Valentines day: maybe i change my mind

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Dianne's POV (13th Feb):
The break from dancing has been absolutely amazing but I'm definitely glad to be getting back to rehearsals for my own, headlining tour alongside my two best friends. So far everything is going well with the choreography, Patrick is so easy to dance with and we all just have a laugh together. By this stage, we are beginning to work on our solo routines and I am beyond excited as mines is focused on my break from dancing and the fact that I so nearly gave up.
That break up...
being so far from home...
the trust i lost...
THAT is why they warn you not to date your dance partner but I guess I never learn. Without that heartbreak, I never would have ended up in the UK, on strictly come dancing and I most likely would never have met Joseph. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and without my past, I wouldn't be heading back home, in London, to my dedicated boyfriend who spoils me rotten. If I'm honest, I was slightly worried that our relationship would change after the live tour but we are just getting stronger each day. It's so easy to co-exist, we just...fit together. I can't explain it, there isn't the words for it but I know i love him.

Recently, he has been my absolute rock in supporting me through my long rehearsal days. As much as I'm used to it, pulling together a show in such a short time is hard work and it does leave me exhausted. Today is no exception and as I drag my aching body towards the apartment, I can only hope that Jospeh is home; I know he had meetings but he might be home. Opening the front door, I'm greeted by the amazing smell of food cooking and the sound of Joe singing his heart out to some arctic monkeys song. Setting my bags down and taking my shoes off, I pad gently across to stand behind him, wrapping my arms around his body, inhaling his scent. "I missed you, whats for tea?" I mumble into his shirt. " I missed you too bub, but I kind of need you to get off me so I can plate up for us! Wine? Coffee? Water?" He sniggers, dancing out of my grasp, grabbing the plate and preparing to serve up. "Ummm can I have water please ? This is amazing, I really needed this, I'm shattered." I try to stifle a yawn as we tuck into our food. We chat idly throughout our meal, about our day off, our day and any future plans. Neither of us has mentioned the fact that it's Valentine's Day tomorrow.
I know Joe has never celebrated it as he's always been single (bless him) and doesn't really see the point...he treats me like a princess everyday, we don't need one day to prove it. I do celebrate it but as long as I'm with Joe, I don't care what day it is.
"Di? Dianne? You in there?" Joseph laughs, waving a hand in my face. "Sorry sorry! Yeah I'm good!" I giggle, stretching my arms and wincing slightly, you'd think I'd be used to this by now. After clearing away our plates, Joe wraps himself around me from behind and places gentle kisses up my neck. "Right darling, I'm going to run you a bath...Epsom salts or bath Bomb?" Snuggling back into him, I just can't believe how lucky I am.
Who needs Valentine's Day?

Opening the bathroom door, I'm greeted by the most beautiful sight; a bubble bath, scented candles and a glass of wine. My boyfriend is a GOD. Climbing in, leaving my clothes scattered round the bathroom, I feel my aching muscles relax as soon as they hit the hot water. Only one thing is missing.
"Josephhhhh! Can you bring my scrunchie and keep me company please?" Laughing at my childlike innocence, he comes into the bathroom and almost instantly trips over my bra...whoops. "DIANNE! How do you leave such a mess in such a small room! I don't get it."He chuckles, shaking his head as he perched on the toilet seat and handing me the scrunchie. He really is the perfect gentleman, his eyes never leave my face while we chat...things like this remind me that I'm more than just an attractive body.
I'm more than his dance partner.
He loves me.
Sinking under the bubbles, I can't help but watch Jospeh as he animatedly describes his day. We really do have that rainbow connection.

Joe's POV:
As Di disappears upstairs to pamper herself and get ready for bed- action stations. Neither of us have brought it up but Valentine's Day is tomorrow and it's the first time I've passed this milestone with a serious girlfriend. For years I've swore blind that I don't believe in one day for love. I believe that if you truly love someone, it should be obvious everyday but still...we have fallen in love and down that rabbit hole. I want to make it as special as I can for Dianne. I know she has celebrated it in several countries with other partners in the past but she doesn't talk much about her previous relationships and I won't ever push her to. Just means the pressure is on me to get it right tomorrow and prove to her, once again, just how special she is. Right soppy Sugg. Get a move on.

