My Next Door Neighbor Joe Sugg

Chapter 5

Joe's pov

I couldn't believe what she said! She was already going on a date and with that fucking waiter too! Why am I getting so jealous? I need to stop this, she'll end up hating me. She probably already does.

I sighed as Caspar patted my back. "You have to be straightforward buddy! You even managed to scare her off." He chuckled and I sighed again.

"I don't know what I'm doing. I've never felt like this. Why am I getting jealous?" I ran a hand through my hair in frustration.

"I think you like her. You should tell her." Caspar sat on the sofa and I sat next to him.

"I don't know mate. What if she doesn't like me and I ruin what we have? What if things get awkward?" I put my hands on my face and groaned.

"Stop worrying, you'll tell her when the time is right. You should probably hope she doesn't end up dating that waiter guy though." I smacked Caspar's arm and he laughed.

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Caspar left and I went to bed. I couldn't stop thinking about Vanessa. She's probably texting that Bryce guy right now. She's probably giggling. She's probably getting swooned by his words. Ugh! Stop that Joe! I ended up falling asleep and over thinking.

My alarm woke me up. It was time for my morning jog. I groaned and hit my phone. The alarm stopped and I got out of bed.

As I was leaving my apartment, I stared at Vanessa's door. Has she already left? What time is her date? Where is her date?

I shook my head and headed outside. My music began to play as I started my jog. I still couldn't stop thinking about Vanessa. What is wrong with me!?

Finally, I was done with my jog. As I was walking back to my apartment, I saw Vanessa sitting inside a café. Across from her was Bryce. She was laughing as he told her something.

I wanted to go in and stop them. Drag her away from him. No. Stop being jealous Joe. She's having a good time, just let her be.

But I couldn't. She was laughing with him. I wanted her to laugh with me. Her smile was gorgeous and it instantly lit up the room.

I sighed and continued walking. I doubt she even likes me, I could never be good enough for her. She probably sees me as just a friend.

Vanessa's pov

I wanted to get out of here. I wasn't expecting Bryce to be like this. He was a total fuckboy. I'd rather go out with Joe instead. Why did I just say that?

Joe would never like me. But he did call me cute. I blushed, forgetting Bryce was sitting right in front of me. "You're blushing. Am I really that good looking?" He flashed me a wink.

Don't roll your eyes, don't roll your eyes. "Maybe just a bit. But don't think too highly of yourself!" I faked a laugh but I doubt he even noticed if it was real or not.

"Oh I already do. Thanks to you cutie." He smirked and took a sip of his tea. Could this guy get any cringier?

I needed an excuse to leave. I checked the time on my phone and faked being surprised. "I totally forgot! I have an interview in an hour. Sorry but I really have to go. Maybe we can go out again some other time?"

"Of course, anything for you. I'll text you later, good luck on that interview!" He winked and I waved goodbye.

I sighed loudly as I walked back to my apartment. I thought that date would never end. All he wanted was to talk about himself. I barely even spoke a sentence before he interrupted me.

I unlocked my door and looked at Joe's apartment. Maybe he's home? I have nothing else to do.

I shrugged and knocked on his door. I waited a while and soon Joe opened the door. His hair was dripping wet.

"Uh hey Vanessa. Sorry, I just took a shower. Come on in." He opened the door wider as I stepped in.

"I didn't mean to bother you. I just wanted to hang out with someone. I had the worst date." I rolled my eyes and tossed myself onto his couch.

He chuckled and sat down, leaving some space between us. "What happened with you and Bryce?"

"He wouldn't stop talking about himself! I couldn't even speak, he kept interrupting me!" I sighed and sat up.

"Told you, you shouldn't trust people too easily." Joe smirked.

I glared at him and huffed. "You're right. I'm so stupid."

"You're not stupid, don't say that. He was just a jerk." Joe scooted closer to me and put his hand on my shoulder.

"Yeah. I guess so. I should probably go. Thanks for the chat Sugg!" I got up and ran out the door.

My face flushed when he touched me. I've never felt like this with someone before, I didn't think a single touch like that would make me blush. I didn't want him to see me like this. I turned back and smiled at his door. I guess he is a nice guy.