Mollie and Aj• Their Strictly journey

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Mollie's POV
We've just finished our first show in Manchester and everyone is in a good mood. Tonight, we're all going out to one of the clubs, to let our hair down. I grab everything I need before heading out to the bus that will take us all back to the hotel before we go out. As I go towards mine and Aj's usual seat, my phone lights up. An Instagram notification. A DM off someone I do not know. I sit down, open it and read it but I can't finish because tears start to fill my eyes as I read the first sentence.
@em.ellisX: Hi this is Emily, Aj's ex and I just want to say that you shouldn't be with him. You're ugly, skinny and blonde and when we were together Aj told me he did not like blondes. You don't love him. You went on strictly to get your fame back and now you're using Aj to get even more fame. Do me and Aj a favour and leave.

I lock my phone and look out the window, even though there's nothing to really see. Without trying to draw attention, I quickly wipe the tears, hoping I haven't smudged my makeup. I tense as someone sits next to me. Hopefully it's not Aj. He's in a good mood and I'm not going to bring his mood down by acting stupid. Of course he loves me and of course, I love him. I'd be stupid not to.
"Mol?" Thank god. It's Gemma. "You ok?"
I nod quickly but I don't turn my head to face her.
"Was that a lie?" She asks, rubbing my arm.
I nod again letting the tears fall. She pulls me into a hug as she says,
"Look you don't have to tell me but what's wrong? There's hardly anyone on the bus, so why don't you tell me? I won't tell anyone not even Aj. I promise."
So I tell her. About the message. About the message only. Aj would be hurt if I told Gemma or anyone the full story.  By the end I'm in tears. She pulls me into a tighter hug before turning her head and saying something to who I think is Gorka.
"Look, it's a 20 min drive back to the hotel. So, I'm going to sit here next to you. No arguments. Aj will sit with Gorka and then you can plan what you're going to say to Aj. Ok?"  I nod and smile. However it's fades as I see Aj get on the bus. His face drops as he sees Gemma next to me. I'm open my mouth to speak but Gem beats me to it.
"Me and Mollie are having a girly chat. You're next to Gorka. Just for these next 20 minutes. Don't ask any questions just sit." So he sits. Smiling at me softly before turning to Gorka and for the next 20 minutes, me and Gemma will talk about what I'm going to say to him. However, 10 minutes in, we can't speak as we are crying of laughter.

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Aj's POV
I've always loved Manchester and I always will. I'm packing up, laughing with the boys about Neil falling over and trying to make it look like part of the dance. I still am laughing as I step onto the bus. I spot Mollie straight away but next her is Gemma, so my face drops. I wonder why?  Have I done something? Posted something she doesn't like? Or am I over thinking things? Clearly, I am overthinking as Gemma tells me the reason for sitting next to Mollie.
"Me and Mollie are having a girly chat. You're next to Gorka. Just for these next 20 minutes. Don't ask any questions just sit." So I sit. I smile softly at Mollie before I turn to face Gorka.
"Do you know anything?" I ask him. Whispering slightly in case the girls hear.
"Apparently, Mollie got a bit upset over something so Gem insisted on staying on that seat. Is there anything going on?" Is Gorka's reply.
"Not that I know of. I've told her about my ex but we seemed fine after that. Nothing was said yesterday as we both went to sleep straight away." I reply.
"Well don't worry. She might tell you tonight but if she doesn't, don't push her. She'll tell you in her own time." Gorka says.
"What if she never tells me?" I say to Gorka. He raises his eyebrows at me as if to say that I'm acting stupid but I don't stop talking.
"Or what if she's going to dump me? Maybe I've done som..."
"She's not going to dump you. I've learnt that if two people love each other so much, they won't hide secrets and I can tell that Mollie loves you and that you love her. So you're going to stop worrying for these next 10 minutes and have a laugh with us boys. Ok?" I smile and laugh as a bottle hits Gorka on the head. Turning around, I throw the bottle back to it's owner. However, it gets thrown back to me by Aljaz which leads to the bottle being thrown back and fourth. Our little fight is soon stopped though because we've arrived back at the hotel. I get off the bus and wait patiently for Mollie. However, the bus is soon empty but there's no sign of Mollie. I head into the reception to be met with everyone but Mollie. I open my phone to text her but she beats me too it.
Mol❤️: Hey I'm in the room. We need to talk. X
I frown. One kiss. That's all I got. That's not like Mollie. It's always two or more. Without saying bye to anyone, I head to the room. Scared for what she's going to say.
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Mollie's POV
I'm in Aj's jumper and a pair of shorts. Sat on the balcony. Thinking of what I'm going to say. Do I just show him the message? Do I tell him about the message and then show him? Or do I just forget about the whole thing? My thoughts are interrupted by the door opening.
"Mol?" I walk back into the room. Leaving the balcony door open a bit.
"Hey. We need to talk." My heart breaks a tiny bit as he looks up. His eyes are filled with tears but he tries to look happy as he sits on the edge of the bed. I grab my phone and open the message. As I'm about to show him, he starts to talk.
"Are you ending it?" My heart breaks even more. I can't believe he thinks that. 
"What? Aj, no of course not." I say sitting down beside him.
"I wanted to talk about something else. I got a message before. On Instagram. Off Emily." He looks at me. His face is now filled with anger. I show him the message. He stands up. His back is turned as he reads it so I can't read his face. He hands me back my phone and walks out onto the balcony. I follow but I stop as I hear a cry.
"Aj?" He turns to face me. Tears are falling down his cheeks as he walks over to me. I wipe his tears away as he hugs me but I freeze as he asks,
"Are you using me for fame?" I stand there. Shocked. I go to speak but he walks away.
"I'll take that as a yes then."
"Of course I love you. I am not using you for fame because I know what that's like. I swear I'm not."
"Promise?"
"I promise." He nods.
"Well. When I dated Emily I didn't like blondes. But when I met you. That changed. You're not ugly. You've got the best body so ignore her. Ok?" I nod.
"I won't let her hurt you. I love you."
"I love you too." We share a kiss before my phone beeps.
"It's from Gemma. Asking if we're still up for going out." I tell him.
"We can stay here if you want." He Says but I  decline.
"No. Let's go out. Don't be boring." I say before I start to change. He laughs before getting changed himself.

After 10 minutes, we're both ready. We meet Gemma and Gorka at their room and continue to walk down.
"Sorted I take it?" Gemma asks. I smile and nod.
"Sorted." I reply. She hugs me quickly before we head off to party.

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Update for you. Just to let you know the next chapter will be a bit dramatic and heartbreaking. I hope to get it up soon👍 thank you for support on this story- it means a lot. 💜
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