoe. She runs a fashion blog or... whatever it is she gets up to on YouTube...I don't really watch her videos unless I'm in them.

I dug for my phone and scrolled through my contacts to find Zoe. I decided it was best to just ring her, I was running out of time before Marcus showed up. I called twice with no answer.

Huh. she usually will at least text me if she's busy... I shook the thought away, this was no time to nose in my sister's business, I had a date waiting on me. She was probably walking Alan or putting lipstick on Alfie or whatever.

I sighed, last resort time, I picked up my phone and rang daddy Sugg. Ring ring... Ring ring... No answer from him either. What is this? Ignore Joe day? I'm so funny.

Desperately I called Oli.

"Hello?" I gave a sigh of relief.

"Oi what's up then Joe?"

"Oli what do you wear on a date?" I said urgently before face-palming. Great, I just casually admitted Oli has been on more dates than me.

"A date? Who's going on a date? I know it's not you, Joey doesn't date. Unless... Is it finally happening between you and Caspar?"

"Caspar? What? No. It's someone else. Just tell me what to wear you dingus. Jesus."

"Uh a button up and ripped jeans? And your hat? You want to look nice but not like you're trying too hard."

"Thanks." I hung up. There was no time to spare. I barely slipped on my boots before there was a knock on the door. I barreled up the steps and threw open the door and there was Marcus, sporting a sweater in just the right shade of blue green to compliment his eyes. I licked my lips contemplating again how slow I wanted to take this relationship before my eyes landed on person behind him. Zoe?

"Joe we need to talk."

*Caspar's POV*

Wind blew through the open window, ruffling my hair. My stomach was in knots, just nerves, I told myself.

A weight had been lifted off my chest. I wasn't sure it was a good idea to tell Zoe with her being Joe's sister and all but she was really sweet about it. I'm glad we no longer had to sneak around anynore like we were having an affair. I replayed the conversation Zoe and I had:

"Zoe I can't live with Joe anymore."

"What? Why not? What did he do?"

"I... He didn't do anything it's me. It's all my fault" tears stung my eyes.

"What do you mean? What's going on? Caspar please tell me what's going on." Zoe's eyes were big as she looked at me, concern clearly etched on her face.

"I'm in love Zoe! It's driving me crazy. I can't stay in this house anymore and I don't know how to tell him and I know it would just hurt Joe... "

"In love... With Joe? Isn't that a good thing? He's crazy about you, I haven't seen him so crazy about someone since he cried about that girl in year 10."

" That's the problem! I'm not in love with Joe...." I groaned. Guilt was eating me alive, I didn't mean for this to happen between me and Joe. He was my best mate.

"What, then who is it?"

The Uber stopped in front of his flat. Deep breaths Cas, you can do this. I walked up to the door, Zoe said I had to confess my feelings or I'd never move on. She was right and now was my chance...

Knock.

The door swung open. He was just standing there. My hands were getting all sweaty just thinking about his reaction. "Hey Cas what's up?"

I gulped. Moment of truth, no turning back now. "Hey Oli there's something I have to tell you..."

A/N
Hey guys. another update finally! Sorry if it's a little messy I typed it on my phone. That's also why my chapters are so short. I'm hoping to get a laptop soon though! Anyway how about that ending? Everyone is in love with the wrong person! How are Caspar and Joe going to end up together???
-Jess