The diver boy - going for gold ♥ (OLD)

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

I was currently in the changing room’s pre paring myself mentally as well as physically for mine and Tom’s event. I was surrounded by the other divers who were competing in the event as well I think they were probably doing the same as me. And they looked like competition though I had recognised I few faces from various competitions such as the world championships and the individuals. I quickly tweeted:

‘Feeling the nerves tonight for the mixed synro event with @TomDaley1994 but every excited tune in at 7 on bb1 to watch us! J  #teamGB  #London2012’

I quickly made my way out of the changing rooms to find Kat, Tom and Andy. As I walked the crowd was already coming in and taking their seats. I spotted Tom talking to Kat and Andy over by where the coaches sit. I made my way over to them “Hey” I said “You took your time, come on we have to head over there” said Tom “How long until 7?” I asked “15 minutes” he answered. Wow I did realise how long I was in there for, I was in there for half an hour. “Good luck for tonight both of you” said Kat as she pulled me into a tight hug “I’m so proud of you and how far you have come” she whispered “Thanks Kat” “Good Luck May!” said Andy and I pulled him into a hug. “Good luck Tom” he said and did one of them manly hug thingys and Kat pulled him into a hug and also wished him good luck. “Come on let’s go” said Tom I nodded him and followed him.

“An representing Great Britain is Thomas Daley and May Tierney” we both took a step forward and waved to the home crowd. The crowd went wild union jack flags everywhere it was over whelming. We took a step back so the rest of the competitors could be announced and then we all made our way to get out of our tracksuits and wait for when it was our turn to dive. And we were diving last which made it worse as we would have to wait and watch the others. As the first partners made their way up to the platform the rest of us lingered around some where listening to music while overs we completely ignoring each other.  Tom and I seemed like the only pair who were actually talking to each other. “Your nervous aren’t you I can tell” he said “Just a little, how can u tell?” I mumbled “Your hands are shaking” he said as he took my hands in his and rubbed them with his thumb “Tom not here people can see us” he quickly let go of my hands and looked around to check if anyone was looking which they weren’t, we were lucky.  “You’re nervous too” I stated “What know way” “You are your biting your lip every now and then, I’ve noticed when you are nervous you bite your lip” I laughed “That’s so not true” he laughed “It is I swear” “Whatever” he laughed. We watched as the first pair sliced through the water “that must score at least 79” I mumbled “Yeah I think about 81 though” he mumbled back we waited as their score came up onto the screen ‘81’ “Told ya” he said dragging out the told. I smiled, he bit his lip “See!” “What?” “Your biting your lip” I laughed “Someone’s nervous” I sang “Shut up Kido!” He laughed “Erhhh fuck sake Daley” I moaned “What?” “Pardon?” I mocked “Sorry mum, pardon” he winked “I thought you had given up on calling me that I mean you haven’t in ages” “Na I’m sorry even when your 50 and old and wrinkly to me and the rest of the team you will always been known as kido” “Great” I said sarcastically

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We were currently in 1st place with only one more dive to go, I let the shower water pour over me and let me calm down and relax a little, Tom was currently in the hot tub while I was here. We had a few more dives before it was our turn to take our final dive. The camera suddenly came right in front of my face I smiled and waved and then turned around in the shower and washed over my body to keep me warm. I had managed to spot Stace and Dad in the crowd as well as Tom’s Family and the diving team.  Tom walked over to me and went into the shower next to me “You ready!” he smiled “Ready as I’ll ever be” I turned off my shower and we made our way to the stairs. As we made our way up I went through our final dive with every detail. As the announcer called out our names the crowd went wild as we got to the top board I even spotted David Beckham in the crowd with his kids. I rubbed my shammy over my body and Tom did the same then we chucked them down.  I zoned myself out so it was only me and Tom here and this was just like any training sessions I walked to the edge of the board and raised my arms up, I smiled at him and he smiled back. This was the last dive I would ever preform here, I still can’t believe that. I took a deep breath and prayed silently to God that we could do our country proud; and waited for Tom to count us in. “Ready?” he asked in his calm smoothing voice “Yeah” “ok,1,2,3” he said and I took off for the dive.