While she was at rehearsals the other day, I headed into town and bought her a card and a few little bits so now it's time to prep for the morning. Card in hand, I make a beeline for the chocolate cupboard to find a couple of sweets to put in the envelope. Glancing over the breakfast bar, I'm suddenly reminded of the huge cardboard box I need to dispose of. I'll do that in a minute but I'm going to hide the card and bits in my office until tomorrow; she's barely ever in there anyway.
"AHHHH!" As I'm walking past the box, Dianne bursts out of it, screaming and I shit myself. "Jesus Christ Dianne! How long have you been there?!" My heart is pounding!
SHIT!
Her card is still in my hand!
I hastily shove it behind my back and pray she didn't see it. "Long enough to see you raid the chocolate cupboard Joe Sugg! How many times have you told me off for that?!" She giggles, "got you gooooood though!" While she tries to catch her breath, I kiss her head and send her upstairs. "I'll be up in a sec, I just need to get rid of the bloody box and turn off my PC." I call to her, dashing to hide the card and then setting the box under the stairs. She's so bloody TINY! She can hide literally anywhere! Little prankster!
With downstairs tidy and ready for the morning, I make my way upstairs to bed, where I find Dianne out for it, curled up in a ball. Shimmying in beside her, face to face, I kiss her nose softly and rest my hand on her side as I drift off to dreamland.

We both must have been exhausted, waking up in nearly the exact position as we fell asleep in. Leaning in, I kiss her gently, watching as her eyes beside to flutter and then I kiss her again, this time with more passion. Fully awake now, she breaks away, stroking my face. "Good morning to you too Joseph. I'm not complaining but what was that for?" She beams up at me and rubs her eyes sleepily. "I don't know. I'm just feeling soft today." I steal another kiss, "might be something to do with the date...happy Valentine's Day my love." This time she kisses me, before settling down against my chest, playing with the hem of my shirt. "I know we said we weren't doing the whole valentines thingy but..." she rolls off me and reaches into the drawers beside her, fishing out a number of small parcels and a card, smiling sheepishly at me. "I know I know Joe but it's our first Valentine's Day. YOUR first Valentine's Day." She crawls back across the bed, placing the gifts on my lap. "Di...I love you. You didn't have to you little bean you!" I grin. A watch, personalised bracelet, my favourite aftershave and a book of personal coupons for "one on one dance lessons with strictlys Dianne Buswell". "You're the best Di," i say, grabbing her and holding her small body against mines. "I love you today and everyday Dianne Claire Buswell. Now get your arse downstairs, I'm making breakfast." Entwining our fingers, I drag her downstairs and instruct her to sit at the breakfast bar.

Less than ten minutes later, the doorbell goes. "Diiiiii...can you get that please, I don't want to burn the brekkie." As she walks towards the door, I smile to myself ...surprise numero uno. I begin plating up as I see my tiny dancer coming through the door with a massive bunch of red roses. Placing them on the foosball table, I walk over and wrap her into a hug. "Joe..." she meets my eyes and i swoop in for another kiss. "Did you really think I'd ignore Valentine's Day? I love you everyday but I would never ignore a special day. Now park your bum and eat before the food goes cold." I smirk, leading her back over to her plate.

We've been lying in the loveseat for an hour, just relaxing and allowing breakfast to go down. Joe's my chance to get the rest of her presents. "Right Di, as comfy as I am, I'm touching cloth." Giggling softly, she moves her legs and lets me up. I slam the bathroom door as I pass it, to make it somewhat believable. Gathering the little gifts, her chocolates and her card, I stroll back to the loveseat. "Happy Valentine's Day my love." I say gently, placing the gifts beside her and settling on the beanbag in front of her. "Joseph! You shouldn't have!"
Watching her face as she opens everything...that's my favourite part of today. "Oh and I've booked us a table for dinner but we have loads of time before that so don't stress." I add, stroking the back of her hand with my thumb. "Come here Joe." She smiles, pulling me in beside her. "Thank you for everything today. It's been so incredibly special...I love you Jospeh Sugg, you secret romantic!" Rolling over, She kisses me fiercely, her hands roaming across the skin under my shirt and down to my waist and as my hand caresses the soft skin under her top.

Maybe I change my mind.

Valentine's Day is a good day

A/N
Life update: I'm back at work full time and I've managed to damage my wrist so I'm not able to write as much🤦🏻‍♀️ definitely going to keep this book going as long as I can though, just bear with me!

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