Mollie and Aj• Their Strictly journey

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*TIME SKIP TO THE WEEK BEFORE THE STRICTLY TOUR*

Aj's POV
I smile to myself as I realise that on Friday, I will be dancing in front of millions of people in Birmingham arena and I'm so excited. I get to travel around the country with my second family and my true love. Mollie.
Today, we are packing up for the tour. Even though the first show isn't until Friday, there's lots of things we have to do. For example, we have to meet at Elstree studios, at 11 and it's now 9:40, wait for people like Neil and Katya as they will probably be late and I mean really late, travel to Birmingham, book rooms in a hotel and have about 5 dress runs in the arena. Suddenly, I feel arms wrap around me from behind.
"Morning love."
"Morning. You all set for the tour?" I ask, turning around so I'm facing her.
"Of course. It will bring back some memories." She replies.
I kiss her gently and she kisses me back but our moment is soon ruined by Mollie's dog, Alfie. I pick him up and he licks my face.
"Hello boy. How are you?" He continues to lick my face as I hold him against my chest.
"Now unfortunately, me and your mum have to go and do some dancing around England. If you could join us, I'd pack a bag for you in a heartbeat but I don't want to lose you in the arenas or on the bus because if I did, your Mum would kill me." He continues to lick my face as I hear Mollie laugh from the bathroom.
"Now, you won't be alone as auntie Frankie is coming to look after you. She'll give you really nice cuddles and loads of food. Unfortunately, her cuddles will not be as good mine because I give the best cuddles in the world..."
"Are you sure about that?" Mollie shouts,
"... Ignore your mother. She doesn't know what she's talking about. Anyway, auntie Frankie will facetime us everyday and when we return, me and you will spend a whole day snuggling. How does that sound?" He licks my face once again to say yes and I place him down on the bed. I zip my bag up and head downstairs, grabbing my phone as I walk past the bedside table. I check it the time to see that's it's exactly 10 o'clock.
"Mol?" I shout as I head towards the stairs.
"Yes babe?"
"I don't want to rush whatever you are doing but it's 10 o'clock and we have to be there for 11. I know it only takes half an hour, but I want the best seats on the bus." I reply
"I'll just grab my coat. I'm finished." Mollie replies. She smiles at me as she walks towards the bathroom. Once again, I'm speechless at how beautiful she is, even without makeup. I know I don't deserve her but I have her and I have her forever. I'm pulled from my thoughts as my phone pings, notifying me that I have a message. It's from Chloe and I have another one that's from Curtis, my brother, that I didn't know had come through. I open Chloe's first, knowing that she's really excited about the tour, which means she would of sent me a long ass message.
From Chloe💃🏻☀️: Heyyyyyyy partnerrrrrrrr!!!!! Just to let you know I'm already at Elstree because I was bored and I'm too exciteddddd. Can't wait to see you and Mollie. Well mostly Mollie tbh. Hurry up though because I don't want to look like a loner stood here with a suitcase waiting for you lot to show up! Quicker we get on the road, the quicker the tour starts! Byeeeeeeee. Ily 💗

I laugh and shake my head. In all the years of knowing her. I've never seen her get excited for anything like this.
To Chloe💃🏻☀️: Heyyyyyy Chloeeeeee!! Should of known you'd be the first there 😂 Mollie can't wait to see you too and we're going as quick as we can. We're just about to leave. Even if everyone is on time it won't go any quicker. The first show isn't until Friday😂 btw, ily2💗

I open the message from my brother, which is surprisingly short and sweet.
From Curtis🕺🏼😂: Hey bro! Just a quick one to say good luck for the tour. I also forgot to say that I'm coming to watch when it moves over to Ireland 🇮🇪Have fun! Oh, and say hi to Mollie for me pls💗

Yessssss! My brother is coming to watch me in Ireland and I can't wait!
"What you shouting for?" I'm distracted by Mollie passing me on the stairs.
"Pardon?"
"You screamed 'Yesss' really loud like 10 seconds ago."
"Ohhh, I didn't realise I said it out loud. It's just that Curtis is coming to see us in Ireland, sorry."
"Aww don't be sorry. I know how close you two are so it's fine. Now, it's ten past ten, should we leave?" Mollie says as Alfie runs in between her legs.
"What about Frankie?" I ask, not wanting to leave Alfie alone.
"She has a spare key. He'll be fine. Now come! I'll explode with excitement in a minute!"
"You sound like Chloe." I laugh. She laughs with me. She goes to pick up her bag but I grab it before she does.
"Hey." She pouts.
"Go and open the car please. I'll bring the bags." I say, flashing her my signature smile.
"No. Aj, let me carry a bag."
"Nope. You're going to relax during this tour. Now open the car." She huffs as she kisses Alfie goodbye. She gives him a treat before walking out the door. I follow and lock up. I head down the path and place the bags in the car boot. I jump into the drivers seat and Mollie smiles at me.
"Ready?" She asks
"Ready." I reply. She leans in and kisses me gently.
"I love you Aj."
"I love you too." I say. I start the car and then start to drive towards the next few months of our lives.

Hello again you lovely lot. I know this is a very long chapter and I've feel like I've dragged this chapter on but enjoy anyway 💗
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