My Next Door Neighbor Joe Sugg

Chapter 2

It was late at night when I heard my doorbell ring. I got up from my mess of blankets and looked into the peephole. It was Joe, what did he want so late at night? I quickly fixed my hair and opened the door.

"Hi Vanessa, sorry to wake you." He looked at the floor, clearly embarrassed.

"Oh it's fine, I was just laying in bed. That's all." I really wasn't, I was already asleep.

"I was just wondering if you wanted to spend the night at my place since you said you didn't have a bed yet." He kept his gaze on the floor and ran a hand through his hair.

"Thanks for the offer but I'm alright. I have a nice set up of blankets and pillows." I pointed to the living room and in the corner was the big mess of blankets.

Joe laughed and I looked at him confusedly. "You can't possibly sleep there! Come on, I have two extra bedrooms."

I looked back at my mess and smiled. "Well, if you insist."

I grabbed my keys and shut the door. Joe opened the door for me. I looked around and the projector was the first to stand out. He had a game playing and the screen was huge. "It's not much but make yourself comfy."

"Are you kidding me? This place is amazing, I mean I can't even afford things like these!" I looked outside and I could see he even decorated out there too.

He laughed and put his arm around my shoulder. "Well you can come visit anytime you want. As long as I'm here though, unless you're here to rob me."

I shook my head and smiled. "I don't want to bother you. But I may rob that nice couch."

He chuckled and let go of my shoulder. "Okay well you should probably get some rest, I bet your jetlagged."

"Yes, very jetlagged." I yawned and covered my mouth with my hand. That was embarrassing.

Joe laughed and lead me to a room. He opened the door and there was a camera and two big lights pointing right at the bed. He shut the door quickly and his face flushed bright red. "Uh Joe, what was that?"

"I swear I'm not a pornstar! That's used for my job!" He waved his hands around as his face got redder every second.

"What's your job?" My eyes were wide and I could tell he knew I was scared and confused.

"I'm a youtuber! Ever heard of YouTube? I do that." He was talking rather quickly.

"Oh yes, Dan and Phil do that too. You could've just told me without being suspicious." I laughed a bit as Joe sighed with relief.

He nodded and pushed his hair to the side. "Right. Sorry about that. Just use the bedroom upstairs, if you need anything just knock on my door."

I went upstairs and opened a random door. Nope, that's the bathroom. I opened another and it seemed to be the guest room, I'm guessing the third door is Joe's room. I turned towards the other door, I wonder how Joe's room looks like? No, stop it Vanessa, you're being a creep.

I sighed and cuddled into bed. I felt bad for staying over. What if I'm being a bother? No, Joe invited me. I'm sure I'm fine.

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I woke up and looked at the clock on the night stand. Shit! It's eight and I have an interview in thirty minutes!

I quickly made the bed and ran down the steps. I didn't see Joe anywhere and guessed that he was probably still sleeping. My phone and keys were still sitting on the counter where I left them. I quickly grabbed them and ran back to my apartment.

I changed into jeans and a nice top with a sweater over it. I put on a bit of eyeliner and mascara with concealer and put my hair into a ponytail.

I rushed out of my apartment with my laptop, pen and notebook. He said to meet at a coffee shop. I spotted the coffee place and saw him sitting with his coffee. He was looking out the window, he hadn't noticed me yet.

I made my way towards him and he turned to me. He smiled and waved at me. "Hello Mr. Maynard, I'm sorry for being late. I had an interesting night."

He nodded and shook my hand. "I understand. It must be hard moving so far away. But please, call me Conor!"

"Thank you, Conor." He smiled when I said his name. "Shall we get started on this interview then?"

"Right. What is it that you wanted to ask-" A young looking girl walked up to us and squealed.

"You're Conor Maynard! Oh my god! Can I get a picture please!" She took out her phone and snapped a picture of her and Connor. She didn't even wait for an answer.

She squealed again and hugged him. "Thank you so much! I love you Conor!" She ran back while staring at her phone.

"Sorry about that. I thought I wouldn't attract attention here." He smiled apologetically.

"It's not your fault. Fans are fans, right?" I chuckled and went back to typing some quick notes.

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"I think that's all, thank you so much Conor." I gathered my stuff and stood up. He stood up as well and grinned.

"You're not like other writers I've spoken to. They usually just want to talk about girlfriends, fans, and drama. But you actually asked me about my career and my thoughts. I like you, thank you." He stretched out his hand and I shook it. Suddenly, he pulled me into a hug and laughed when I let out a small squeal.

"Um Conor, you don't have to hug me." I could feel my face heat up as he hugged me tighter.

"Sorry, I just really like you. There's no need to be professional, the interview is over and you're around my age anyway." He let go and smiled when he saw my flushed face.

I sighed and straightened myself out. "Right. Well thanks again for the interview, I'll see you around." I was about to turn around and leave when Conor grabbed my wrist.

"Wait! Why don't you come with me to a friends house? We're going to film a video for YouTube and then go out to eat." He looked into my eyes and tilted his head to the side.

"Okay I guess. But I may have to leave early since my furniture is coming in today." I walked out of the shop with Conor behind me, he had let go of my wrist.

"It's fine, I just want to show you more of my life. I'm sure my mate won't mind bringing you along. In fact, I think he'll find you quite cute." Conor poked my arm and smirked.

I blushed and shook my head. "No, I don't want a relationship. I move too much and I don't think it would work out."

"Never know until you try." Conor shrugged his shoulders and called a taxi. He told the driver the same address as my apartment. Maybe his friend lives in the same building? I didn't think much of it and continued chatting with Conor.

Author's note-
Thanks so much for reading my book! Hopefully you're enjoying it as much as I'm enjoying writing it. Feel free to leave me some constructive criticism, it's my first time writing a fanfiction so some parts may be confusing or weird. Maybe even cringe (sorry).

And yes I will post a picture of Joe at the beginning of every chapter (because let's be honest, he's adorable) so be ready for that. After all, he is our dashing star of the book ;)