Mollie and Aj• Their Strictly journey

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Mollie's POV
Since the show in Birmingham, Aj has started to grow distant. He'll give me quick kiss on the cheek before we perform but he isn't talking to me as much. He's also acting distant, not just from me, but from the other pros as well. The only pro that he's still acting normal with is Chloe. I know there's something going on and I want to be there for him but I don't want to come across annoying. However, I know that Aj will tell me in his own time. My phone lights up next to me with a text from Frankie.

From Frankie 💜😘: Hey gurlll! How's the tour going? Just to let you know Alfie is missing you like mad but he's being a really good boy. Don't worry, your house is spotless. F xx

Aw. Poor Alfie. I hate to say it but even if me and Aj don't work out, I'm glad to know I'll still have Alfie by my side. I text her back quickly as it's nearly time for mine and Aj's rumba.

To Frankie💜😘: Hey!! The tour is going great! I'm really enjoying it😊 tell Alfie I miss him too ☹️ and my house better stay that way. M x

"Mollie, you're next." I lift my head see the tour manager stood in front of me. I place my phone back in my bag and head towards the wings where I'm met with Aj. He looks up, smiles at me and walks over and grabs my hand. I look out onto the stage and I can see that Alexandra and Gorka are performing their quickstep.
"I'm sorry." I look to Aj, confusion covering my face. My mind is fuzzy with thoughts. What if he's breaking up with me? Some people say they're sorry before ending it.
"Sorry? For what?" I ask nicely, trying to push back the thoughts of a break up happening.
"I've been really distant these past few days and I haven't been treating you like a proper boyfriend should..."
"Aj... it's fine. I understand."
"No Mollie. You don't. I haven't been truthful with you. There's no time now but tonight after the show, me and you will go straight to the hotel and I'll explain everything. Ok?"
"Yeah... ok."
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Aj's POV
The show has just finished and now everyone is going back to the hotel before we head to Manchester tomorrow. Everyone talks about the show around me but I don't get involved.I'm too busy thinking about what I'm going to say to Mollie tonight. Thinking about what her reaction will be. I zip my bag up and grab my coat before I walk towards the girls dressing room to meet Mollie. As on cue, she walks out of the dressing room followed by Chloe. Both girls spot me and Chloe gives me a 'we need to talk' look and I know straight away what it is about.
'Hey. Why don't you go and wait on the bus? I'll be there in a minute." I say to Mollie before giving her a quick kiss. She smiles and nods at me before walking towards the exit.
"I need to ask you a question." Says Chloe, as she folds her arm.
"Go on then."
"Does Mollie know?"
"About Emily? No she doesn't. We were actually going to go back to the hotel and I was going to tell her."
"Have you had anymore messages off her?" I shake my head. "Right. Well, the quicker we get back to the hotel, the quicker you two can talk it out." Says Chloe as she grabs her bag and links me. She places her head on my shoulder and says,
"I'm glad you're happy Aj. You've been through so much these last few years and I'm proud of you for being strong and carrying on." I smile before hugging her.
"Thanks Chlo." I reply. We finally reach the bus and we walk on. I find Mollie on the seats opposite Gemma and Gorka and I walk over. Everyone says hello and I sit down next to Mollie.
"You usually sit opposite me on the bus." She says looking at me confused.
"Well I wanted to sit next to my girl and give her a hug, but if you feel that way, I'll sit opposite, next to Chloe." I say, sliding away from Mollie slightly. I smirk as she pouts. " Or I can sit next to you?"  She nods and smiles and I move back to the position where my arms are wrapped protectively around Mollie.

Soon we're at the hotel and I look down to see Mollie asleep. I shake her gently, she opens her eyes and  gives me a small smile. I stand up and offer out my hand for her to take.
"We last ones off?" She asks taking my hand.
"No. Some are still asleep. We've only just pulled up at the hotel." She nods slightly as walk down to the front of the bus and into the hotel. In the reception is Chloe, Jake, Kevin, Susan and Dianne. We smile and wave at them before we head up to our room. I start thinking about how I'm going to tell Mollie about Emily. Before I know it we're at our room. We walk in and Mollie collapses on the bed. I giggle as I realise she's still in her makeup.
"I could go straight to sleep right now."
"You still have all your makeup on. Take it off and then you go can go to sleep." I say picking up a packet of baby wipes and climbing onto the bed with her. I take a wipe out and gently start to remove the makeup covering her natural beauty.
"Nice try but you're going to tell me what you said you were going to tell me." I sigh. It's either now or another day.
"During the first show when I was getting changed for our first dance, I got text message off my ex saying that she was watching and that she wants to get back with me. I didn't reply and I blocked her. I thought she wouldn't be able to get hold of me again but she did by instagram. She said that she was going to get back with me one way or another. Ive been distant because I don't want her to come and hurt you." I tell her. I can feel tears filling up my eyes but I bite my lip to stop them from falling.
"Can I ask what she did?" My eyes meet Mollie's for the first time. She's looking at me gently. A similar look to what Emily would always give me. However, with Mollie, I know it's real.
"You don't hav..."
"No. It was when I first joined strictly. We had been together for two years. When I got paired up with Claudia I'd obviously be away a lot due to training. At first we seemed fine but then I found out she cheated. More than once. I was heartbroken. I really loved her. I dumped her though, but when I did she started to send me messages." I burst into tears as I remember the messages sent to me. I'm suddenly taken into Mollie's arms. She rubs my back and kisses my hair. Something Emily would never do.
"Shh, you don't have to carry on." She says but I have to. I've started so I might as well finish.
"She sent me messages saying that I wasn't a good dancer. That I was worthless and that no one would ever want to to be with me. That even Chloe was dancing with me because she was forced to. This went on from December all the way through to May last year."
"Who else knows?"
"You and Chloe."
"Not even your family?" I shake my head and continue to let the tears fall.
"Well it's over now. She isn't going to hurt you again. I won't let her. You're one of the best dancers I've ever seen. You're not worthless and I want to be with you! Chloe is your best friend. If she was forced to dance with you, I don't think she would act like she does. Everyone loves you Aj. Don't forget that." My tears stop falling and I can feel my eyes dropping.
"Now go to sleep. I'll be here." That's the last thing I hear before I drift off, still in my clothes, into another land.

Helloooo👋 this is another very long, awful chapter but I hope you enjoy💜
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