Mollie and Aj• Their Strictly journey

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Mollie's POV
Gemma hands me a steaming cup of coffee. She's dressed in her tracksuit bottoms and one of Gorka's jumpers whilst I'm in a pair of shorts and a thin top. Both our hairs are up in a bun, drying as we've just both just had showers in our rooms after a long chat about the men that we love. The current silence is comfortable and calming but it's not long til Gemma speaks up.
'Do you think Gorka will mind if I stay at the hotel and have a sleep? I just can't have a good sleep on those hospital chairs.'
I shake my head at her, too scared my voice will crack if I say a word.
'How about if you stay as well? I know you've only just got to him but I'm sure he won't mind. His brother is there and Chloe said herself that she, Kevin and Karen are going back to the hotel too. You can't be there for Aj if you're lacking sleep. I'll stay here if you want ?'
After a quick think I nod my head again. I finally go to speak but Gemma's phone interrupts. I zone out as she speaks, thinking it's her mum or something. Instead I think about the memories I currently have with Aj. The dances we did. The shows we have done so far on tour. Winning the glitt...
'That was Chloe. Aj is getting moved to the same hospital as Gorka which is apparently good news as it means he is out of the woods and is on the road for recovery.'
At Gemma's words I break down on the bed in tears.
I feel her arms wrap around me and I can hear her trying to soothe me.
'I thought I was going to lose him Gem. This is the beginning for us and it has nearly just ended cause of one stupid crash. What if he can never dance again? I don't know how to support him through that. What if he takes a funny turn an...'
'Right that's enough Mollie! You've not lost him. Nothing has ended. It will take time but of course he will be able to dance again. He will be fine. Now go to sleep. Like I said before, you're no use to him like this. We'll get up bright and early and we'll go to see them. We'll see if we can even get them in the same room.' She laughs at the last bit causing me to smile and giggle slightly.

I turn off the light next to the bed as I visualise the good times in the past with me and Aj. I take one look of my lock screen. It's the picture of me and Aj holding the glitterball, kissing on the night we won. I smile sadly as I close my eyes.

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True to her word, Gemma wakes up early. She's dressed in a pair of black leggings and is in another of Gorka's jumpers. She wakes me by placing a tray of food down on the bed.
'Trust me, we'll need food. Just eat it. Even if it's a slice of toast.' I nod and take a slice.
" Aj is getting moved at around 11. It's half 9 now. I thought you could use the time to get a shower if you want one." I nod again. I finish my coffee, stand up and head towards the bathroom.
"Gemma? Why is he getting moved? Will it not be dangerous?"
"I don't know to be honest Mol. Maybe someone from the tour crew has requested it and maybe out of the two Aj is the more stable one so that's why? I don't think they would of moved him if he wasn't stable. Either way, he's on the road to recovery, that's the main thing." She replies.
"And so is Gorka. He'll be fine too Gem."
" I know."

I walk into the bathroom , turn on the shower and get undressed. I look in the mirror to see dark circles under my eyes, my hair looks no longer blonde and my face looks dull.
As the hot water hits me, I let the tears out I've been holding in since I woke. I can hear the door outside open and close, indicating that Gemma has returned to her room to get ready. I sigh as the tears continue to fall.

So this is something I thought I'd give you all. I know it's not much but I have plans for the next few chapters.
The next chapter will be a time skip to when Aj is out of hospital as nothing major is going to happen whilst he's in hospital, but there will be a few flashbacks along the way! I hope you enjoy this chapter!
I will be updating a lot more now. 💜
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