My Next Door Neighbor Joe Sugg

Chapter 27

Vanessa's pov

My flight is tomorrow. I haven't heard anything from my boss. I've called, emailed, I even texted him a couple times too and yet I haven't received anything from him. I'm starting to get worried and I'm getting dizzy from pacing back and forth.

I sigh and stop pacing, heading to the kitchen to get a glass of water. Maybe he'll call later or maybe right now. I turn towards my phone and slump my shoulders, seeing there's no notifications.

What am I going to do? Leaving Joe and traveling so far away? What if he finds a new girl?

There I go again, asking questions that no one will answer. I fill up my glass with cold water and immediately finish it. I'm beginning to stress and my hands are shaking from anxiety.

My mind goes blank as I stare at my empty glass. The door bursts open but I don't pay attention. I hear someone calling my name but I'm still standing there. A hand waved in front of my face but I don't blink.

Suddenly I feel a pair of hands grab my shoulders and shake me slightly. I snap out of my trance and look up to see Joe, his face filled with concern. "Vanessa! Snap out of it, I'm right here!"

I blink once and notice that I'm crying. My hands are now visibly shaking and my knees become weak. Before I fall, Joe picks me up and lays me down on the couch. "Oh thank goodness, you're okay. I was worried! You weren't doing anything but you were breathing quickly and shaking a lot." Joe put a blanket over me and kissed my cheek.

"I don't know what happened, I just spaced out and last thing I remember, I was thinking about... leaving." I paused and wiped my face full of tears. I glanced at Joe and noticed he was frowning.

"I know you're leaving tomorrow. I guess your boss hasn't called yet?" Joe asked and I shook my head slowly. He sighed and nodded, leaning back into the couch. "I figured he wouldn't. We just have to work this out. I'll call you as much as possible and we can video chat and send texts."

"Joe, that's not what I'm worried about." I looked at Joe and saw he was clearly confused. "I'm worried you'll find someone else. I want to believe in us, believe in this." I pointed at my finger, the ring still on it. I bit my lip as I felt myself getting closer to crying.

"Vanessa, I won't leave your side. I promise things will change and we'll see each other very soon. I would never break us apart or this." He smiled and grabbed my hand gently, lifting my finger and placing his lips on the ring.

I blushed and smiled as well. "You still make me blush when you do things like that."

"You still blush after all this time together?" Joe raised an eyebrow teasingly at me and chuckled.

"Always." I simply said and smiled widely at him. He leaned over towards me and kissed my lips gently.

"Have you packed yet?" Joe asked me, causing me to widen my eyes and throw the blanket off of me. "I take that as a no?" He laughed and stood up as I ran off towards the stairs.

"Help me, Joe! I leave first thing tomorrow!" I stormed up the steps and went into my closet, searching for my luggage and throwing it out into my bedroom. I grabbed my bag and began looking for all my essentials I may need on the flight.

Joe began folding clothes into my luggage. He didn't seem rushed at all but I was. I couldn't find my headphones and I began freaking out. "Where are my headphones!? They were right here just a second ago!" I looked under my pillows and in my blankets but I found nothing. I could of sworn I left them on my bed.

"You mean these?" Joe reached under my bed. He held up my headphones and I ran towards him, snatching them from his hands and stuffing them into my bag.

"Joe, you're a lifesaver! I don't know what I would do without my headphones!" I grinned as he shook his head, smiling.

I glanced at my luggage to see how Joe was doing. I guess it was a good idea that he was taking his time. My clothes were neatly folded and there seemed like I could fit extra stuff in case I needed it. Of course, he's probably packed more times than me or at least packed in less time. I'm used to having everything ready three days ahead, just in case I find something that I'll need.

I always end up with the feeling that I've lost something or forgotten something once I leave. I double check my bag, making sure everything is in there before going over to help Joe with the rest of my clothing.

"Stop stressing out, you're making me stressed." Joe looked at me as I quickly folded a shirt and threw it into my luggage, not bothering about where it fit.

"I'm not used to this! I always pack earlier and this is just insane. I don't want to forget anything or run out of time!" I opened a drawer hurriedly and realized my bras were in there. My face heated up as Joe began to laugh. "What's so funny? This is embarrassing!" I pouted and slowly grabbed a bra from the drawer.

Joe finally calmed down and smirked as I shyly stuffed it into my luggage. "You act as if I've never taken them off of you as we get excited and rip each others clothes off our bodies." He whispered and stared straight into my eyes, licking his lips slowly. I looked away, he laughed again.

"I'm just messing with you." Joe smiled and I sighed in relief. "Even if it is true." He smirked and I turned towards him quickly, glaring at him as he stuck his tongue out.

I really don't want to leave. But there's no choice, Mr. Padilla hasn't called and I doubt he'll call at this time. I have to do this however, it is my job and it's my responsibility. Hopefully everything goes smoothly and Joe and I turn out fine.