Another Stevie/Smithy story cause they are what I write best, this one is quite sensitive, so please only read if you dont take offend easily. Please if you do read review, because Im not sure yet if Im going to contine uploading this story yet, so let me know what you think. Jodie :-) xxx
Chapter One
Can we call it a day on us two?" Smithy sighed, knowing it was possibly the worst words to ever come from his mouth. Stevie forced a smile to her dissapointed face "Course." She lent in pressing her lips tight to his, not wanting to ever break away, When she eventually pulled away, the pair both glanced down to the stairs they were standing on. "I thought we just said..." Smithy began, hoping that she did infact want him, "Yeah...I was just saying goodbye to Lawrence...you know, before boring old Dale comes back on duty." She laughed, bringing the friends back down to earth, causing Smithy to realise that this was it, all they would ever be would be friends.
The years drifted past and on a few occasions the friendship had come close to developing, he would do anything for the petite blonde, to say he was in love was an understatement, he adored her, he had nearly lost his job because of the unfortunate incident involving Jason Devlin, but there was no doubt had he had his time over again he would of reacted the same way, upon seeing that arsehole beating up the woman he considered his soulmate. But now he knew for sure she would never be interested, she had met Oliver and began dating him instantly. Smithy was jelous, he had avoided seeing them together after the first time he had met him, he couldnt stomack watching that man kiss and touch the woman he loved, it just wasnt fair.
Smithy watched as she walked down the corridor outside his office, he couldnt help but let his eyes wander when he saw her, he knew know that her feelings wernt the same, she had started dating a doctor, Oliver Roberts, about three months ago, and she was happy and that was all that mattered to him, he just wished it was with him. "Hey Moss" he shouted as she passed by his door. She smiled walking in and pushing the door closed. "Hi.. how are you?" she smiled. Smithy felt his heart skip a beat she really was beautiful, he had wanted her for so long, he was more than disapointed that nothing had happened between them. "Im ok.. how are things?" he asked. Stevie simply nodded, she looked upset, he stood from the seat and moved towards her, "Is everything ok?" he paused watching as the tears filled her eyes "Stevie... whats the matter?". She smiled "Nothing.. honestly Im fine Smithy". She turned to walk away and he grabbed her arm, causing her to wince in pain. He shook his head "What have you done to your arm?" she pulled her arm back towards her body "Nothing". Smithy smiled "Then let me have a look" he took hold of hand rolling up the long sleve of her tshirt to reveal the bruises below. "How the hell did you do that?" he looked into her eyes which she instantly diverted "Its nothing Smithy". He gestured to the seat behind his desk "It dont look like nothing... come on talk to me Stevie, I want to help you". She sunk down into his chair, staring deep into his eyes, why couldnt Oliver be more like Smithy he cared, he would look after her. He knelt down infront of her "Did Oliver do that?". Stevie could feel her eyes betraying her, and she cursed herself, she couldnt break down not infront of him. She rose to her feet, smiling at him, "Im fine Smithy... just leave it" she forced a grin onto her face. "I'll see you down the pub tonight, yeah?" Smithy nodded, he hadnt been out with the team for a long time, he just couldnt be bothered to be honest, especially if it ment sitting watching Stevie and Oliver all over each other like the last time he went to the pub, but tonight he was going to make an exception because Stevie needs him and he couldnt let her down.
Arriving at the pub Smithy smiled to his colleagues, making his way to the bar he brought himslf a pint before going and resting down on a seat inbetween Mickey and Jo. He listened to some of the conversation about the cases they had been working on for the day, before turning to Mickey, "Where is Stevie?" he smiled. Mickey let out a laugh "She wont sit with us..." he paused gesturing to a small table the other side of the pub. "She has no time for her friends now she is loved up with doctor prick over there". Smithy smiled back to his colleague "You not like him?" he asked, pleased not to be the only one. Mickey grinned "The man is a prat.. but for some reason he has some sort of a hold over Stevie".
