Notice Me

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It was a hot summer day when Zoe invited you around to her and Alfie's.

You had been friends with Zoe for nearly a year now and Zoe suggested you make a video with her for her channel about how well you knew each other.

Once the video was filmed, you were going to hang out around the flat, probably have Alfie cook something on the barbecue, and then spend the night.

You loved hanging out with Zoe so you were excited to see what the day entailed.

You greeted Zoe and Alfie with hugs when you got to their house and leaned down to pet Nala who was circling your feet with excitement.

"Since it's such a lovely day out," Zoe said, "I thought we could film a friendship test. So we ask each other questions and if I get yours wrong, you get to smash a water balloon over my head, but if I get it right, I get to smash one of over your head."

"Great," you laughed. "I picked a great day to do winged eyeliner then, huh?"

Zoe laughed and beckoned you to take your shoes off and head out to the backyard.

You sat around in the grass for a bit as you tried to come up with five questions for the video.

Zoe already had hers written, so the video was just waiting on you. It only took you a few minutes to come up with what you would ask her.

The video went really well. Although your navy blue t shirt was now practically stuck to your skin, you had fun filming it.

In the year you and Zoe had been friends, it was clear you learned a lot about each other. You were cleaning up the backyard when Zoe got a text.

"Oh Alf, Joe's here," Zoe said. "Can you go let him in please?" Alfie nodded and left the two of you to pick up the water balloon bits that were scattered on the patio.

"I hope you don't mind," Zoe said to you, "but Joe's filming a bit with me as well. Today was the best day for him to stop by."

"That's alright," you smiled. You had never met her brother Joe before, but you knew he and Zoe got along well, so you were excited to meet him.

"Hey!"

You and Zoe turned around when Alfie spoke and immediately, he and Joe started throwing water balloons at you.

"Alfie!" Zoe cried. "Joseph! Stop it!" You and Zoe were laughing while also holding your hands out in front of you to stop water balloons from hitting your bodies.

"You dickheads!" Zoe laughed, picking up a water balloon that hadn't popped and throwing at Alfie.

Naturally, Alfie was vlogging the whole thing and was doubled over laughing at you and Zoe.

Once you all composed yourself, Zoe introduced you to Joe officially. You smiled at him and said hello, then the four of you went inside.

Alfie brought towels for you and Zoe which you eagerly wrapped around your body. "I'm going to change," you said to the others.

They nodded and you padded upstairs, deciding to change into the pink floral shorts you wore to bed and a light pink camisole that matched. You threw your hair up, wiped some make up stains from your cheeks, and went back downstairs to join the others.

You sat beside Zoe on the floor and patted your lap so Nala would come lay on you.

"Pizzaface for dinner?" Zoe asked. Everyone agreed and so Alfie went to call in an order.

"So how did you guys meet?" Joe asked you and Zoe.

"I work for Gleam," you told him. "Nothing big, just a bit of office work."

"Can't believe I haven't seen you there," Joe said back. "You've worked there for over a year?"

You shrugged, "Yeah, but like I said, nothing big. You probably wouldn't notice me if you were there."

"Oh I'm sure I'd notice you," Joe said with a smile. You gave him a bashful smile back and Zoe changed the subject to something else.

Once the pizza had arrived, the four of you had a great time sitting around and chatting.

Joe was sitting beside you with his arm resting on the back of the couch.

You thought Joe was lovely. He seemed really interested in the things you talked about and always made eye contact with you when you were telling a story. You shared the same taste in music and had very similar senses of humor. Not to mention, he was strikingly good looking.

After dinner, Joe, Zoe, and Alfie filmed a video together. It was hilarious to watch how the three of them interacted with each other.

Once they finished, Zoe suggested you all watch a film if Joe was keen on staying a bit longer. When he said that he was, you were surprised at how happy that made you.

You excused yourself to get a drink from the kitchen just before Zoe clicked on the horror film she wanted everyone to watch.

A few moments later, Joe came into the kitchen as well. He smiled at you and laid a hand on your back as he scooted past you, causing a shiver to run up your spine.

"Are you from around here?" he asked you as he searched the fridge for something to drink.

"I'm closer to London," you said. "But I don't mind making the trip out here."

"Oh, whereabouts in London are you?" he asked. You told him and found out that you only lived about a fifteen minutes drive away from each other.

"We should get dinner sometime," Joe said, leaning up against the counter and sipping the drink he had poured himself.

"Yeah," you smiled. "I'd like that."

The two of you exchanged numbers and made your way back to join Zoe and Alfie.

The film was only a few minutes in when Joe's phone rang with a call he had to take. He left the room so Zoe used his absence as an opportunity to tease you.

"God, you're both flirting up a storm!" she laughed. You shrugged and smiled as you brought your drink to your lips.

"Maybe you'll be the one to get him to settle down," Alfie teased.

"Just remember," Zoe said, "I introduced you." You laughed and slapped her arm lightly just as Joe walked back into the room.

The horror film had you jumping and covering your eyes every few minutes, some scenes especially making you grab onto Joe's sleeve, as he was the one sitting right beside you.

Eventually, you were sitting so close that his arm was resting around your shoulders. While Joe was particularly infatuated with a scene in the film, Zoe nudged her foot with yours, giving her eyebrows a wiggle.

You smirked and stuck your tongue out at her, inwardly wondering if she planned on this happening all along.
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hey everyone!

i am so so so sorry i haven't been updating! i'm actually grounded so i had to sneak this chapter :/

i will try to sneak as many chapters as possible!

credit to @buttercream-imagines on tumblr!

xx, Lizzie

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