Unlikely Pair

Letting her in

(Joe's PoV)
I got out of bed as soon as I heard Rina stirring. I wasn't ignoring Dianne because I didn't love her, it's because I did. I got no sleep last night, I ached to hold her in my arms but I was scared she was mad at me. I should of told her. But now I regret it. She's going to join me under the cloud of fear constantly looming over me. I should really tell her about how I feel. I mean we aren't really anything but we aren't nothing. It's just been so focused on Ellie that we've not sat down and spoken in ages. I told her I liked her that night but I doubt she was paying attention. Of course she wasn't, her baby nearly died.

I was sat on the sofa when Rina came down for work.

R: morning joe, it's a little early isn't it?
J: I'm just a morning person I guess, thought I'd let Di sleep.
R: thanks for taking care of her. I know you aren't anything official yet but you two have a bond. It's something special.

And with that she grabbed her keys and left. A light blush creeped up my neck.

(Dianne's POV)
I woke up cold, I reached out for joe but he wasn't there. Remembering last night I was overcome with panic. I sprung out of bed and tiptoed quickly downstairs. Sat on the sofa asleep, I saw joe. I sighed in relief and went and snuggled up to him. I knew he needed it and he wasn't going to ask. He never asks for help. He's that person who finds everything easy in school and doesn't appear to have any issues, despite the multitude of them they have. But I know him well enough now and as much as he resists he's grateful when something stops and asks him how he is. He just needs you to stop and hold him up for a second, before he gets too caught up.

I felt his arm pull me in tighter at the waist and I smiled to my self, snuggling into his chest. That was his way of letting me know he did want help, and i was so glad he was going to let me.

(Joe's PoV)
After staring into space worrying I must of fallen asleep. I felt a comforting figure lay beside me and realising it was Dianne, I pulled her in. I did need her help. I need to realise it's not always selfish to accept someone reaching out to you. She melted into me and I fell back into a slumber content once again.

A/N: IM BACK! I realised how much I missed this and I've actually got a plan and stuff now. My Instagram is @strictly_.speaking ❤️💖