Golden Love ~Tom Daley~

Surprises.

-Later that night.- Toms POV 

Joules insisted on going back to the hotel with Tonia. She said she could get her wheelchair and all that herself and Michael would be there when she got there. I agreed after a while. I can't say no to her when she pouts.  

I waited outside the locker room and had a chat with Jack whilst I waited for Chris to come out of the locker room. 

"Hey man how are you? It's been way too long." Jack said giving me a hug.  

"I've been really good. Just hanging state side. Relaxing. How's life been for you?" I asked.  

"It's been great. Doing my schooling and competing you know. The usual things!"  

Just then Chris came out of the locker room and the tension got so thick you could cut it with a knife.  

"Uhm I'm going to go find Hannah. It was great seeing you Tom. We need to catch up before you leave town again!" And with that he walked away.  

I turned to Chris and he glared at me. "What's wrong Chris. Why haven't you called me back. We were like brothers.." 

"You want to know what's wrong? What's wrong is that you've ruined your whole life because of some girl. You've thrown away being "Britains Golden Boy" to go and give your life to your girlfriend if that's even what you two are to be her little puppet because her career is over and she's upset. I didn't have a problem living in your shadow when you were out competing and winning but now when I'm in an interview and you're brought up it makes me so angry. Why would you throw something so good out the window just for some girl?" 

Wow to say I want expecting that Wouk be an understatement. I understood where he was coming from but I couldn't imagine not having joules. She was my everything. "I didn't throw out my career or some girl. I sacrificed what I had to be with the girl I love." 

"How can you love her? You barely know her." 

"How can you say that? You were there when we met." 

"What does that have to do with anything?" He asked.  

"Listen Chris. I'm flattered that you are so concerned about my life but really I have my reasons for doing what I'm doing. Have you ever been so in live with someone that it physically hurts to be apart from someone. That your heart skips a beat every time you see them. That their voice constantly plays in your mind? Because that happens to me. Every second if every day. One day I will come bak to diving and that's a promise I can make. But for now I need to be with Joules because she was there for me when I needed her and I can't see her struggle alone. And if you can't respect that than I feel sorry for you." And with that I walked away. 

-7 months later- October 2013 

(Big jump. I know. But for the sake of the story and my creativeness it needs to happen. Sorry not sorry.) 

It was Joules birthday and the progress shed made in the last few months was amazing. She was walking practically normal again. She's gotten back into the pool and was swimming great. It almost seemed as though she was becoming a better swimmer than diver even though she was always a great swimmer. She even beat Allison in a race this summer when they were racing each other. Michael seemed to think that he should consider joining the Olympic team. The coach had seen her and was impressed. The offer was on the table and I knew he was thinking about it being that her dives weren't what they used to be. It was kid of just weird how something like the swimming thing coil happen so quickly. But god has a weird way of doing things ya know?! 

Well back to what I was saying. It was joules birthday and I wanted her to have a good time so I had called in a few favors and Tonia had flown in a couple days ago and they were doing their girl things shopping getting their hair done and all that. And Tonia was helping me to keep Joules busy while I made sure everything for her surprise was set.  

--that night-- 

"Tom, where are you taking me?" Joules asked whilst a black blindfold covered her eyes in the passenger side of the large SUV I saw the arena coming up and the scream were getting louder. I shot a text to Paul letting him know we were close and he replied assuring me that if I pulled up to the bak I would be let in.  

I followed the instructions I was given this afternoon and pulled around to the bak of the arena and pulled through the gates. A large security guard came and opened my door an I made my way around to Joules side of the car. I opened the door.  

"Tom what's going on?" She asked as he sifted so her body was facing towards me and both her hands were in mine. 

"I'm going to take the blind fold off now." I smiled taking the blind fold off her tanned skin. I waited as her eyes adjusted to the light. She hopped out of the car to get a better look as to where we were. She looked gorgeous tonight. She was wearing dark skinny jeans with a pair of combat boots with a light grey cropped t-shirt that I believe was once mine and a black jacket over it. She had on light makeup and her hair was gorgeous just naturally down.  

"Why are we at the arena?" She furrowed her eyebrows. I smiled and took her hand. "Are you ignoring me because you have spoken to me since we left." 

I just looked back and smile and she sighed and rolled her eyes. I followed the security guard and hoped that the boys had gotten my message and were ready. The guard stopped at the closed door and nodded before walking away. I turned and smiled once more at Joules before turning around gripping her hand and opening the door.  

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JOULES HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU." Niall, Zayn, Harry, Louis, and Liam sang out.