The Life [The City Sequel] (Joe Sugg/ ThatcherJoe Fanfiction)

Chapter 5

*Riley's POV*

I tuck the blankets up to Noah's neck and gently kiss his forehead before turning around and nearly having a heart attack when I find Joe standing in the doorway.

He chuckles and grabs my hand, pulling me in close to him, "Finally I get you all to myself."  He whispers before pressing his lips to mine. He smiles as he pulls away. "I have a surprise for you downstairs."

I raise my eyebrows, "A surprise, huh? Okay then."

He takes both of my hands in his and leads me to the living room before telling me to sit down.

"I'll be right back." He says, "Close your eyes and don't peek."

I frown slightly, "You know I hate surprises."

Joe smiles, "I know, I know. But this is worth it." He promises.

I sigh, "It better be." I murmur before closing my eyes.

I hear Joe leave the room and come back fairly quickly. There is some rustling before I feel Joe's hand grip onto mine.

"Okay, open your eyes love."

I do as he says and grin when I see a hamper full of NZ goodies on the table with an envelope attached to it.

Joe puts together my favourite stuff from NZ whenever he can tell I'm feeling homesick, like last December when the cold weather was making me long for Christmas on the beach in Queenstown.

I wrap my arms around his torso, "Thank you so much. I love it!"

He chuckles as I pull back, "You haven't even seen the best part yet!" Joe says, reaching out and detaching the envelope from the cellophane and handing it to me.

I look a little perplexed at him, what could be better than this that would fit in an envelope? I take it from him and open it, emptying the contents into my lap.

Some New Zealand money, our passports and a piece of paper fall out.

"No way!" I exclaim, opening up the piece of paper which has details for a flight from Heathrow to Wellington.

He grins, "Wanna go enjoy the end of the summer?"

I smile as wide as physically possible as I throw my arms around Joe, "Of course I do!"

"I thought we could spend a couple of days in Wellington and then head off the Queenstown."

"You really do know the way to my heart Sugg." I smile as I look back to the flight itinerary, "Joe, this says we leave tomorrow night! What about Noah and the studio? Not to mention I have literally no summer clothes."

Joe just smiles, "That's what shops are for my love. Zoe and Alfie will be back tomorrow morning so there is no need to worry."

I grin, "Well, I guess we better get packing then."

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"Ladies and Gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts as we are about to begin our descent into Wellington International Airport."

I look to Joe who is smiling from ear to ear.

"Welcome home beautiful." He murmurs, staring out the window beside me down across the Wellington harbour.

After going through customs Joe and I head straight to our hotel where I immediately flop onto the bed.

I must have jet lag because my head is pounding and I feel as though I'm on the brink of emptying my guts all over the pristine white bed linen. The trip from London to Wellington is a long and gruelling one and I haven't taken it in such a long time that is it having a nasty effect on my entire body.