This is for the very lovely PrettyLittleScars, i really hope you like the first chapter. Thank you for all your support :)

Full moon

chapter one :)

Since Amy and the kids moved to Manchester, the flat had seemed so empty; there was no laughter, no fun, no kid's toys to trip over and Ste couldn't help but feel the loss every time, it was a massive change for him. Ste had recently met a new man and all though it was early days, he felt very positive about it. financially things were good too, as the deli he owned with his business partner Doug was a complete success and money was no longer a worry. He kept in touch with Amy through Emails and Skype, thank god for modern technology! With Skype he could still see the kids and that meant everything to him. After a long day at the deli Ste came back to the usual nothingness and sat down on the sofa and checked his Emails, there was one from Amy.

Hey you, where have you been for the last few weeks? We haven't spoken much and the kids miss you, I miss you. So what's new with you? How's work? The last time we spoke you had a date with...um... I can't even remember his name? Anyway how did it go? I still love it here and the kids are so happy, it was the right thing to do, for all of us, although you might not think so at the moment. Hurry up and get in touch. I love you Ste Hay xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx

Hi ya Ames, I'm sorry I haven't been in touch, it's been really hectic here, I've been so busy at work, it's no excuse I know, I'm sorry, I won't leave it so long next time, I promise. Work is good, I love doing what I do and we are holding our own so that's the main thing. How's work with you? The date lol, it went great, better than great actually, we've been seeing each other for the last few weeks. He is gorgeous but there is something not quite right about him, maybe it's just me. Oh and his name is Brendan. How are Leah and Lucas? I miss them so much. I'd like to come for a visit soon. So is there anything new in your life? I love you more Amy Barnes xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx

Ste put down his laptop and jumped in the shower, he was seeing Brendan tonight and he wanted to look his best for him. Once in the shower his mind had wondered to the new man in his life and he tried to think of that something that just wasn't right about him. He had heavy-set eyebrows, low-set ears, and curved nails, Ste had never seen nails like it on a man. Maybe it was just a gay thing. He had beautiful blue distinctive eyes that seemed to draw you in, thick dark hair and a funny shaped moustache, but Ste kinda liked it, it tickled him when they kissed. He had hairy palms though and he wasn't really sure about that, it was very odd.

So far they had only gone out a few times with each other and as yet they had only kissed, although that had got quite heated at times, but Brendan always seemed to pull away before anything else could happen. It frustrated him but Brendan had said that he wanted to take things slow as his last relationship ended badly. Ste wanted to pry further but decided against it, tonight though Ste was hoping to take their relationship to the next level. He was cooking a meal for him, he had decided on Spaghetti Bolognese and garlic bread. After his shower he put on a bath robe and went back over to his laptop to check if Amy had replied, which she had.

Brendan, I remember now. I want to know everything Ste. Why do you think that something isn't right? What has given you reason to think that? You are paranoid sometimes, although I can't blame you for that with everything you've been through. I hope that this works out for you; I hate thinking of you alone. Just give it time and see how it goes, you will know if he is right for you or not. All okay with work, I'm up for a promotion already, can you believe that? Like I said Ste I am so happy, you don't have to worry about us and if we saw you a little more life would almost be perfect.

I Love you most x

Promotion already, check you out Miss Barnes, I always knew that you would make something of your life. You are an amazing person and I couldn't think of anyone else I would want to be the mother of my kids. As for Brendan I'm just not sure, he doesn't stay over, I've never been to his flat, we have only kissed, although I know I turn him on. He has funny ways and everything is always on his terms. I can just sense that something isn't right with him, I can't explain it Amy. I'd better go as he'll be round in an hour; I'm cooking for him tonight. Hey I've just thought maybe he's married. Its times like this I wish you were still here, you would suss him out in Two minutes. Give my babies a kiss.

Bye for now, I love you always x

Ste switches off his lap top and heads over to the kitchen to prepare the dinner for his new man. With the pasta on low and the mince with Dolmio source on simmer Ste headed off in to the bedroom to get ready. He had decided on a khaki coloured pair of chinos and a navy blue polo, he looked good. Before he could even go back over to the kitchen there was a knock at the door. Ste opened the door to see a very hot looking Brendan.

"Hello Steven…mmm something smells good. Aren't ye gonna invite me in?"

"Uh…yeah…sorry come in you're a bit early that's all"

Brendan walked in and Ste closed the door, he looked mouth-wateringly good, and before Ste could say another word, he was being pinned against the wall.

"Now let me give ye a proper hello!"

Brendan lips found Ste's and he kissed him passionately, desire running through him so much so that Ste was convinced he heard him growl. He pulled away leaving Brendan panting by the door.

"As nice as that was I'd better see to dinner. Come through I'll get you a drink…beer?"

Brendan followed him through to the living room, his eyes never leaving him for one minute. He was hungry tonight and not just for food.

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