Note: Read this, it's important to the storyline. Yes so I am now writing three stories at once, please dont get confused if you're reading them all :P Okay so basically this story starts in 2012, Aaron being 20 years old at this point. He's accepted everything and he's with Jackson yes. This is about their future. Some people might not like this. You may be like 'oh this isnt what Aaron would do' well yeah okay maybe not but I'm gonna give it a shot and if you dont like it then you dont have to read it. Its about them actually starting to live with their family developing and all sorts. Its gonna be a bit of a change from teenager-in-denial-meets-a-guy-falls-for-him-accepts-himself-the-end. No offense to anyone whos writing something like that, cause I do love those, I'm writing one at the minute. Anyway Aaron's still living with Paddy at the start of this chapter but he's getting ready to move on with his life. So, I shall shutup and you can now read :)
'I like this one,' Aaron smiled as he looked around the living room of the empty house.
'Me too,' Jackson nodded.
The estate agent smiled and lead them on to the front door.
'Just one more to show you then I'll leave you to decide,' she smiled as they got into the car and drove.
Aaron and Jackson sat in the back.
'So where's this one?' Aaron asked her.
Jackson looked at him. 'Okay we dont have to look at this one you know.'
'Why?'
'Its like in this small estate - near Emmerdale.'
Aaron bit his lip. 'Right.'
'I know you said you wanted to be far away from there so it's fine.'
'No we'll have a look anyway.'
'Maybe it'll be good to live there. Not right in Emmerdale but near enough so you can visit Paddy and that.'
Aaron shrugged. 'I guess so.'
They got out the car once there. The neighbourhood was quite private, and the houses seemed like perfect, tidy, surburb-type houses. She led the up the garden path and unlocked the door.
Once inside the staircase was to the right of the passage and to the left, at the bottom of the passage was a door, with a door on their left and a door on their right.
'So this door on the right is the garage and this door on the left is the living room,' Kara, the estate agent led them into the living room.
It was big and spacious. Aaron wandered over to the window that overlooked the front garden. The area was empty. No-one was about.
Facing the window was another door. She led them over and slid the door back.
'Wow slidy door,' Jackson smiled. 'Fancy.'
'This is the kitchen,' she announced. 'Take a look.'
Aaron nodded in approval. 'Its alright here.'
To their right was three steps that led up to higher ground level from the kitchen. Kara walked up them.
'Up here is another sort of living area.' She pointed to the door to the right of the room. 'Thats the door that leads back to the passage.'
Jackson followed her up the stairs and looked around.
'And outside these french door is the back yard.' Aaron came up the stairs and him and Jackson both looked at the back garden.
'Its massive,' Jackson said.
Kara nodded and then lead them upstairs. At the top of the straight staircase was four room. To the right was the door to the bathroom, and two doors to their left were two bedrooms, and another at the front of the house.
'I love it actually,' Jackson smiled. 'Lets discuss numbers.'
'Its a bit big for two Jackson,' Aaron said.
'Yes it is,' Kara jumped in. 'We dont normally recommend it, it's normally for families but not a lot of people look to buy houses in this area, seeing as the closest thing to a store is Emmerdale, therefore there's no problem.'
'And its around our budget,' Jackson looked up from the leaflet.
They both looked at Aaron.
'We'll discuss it,' Aaron nodded.
'Okay then,' Kara smiled. 'Lets get you back to the village.'
They returned to Smithy Cottage and sat down at the table.
'Paddy's at work thankfully,' Aaron smiled. 'At least we dont have to put up with his input.'
'Right then,' Jackson nodded. 'Which are we choosing? I love that last one we just saw. I know we were looking at flats but...'
'I do like it I just think...a house. Thats a bit much.'
'We can handle it. We've been through hell and back together. However, only if you like it too will we live there.'
'I do but...'
'But you're worried about this place being too close.'
Aaron nodded. Jackson knew him too well.
'Then again...maybe it is better to be nearer. Near but not too near. I know I'll miss Paddy a lot anyway so...'
'Soooo...?'
'Fine this one.'
Jackson's smile widened. 'I'll call Kara!'
'Why dont you ask her out for a drink in The Woolie while you're at it,' Aaron scowled.
'Whatever,' Jackson laughed. 'I only have eyes for you, you know it.'
Aaron smiled. 'I know.'
Jackson called the estate agent to confirm their choice.
'Okay then bye,' he hung up. 'She said we could be in, in two weeks.'
'Thats great,' Aaron smiled. 'Thats...freaking me out to be honest.'
'Why?'
'Looking after myself. No Paddy. Oh my god I'll have to actually show some responsibility now.'
'Yeah right,' Jackson laughed. 'I'll still be picking up after ya just like I do now, and I dont even live with ya now.'
Aarons smile returned. 'Yeah true. Good job I've got you then.'
'Yeah...great thing that is,' Jackson joked.
Paddy stepped through the door and greeted them.
'So, any house-hunting news?' he asked.
'We've got one,' Jackson smiled.
'Already?' Paddy asked. 'Well thats great. How long then?'
'Two weeks,' Aaron said. He noticed Paddy's smile fade.
'Wow...thats fast. Well thats...thats great boys.'
He went into the living room and didnt look at Aaron.
'Talk to him,' Jackson said.
'You noticed too then?'
Jackson nodded.
Aaron got up to go and talk to Paddy. He knew this was gonna be hard, he hadnt realised that they'd find a house so fast.
'Paddy you okay?' he entered the doorway.
Paddy nodded, his back to Aaron as he opened the blinds.
'We need to talk-'
'No we dont,' Paddy had forced a smile. 'Its fine. Finally getting rid of ya.'
He laughed and Aaron smiled and nodded. 'You sure your okay?'
'I'm fine, Aaron,' Paddy said. 'Now get yourself down the pub and celebrate.'
Aaron nodded and walked out.
Paddy's smile faded. He hadnt realised that this was gonna happen so quick. He ignored the lump in his throat. He was finally getting rid of Aaron. This was something he'd have jumped for joy at a few years ago when he was with Chas, now he couldnt believe he was losing his only son. Not his real son, but he may aswell have been. Paddy breathed in and out to make the lump disappear. It wouldnt go away. It just wouldnt go. He sighed. The lump in his throat might no go away, but Paddy had to accept that Aaron was.
