It's in the little things: One-shots x2

"I'll push you off the shard in a minute" (part two)

Dianne's POV:

"Now, I'll push you OFF the shard in a minute...Let's go explore!"

His childlike enthusiasm instantly lifts my mood- that boy is brilliant and he doesn't even realise it half the time! Noticing the fact that I have hesitated slightly, Joe turns back towards me and offers a soft smile as he walks back to where I have stopped, placing his hand on my face, "Dot? Love? Look at me, please? This is perfect, any date with you is perfect! No, screw that, any time at all spent with you is perfect! I'm sorry I guess where we were going, I shouldn't have pushed it as much but I was excited because this is amazing! I've only been here once, filming for unrd. Now, gimme this hand, yep, wrap it in mines and lets start on our amazing stay!" Swinging our interlocked hands, I can't help but grin as we bounce towards the entrance; this stay is going to be amazing.

As we make our way into the restaurant, it is much busier than I anticipated and now it looks unlikely that we will be able to get a table any time soon but that doesn't dampen Joseph's mood; "Dotty! The view up here is insane! I still can't believe you've done all this, for me? Come here you," Standing by the bar, he leans into me, wraps his arm around my waist and presses a soft kiss to him favourite spot: My temple. " I love you. More than you'll ever know. Let's get us a drink." He mutters, quietly ordering our favourites and guiding me over to a barstool. Reaching out for his hand, I run my thumb over his knuckles and just take in every, tiny detail in his face; every tiny detail I miss when he's working during the week. "Hey Joseph? You're really pretty amazing, I love you and i'm so proud of you, you know that right? My little Jogie, you really are a total star and I can't believe im so lucky. I can't wait for a little quality time with you, so you can get some well earned rest." Brushing his floppy hair out of his eyes, I reach up and quickly steal a kiss, knowing that neither of us particularly enjoy public displays of affection but feeling the need to mark the moment.

"Sorry, excuse me guys, sorry to interrupt! I noticed that you two are waiting for a table? I've just got to say, you two are a beautiful couple, I haven't seen a love so pure since I met my late wife. It would have been our 25th anniversary today and we always came here so I continue to do it, just to honour her memory. After seeing the connection you two have, I would love for you to have my table, it's not very big but its a window seat and i'd love to share a little bit more love with such a beautiful young couple. Please, it's right over here." A middle aged man, in what looked to be a business suit addressed them, guiding them over to his table and leaving them with his blessing for a long and happy life together. The sudden chain of actions caused Dianne's brain to spiral, thoughts of a long life, marriage, children and eventual old age together, all of the above with her Joseph; that familiar warm and fuzzy feeling flooding her body as her heart swells with the love for her boyfriend.

Joe's POV:

Dianne's emotions have been a little up and down since her untimely elimination from Strictly and I don't blame her at all! Dev had so much potential, getting really high scores from week one, much higher than any of mines and dancing in the competition is Di's favourite part of the year and biggest distraction, especially when i'm working so much at the moment. This weekend's surprise has been amazing but there have definitely been a few wobbles and i'm hoping to lift her mood a bit more, show her how amazing she truly is. Watching her across the table, her eyes are gleaming under the natural light from the window, her mind preoccupied with other thoughts and her dimple becoming more prominent as her thoughts take over...

She's beautiful.

I'm so lucky.

"Hey, Dot? You alright there? You seem a little lost in your thoughts. What's going on in Buswell's brain? Let Joey in." I whisper softly against her ear as we curl up into each other in the cloud like bed, stroking her hair from her face and leaving small kisses along her nose and up to her forehead. Knowing my girl, I know something is bothering her but a gentle approach is the best way to encourage her to open up; sharing her own emotions isn't her strongest point, despite the fact she can fix this issue in anyone else. Sighing contentedly, she nuzzles into my side and flutters those beautiful tawny eyes while offering me a small smile, "Yeah, yeah, I'm fine Joseph...I've just been thinking about the future since that man gave us his table, honouring his wife's wishes. I hope one day we are like that you know.!

Honestly, i'm a little bit taken aback by her statement and in typical Joe Sugg style, I deflect with humour...badly placed humour..."What? Celebrating alone? God Di, I know you're old but you aren't dead yet!" Suddenly, her face turned dark, her body tensed and she scooted away from me faster than the speed of light.

Well...I've done it now, haven't I.

"Di...Dianne? What's wrong my love? Was it something I said or something I have done? Come on love, come here." I'm desperate to make this right fo her, to enjoy the remainder of our quick weekend break and the only way to do that is to sort this out properly; I know she is still emotional after the past few weeks but I can tell there is something more going on underneath, something new. Her tough exterior slowly crumbles as the tears begin to track down her face, her small hands tugging roughly at the roots of her hair as she hunches over, even smaller than before. "That's just it Joe. I'm getting OLD. I'm old, i'm so busy all the time and what if we never get that; what if we never get the whole lifetime together with the marriage and kids? I'm already older than you, I have a physically demanding career and I come with body baggage, things that might effect my chances of giving you the child you want. I'm so sorry, you don't deserve this, you deserve better than me, better than my shitty date idea- for god sake we haven't even left London, i'm so..." The tears flowing freely, her words becoming more sporadic as her sobs take over and I can't lie, it breaks me.

Reaching across the bed, I place one hand on her thigh and the other one under her chin, lifting her face so we are once again, face-to-face. "Now, listen carefully my Dot, my girl. Number one, you aren't old! My god you have only just turned 30, that's hardly old! I was only teasing earlier, I didn't mean it! Dry those tears little one, this date is the perfect idea! With our schedules, we don't have time for another foreign holiday but we have the rest of our lives! This date, this room is amazing- exactly what I needed more than anything! Now, come here, stop crying beautiful." Her watery smile grows as she shuffles back into my grasp, sniffing loudly, "You must be so sick of my emotional breakdowns, I'm a wreck and you deserve better."

Rolling my eyes as I lean in for a kiss, our foreheads resting together, I can't help but laugh, " As I said earlier...I'll push you off the shard in a minute! Always remember this though, i'll always be there to catch you. I love you more than you'll ever know so come on here, get closer and lets cuddle up and order some room service. Finish off our holiday in style, yeah?" Swiping away the final tear with my thumb, I can see her physically relax under my touch and just like that, everything was right again in the Suggwell romance.

Because, It didn't matter what challenges arose, last year's love will always last.