A Siblings Advice

Oli White; Holibobs and bonding

Joe's POV

"Yeah bro, we are just finishing packing now and then we will be on the way. You know what girls are like, Dianne has changed her outfit about four times already. It'll be nice for her and Evie to hang out after this lockdown shit, I don't know about you but I do feel sorry for them, stuck with us boys who can play video games all day." Chuckling, I slam the laptop shut, work for the week done and holiday mode: activated. "Anyway Oli, I'll go chase her and we will leave. I guarantee you'll beat us there regardless, you and that blue space dildo of yours mate. See you there bro." Combing my hair through, heaving my heavy body upwards and shuffled out of the gaming chair and towards the spare room, where I reckon Dianne is still frantically fixing her hair, tweaking her makeup and throwing her last pieces in her ridiculously over-sized suitcase-nonetheless, I love her anyway.

"Dotty, you do realise we are only going for four days, not four weeks? You look beautiful by the way love, as always." I whisper, pressing a soft kiss along my petite redheads hairline, running my hand loosely along her spine. "You're cute and everything Joseph, but that won't distract me from the fact you are insulting my packing again. Evie and I have been chatting all day, planning our outfits so I know I have packed EXACTLY the right amount of clothes Mr." Raising her eyebrow slightly at me, I know i'm in for it....slapping me hard on the chest, she just laughs, nuzzling into the crook of my neck-her favourite place- her hands snaking their way into my back pockets as we share a rare moment of peace before heading off on yet another adventure. From an outsiders perspective, they say we seemed to be enjoying that honeymoon phase- lost in the small, shared caresses and sweet nothings, whispered in those random moments when neither expected- when in reality, we've had shared nearly two years together ,building our own world, together.

"Now, Mr Sugg, lets get going. Evie and I have plans." She squeals, dancing out of my grip, grabbing my hand and tugging me towards the door.

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After a nearly four hour trip in Chippy, multiple karaoke sessions and two "wee breaks", we finally pulled into the space beside Oli's fancy-arse sports car. The last hour has been strangely quiet, due to the appearance of Chippy's oil light and sudden on-set travel sickness; Glancing to my left hand side, i'm greeted with the most adorable sight- Dianne has dropped off at some stage, curled in a ball and wrapped in my teddy bear hoodie, dribbling a little as always...two years later and still, the smallest things melt my soul. Reaching over to brush the hair out of her face, thumb tracing patterns across her soft skin, I sigh gently, enjoying what could be the last shared affection between us. As much as the Oli and Evie are fine with it, I don't think i'll ever be comfortable with PDA around friends or family...just somethings are better left between us. "Dot, sweetheart? Wake up love, we are here and Oli and Evie are waiting for us. Open those eyes, lets go explore." I mumble into her hair, pressing little kisses to her forehead as she stirs, ready to face the remainder of our day. "I'm good Joey, i'm awake. One more kiss and then lets go, i'll grab the bags if you get the suitcase. I do love spending this extra time with you, since lockdown of course, but I can't wait to have some girl time with Evie."

"Yeah, I understand. One last thing before we go in though...look at me."

"What Joseph? What have I done?"

"I love you."

Oli's POV

"Joe bro! It's so good to actually see you! Outside of a laptop screen that is and Dianne, how are you? Our Joe not driving you mad yet?" I chuckle, pulling Joe in for a hug before reaching out for Dianne too. After being the "single guy" for so long, it's great to see our Joe so happy and settled with an amazing girl but I gotta admit, never did I imagine that i'd be on a couples holiday with him- multiple lads holidays, don't get me wrong- but never with a girlfriend. Sharing a quick look with him, Dianne rolled her eyes dramatically; " Where's Evie? I'm in desperate need of another female after weeks with Joe. I love you and everything Joey but there are some conversations I just can't have with a man." Giggling to herself as she nudged him, Joe fake gasping as he wrapped his arms around her waist and all of a sudden, I know how Joe has felt all these years...

"Evie's just nipped out to the shops to grab some snacks and wine for tonight. She should be back soon...unless she gets lost, which is extremely likely. I'm gonna set up the BBQ if you guys wanna go and unpack upstairs? Yours is the room on the left- first come, first serve mate." I shrug lightly, gathering the last few items to go outside and leaving them to have a few moments to themselves.

Sausages on, burgers prepped and veggie skewers ready to go, I've not heard anything from Joe or Dianne since they headed upstairs so I figured i'd go and annoy Evie some more before we all come together. Seeing her so content in the hammock- its like a boyfriends duty to wind her up.

"EVIEEEEEEEEE!" She squeals as I lunge at her, landing as softly as I can beside her and pulling her onto my chest, leaving a kiss on her forehead as I had seen Joe do many times before. "Where'd that come from Ols? Not like you to tackle me or show affection or...well...okay yeah, it is like you to annoy me. Besides the point though, this weekend is going to be great. It's so nice to be able to hang out together again, as a group if you get me...speaking of groups, where have the other two disappeared to? I'm kinda hungry and I've not even seen Di yet!" Looking at my phone, it has been nearly three hours since they arrived and they haven't appeared again. "I'll go and check on them, see if they are...see if...I'm gonna go cockblock them. We have a whole weekend here and we've not been allowed to leave London in sixteen weeks; they've literally been isolating together for WEEKS." Giggling softly, Evie pulls us up and leads the way up to disrupt our best friends.

I feel like i'm back in the old days, where we would do anything and everything to disrupt each other- leaning against the door, we were greeted by total silence, I stick my head round the door quietly and honestly, the sight before me melts my stoney heart. The pair of them are cuddling on the bed, Joe holding his girlfriend against his chest, her head tucked under his chin while his hands rest on her back, legs entwined and both snoring softly. On a normal day, I'd leave them alone but seeing them so contented...I can't help but cause destruction...in true Joe Sugg fashion. Creeping into the room, scrolling through YouTube to find what i'm looking for and stand to the left of Joe's head.

*HONKKKKKKKKK*

"SHIT FUCK OLI WHAT THE FUCK" He screams, wrapping his arms tightly round Dianne as he shoots up from his position, looking like he could kill me as she stirs in his arms, groaning.

"Sorry guys...but you were being boring- LETS EAT!" As Evie drags Dianne off Joe and out of the room, I throw a wink in Joe's direction.

"I've seen a lot of things Sugg but you in love? That's a new one. It suits you bro, it's good to see you this happy and...well...soft." He looks almost embarrassed for a second before shrugging.

"Thanks Bro, she's...she's my everything now, coming up to two years now and it's like nothing has ever changed between us. She's a constant surprise man but I finally did it...i'm in love."

"That makes a pair of us Joe...that makes a pair. Right enough of this romantic shit, Beer?"

"Beer."