1| WAKE UP LITTLE ONE ( zalfie)

Chapter 1

"Thanks for watching, please like, comment and subscribe for more. Love you guys! Byeee!" I chirped at the my Polaroid video camera, before taking it off the tripod and ending the recording.

I typed in my laptop password: 'Zoella' of course. After the YouTube account that landed me the most amazing opportunities and friends ever. Hi, I'm Zoe Sugg! I'm a YouTuber, as you probably guessed, and I upload fashion, beauty and hair videos, as well as my vlogs!

Speaking of my vlogs... I uploaded my latest video onto my laptop and started editing. That way, with editing my video out of the way I'd have the whole day free to do whatever I wanted.

About an hour later, I'd finally finished with my video. I uploaded it to YouTube, and just as I did, as if he'd been waiting for my vlog to hit YouTube, my brother, Joe Sugg, ThatcherJoe on YouTube, burst into my room, causing me to jump.

"My God, Joe, do you ever knock?" I asked my brother in mock annoyance.

Joe carried on as if I hadn't spoken. "Hey Zo! I saw you uploaded your video for today so, since you're free, I was wondering if you wanted to come with me to hang out with some if my YouTube friends. You could do with getting to know some of them now you're a popular YouTuber and my sister. Collaborations will get you lots more suscribers. How about it?"

"Um..." I bit my lip. But Joe had me hooked on 'lots more subscribers'. "Sure. Why not?"

"That's the attitude Zoe!" Joe grinned.

"One question...Will there be food? I'm starving," I commented, rubbing my stomach.

"God, Zoe, all you ever think about is food!" Joe teased. "Yes, there'll be food. We're meeting at the new coffee place down the street."

"Ooh, I've wanted to go there for a while now," I said excitedly. "Oh, wait Joe!" I cried, as my brother edged out of my room.

"Yes?" he asked.

"Who else will be there?" I asked, wondering if any of my favourite YouTubers would be there, like Jack and Finn, and PewDiePie, and SprinklesOfGlitter.

"Hmm..." Joe thought for a moment, then said, "Marcus Butler, Caspar Lee, Jim Chapman, Tanya Burr and Alfie Deyes."

"Aw, none of my all time favourites," I pouted. "But I love their channels still. Especially Tanya and Alfie's."

"Okay, sis," Joe rolled his eyes at me. "You get ready and we'll leave in about half an hour."

"Okay," I grinned, both nervous and excited at the same time.

But there was a huge pit of anxiety inside me: what if I had a panic attack in front of the guys? What would they think of me? That wouldn't be a very good first impression...

I groaned to myself. Zoe, I told myself. You care too much about what others think of you. You've got to stop.

Its too hard, I don't think I can do it! The weaker part of me protested.

Zoella, I said, using my more confident YouTube name. You can do anything you set your mind too. Just banish the doubts from your head. Believe in yourself.

Where had I heard that before? I wondered, but before I had time to think, I realised I only had fifteen minutes to get ready, so I grabbed a bag and brushed my hair, topped up my makeup and grabbed a jacket before meeting Joe on the stairs.

"Can we take your car? Please?" Joe begged.

I sighed. "Fine," I said. "C'mon, then."

I checked my reflection in the mirror in the hallway one more time before heading out the heavy front door, Joe on my heels, and into my cute cream mini.

I like whites, creams and light blues. Like pastel colours. They're cute.

Ten minutes later, we arrived at the new coffee shop. Joe and I started to order when we heard people calling our names - well, Joe's name.

"Joe! Mate, over here," Caspar Lee called.

He sat beside Marcus Butler, both looking lonely on a eight seater booth, the biggest in the place.

Both were receiving glances, either being recognised for their videos or glared at for making noise.

Joe grabbed my wrist and led me over to the booth.

"Hey guys," he said. "This is my sister Zoe. Otherwise known as Zoella! I hope you don't mind she, wanted to get to know more YouTubers."

"Of course we don't mind," said Marcus, charming as ever, reaching across the table to shake my hand. "Nice to meet you Zoe."

"Nice to meet you too, Marcus," I said politely.

Then I outstretched my hand to shake Caspar's. He looked at my hand strange and I awkwardly pulled it away.

"I don't shake hands with people!" Caspar said. "I prefer hugging!"

And without warning he threw his arms around me and pulled me in for a tight, suffocating hug.

"Nice to meet you?" I said, but it came out as more of a question.

A laugh came from beside me. It was Jim Chapman, Tanya Burr and Alfie Deyes, standing by our table.

"Don't mind Caspar," said Tanya. "He's a bit forward...And weird."

"Hey!" Caspar protested.

"Kidding!" Tanya laughed, taking a seat beside Marcus, who was beside Joe.

Jim slid in beside Tanya and wrapped an arm around her waist. I guessed they were dating. I really should keep up to date with other YouTubers.

"Mind if I sit here?" Alfie Deyes asked, tapping my shoulder.

"Oh! I'm so sorry, I was daydreaming," I turned bright red and edged closer to Caspar.

"It's fine," Alfie reassured me, placing a hand on my shoulder, which for some reason calmed me. "You just be Zoe - Zoella. You're even prettier in person!" he laughed as I blushed harder.

"N-Nice to meet y-you," I stuttered.

The table laughed at my awkwardness and I buried my head in my hands.

"God, I'm not making a very good first impression, am I?" I groaned.

A hand was placed on my back.

"Don't worry. You're doing great," Alfie laughed.