The day I met James Mcvey

Chapter 5

Zoe's P.O.V

It was December 23rd. Christmas eve eve. Today was the day I braved the crowds to do the last minute Christmas dash in town. Maybe I could invite James. I'll text him see if wants to come.

Hey Jems, do you want to come to town with me to do the last minute Christmas dash. Love you x

I'll wait see if he replies. I thought,I started to get ready anyway. I heard my phone buzz as I was putting on my coat.

"Sounds good need to pick up a few bits and pieces for my family. I'll pick you in 15 Minutes. Xx"

Yes I'm glad he can come. I'll write a Christmas shopping list to take before he comes. 15 minutes passed, I looked out the window and James was sat in his land rover in the drivers seat. I walked down to the car and got in the front. "Hi thanks for coming with me the crowds are a bit much on your own." I told him whilst reaching across for my seatbelt. I clicked it in. "It's alright needed something to occupy myself." He replied. He reached across and kissed me on the cheek. Before he returned to the steering wheel. I watched and saw lots of people wearing warm clothing with packed bags heading home. I felt the cold air hit me as I got out the car. "It's a bit chilly today." I said to James. He came round the other side of the Car. "Good thing you've got me then." He said, before wrapping into the biggest bear hug. I looked up he kissed me on the forehead. "I do feel warmer now." I whispered before laughing a little. He smiled back at me. He let my escape his hug before taking hold of my hand. "Right let's start this shopping then." We wandered down the street our arms swinging together hand in hand. I went into a few shops managing to tick a few things off my list. After an hour of shopping we went to cafe and bought some toasties. It was warm in the cafe. "Oh I've been meaning to ask the boys have invited me round for Christmas and they wanted to meet you, so I said I'd ask. So would you like to come?" He asked me. I thought for a second before replying "Yes I'd love too come." A waitress brought over our toasties. "Great I'll pick you up tomorrow at about 9am, then we'll travel up to Birmingham because we're staying at Brads." Con will just come over later on Christmas eve and Tris is coming on Christmas day because he's with his family on Christmas eve we'll come home on 27th day after boxing day. He told me. "Sounds good I'll pack later." I was already tucking in to my toastie. James and I went round some more shops before he dropped me home. I started packing after I got back.

I woke up early about 6am on Christmas eve. "Ok suitcase packed, presents wrapped, I'm all ready." I said quietly to myself. I went downstairs and got some toast. I'll bring my suitcase down now, I thought. surprising it wasn't too heavy. I was all ready. I sat and watched Arthur Christmas while I was waiting for James. He arrived on time I saw his car pull up. He got out the car, I locked my door before heading towards him. "Morning." He said cheerfully. "I'll put this in the boot." He lifted the suitcase and put it in alongside his. "Let's go then and beat the traffic." I followed him into the car and hopped into the passenger seat. Only 4 hours of travelling to go. James put on the radio and started singing to the music. "Wow you're a good singer." I was amazed at how good he was. He looked embarrassed before breaking into a smile. "I mainly play guitar but I do backing singing." He told me. "If you think I can sing you should hear Brad." He added. He stopped singing for a while then continued I joined in. "Service station, James can we pull in." James turned in, before parking in the car park. We both hopped out stretching our legs. "Let's grab a coffee and Sandwich" I pulled his arm behind me. He started running to catch up before linking arms. We got a sandwich from Marks and a coffee from Starbucks. Before hitting the open road again. "Only 1 hour left if the traffic isn't bad." James was concentrating hard on the road, I'm surprised he could even give me an update on how long was left. I watched the cars and road zoom past as we drove down the motorway. I yawned and stretched. "Someone tired?." He joked. I gave him a sarcastic smile. "Just drive James." He winked at me. "I think you'll find I'm already driving." He replied. I nudged him. I put the radio back on before staring down the road. I saw a sign for Birmingham. "I guess we're nearly there." I pointed at the sign. He nodded. I continued to stare out the window. I yawned again, Birmingham here we come.

40 minutes later we arrived at Brads. James knocked on the door. I heard the handle click as the door opened. "James good to see you man." They both went into a man hug. "Mate it's been like a month but still missed you." I stood there kind of awkwardly. "Hi you must Zoe I'm Brad." He greeted me. "Hi nice to finally meet you." We hugged and he invited us both in. I heard the sound of small footsteps. I looked and saw a golden fluffy dog heading towards us. "Oh this is Jesse my dog." Brad said with a smile. I stroked her so much. She was so cute."awww, she's adorable." I told Brad. We walked I into the living room. "Obviously Tris isn't coming till tomorrow and Con said he'll be here around 5 ish." Brad said. "Oh and would you both like a brew." He wondered into the kitchen. "That would be great Brad." James shouted into the kitchen. I sat on the sofa in front of the fire cuddled up with James. Jesse sat on the other side I stroked her gently."Well you two look cosy." Brad said cheekily. James hit him on the arm in a jokey way. "Woah mate watch the tea." Brad said he winked. James just laughed, Brad sat on the other side of Jesse. The lights were twinkling on the tree. James kissed me on the forehead. Brad smiled into his tea. We just looked at him. "What?" He said like he didn't already know. We all burst into laughter.

I know this has been a bit of a longer chapter but I really enjoyed writing a longer one. Thanks for reading. C xx