Her. | A Joe Jonas FanFiction | Book 2

02

"I can't wait to see the girls," I grin, throwing the last of my clothes neatly in my suitcase.

We're only going for the weekend, yet I always over pack.

"I know," Joe says, laughing lightly. "We go to see my brother but your favorite part of the visit is the kids."

I roll my eyes. "You know I love seeing Kevin and Dani, but Alena is the funniest thing ever and Valentina is the cutest baby I've ever seen in my life."

He chuckles. "Alena thinks you're the prettiest girl in the world and Valentina is completely obsessed with you," he grins. "And I don't disagree with either of them."

"Actually, Alena thinks her mommy is the prettiest girl in the world," I correct him as he pulls me into him.

He chuckles. "Oh, that's right."

"And she has good reason, her mommy is gorgeous."

"You're stunning, though," he winks, kissing my cheek.

I roll my eyes again, pulling out of his grasp and starting to zip up the suitcase.

"How have you been the past couple days?" he asks, leaning against the wall near the bathroom.

I sigh. "I've been alright. Not as bad, I mean."

I have spurts. Spurts of missing my family, wondering if I made the right decision. I know I did, overall. I'm happy with my life now. I'm happy with Joe and I wouldn't have it any other way... well unless I could have my family too. I guess that's the one thing I'd wish for. A family that wanted to be a part of me and Joe's relationship like his does. Although, I do think my situation with my family has helped Joe appreciate his a bit more. He talks to Nick more often than ever and we go to see Kevin and Danielle as often as we possibly can. I've met Nick on Facetime but nothing more. His parents, however, I've never met at all. They know about me, I do know that. Joe wants me to meet them, of course, it's just a matter of when. He doesn't wanna push me into anything. Which is greatly appreciated on my end.

"You're stuck in your thoughts over there," Joe says, breaking my thought process.

I sigh. "Yeah, sorry."

"It's okay, babe," he sighs, coming over and kissing my temple. "Feel through it. It's the only way it'll pass."

I grin, nodding as he leaves the room to give me time alone before we're together all weekend.

A bit later, after I had had some time to myself and we load up the car, we drive to the airport and board the plane, getting comfortable before watching a movie. I then take a nap while Joe works on some music. It's normally how these flights go anyway. I can only get him to stop working long enough to watch a single movie. After that, he's all movement. Whether that means working on music on his laptop or finding some way to work out on a fucking plane. It's a pain in the ass. But it's Joe, and that's why it's okay.

"Babe, we're here," Joe says, shaking me gently.

I groan, stretching and blinking my eyes open to Joe gazing over at me.

"What?" I ask, sighing.

"You're beautiful," he grins.

I roll my eyes, sitting up and stretching again. "Shut up."

Getting off the plane and getting into the car, Joe and Addison ride in a comfortable silence to Kevin's house, arriving and walking into the house.

"Aunt Addison! Uncle Joe!" Alena screams, running across the house as she hears them enter.

"Hey!" I grin, picking her up and giving her a big hug.

Joe takes her from me, giving her a hug and carrying her into the kitchen where Kevin and Danielle sit, Valentina sitting on Danielle's leg.

I take in a deep breath, a big smile appearing on my lips. "Hi!!!"

A smile appears on Valentina's face, her legs and arms wiggling as she notices I'm here.

I walk over, taking her from Danielle and kissing her on the cheek. I then hug both Kevin and Danielle, greeting them.

"How have you guys been?" Kevin asks, sitting in the living room on the couch with Danielle while I sit on the floor with Valentina and Joe sits on the other couch while Alena plays with her dolls.

"We've been good," Joe shrugs.

"Yeah, I've been working at the diner while he's traveling most of the time. Other times I'll go with him but," I pause, shrugging. "We're good, we've got a system down."

Joe chuckles, nodding.

We order chinese for dinner soon, eating together before Kevin and Danielle put the girls to bed while Joe and I take showers and get into a new set of comfy clothes. We then meet in the living room and hang out for a bit, us girls drinking some tea while they guys have a beer.

"Well," I start, interrupting Joe and Kevin's laughter. "I am exhausted so I'm gonna head to bed."

"Same here," Danielle grins.

"We'll be up soon," Kevin says, giving her a grin.

Danielle gives Kevin a kiss while I give Joe one, both of us knowing we'll be asleep by the time they make their way into bed.

I go into the guest bathroom, brushing my teeth before going into the bedroom and getting comfortable in bed, closing my eyes and soon falling asleep... before Joe arrives as expected.

The next few days are peaceful and fun, leaving us with more memories spent with Alena, Valentina, Kevin and Danielle. I have to admit, spending time with them has made me feel better about not having my family around, but I would never admit that to Joe... not knowing that it was his plan to make me feel this way all along. Unfortunately, however, it's now time to go.

"Hey baby, you ready?"

"No," I pout, facing him now.

He chuckles. "I know. But we gotta get back. You have a shift tomorrow and I am due to work."

I nod. "I know, I know," I tell him, grabbing my bag only for him to grab it from me immediately. "I just love being here with the girls and Dani and Kev."

He grins. "I know. I'm sure they'd love for you to stay if you didn't have that pesky job at the diner," he jokes, smirking.

"Get."  I say, pushing him lightly.

He laughs, taking my bag out to the car as I say bye to the girls as well as Kevin and Danielle.

"We'll see you soon," Kevin says, giving me a hug.

"Oh, yeah, definitely," I smile, hugging Danielle next before waving bye one more times and kissing both girls on the cheek. I then leave with Joe right behind me, getting into the car and making our way to the airport.

Arriving back in California, Joe and I have a few days apart as he works heavily with DNCE and I take a couple extra shifts at the diner. Hey, if he has to work overtime, why can't I?

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short chapter, I know and it's been so long, I'm sorry.

I've been SUPER busy with school and trying to keep up with both is a real challenge.

I hope you all understand and thank you so much for your patience.

I will get another chapter up as soon as I can<3

much love,

shan:)