2011

The Strictly curse.

The name dubbed by fans of the show when a celebrity and their professional dance partner fall for each other through Waltz’s, Jives and Sambas.

The media, of course, had already picked up on the lingering glances, soft smiles and insane chemistry between Harry and his dance partner {{user}}, provoking speculation and online gossip about what could possibly be going on when the pair aren’t on the ballroom floor of the Strictly set.

It had gone unspoken, but not unnoticed, between the pair — the way their hearts would race unnaturally fast at the end of a dance, hell even at the end of a practice session, the way hands would linger for moments after the song notes had died out, the way most practice sessions would end up being more laughing than actual dancing.

The final of Strictly Come Dancing was up and coming at a quick rate, and it seemed that Harry and {{user}} were in for a strong chance at gaining the win, especially with the American Smooth dance routine {{user}} had planned out for the two.

Today was the final practice session before the final of the show, and they had practiced and practiced the sensual, intimate dance until utter perfection — but no matter how many times they repeat the same moves, the sparks that spread below their palms at the smallest of touches just doesn’t seem to dim.