All We'll Ever Be || Joe And Dianne

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Dianne's POV:

Leaving Joe alone somehow feels wrong but I have to meet the girls. We're going to destroy Connie-without actually harming her as a part of plan a- once and for all. Somehow-and I've no idea how- the girls have managed to find her an opportunity that she just cannot miss somewhere abroad. I have to be the one to give the news as it gives me a good opportunity to really prove that Joe loves me. However, for the most part, Connie still believes I'm her friend and I'm not too sure I want to cross the wrong side of her when I'm sending her off. Otherwise she might stay.

Chloe, Amy and I approach Connie with smiles on our faces. This is best. I hope she knows that. We're saving Aj and we're saving Joe. His sister even told me he'd be grateful, whether or not he'd admit it. I knew he would though, he always does. Well, to me he admits it all. We have a connection. It's crazy because a mere few weeks ago I was questioning my trust with him. Now I know- he will always love me. Even if we're old. Even if we somehow hate each other in a future life. In this time, he loved me and those memories will be enough to keep at least one of us going.

"Are you ready Connie?" I ask, bright as I can be.
"I think so. I have my suitcase here and they will be picking me up when I get there, right?"
"Right." I beam at her. We say our final goodbyes and I could not be happier. I need to speak to Aj though.
"Chloe, would you be able to do me a favour?"I ask.
"Another one!?" She jokes, laughing at herself.
"Aj won't speak to me or Joe. We tried to protect him, but you know it backfired. How can I fix it?" She smiles, instantly thinking of a foolproof idea.
"Amy, you okay?" I ask, realising she's been quite distant and is blankly staring at her phone.
"Yeah yeah, I'll be fine. Can you guys go without me though? I need to sort something out." We nod as she walks away, shaking her head. I pay attention as she puts her phone to her ear, visibly sighing. I'll check up on her later.

"Thank you for doing this, Chloe. I know you girls all have a lot going on right now, and I love you Dianne." I kiss Joe's cheek after he's caught up with us. We head into the location and I can't believe it. Aj really showed up. I mean he didn't know that we're here, but he showed up.
"Aj, you've got some guests." Chloe says as she moves to the side, silently.
"No I can't deal with you right now. Connie just left and the last thing I want to see is your faces." We sigh, knowing that it will take a lot to get through to Aj.
"Aj, listen." I begin.
"Dianne, you can't guilt trip me this time. I've got a lot going on." I gently take his hand, ignoring the purposefully flinching he's giving towards me.
"Can you please just hear us out? We don't want to lose you." He finally looks up.
"I feel like I'm already lost." His eyes are watery and I turn to Joe.
"Mate, I honestly didn't mean to flirt with your girl. I'm not like that. I love Dianne. I'm really sorry bro." He turns to Joe.
"Look Joe, I've lost everything. Just don't let me lose Dianne as well."
"I would never dream of it. I can't go back and say I was your biggest fan, but I 100% trust you now and I'd love if we could come to some sort of understanding. I want to be there for you Aj." I can tell that Joe is really trying to make things right, purely for my sake and that makes me really grateful. One day I'll let him know just how grateful I really am.
"Okay." He sniffs. Aj is actually crying. There's clearly something else going on with the dancers today.
"Is anything else going on?" He nods, shakily. Chloe comes over to us.
"Aj's brother is in hospital." She informs us as Aj sits quietly crying to himself.
"He'll be okay." I tell him, hugging him properly.
"Just stay strong for him." Chloe reminds him.
"If there's anything we can do to help, we will." Joe says. We all sit comforting Aj until he feels okay again. Well, as okay as he can feel.

As I get home, I remember to message Amy.
Are you sure everything's okay b? You seemed upset earlier... xx
Still, I get no reply.

A/N: 800 words this time and Connie's gone. Praying for Aj and his brother to have a speedy career and that it isn't the end of his dance career.

Backstory time: I know how it feels to be told you might never dance again and it shattered my heart...but there is hope! A year on and I'm happily still dancing at a high level and I know my limits.
I also took up another class so that's proof things can change!
And not only that, but I still have to do physio but I'm still dancing so hopefully Curtis will be as well🤞🏼
Thank you for the support x