If Only I Had The Words {Zalfie/Joella}

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"Zoe?" A voice asked, I stirred in my sleep, hearing a heartbeat in my ear. I shot up and saw I was cuddled into Alfie's chest. "Thank god, I need to pee."

I blushed, hiding my face with hair. "Sorry," I mumbled. I quickly stood up, brushing my knees through my sweatpants. "I remember falling asleep on the other side."

"It's okay, you were warm so I was fine, right I'm going to pee." He said, a little giggle escaping my lips. Alfie quickly walked away, holding his crotch to stop the pee. I sat on the couch, I had a date with Jack tonight and if I'm really honest I couldn't be bothered. First I had to film this video with Alfie, then I will come home, get ready and go on this date with Jack.

I walked into my kitchen, opening the fridge. I needed to go shopping, maybe we had time before we had to film. I pulled out my pineapple chunks, not bothering to get a bowl and turned the TV on and sitting on the couch. Alfie walked in, jumping on the couch next to me. "We'll leave around one, anything you need to do?" Alfie asked, placing his hand on my knee.

"Actually, I need to go food shopping, a couple of bits. We'll go shopping, I'll get ready and we'll film, is that alright?"

"So controlling, but yeah that's fine. You still have your camera right? We can film here." He said, I remember seeing my camera in my room, I didn't think about throwing it out nor selling it.

"Yeah, I think it's in my room. Shall we go shopping?"

"Okay, let's go."

***

"You don't mind if I vlog do you?" He asked, his camera in hand ready to record.

"I don't mind, you can still record around me." I laughed, squeezing his bicep to reassure him I'm fine. We were currently outside Tesco, about to get a trolley. Alfie was talking to his camera, while I awkwardly got a trolley.

"Here's little one trying to get a trolley." He teased before flashing the camera in my direction, I smiled before giving a little wave.

"My money doesn't seem to go in." I laughed, with one finally push it disconnected from the other trolley. I walked in, not feeling embarrassed that Alfie has a camera, normally I would but somehow with him I didn't mind.

It took us over one hour to shop for groceries, which is not what I was expecting. I only wanted a couple of bits but it seemed today that everything was half-price at Tesco. Alfie being the gentlemen he was, carried most of the bags. I said I was perfectly fine holding two more extra bags.

Me and Alfie struggled to fit the groceries in my mini, but after a few pushes and squeezes we finally managed to squish them all in. "Didn't expect us to take that long, we basically brought the whole store." Alfie said to his camera.

"You seem to be obsessed with caprisuns since you brought about ten boxes." I commented, Alfie blushing and hiding his face from the camera. He told me how it was summer and he really enjoyed them as a kid.

"Caprisuns are good! Comment down below if you think I'm right!" He said, I gave him a funny look which only caused him to burst out laughing.

I enjoyed Alfie and Zoe times.

***

The cameras were set, my makeup and hairstyle was complete and the game was ready and loading. It was now that I realised The House 2 was a scary game which I wasn't looking forward too.

"Zoe! Are you ready?" Alfie called from my study. I looked at myself in the mirror one more time. My hair was left down and bits were curled and my makeup seemed very natural.

I walked to the study, quite nervous to be playing a scary game. Alfie's hair was tucked into a beanie and he wore a grey vest with a cream coloured shorts. "You look great." He smiled before tapping the chair next to him for me to sit in.

"Really? With like barely any makeup and a hat?" I asked, a little laugh coming out after. "You do make me laugh sometimes Alfie."

"I'm serious, you look amazing and also your bruises are beginning to heal up." He said, pointed to my forehead where the biggest bruise was. My breath hitched in my throat when the pad of his thumb swiped across my cheek. "You're so beautiful," He whispered, for that one second I completely forgot the camera was on record.

"The cameras on record." I laughed, my gazed fixed on the canon camera. He laughed before shifting his body towards the camera.

The video went well, taking about twenty minutes to completed the game. My eyes were covered by my hands most of the time. Alfie kept comforting me by either placing a hand on my knee or stroking my arm. The viewers may need to cover there ears the entire time since I scream a lot.

"You doing anything this evening? Something that doesn't include me?" He smirked, putting his camera back in his bag. Damn, should I tell him I'm going on a date with Jack or should I just lie? Being the anxiety person I am, I lie. 

"Actually Louise is coming over for a... pamper night." I lied, I really need to find a new lie. He gave me a questioning look which made me want to turn around and run. God I hate lying to Alfie, since he's one of my good friends. 

"Well... I wouldn't want to intrude, text me later yeah?"

"Of course, talk soon." I mumbled, he smiled before picking up his duffel bag and headed out the door. I checked my watch which read '16:20', Jack had texted me earlier in the day to meet up at five o'clock. That mean't I had fourty minutes to get changed! That wasn't enough time especially since we were going to a nice restaurant.

I hurried off in the shower, setting a alarm for my phone for five minutes. I would have to skip washing my hair tonight. I finished the shower and quickly ran into my room, yanking my makeup box from shelf. I applied my foundation, concealer, smoky eye, eyeliner, red lipstick and mascara. I pursed my lips before wondering into my walk-in closet. What to wear at a fancy restaurant, defiantly a dress. No black leggings and sweaters. 

I remember buying a black dress for holiday but never ended up wearing it. I saw it hanging up, no creases it was perfect for a nice restaurant. I stepped into it and adjusted my straps and looked in the mirror. I looked like a whole new person, apart from the bruises which were seen slightly through the foundation but for once I felt confident. 

The doorbell rung, making my heart leap a bit. Jack was here and we were going out. I looked in the mirror one more time before hurrying of to the door. I opened the door, completly confused. 

"Alfie?"

A/N: Oooo how is he going to react? Please check out the video on the side made by Ruby, it incredible!

Sorry for not updating in forever, I was at this place with no wifi nor service which was a bum.

Shoutout to @chloedis who has a great fanfiction which you should check out!