Flying (Fight Song Book 2)

Chapter 18: The Break Up

Dianne's PoV
She kissed him. And he let her.
It was all that could go through my mind for the next day. I can't even remember leaving, but I must've done. Joe was pleading, I know that much. I don't know what for. Sophia looked surprised, as though she didn't expect me to act this way or something. I didn't even bother looking at Mikey, Cinzia and Alfie, but I assume they were all just as shocked. Zoe took me home. I don't think she's spoken to Joe since we left the competition. She stayed the night on my floor which was nice of her. I cried most of the night. Andrew wanted to go and hit Joe, but Zoe and I stopped him. As much as he's hurt me, I still love him and can't stand the thought of seeing him hurt. My heart is telling me to think positive thoughts, and Sophia just kissed him and he couldn't do anything about it, but my head is telling me he must've led her on enough for her to believe that was okay, and he didn't pull away. It wasn't like she put her lips to his face and he turned his face and shoved her away. He let it happen.

Joe's PoV
Dianne didn't show up for rehearsals today, which isn't much of a surprise. Zoe hasn't spoken to me since it happened, yet of course she told Shirley and Alesha what had occurred and now they weren't speaking to me either.

"Why'd you do that?" Neil had asked after the word had spread.

"I didn't," I'd sighed in response. "Sophia just kissed me and it took me a few seconds to register what was happening. I was in shock. But Dianne saw, and..." I hadn't been able to finish my sentence.

Nobody had given me much sympathy. In fact, Lola had gone and told me how much of a piece of scum I was and how I should be ashamed of myself and how her aunt cheated on her uncle and how horrible that was for him. I went home early, not being able to stand it all. Now, I'm sat on my bed texting Dianne for the hundredth time.

Joe: please reply
Joe: Sophia kissed me, it wasn't my fault, I was literally in shock and shoved her away the moment I realised what was going on
Joe: I would NEVER cheat on you
Joe: Dot, you mean the world to me and more
Read

I feel hot tears running down my cheeks and realise I'm crying again. This had been the only responses I'd been getting: read. She's blocked me on all social media, I'm just glad she either doesn't know how to block a number or she doesn't hate me enough to block it.

Suddenly, my phone pings, and I sit up so fast I bang my head against the wall. It hurts like hell, and a new dizziness forms. But it's not because of the minor head injury. It's because of Dianne.

Dianne: Please stop with the messages. Their all the same. More excuses. Its only ever excuses. Its like you can't even except you did something wrong joe

I almost correct her spelling and grammar, but I quickly realise that would be the worst thing I could possibly do at this moment, so instead I just stare at my screen, not really knowing what to say.

Dianne: Silence is good. Keep it that way.

Dianne's PoV
I wasn't going to message him back, I truly wasn't. But the messages were becoming too much and I couldn't figure out how to just block his number. I tried deleting him from my contacts but that didn't work. It was just becoming so annoying. All he's done since it happened is defend himself. He's said sorry like once or twice but only before he blames Sophia again. Sure, she's the one who started the kiss, but Joe's the one who clearly led her on and also didn't pull away.

Joe: Dianne Claire Buswell, I love you with all my heart, all my soul, all my mind and all my strength. I will love you forever and always and please know that I would never intentionally hurt you. You're my favourite person on the planet, and I'm struggling to live my life without you by my side. I'm so so sorry for what I did, and I'll do whatever I can to make it up to you. Please just give me a chance. Please love me again.

Dianne: I love you still. And that's what makes this all so much worse

I can't help it. We love each other and yet this stupid thing has happened because clearly I loved him more than he loved me. Everyone just leaves me. First my brother, then my team and now Joe.

Joe: Please Di, I'm so sorry :(

Dianne: I can't do this anymore joe. I'm sorry.

Joe: what? please di....

I head to YouTube and find the video I'm looking for. I copy the link and paste it to Joe. It's Gotta Go My Own Way from High School Musical 2.

The read message appears immediately. I wait a few minutes before knowing he's definitely watched the video and still hasn't replied. I almost smile.

Joe's PoV
Everyone knows what that damn song means when it's sent in this situation. The nicest way of just breaking up with someone. You've really done it now, Sugg. She hates you, and she's left you and you're never getting her back. I hate myself. I watch the video, and then I just throw my phone across the room. It hits the wall hard, and I know instantly it's broken.

"What the hell?!" Zoe comes into my room. The first words she's spoken to me since she took Dianne back to her house yesterday.

"Threw my phone," I mumble. Zoe looks slightly concerned. "Dianne broke up with me."

My sister sighs, and sits on the edge of my bed. She's silent for a moment, clearly not quite sure what to say. I don't blame her. This has all just gone so so wrong so fast, and it's almost like I don't have enough air to breathe.

"I'm nothing without her," I whisper, my voice cracking slightly.

"That's not true," Zoe says softly. "You're incredibly good at what you do. But you've made one of the biggest mistakes ever, and she's not just going to forgive you that quickly. Give her time. She'll come back to you eventually, even if it's just as a friend. She's just hurting right now, just as much as if not more than you are."

"She sent me Gotta Go My Own Way from High School Musical," I say glumly.

And Zoe has the audacity to laugh. In a situation where I am absolutely heartbroken, she laughs.

"Sorry," Zoe says, stopping her laughter. "That's just such a fantastic move on her part."

I say nothing.

Zoe eventually leaves, and I go back to laying on my bed staring aimlessly at the ceiling. I'm lost, and there's nothing I can do to get her back.

That moment when the situation gets from tragic to even worse.

In other news I took a chance and started a booktube and imma post my first video on Friday so if y'all could check that out I'll link it in the next chapter🙈

See you soon with the next chapter!
- Bee xo