Joe and Dianne's Strictly Journey

Chapter 1- Today Is The Day

Joes POV
Today is the day, I yawned as I stretched. Then pulling off the duvet from my body, I felt the breeze of the cold air. A strong smell came from the kitchen and a few moments later my roommate Byron came upstairs with breakfast

"I thought I would make you breakfast in bed since it's your big day today" he expressed.

Byron had a massive grin on his face as he handed me the plate. He had made a typical English breakfast which smelt and looked amazing.

"Cheers mate" I smiled

Butterflies emerged in my stomach. I'm only a tad nervous, I said to myself. Trying to make myself believe it. It's not like I haven't met everyone before at the red carpet however today is the when we find out who are dance partner will be. I have someone in mind but I'm going to keep it to myself for now.

"Any ideas about who you want your partner to be ?" Asked Byron

"No not really, I would be happy with anyone" I lied

In reality I know who I want, Dianne. She's petite like me, has beautiful red hair, and extremely pretty hazel eyes.

"You alright mate ?" Byron asks snapping me out of my thought

"Yeah I'm good"

Byron leaves the room and let's me finish my food. I get out of bed and put on some clothes I'll be changing later anyway. I do my hair and head downstairs.

"You going soon" Byron says

"Yeah my Uber should be here in a bit" I reply

"Good luck mate, your gonna need it" he jokes

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I arrive at the Elstree studio and head straight to hair an make up. I'm really starting to get nervous now, before I knew it I was out on stage waiting to be assigned a partner. My name gets called and I head to where Tes is standing, I have a glimpse at the red head Dianne, she hasn't be chosen yet but I bet anything that she wont be mine. Our eyes are locked for a moment and then I look away. Your partner will be "DIANNE BUSWELL"

I couldn't believe it the next thing I knew was that Dianne was running into my arms. This was crazy I was so so happy with my partner. After the show Dianne and I take some time to start to get to know each other.

"So you haven't danced before" she smiles

"No I haven't, not sober at least" i laugh nervously

We both stop laughing and our eyes connect. Suddenly Dianne's phone goes off and breaks the silence, she awkwardly answers. As soon as she has finished I ask "who was that ?"

"Anthony, my boyfriend" she says

As soon as I heard the words come out off her mouth my heart sank, I know it's never gonna happen but I had that bit of hope which just got destroyed.

"I actually have to go" she frowns

"Yeah that's fine" I said trying not to sound upset

"I will see you tomorrow in training bright and early" she giggles knowing how I hate mornings and she loves them

"If your lucky" I say back and she pulls me into a hug and left.
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The next day- Training

Joes POV

I arrive at the studio this morning thinking I was late but Dianne wasn't here yet, I didn't think much off it and sat on my phone for a while. About 30 minutes later She finally arrived.

She smiled at me, but for some reason I could see some pain behind her eyes.

"You okay Di" I ask

"Fine" but a tear rolled down her cheek

"What's the matter I ask" pulling her to a hug knowing she needed it

"It's Anthony he broke up with me last night" she sobbed

"I'm so sorry" I said, even though I knew it was wrong I was kinda pleased that they were over after all anything could happen.

I let Dianne sit down and pour out her heart to me for a while until she decided she was ready to train.

"Thanks Joe, I feel so much better now" she expressed

"That's alright, I'm always available to listen" Our eyes locked once again until I broke it off asking about the dance.

Dianne and I have the jive this week.

"You have done well for you first day" she said after about 4 hours of trying

"Yeah I think I have" I say back

We pack up our things, and just before we are about to go our separate ways Dianne turns to me and says "thanks for everything today Joe" she smiles

I smile back and we head home, I can't help but feel that this might be the start of something.

That was my first chapter I hoped you enjoyed it and this book will probably continue even after Joanne finish strictly.