Scene: Ste talks to Harry after helping Amy with her tan and frock for the police ball. Airs 23rd Nov on C4.
"Harry! Harry!" Ste unlocked and opened the flat door, scouring the empty living room excitedly with his eyes, hoping his boyfriend was in.
"What is it?" Ste heard Harry shout from the bedroom, a dresser drawer being closed. Thank god he's in. I can't wait to see him.
"The most amazing thing happened today," Ste called out, making sure his voice could be heard beyond into the next room, dropping his keys onto the sideboard. He was impatient and couldn't wait to talk to Harry about the good news. "I'm telling ya, I'm a genius, me."
Harry stepped out from the bedroom door topless, a navy t-shirt clipped under his left arm, buttoning up his jeans. "What's going on?" Ste inquired, noticing Harry's bare upper body. He looks amazing. "You just get in or summat?"
"Oh yeah, had a quick bite at the pub with some classmates. My clothes reeked of grease and beer," Harry laughed as he stretched his arms up over his head into his t-shirt. Ste swallowed, mesmerised by the view.
Harry noticed Ste staring and blushed a little, smiling. "So, you gonna tell me the big news, or what?" Harry asked, walking up to Ste, draping his arms round the taller man's neck.
Harry's body was warm, and Ste could smell the faintest scent of a chippy off his skin, along with Harry's natural odour which always drove him insane. His eyes were bright, and with his body so close, his strong arms wrapped around his neck, Ste couldn't help himself and despite his excitement to talk, he grabbed Harry's waist and leaned down for a kiss.
Harry was a bit startled, and let out a quiet groan as Ste enjoyed his soft lips. He was getting worked up and pulled Harry's body closer, wrapping his arms tighter around his boyfriend, opening his lips to continue his kiss.
Harry took his arms off Ste's neck and grabbed his shoulders, leaning back and pushing Ste away, gently breaking their kiss. "Hey," Harry laughed again, surprised. "Slow down there, Speedy Gonzales. You haven't told me this big news, yet!"
"Right," Ste smiled, despite his frustration, staring at Harry's lips, his arms still wrapped around his waist.
"So go on," Harry encouraged, patting Ste's chest, "why are you such a genius, then?" He's teasing me. I love it.
"Right, so I met Amy in the village, and she had this nasty tan, right?" Ste was getting excited again, and let Harry go to fetch a bottle of water from the fridge. "You shoulda seen it, she was in a right state," he continued over his shoulder.
"Why is she getting a bad fake tan when she can get a good one off you for mates rates?" Harry asked, leaning on the table in the centre of the room.
"Exactly what I said!" Ste replied enthusiastically, his arms out. "So we go back to hers, I sort her out, and we have the most amazing time, right? Talking about the past, having a laugh, and she's got some sort of police ball thing to go to with Ryan, so I even helped her with a frock." Ste saw Harry lift his eyebrows. "Hey, I might not know much about fashion, but I am gay, you know."
"Nice one," Harry replied with a chuckle, impressed. "But…how exactly does this make you a genius?"
"Think about it!" Ste answered, swallowing a gulp of water. "She's been letting her precious 'Ryry' put all these horrible thoughts about me in her head, convincing her to take the kids away, when all it takes is a little bonding session to remind her how great I am for them. Right, there's no way she can push on with this daft full custody lot now." Ste was beaming.
Harry frowned. He opened his mouth to speak, then closed it, unsure.
"What?" Ste demanded, disappointed. He's not excited. At all. He loves the kids. I don't get it.
"Ste, I'm sorry I asked you to let James help. I didn't wa—"
"Yeah, and he's officially off the case now, for good!" Ste snapped, angry at even hearing the lawyer's name. "You can tell him thanks but no thanks," he continued sarcastically. Wait. I don't want Harry anywhere near him. "As a matter of fact, I'm ringing him right now."
