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AJ groaned as he turned over, trying to hide from the offending sun with the duvet. It was far too early to be awake, especially on a Sunday after a live Strictly show. Reaching out for his bed partner, AJ frown when he found the space empty and cold.
Reluctantly opening his eyes, AJ sat up and looked around the empty room, he couldn’t put his finger on it but something was wrong. Sighing AJ got out of the bed, grabbed some underwear and went in search of his boyfriend.
The young dancer couldn’t help but smile as he walked into the living room and found Gorka sat on the sofa.
“Hello,” said AJ as he wrapped his arms around Gorka’s neck and leaned in for a kiss.
“Um hi,” Gorka replied, quickly locking his phone and getting up off the sofa before AJ could kiss him.
“You okay?” asked AJ frowning as he straighten up and moved around the sofa to stand in front of the other dancer.
“Yeah I’m fine” Gorka tried to reassure with a smile but AJ wasn’t buying it. “I’m just going to go take a shower and then we can cook breakfast if you want?”
“Gorka” AJ tried to get his boyfriend to stay by placing a hand lightly on his arm but the Spanish dancer just quietly slipped past and walked into the bedroom.
-Beep Beep-
The sound of his phone going off pulled AJ’s attention to the kitchen worktop, showing him he had a text from Saffron. AJ sighed as he read over the message, so this is why Gorka was acting weird.
‘Looks like the media has nothing better to write about, LOL.’ The message read, along with a photo of a headline suggesting he and Saffron were romantically involved.
Sending a quick reply, AJ headed back into the bedroom and found Gorka just sat on the bed.
“Is this why you’re acting weird this morning?” the dancer asked, standing in front of Gorka, showing him the photo.
Gorka sighed, refusing to look up at AJ he said, “I know it's stupid but I saw the way you and Saffron danced the Paso Doble last night and then to see that headline this morning…it just got me doubting about us and how you feel about me. I don’t know like I said it's just stupid.”
AJ’s heart broke a little seeing Gorka upset and unsure of himself when he was usually so full of confidence. Tossing the phone onto the bed, AJ took hold of Gorka’s hands and pulled him up off the bed to stand in front of him. Cupping the dancer’s face AJ gently forced Gorka to look at him.
“Hey” he whispered, “it’s not stupid and I understand why you have doubts and are worried about the ‘Strictly Curse’ but I want you to remember something okay?” Gorka gave a little nod to show he was listening before AJ continued, “Remember that I’m here, with you, I’m not somewhere else, I don’t want to be anywhere else, just here with you.” AJ finished by lightly kissing Gorka, which he hoped would get rid of any remaining doubts the Spanish dancer may have.
Gorka smiled as AJ leaned his forehead against his and linked their fingers together. “I don’t want to be anywhere else either.”
“Good” stated AJ as he stepped back and started to pull Gorka towards the bathroom “Now did you say something about taking a shower?”
“I might have.” Smirked Gorka. AJ returned the smile as he could see the confidant Gorka he loved coming back.
There was no doubt that the conversation would come up again, especially when both AJ and Saffron deny the rumors and no one believes them. But for now, AJ was happy proving to Gorka how much he didn’t want to be anywhere else.