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"Wait Aaron, Aar- Aaron", A loud thud marked the sound of Jackson falling head first out of the passanger seat of his van. "Ouch! Aaron did you not hear me telling you to wait, and throw me back my tshirt before someone sees me!"

"Relax Jay", Aaron said, climbing out of the van while pulling his jeans back on. "No one ever comes around here, that's why I told you to stop here. Thanks for lettin' me finish by the way." Aaron smiled and grabbed Jackson by the ass and pulled him closer. He planted a light kiss on his boyfriends lips before Jackson interrupted.

"Alright Aaron, I know you're excited to be out of prison but can we keep the excitement for somewhere where my foot doesn't get caught in the steeringwheel everytime I try and move. . . And did you just call me Jay?"

"Yeah, I dunno, I figured it would be a nice name for you, better than saying Jackson all the time"

"And what's wrong with Jackson?"

"It makes you sound like a forty year old American. Now, can you think of a name for me?"

"Hmm let me think." Jackson made a condescending face, which he kept breaking every few seconds to plant quick kisses on Aaron's lips. How about Monstercock?"

"Jackson!" Aaron said as his cheeks lit up, pushing himself away from Jackson and hitting him in the arm. Jackson put his arms around Aaron again and pulled him closer.

"You know I was only messing. How about I just call you 'Baby'"

"How about no! Think of something less gay Jackson" Aaron laughed. His phone rang, interrupting his humerous moment. He took the phone out of his pocket and walked to the back of Jackson's van, as if it was an important business call.

"Who was that, is everything alright?"

"Yeah it was just Adam. He said everyone's left the cottage now so we're safe to go back." The pair got back in the car and drove back to Smithy. The whole time Jackson kept asking why Aaron didn't just show up to his welcoming party and talk to the nice people who came to see him.

"Because", Aaron retorted, shutting the van door behind him, "People are only there cause me mam probably forced them. Anyway I hate small talk and large crowds." Jackson took his hand and used his free one to brush Aaron's face.

"Did I ever tell you you're such a welcoming human being" Jackson joked.

"Shut up", Aaron added with a playful punch, "Well now that there's no one here, we can have more time for ourselves can't we."

It was dark now. Aaron led Jackson into the Smithy sitting room. Instead of turning on the light, he guided Jackson to the couch and pushed him over the rest so that he was lying on his back on the couch. Aaron lowered himself on top of Jackson and starting placing gentle kisses on Jackson's neck as well as nibbling away at it. "Now isn't this better than any party", he teased. He could hear Jackson groan as he brushed his hand down Jackson's tight t-shirt all the way down to a growing bulge in his trousers. He brought his hand back up, pushing Jackson's t-shirt up to his chin, but not taking it off, and licked his tongue around Jackson's nipple, also giving it a light tug with his teeth as Jackson continued to groan away in pleasure.

"SUPRISE!"

A horde of people came flying out from the kitchen with the flick of a light, carrying party hats, balloons and a giant cake which Chas was holding.

"Shit" was all Aaron said. Everyone fell silent. It turns out Aaron and Jackson were the ones with the suprise. Aaron was frozen above Jackson, with his hand on the soft skin of Jackson's torso and his other hand around Jackson's neck, while Jackson was cupping Aaron's ass. Aaron was the first to jump up, followed by Jackson who pulled his t-shirt back into place. The silence broke when Pearl shouted "Oh my!" at the sight in front of them. Aaron's cheeks flushed crimson red and he quickly pulled a cushion from the couch and used to cover the obvious ornament standing out in his jeans. Luckily for Jackson he was able to hide his.

Paddy was the first to break the silence by taking the cake off a still gobsmacked Chas and led everyone into the kitchen shouting "Time to cut the cake!"

"See you'se inside yeah" Adam chuckled, dragging Chas into the kitchen with him.

Aaron stared at the ground, eyes wide open and cheeks bright red. He glanced up at Jackson who was obviosuly finding it hard to keep a straight face. It wasn't long before he burst into laughter. Aaron hit him across the arm.

"That wasn't funny Jackson!" Aaron snapped, but Jackson fell onto the couch with laughter and could only manage to squeeze out "Yes it was" in between wheezy laughs. Aaron couldn't help it but a smile started to appear on his face too.

"Well whatever, I'm going out for a smoke." He walked outside and lit up the cigarette. Jackson came out seconds later.

"What are you doing out here, you don't smoke".

"What, you think I'm going to face your family and friends alone after that!"

"I thought you weren't embarrassed" Aaron mocked in a goofy voice.

"Never said I wasn't embarrassed, I just found it funny is all. Anyway I thought for our next grand entrance we could walk in together with our hands down each other's trousers." Jackson grinned.

"Shut up Jackson, smartass! Anyway I'm finished this now so lets get back inside". Jackson's playful, jokey composure had dropped to a more serious, wary tone.

"You know what, I'll meet you back inside. I could use with a bit more fresh air."

"Alright then, but don't leave me in there on my own for too long yeah."

"Yeah sure thing" he responded. When Aaron had made his way inside, Jackson started down the Smithy lawn.

"Nikhil, can I talk to you for a sec."

"Ah, Jackson, I was kind of hoping to run into you".

Jackson hindered his planned speech. "Yeah, why's that?"

"Well, Maisie and I broke up. I was hoping to run into you around here. Was wondering if maybe you wanted to go for a drink in the caf?"

"Look Nikhil. ."

"Jackson, I'm only asking you for a drink of coffee, not a date, if that's what your worried about. Unless you want it to be."

"Yeah I know but I really can't now, I'm busy and me-"

"Okay fair enough, but I'll be around again tomorow. Maybe then? Go on, I'll even pay."

"Look, Nikhil -"

"Pleeease" Nikhil now flashed his adorable brown puppy-dog eyes.

Jackson sighed. "Fine. See you tomorow", he said with a smile and turned back to return to Aaron. Did he just sign himself up for a date?