Deleted this fic from the site after losing it during a recovery of my laptop. Recently found it again on a memory stick, so here it is! Enjoy! xx
How To Save A Life
Description: 6 Months after Jackson left, Aaron heads to Bar West, and meets struggling Australian rockstar, Liam Turner. After a rocky start, secrets and a few twists and turns, will romance eventually blossom?
Chapter 1
~*~*~ Aaron's POV
Back here, yet again. Back to the place where it all went wrong for me. Bar West. I don't even know what I'm doing here. This place turned my life upside down, and yet here I am, propping up the bar, on my own on a busy Saturday night. People have been looking at me ever since I came in. Is it because they know who I am? Know what I did? That night, I wrecked someone's life...
**Flashback**
"I'm sorry." The doctor replied, as Aaron's worst fears were confirmed. Jackson was paralysed. Permanently.
Silent streams of tears fell from Aaron's eyes as he looked through the window, and saw the man he loved lying on the bed, his mum wrapping her arms around him as he lay there helpless, no longer being able to do anything for himself. Aaron knew from that point that Jackson Walsh's life was ruined.
"There's no more that you can do?" Aaron begged, hoping for some kind of relief. Sadly, it never came. He fell against the wall, sliding down it, sobbing. He'd done this. It was HIS fault. And nothing anybody could say or do was going to change that. Aaron Livesy was unable to stop bringing tragedy on those that he loved.
**End flashback**
~*~*~ Aaron's POV
Great. I forgot. It's Unsigned Bands night. Loud music was pounding my eardrums so much I swear they were set to burst. Even worse it was some kind of EMO Rock band. Brilliant. They were rubbish, no doubt about it, All floppy hair, tattoos, probably scarred wrists…You think YOU'VE got problems? Try living my life mate! They finally finish, and, My god, they're actually getting applauded. They're coming towards me. That blonde one won't stop smiling at me. I see his mouth move, but the words don't register…If I'm honest, this close up he's actually quite cute.
"Sorry mate, what?" I asked above the loud music
He smiles at me "I asked if you would like a drink? You on your own?" He asks, in a strong Australian accent.
"No I'm good thanks."
"Liam Turner" He smiles, extending his hand. I smiles slightly at him, hoping that if he didn't get the hint he would do one. I shake his waiting hand anyway, trying to look interested as I get chatted up yet again . "Aaron Livesy"
"Well it's nice to meet you Aaron, So, what did you think of the gig?"
"You guys were good." I smiled.
"Thanks. We're hoping we'll get where we want to be soon. You from around here?"
"Emmerdale, that little village about 30 minutes away from here."
"I'm from Robblesfield. Well, not originally, as you can probably tell! I lived in Adelaide just up to a few years ago, Moved down here to see if I could make the big-time with my band. We're getting there."
"Cool. What's the name of your band again? I must of missed that."
"Toxic Annihilation."
"urm…Cool?"
Liam laughs and winks at me. "Yeah we hear that a lot. You sure I can't get you a drink?"
I smile, feeling my heart beating fast. I finally give in and kindly accepted Liam's offer. "I'll have a bottle of beer please."
"Coming up." Liam says, flashing that grin again. He hands me a drink and smiles again. What is it with these Australians?
"Listen. You wanna sit somewhere quiet? I'd like to get to know you a bit more. If that's ok? I take it you're…"
"Gay? Yeah. Wanna sit over there?" I ask, pointing to the most secluded area of the bar.
Liam nods and walks towards the table, I follow slowly behind…What the hell am I doing? Why am I putting myself through this again? It'll go wrong, Just like the last time, I keep telling myself to run, but the more I do, the more I find myself following the mysterious Liam.
