Hidden ~ A joe sugg fanfiction

Chapter 33

Ashleys POV
Marcus ripped Cameron away from Joe and began punching Cameron himself. He pushed him against the wall continuously punching him in the stomach.

"That's for hurting my best mate" Marcus screamed into Cameron's ear as he punched his face.

"And this is for being a dick to my cousin" he screamed again before punching him in the nose. Blood oozed from his nostrils and Marcus let go. Cameron slid down the wall as he wiped the blood pouring from his nose away with his thumb.

He stood up and regained his balance. He stared at me and then shook his head ripping the locket I gave him last year from his neck. He dropped it on the floor and walked away into the car park, not looking back. I watched as he walked away. Everyone as silent as a mouse. Not saying a word as they cautiously gazed upon me and Joe.

I hate drama. But I seem to be the centre of it all lately.

Zoe let her hand drop from my shoulder.

"You ok?" Zoe asked softly.

"Let's just go home" I replied weakly and walked towards the pick up section.

------------------------

The drive home was awkward to say the least.
I sat in between Zoe and Niomi. Troye sat next to Zoe and constantly looked around her to make sure I was ok. The silence was unbearable so I texted Jenn to escape the tension.

I told her what happened and just talking about it nearly brought me to tears.

Jim was in the very back of the van using a wet tissue to wipe the blood from Marcus' knuckles. Occasionally, I could hear Marcus wincing from the pain. I feel so bad. All of this is my fault. If I had told Jenn that I didn't want him coming to my party on the first night of our trip then maybe he would have got the message.

Beside Niomi was Tanya who was trying to keep it together but the worry on her face was beginning to show.

Caspar, Oli and Alfie sat on opposite sides of Joe making sure he was ok. They sat on the row in front of us so all I could do was watch the backs of theirs heads as they murmured to eachother. Joe had a few cuts here and there but he was ok and his injuries were not visible.

He hadn't talked nor looked at me since we got into the car. Maybe everything has been ruined. Maybe he's realised I'm not worth it.

The sounds of my fingers on the keypad of my phone rung through the car. I quickly texted Jenn that we were 2 minutes away from the house and put my phone away. I rested my head on niomi's shoulder and she smiled down at me quickly rubbing my hand before telling the driver where to turn.

We finally turned into the driveway. We all jumped out and everyone waited as I thanked the driver. I had the keys to the house so I made my way towards the door. Everyone waited behind me as I fiddled with the keys. The oak door finally opened and I briskly walked in chucking my keys on the kitchen counter top and flopping onto the couch.

I wanted to thank everyone for being there for me but right now all I can think about is sleep. I closed my eyes briefly.

---------------------------------------------

My eyelids are heavy. I open my eyes slowly and find that my head is resting on someone's chest. I lift my head slightly and find Joe. My head is resting on his bare chest and his hair is messy as he positions his head against the corner of the sofa. My legs are curled up. One of my legs is slung over Joes lap and his hands are wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer to him.

I glance at the clock on the wall. 6:30pm.

I've been asleep for 2 and a half hours. Joes body against mine is so comforting and I don't want to leave his grasp. I watch as his chest rises and falls. A strand of hair falls in front of his eyes and his mouth forms a pout. God I love this boy.

A little giggle sounds from the right of me on the sofa next to us.

"You guys are honestly the cutest" Zoe says to me with a smile across her face.

My eyes adjust to the brighter light of the room and I notice everyone sitting on the ground and on various different seats either on their phones, laptops or sleeping.

Zoe's voice catches the attention of Alfie, Marcus and Niomi who look over and grin as they realise that I'm awake.

"Don't worry, we've already taken pictures" Marcus says laughing.

I roll my eyes with a smile spread across my face. Alfie nods furiously with a smirk and turns back to his laptop. Niomi and Marcus go back to watching Netflix and I focus my attention on Zoe.

"Joe picked the right one. I'm glad he's falling for you." Zoe smiles.

"What do you mean?" I ask.

""Why are you hiding your feelings? You know they're becoming uncontrollable" Zoe replies.

I sigh defeated. There's no point in lying and avoiding all this anymore.

"I know... But maybe its best, my feelings stay hidden" I trail off.

"Why?"

"Because I've never met anyone like Joe before. I always feel so alive with him and I feel like I can talk to him about anything. Whatever we have... I don't want to ruin it and plus, I doubt I'm the only girl Joes interested in."

"Ashley... Your the only girl Joe has ever been in love with. I can tell because he never takes his eyes off you. He's always talking about you and I know that he'd never let anything ruin what you have. Do want more?"

"So much more" I whisper.

"Then tell him"