Love you more

Strictly Show

Faye:

The Strictly tour is incredible. Most of the people I got along with at Strictly itself are now part of the tour and I mostly hang out with Ashley, Stacey and Luba. Right now we're unfortunately on the tour bus, on our way to the hotel in Leeds, and I rest my head on the cold window while trying to block out the wobbly bus. I dislike travelling by bus.

"Sweetie, me and some of the pros are going out today. I guess the celebs will join too, isn't that amazing?" Giovanni asks. I agree with a small nod, smiling at him. "You're okay? No offence but you're a bit pale."

"I just don't take it well to drive in a bus." I say, exhaling deeply. "Can you distract me a bit, please?"

"Sure, do you want to read- wait no, sorry. Do you want to watch a movie or something? I've got some films downloaded on my tablet." he offers. I just nod, watching him as he takes his tablet and earphones from his bag, starting a movie. He'd chosen a Disney movie which is exactly what I need now. Giovanni hugs me tightly and I briefly see how he exchanges a grin with Kevin who apparently had the same idea.

While watching the movie I find myself almost drifting off, cuddling close to Giovanni. I briefly realise how he stops the movie, taking off his coat - once again my clever self decided it's warm enough without a coat - and putting it over my shoulders. I want to reply and thank him but instead I drift off straight to sleep. 

"Sweetie? Hey we're at our hotel, wake up." Giovanni whispers. I look up and shrug slightly, almost hitting my forehead against his. "Let's get to our suite, come on." he grins, helping me out of the bus. 

"Thanks for distracting me earlier, it really helped. I often struggle with travelsickness, sorry for being annoying-"

"What have I told you? You've got nothing to apologise for, sweetie. Come on, here's your suitcase and let's go now. Oh look, there are the judges." Giovanni says, pointing at the Strictly judges who are walking past us and into the building. "What? Did you think they stay at Elstree?" 

"Of course not, you silly." I grin. "It's going to be so cool to dance in that huge arena tomorrow, I'm so excited and- what?" I ask, seeing how Giovanni grins at me as if I told him I bought a house. 

"I just feel happy when seeing you so confident." Giovanni smiles. "Come here you sweetie." 

I grin as he hugs me tightly, almost forgetting that we're still in front of the hotel. He blushes slightly as a few of the other celebs look over to us, smiling upon seeing us being so close. Well, we've sort of told them when we all had lunch together and they all were so sweet and happy for us! I also liked how Kevin came straight to the point, saying that he and Stacey had sort of fallen in love too. 

I place down my bag as we arrive in our room, falling down on the bed. "Gosh I'm tired as heck. Before you ask, I'm still up for the party later." I add with a grin. "I'll just need to search for a proper party dress and get styled a bit."

"I hope you know that you look beautiful even without make-up." Giovanni says while taking out a rather plain outfit from his suitcase. "Not that I say you shouldn't wear make-up but you know, when you smile it's more beautiful than any make-up you've got."

"You're such a softie." I laugh. "I really appreciate that. I just feel more comfortable with make-up on."

"That's okay." he replies. "You're beautiful, okay? I just want to let you know that."

"You're sweet, thank you so much. I- I mean for all of your words and not just what you said now. You helped me so much to gain some of my confidence back and I'm incredibly happy that we've been dance partners and are now in a relationship. I love you."