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Aaron walked out shop with the milk Paddy had sent him for and squinted his eyes at the sun.
'Hey,' he turned round at the voice. Holly was walking towards him.
'Alright,' he greeted her.
She nodded. 'So whats happened between you and Adam then. He was in a right mood earlier.'
'Aw it was nowt. We always argue like that, its fine he's coming over in a bit.'
'Ah right so its sorted then.'
Aaron nodded. 'Since when were you interested in your brothers life?'
'I'm not. Just...making conversation.'
'Right,' Aaron rolled his eyes. 'So where you off?'
'Nowhere really.'
They stood silent for a moment.
'Are you meeting someone here like?' Aaron noticed her hanging around. 'Sorry I'll go.'
'No I'm not.'
Aaron looked her up and down.
'Its fine I wont say owt,' he winked.
'About what.'
'Meeting your dealer here,' he smirked. 'Bit close to home.'
'Errm no! I'm not on drugs what you on about,' she raised her voice.
'Alright calm down. See you obviously dont have yer brothers sense of humour.'
She shook her head. 'He'll be round in a bit anyway. He came downstairs before all dressed up for ya.'
Aaron laughed. 'Right. See ya.'
'No really. All dressed up.'
'What you on about Holly?'
The corner of her mouth lifted slightly. 'Nothin. It's nothin.'
She smiled and walked into the shop leaving Aaron frowning in confusion.
He shook his head and walked off. 'Nutter.'
He made his way up the garden path to Smithy Cottage.
'Aaron,' Adam ran up beside him.
'Hiyer. Bit early.'
'Am I? Sorry.'
'Its fine Adam,' Aaron smirked. 'Come on.'
They entered the cottage and Aaron put the milk in the fridge.
'Hi boys,' Paddy sung as they came in.
'Hi Paddy,' Adam smiled. 'Off anywhere nice.'
'Just meeting Marlon in The Woolie. You two?'
'Staying in,' Aaron said. 'Xbox, takeaway, movies. Sorted.'
Adam nodded in agreement.
'Well, at least you're trying something new,' Paddy said sarcastically, rolling his eyes.
'You'd think he'd wanna try something new wouldnt ya Paddy,' Adam smiled. 'Must just enjoy getting his arse kicked by me.'
'Hey, you cheat everytime,' Aaron protested.
'So do you!' Adam laughed.
Paddy laughed and waved as he left the house.
'Its a bit early for movies and that should we just hit the pub for a few hours?' Adam was getting uncomfortable for the first time ever with his best friend. The awkwardness was driving him crazy, but Aaron didnt even realise a thing.
'Sure,' Aaron nodded, and they followed Paddy out.
'Now get this moved, or I'll have ya!' they heard Cain's voice as they left the cottage.
They made their way towards the garage and saw Cain with Jackson and Declan.
'Its a skip Cain,' Declan said.
'I know what it is,' Cain said. 'Move it.'
'Cant mate,' Jackson shook his head. 'And theres a politer way of asking y'know.'
'I dont care. I'll move it myself then.'
'Go for it,' Declan said. 'Its a heavy skip though.'
'Ryan get out here!'
Aaron ran over to the commotion followed by Adam.
Jackson sighed at Cain. 'Look mate-'
'Dont mate me. We're far from mates after what you did to our Aaron.'
Jackson looked down as Aaron approached them.
'Cain dont,' Aaron mumbled.
'Shut up you! Get that skip moved now!'
'Theres nothing I can do. Sorry.' Declan walked off.
Jackson looked at them and shrugged.
'Sorry I've just gotta do what he says.'
'Grow a backbone then twinkletoes!' Cain's anger increased
'Cain,' Aarons voice raised. 'Shut up.'
Jackson shook his head and smirked.
'I'll wipe that smirk off ya face in a minute lad,' Cain pointed his finger at Jackson.
'Wow. I can see where Aaron gets it from.'
Aaron frowned. 'Yer what?'
'Maybe its not your fault. Look what you've been brought up with.'
Jackson strolled off and Cain shook his head quickly.
'Right. Watch what he's gonna get.'
Aaron and Adam grabbed his arms.
'Leave it Cain,' Aaron sighed.
'Have ya heard what hes saying 'bout ya family,' Cain said. 'You just gonna stand there?'
'I'll sort it out. Just leave it okay.'
He tapped Adams arm to signal him to follow and they made their way towards the pub.
They found a table, once they'd got their drinks, and sat down.
'Jackson was out of order there mate,' Adam sighed.
'I know. What did you want me to do deck him?'
'Calm down Aaron. No-one expected ya to deck him. Maybe you should just stay clear of him.'
