Thank you for the reviews guys. I'm just trying to picture what outcome I would like in the show (even if it is in a few years) Hope you enjoy this second chapter. Please let me know if you want me to continue...

Two days after Brendan's release from prison...

Why hasn't he come to see me? Fucking bastard. I hate him. I really fucking hate the prick.

He know's that I'm still working in the Deli. So why hasn't he come to see me?

I can't seem to get him out of my head since I saw him two days ago getting out of Joel's car. I need to see him. I need to touch him. I need...

"You ok Ste?" Doug looks at me intently.

"Yeah, just thinking about the wedding which is like 5 days away". I turn and walk out the back of the Deli so that Doug can't look at my face. That way he won't be able to see that I'm lying through my teeth and thinking about Brendan, once again.

"Look Ste, is this wedding what you really want?"

"Oh don't start talking shit Doug" I storm past him through the front door before I say something I really regret. Why can't Doug mind his own business and leave me be?

I keep my head down as I walk over to Price Slice and collide into something solid. I know it's him before I even lift my head. That's the thing between us, you see. We sense each other. I guess we are parts of each other. How do get rid of something inside you that is a part of your soul? The problem is, I don't want to get rid of our connection. Don't even think I could if I tried. I need him like I need oxygen. There is no life without him.

"Jesus Steven, you need to slow down...or don't"

I chance a look up at his face and his eyes are sparkling with amusement. Why is he so desirable. I feel my gaze shifting down his face to his lips. Have I really been apart from him for eight years? The sex is going to be amazing. I shake these thoughts from my head and concentrate on replying.

"I never heard any complaints off of you about slowing down" I smile shyly and start to blush.

"So, I heard congratulations are in order" Brendan's face changes to scornful and possessive straight away.

"I ain't married, YET" I state the obvious to him. I NEED to touch him.

"Do you love him?"

"That's none of your business now, is it Brendan?" I twiddle with my hands whilst trying not to let my emotions show.

Brendan steps right into my personal space and trails up and down my body with his eyes.

"I guess that answers my question then, doesn't it Steven?" He barks out a deep laugh and I find myself going all shy. Jesus, I really need to get a grip. I'm acting like a love struck teenager. I need just one kiss. One kiss to keep me going until later.

"How does it answer your question Bren?" God, I can't think straight. I just want to drag him off somewhere and fuck his brains out. I've missed him so much. I've missed making love to him. I've missed fucking him. See, the thing with Brendan is he makes me feel so alive. And from the look on his face right now, I know I make him feel the same. That's good to know, innit?

"Did you hear what I said Steven?" Brendan clicks his fingers in front of my face, snapping me back to reality.

"Umm, no. What's that again?"

"The club is having a special launch tonight. Now that I'm back in charge. Here are two flyers for free entry. One for you and one for your husband to be. Would be nice if you could come".

With that, the bastard leaves me standing there with two of the flyers in my hand, looking like a right doughnut. Before I can stop myself, I turn and call him back. I can't help myself.

He strutts over to me and cocks his head to the side.

"What?"

"I just wanted to say that you look really good by the way. Just thought you should know". Fuck. I need to stop with the flirty crap. I want him to chase me, not the other way around. I bite on my lip and study the pavement. What the fuck am I doing?

Brendan leans in and whispers into my ear

"I know I look good Steven. So do you. But my question to you is, are you ready?" His voice sounds playful.

I chance a glance at his face and he's smiling at me and gives me a brief wink and turns to walk off.

"Ready for what, Bren?" I shout after him. I know the answer to this but I'm enjoying playing this game. I think he is too.

He turns and shouts "Are you ready for me?". With that, he turns and walks into Chez Chez.

Oh, I'm ready alright Bren. Just you wait till you see what I've got planned for you, you sexy git. With that, I pull myself together and walk back to the Deli, only to notice that Doug had been watching our exchange through the window.

"Ste, do you know what your doing?"

"Just don't go there Doug, ok?"

I look over at Doug and notice a small smile on his face.

"What are you smiling about?" I frown.

"Oh, just thinking, does Dean know what he's got himself into. What I mean is, being in the middle of you and Brendan. Not a good place for a guy to be is it?"

I laugh and carry on making some food.

"You two are unbelievable, you know that?" Doug states the obvious.

"Yeah, we know" I smirk and start stocktaking.

Doug gets the message that I don't want to carry on with this conversation and starts cleaning around the shop.

Now, back to thinking up my little plan of seduction for Mr Brendan Brady...

Fuck. I want him. I love him. This new guy of his. Dean, yeah that's his name. I remember it now. Does he make Steven smile the way I do? Does he make him scream? Does he frustrate the hell out of him like I do? Does he own a part of Steven like I do? No way in hell. You see, I know Steven likes to be chased. But ONLY by me. I know he still loves me. I hold no grudge for him shacking up with this guy. I mean, I was in prison for eight years. He tried to move on. But the way he's looking at me now, I would say he wants me back as much as I want him. I know him that well. Sexy little bastard. I can't wait to fuck his brains out. I have five days. Five days until he gets married. Now, don't get me wrong. I know he ain't going to marry that guy. I knew this the moment I stepped out of Joel's car and set eyes on him. Steven's eyes said "Come and get me". Well, I hope your ready Steven. Because now the fun really begins. Nobody does it better than me. I'm coming to get you and taking no prisoners. Tonight is going to be so much fun. I'm going do things Brendan Brady style.