Joanne ~ Back in time

Chapter 39~Bully

{Joe's POV}

As we were walking out of Mr Lights office, Amber threw a piece of paper at Dianne's head and Amelia shouted "Go home Aussie, no one likes you, better yet go and kill yourself" It wasn't even a question if Dianne heard or not. She had already escaped the chaos. I presumed she would be in the dance studio. When Dianne was upset she either went to the dance studio or music room and since we were just near the music room she'd probably be in the studio. I ran down the corridors, various teachers shouted at me to slow down but I wasn't listening the only thing that was important right now was Dianne and how she was feeling. I arrived at the studio I presumed she'd be at she never really goes in the others. I walked in to see Dianne curled up her knees tucked in and her head in her hands. I could already tell she was crying. I run over. I remove her hands from her face she looks up at me slowly before resting her head against my chest. I pulled her closer to me and lifted her onto my lap. She sobbed into my chest I rocked slowly back and forth. All I wanted to do was cry. The woman I love is in so much pain and I can't take it away from her. It breaks my heart but I know hers is breaking too, just quicker and more painfully. I don't get how people can be so mean. Where does there motive come from? Why do they say these horrible things? Dianne has literally never done anything wrong to them, what's there problem? All I knew is that I had to be there for Dianne. I couldn't be in denial or confused about why they would do this because I know from experience those emotions are the most annoying if the person who's trying to help you is experiencing them. It becomes frustrating and then it feels like your all alone because no one is looking at it from your point of view. I had to tip my head back many times so tears wouldn't fall. Bullying doesn't just affect the victim, it affects the victims family, the victim's friend. I knew that Dianne wouldn't show this emotion to the girls and she would just put on a brave face. Which is good in a sense because if she acts happy she might actually become happy but there's a very slim chance of that happening. Ever since Dianne walked into my life she has brought nothing but joy, but I think she forgot to take care of herself and make herself happy though. Until she can be happy and make herself happy I'll have to do it. Dianne was no longer crying and we were sat in comfortable silence.

J-"If it means anything, you are the only person I've ever met that doesn't have an ugly cry face"

Dianne laughed. How I had longed to hear her laugh in the past hour, my only doubt was it probably wouldn't last.

J-"I love you, Dianne"
D-"I love you more Joseph"
J-"Not possible"

Dianne smirked, I could see that it was hard for her to do.

J-"Do you want to practise the dance to take your mind off of everything"
D-"Yes please"

I stood up and lifted Dianne off the floor with me. I spun her around until she was laughing which didn't take long. We did many run-throughs of the dance, a few of them I purposely made funny mistakes to make Dianne laugh. The lifts looked good and so did the rest of the dance at the moment, let's just hope I don't forget it.

J-"We've been dancing for so long we've missed break and lunch"
D-"Have we actually"
J-"Yeah"
D-"Well at least the dance looks good"
J-"Yeah"
D-"What do we do now"

I took Dianne's hand and picked her up. One arm supporting her back the other her legs. I ran over to the sofa and placed Dianne down on it. I picked up the guitar that was sitting next to it and played what makes you beautiful for Dianne.

D-"You always know how to make me smile"
J-"Well I can't let the woman I love and want to spend the rest of my life with be unhappy"

Dianne smirked before the whole room lit up with her big beaming smile.

J-"I promise to care, protect and love you forever D, I love you"
D-"I love you more"
J-"Not possible"

We both smirked. I sat down on the sofa next to Dianne she shuffled closer and cuddled into me. I placed a soft kiss on her head. We both sat there in comfortable silence. It wasn't awkward nor was uncomfortable it was peaceful. I thought about how much my life has changed in the past few weeks and how much I love my new life. It really does seem too good to be true. It's like a Disney movie as there only seems to be a happy ending. Yes, there are struggles along the way but ultimately there's always light at the end of the tunnel. Dianne is my light, the person that makes my world turn or my universe function. She's the love of my life, the light of it too, and any other romantic sayings people have. My train of thought broke when I felt my chest get heavier and I could hear deeper breathing. Dianne had fallen asleep. I pulled Dianne closer and let her rest. She always worked so hard so she definitely deserved to rest. I smiled as I imagined our life together. It was filled with laughter, adventure and so much love. I wondered how many children Dianne and I would have in the future or when we'd get married. I know for a fact that on our wedding day I'll probably cry. How could I not if I was marrying Dianne. The amazing, smart, beautiful, compassionate, helpful and kind person she is. Wow. I really did get lucky. A month or two ago I was the poor, lonely orphan boy now I'm a boyfriend and a dad. Tears rolled down my face. For the first time in forever my tears are of joy and love and not pain and suffering. I smiled. Zoe was definitely right weeks ago when she said Dianne is a keeper. I love my life and I can now say it without any doubts or worries.

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