"Ste, wait," Harry appealed, stepping away from the table and approaching Ste at the kitchen island. "Don't you think it's a bit early for that? I mean, Amy didn't say anything about the custody case, did she?"
"Not exactly, but you weren't there, Harry. We bonded. It was amazing, right? I know her. She wouldn't take me kids away now." He'd found James's number on his phone and tapped "call".
"We don't know that for sure, though, do we!?" Harry said, anxious, watching Ste hold the phone to his ear. "Just keep James around 'till tomorrow, 'till we know what Amy's gonna do."
"Voice mail," Ste said, waiting for the beep so he could leave his message. "No, Harry, I'm telling ya, we don't need him. And the less I have to look at his smarmy face, the better." Harry was watching him like he wanted to rip the phone out of Ste's hand, but he restrained himself. "Right, James." Even saying his name made Ste's anger flare up. "It's Ste. Listen, we won't be needing your services any longer, so consider yourself officially off the case. We'll be just fine in court without you tomorrow, so enjoy the day off," he finished sarcastically, finishing the call. He put the phone on the island and took a deep, satisfied breath. Harry looked at him, concerned, defeated, and a bit grumpy.
"What are you so worried about?" Ste questioned, his mood lightening now that James was out of his life again. "I'm telling ya, it's all gonna be fine, right? Amy's gonna come around, and we won't need to get any courts involved at all." He smiled. "I'm gonna get me kids back."
Harry sighed, resigned but glad. "I hope you're right. I'm glad things went well with Amy." Harry looked down, a smirk growing on his face. "And I really need Leah to come back soon, 'cos I'm dying to get revenge on the both of you for my makeover," Harry grinned. "It's your turn next time. And I will be taking photos."
"Oh yeah?" Ste asked playfully, stepping up to Harry. "Looks like we'll be busy then. Won't have much time to ourselves very soon."
Harry smiled a cheeky grin. "Guess we'll have to make the most of it while we have it, won't we?" He pulled Ste toward him by the zip of his hoodie, staring at Ste's lips.
Ste put his arms around Harry's hips, sliding his hands up and under his t-shirt, feeling the warm skin on his back against the palms of his hands. "You know, you're only gonna make this top smelly from the chips as well." He pulled Harry close against his body and turned his head, drinking in Harry's scent as he kissed his earlobe and neck. "May as well take it off," he whispered, breathing more heavily against Harry's skin.
Harry's breath was coming out heavier now too, writhing under Ste's touch and kisses. "Oh, it bothers you that much, does it?" Harry managed to answer with a grin, slipping his hands in between him and Ste to unzip Ste's hoodie before pulling it off his shoulders and tossing it on the table. "Guess I'm gonna need a shower, then," he mused, pushing Ste toward the hallway. He quickly grabbed the bottom of Ste's shirt and pulled it over his head, and letting it fall to the floor, he put his hands on Ste's belly and let them travel up his body to his chest, continuing to push him further toward the bathroom.
No, you smell so good now. Ste put his hands back on Harry's hips, letting them drop to squeeze his bum through his jeans. Harry was kissing his neck all over, his tongue making Ste squirm in pleasure. He could barely take it anymore."Not yet," he panted. "I think you need to work up a sweat first."
"Oh yeah?" Harry answered in a low voice between kisses, his hands tracing Ste's body up and down. "Any ideas how I could do that?"
Ste loved their cheesy foreplay talk, but Harry's lips and hands were all over him, driving him crazy, making him frustrated for more. He pulled Harry's t-shirt over his head and put his hands on the younger man's neck, letting them slowly drop to touch his hard pecs, abs, and finally the front of his jeans, rubbing his erection through the thick material. Harry moaned at the touch. "Reckon we could sort something out," Ste said with hungry eyes.
Harry grabbed Ste's head and kissed him, and Ste returned the kiss with passion. Holding his boyfriend in his arms, Ste pulled them into the bedroom, shutting the door behind them with his foot. He couldn't imagine a more perfect way to celebrate such a good day.