Oneshots- Joe and Dianne 💜❤️

Street-com: sticking around

Dianne's POV:
Street- I honestly expected it to be tougher than it is, I'm really beginning to enjoy the challenge! This week, I'm equal to Joseph so it's a learning process for both of us. It's only Monday and we spent the morning working with one of the choreographers, managing to pick up the first half of the routine relatively quickly. After a short water break when the choreographer left, I drag Joe back to his feet laughing, " maybe after this I can add street-commercial to the Latin and ballroom champion in my bio, what do you think Joseph?" He shakes his head, "is there anything you CANT do?" Pretending to think for a minute, looking him dead in the eye, "spell." I quip, laughing at his shocked expression and starting the music

After a few more run throughs, Joe seems to be lagging...almost struggling which is weird, considering he was teaching ME the choreography this morning. Pausing for a moment, I look up at him. He seems hot...like sweatier and warmer than usual and there is a definite flush in his skin tone. His "Barnet" is stuck to his forehead and he makes no effort to move it, he mustn't be feeling great. We dance in for another half an hour before Joe stops, shudders and leaves the room. Confused,I sit down and scroll through twitter, liking some of the edits his fans have made- if only they knew.

Joe reappears, looking paler than ever, a thin layer of sweat covering his face and a smile that looks more like a grimace. Shivering lightly, he gestured to the floor, "shall we, my lady?" He really does sound quite week so I make a split second decision. "Joe. Sit down before you fall. I'm going to grab Our things and we are heading home. You're not well and I'm going to make sure you rest." Grabbing our belongings, I order an Uber and kneel down beside Joe, who leans his head into me. "But the dance, I need to keep practicing Di!" He frets. Running my fingers through his sweaty hair, pushing it away from his face, "stop stressing my little dancer, we have plenty of time to learn it but let's get you better first okay?" I say softly, leading him downstairs to our taxi.

Joe's POV:
I've been feeling rough since we got back from Blackpool if I'm honest. I thought at first it was a hangover ( Di and I- well we definitely let loose at the after party but of course she was fresh as a daisy the next day) and when it didn't ease, I thought maybe I was just tired. After I left my breakfast in the studio toilet, I felt worse if possible. Di noticed quickly and ordered the Uber to take us home- one of the many things I love about her.

Now back home, Dianne led me straight upstairs, handed me a clean t-shirt and shorts and tucked me into my side of the bed before disappearing downstairs. I still don't quite believe it. This beautiful redhead in my apartment, looking after me- she's mine.

Hearing the familiar shuffling outside my room, lifting my head, I see Dianne stumble through the door, carrying my favourite fluffy blanket, a cup of green tea, her hot water bottle and a plate of dry toast- how is she balancing all that?!
"Right Joseph, lets get you feeling better! I've brought you lemon and honey tea, our blanket and some dry toast, you need to try and eat something Suggy." She says, placing the various objects in position around me. Finally, wrapping the blanket around me, she settles down beside me and puts some TV show on in the background. Having eaten the toast, I cuddle into Dianne, letting her wrap her arms around me.

15minutes later, turns out the toast was NOT a good idea. Huddling on the floor beside the toilet, I cannot stop shivering but Di hasn't left my side. Rubbing my back, she slowly lifts me back into my feet and into bed again. Touching my forehead, "Joseph you are SCORCHING!" She yelps, "keep that blanket off you love." Disappearing again, she returns with iced water and an empty bin which she places beside me. Crawling back into bed, she runs her fingers through my hair, tying it up into a top knot to keep it off my face- its the little things that make me realise just how much I love this woman. I have never felt this way before...she really melts me.

I know Di says I'm warm but I'm still shaking like a leaf! Shifting my gaze, I see the worry written across her face, " D...D...Di? I'm fine! I promise." I murmur heavily.
"Oh Joseph...what can I do to help? Anything to make you feel better? You are NOT okay but I'm staying right here until you are okay."
I feel her tug my weary body closer so I'm now resting on top of her, my face nuzzled into her chest as she plays with my hair delicately. What have I done to deserve this? She's amazing- I'm definitely punching above my weight. As one hand strokes my hair, the other caresses my back and I feel sleep take over me. Burrowing closer to my beautiful, flame haired girl, I do feel a little more comfortable. "Hey Di? I love you...and...thanks for this." I whisper as sleep takes over me.

"I love you too Suggy. No need to thank me, I plan on sticking around so I know you'll eventually replay the favour." With that, I feel her body relax too, her breathing growing heavier.

Planning to stick around?- I like the sound of that.