Smithy kept his eyes trained to Stevie, her face looked so sad, how had it taken him this long to realise how sad she was, he watched as Oliver kept her close to him, glaring at anyone who walked near her, obviously this is why none of Sunhill bothered with her anymore. He waited until Oliver raised from his seat and made his way to the toilets. Smithy stood and made his way to Stevie, sitting down next to her. He smiled softly "What is going on with you?". She shook her head "Nothing Smithy... you should be getting back" she smiled gesturing to the table filled with their colleagues. Smithy smiled "I have come to have a drink with you..." he smiled, taking hold of her hand under the table "Why dont you trust me Stevie... talk to me, I promise you it will go no futher." Stevie shook her head as Oliver returned to the table, she pulled her hand from Smithys. He glared at the man "I dont think we have been formely introduced Dale Smith... Smithy" he smiled holding his hand out, the last time they had met Stevie had been too loved up to notice Smithy. Oliver glared at him "I know who you are... I have heard all about you". Smithy smiled down to Stevie "Yeah... and I know all about you". He moved away from Olivers chair to allow him to sit back down next to Stevie. He glared at him before returning his eyes to Stevie "Come and have a drink with your friends Moss... they would all love a chance to catch up with you". he glared back at Oliver before moving towards the table of his colleagues.
Arriving home from the pub Smithy couldnt help but feel he hadnt done enough to help Stevie, she was after all the woman he loved and he knew she was going home to an abusive relationship and there was nothing he could do about it, it was his job to protect, yet he had failed the woman he adored. Pulling his phone out he glanced back through his photos, ones of him and Stevie, when she was happy, a grin that everybody couldnt help but return. He wanted to text her or ring her, to tell her to come to his house, that she could rely on him and trust him, that he would protect her and look after her, be there for her always, but he couldnt, he couldnt bring himself to say the words, he had wanted to for so long, but they just wouldnt come out, so instead he put his phone away and went to bed.
Once back at her flat she smiled to Oliver, "It was a good night" she tried to start a conversation. Oliver in reply just stared at her, watching as she figited in the chair. She rose back from the seat and smiled "I'll put the kettle on" she walked from the living room to the kitchen. His voice behind her startled her. "What is it about him then?" he growled. She spun round shaking her head "Who?". He moved close to her "Insepctor Smith... I saw the way you looked at him". Stevie shook her head "Smithy and I are just friends... he has helped me throught a lot". She felt Olivers hand slap her to the ground, "You are a little slut... you think its clever to make a fool of me". Stevie shook her head "Im not Oli..." His foot swung in to her ribs. He grabbed her hair pulling her to her feet "You stay away from him... you listneing, your not to go near him". Stevie shook her head "I cant Oliver he is my boss... I have to see him". Oliver smirked "Maybe Im not making myself clear.." he pushed her back against the kitchen counter "Maybe I should show you how serious I am.." he smiled lifting the boiling kettle from the side. "Oliver please..." she begged.
Stevie whimpered as Oliver wrapped a bandage round the fresh burn on her arm. She was in agony, she couldnt contain her emotions as he lifted her chin up. "You made me do this, Its because I love you, you set out to make me jelous" he paused as he ran his hand over her face "You wont make a fool of me... now you stay away from him, you promise me Stevie?". Stevie blinked back the tears in her eyes "I will stay away". Oliver nodded "He is not worthy of a woman like you, he doesnt deserve you... not the way I do". He smiled running his hand through her hair, "I love you Stevie" he paused placing his lips to hers "Do you love me?" She simply nodded as the tears fell from her eyes. "Dont cry.. your arm will be ok, I'll make it better". Stevie didnt dare tell him she was crying for Smithy, her best friend, a man she adored and loved. It was to late now, she was trapped, Oliver wouldnt let her near Smithy again but she honestly didnt know how she would keep away from him.
Please let me know what you think and if I should continue. Thanks for reading. Jodie :-) xxx