My Next Door Neighbor Joe Sugg

Chapter 28

"I can't believe you didn't invite us to help you pack!"

"Yeah, I was waiting for that call but no, you just had to have Joe help you. What about us, Vanessa? What about us!"

"Okay guys, seriously? I at least invited you to accompany me to the airport and Dan, it's not that big of a deal." I rolled my eyes as Dan and Phil whined while carrying my bags. It doesn't feel like too long ago they were doing the same thing when I arrived.

"Not a big deal? It's always a big deal, I even told you that you could call us when you needed help!" Dan waved his free hand around as his voice started to get higher. I chuckled and shook my head. My gaze landed on my bags and I suddenly felt my heart fall to my stomach.

"Hey don't get so upset, Dan is just being mean." Phil put his arm around my shoulder and squeezed me tightly. 

"I'm not being mean! I'm stating the facts." Dan immediately interrupted and shoved Phil's shoulder playfully.

I laughed and pulled away from Phil. "I'm not upset about that, I'm just sad that I'm leaving. I didn't even say goodbye to Joe." I looked down at my feet and noticed both Dan and Phil had stopped walking.

I turned back to them, their faces were in complete shock. Dan ran up to me and put his hands on my shoulders, dropping my bag on the floor. "What do you mean you didn't say goodbye!? What happened?"

I shrugged my shoulders as Dan peered into my eyes closely. Phil walked over and stood next to Dan, his face filled with worry. "I just couldn't say goodbye. I knocked on his door but there wasn't an answer. I don't know where he went and I think it's for the best." A tear fell onto Dan's sleeve. His arm twitched slightly as he glanced at the wet spot and sighed, pulling me into a hug.

As soon as Dan let go of me, Phil hugged me as well. I smiled slightly and took my bags from Phil's hands and picked up the one Dan had dropped. All I needed to do was go through security and then I'd board the plane. Everything that I went through would be forgotten and my memories of this place would be stored away.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine. I'm sure you'll visit us soon." Phil reassured me and patted my back.

"He's right, this will be over soon and then you'll see us again." Dan smiled and his dimples were clearly shown.

I nodded my head as I hugged Dan and Phil once again. "Thank you so much guys, you always make me feel better."

A small hue of pink colored onto their cheeks. I laughed and soon enough that pink had turned into a shade of red. It spread across their face quickly which made me laugh even more.

"Stop teasing, Vanessa! You know it's not our fault!" Phil poked his cheeks as Dan covered his face with his sleeves.

I rolled my eyes and smiled. "Okay I'll stop. I'm going to miss you both."

"We'll miss you too. Don't forget to call us once you've settled into your house!" Phil nudged my arm and winked playfully at me.

"Don't wink ever again. It doesn't look right." Dan shook his head which made Phil pout and I laugh. I started walking towards security with heavy footsteps, I really didn't want to leave.

I turned back to Dan and Phil and said goodbye to them. They smiled and Phil mouthed the words "call us" as they waved goodbye. I chuckled and left to board the plane.

Joe's pov

Finally, I was done with my livestream. I sighed and stretched my arms over my head. There was a noise I heard earlier, I should check out what it was.

I open my door and don't see anything. I was about to close my door when I stopped and stared at Vanessa's door. My eyes widened and I went to knock on her door. She hasn't left yet, right?

I didn't hear an answer and I was starting to worry. I kept repeating in my mind that she wouldn't leave without saying goodbye. But there was doubt clouding over and I immediately called her, hoping she would pick up and tell me she was still getting her stuff ready.

The phone rang and rang but no one picked up. Then, I realized she mentioned Dan and Phil last night. She was going to call them to take her to the airport.

I immediately called Dan while fidgeting around. He picked up and I felt a bit of hope in my heart. "Hi Dan, where's Vanessa? She hasn't left, has she?"

I was speaking rather quickly and I had no time for patience. There was a pause from Dan and some whispering that I couldn't make out. "Joe, Vanessa just left. She's on the plane. You were too late and you missed her."

I stood, not moving a single muscle. The noise I heard must've been her and I was too busy playing videogames for youtube. I'm such an idiot, she's probably upset with me. I left her, no hug, no kiss, no goodbye.

"Did she say anything? About me?" My mouth was dry and my hands were clamming up. My phone felt like it would slip away from my hands any second but I kept a firm grip on it.

"She did say that she knocked but you didn't answer and that maybe it was for the best to not say goodbye. Look, if you want to make things right, she lands at around seven. Give her a call." Dan's voice was stern but suddenly changed to caring and calm. I heard Phil in the background but I couldn't understand what he had said.

"Alright, I'll make sure to call her. Thanks Dan, honestly." I sighed and heard Dan chuckle.

We said goodbye and I hung up. Now I have to wait until seven. Are you kidding me? What's the deal with timezones? It's going to be a long day.

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I kept glancing at the clock every minute, hoping it would soon say seven. Just as I had hoped, it turned seven as soon as I got out of the shower.

I quickly got dressed, not caring about my soaking wet hair. I waited for Vanessa to pick up. My hands were trembling and my heart was beating fast, I could feel my pulse in my chest. Finally, she picked up.

"Vanessa! Look I'm so sorry, I was playing a game for a livestream and the sound was up and I didn't hear you knock and-"

"Joe, I don't think I can do this. I need you."