'I am. Just shut up about Jackson.'
'Gladly.'
'Whats that meant to mean?'
'It means I'm sick of hearing about Jackson.'
'Well you've never complained before. You're my best mate, you're supposed to listen to me whinging.'
'Well I know that but you're just setting yourself up for a let down by keep hastling him. He obviously isnt interested anymore. I know its hard to hear but...there'll be...there's someone else out there for ya...someone who actually cares.'
Aaron raised an eyebrow. 'God I'm a really having that bad of an effect on ya?'
'What?'
'You're really getting in touch with your feminine side,' Aaron laughed.
'Shut up, no am not,' Adam blushed.
'Should we get something delivered tonight then?' Aaron asked.
'Yeah. How about what we got the other night from that place Paddy suggested?'
'Yeah, order now then.'
Adam felt his pocket for his phone.
'Must've left it at home, got yours?
Aaron shook his head. 'Muppet. The numbers in your phone.'
'I'll just run home and get it, calm down.'
'I'll wait here.'
Adam got up and left the pub.
Once he reached the Barton household, he searched the kitchen for his phone. He'd assumed nobody was in until he heard the laughter from the living room. He walked to the door slowly and listened.
He heard Holly's voice and stepped in.
'Aren't you meant to be at-'
Holly jumped up.
'What the hell is this?' Adam stormed over and held out his hand. 'Give me it now!'
'I've got nothin!' Holly slurred.
'Oh my god look at the state of ya,' he shook his head and then turned to her friend. 'Get out you!'
Roz stood up and made her way out.
'You cant kick her out!' Holly yelled.
'Well I am,' he told her. Roz slammed the door and Adam remained still. 'What you been taking?'
'Nothin,' she smiled.
He grabbed her arm and pulled it from behind her back.
'Your hurting me!' she cried.
He snatched the packet from her hand.
'I cant believe this. I thought you were past this!'
'I am it's not mine!'
'Why you hiding it then? Or are you just dealing again?'
'Neither, Roz was just showing me it. She takes it I dont.'
'Why did you hide it?'
'I knew what you'd think instantly, cause none of you trust me, you just assume I'm taking them straight away!'
'Look at me,' Adam said and she kept her eyes down. 'Look at me!'
She looked up.
'Have you seen your eyes?' he shook his head again. 'I cant believe this. Dad's gonna go mental!'
'You're not gonna tell him though are ya,' she threw herself onto the couch.
'Yeah I am!' Adam yelled. 'Because that girl is a bad influence on ya! He started trusting you again! He gave you ya phone, he didnt go so hard on ya at the farm. Oh my god, did you take the drugs from Rhona at the farm?'
Holly didnt reply.
'You stole drugs from the vet on our land! What the hell are ya playing at? You had Dad feeling guilty as owt after he accused ya. You're in so much trouble Holly.'
Adam put the packet in his pocket and walked out.
'Go on then tell him! Tell him whatever ya want! Then thats two kids he'll have to be disappointed in!'
'Hannah's done nowt wrong Holly,' Adam told her.
'Not Hannah, you! I'm sure Dad's gonna be so proud. One of his kids is a druggie and the other's a friend of Dorothy.'
Adam flinched at the remark.
'That was low Holly.'
'I dont care. Tell Dad about this, and I'll tell him about you.'
'You dont even know anything about me. You dont know what ya talking about?'
'Deny it then. Go on. Tell me you're not gay.'
The word made his stomach turn.
'I'm not.'
'Full of it.' Holly shook her head.
'I'm not! Where's ya proof?'
'I dont need it do I? Mum was at the table when you were whinging about Jackson. It'll all just make sense to her.'
Adam shook his head. 'Blackmailing me? What have these drugs done to you Holly?'
'Made me realise that this family is gonna stop telling me what to do. Just cause you're older doesnt mean you're in charge of me.'
'Have you got any more on ya?'
She shook her head. 'Can hardly afford it, they give me no money now.'
'Right well, I'll be giving this to Dad.'
'Fine. Ruin my life! I'll just make yours worse!'
'Shut up shouting! Look...you're not getting these back. I wont say anything okay. Just promise me you wont do them again.'
'I'm not going to.'
Adam knew it was lies but he nodded.
He went back to the kitchen and found his phone. He went back to the pub and Aaron was waiting outside.
They went back to Smithy Cottage and Adam ordered their food.
They took their jackets off and played xbox until it arrived.
When the food came Adam answered the door.
'How much is that?'
'£13.60,' the delivery driver said.
'Aaron grab some money out my jacket please!'
They waited and Aaron came over to the door and handed him a twenty.
Adam took the food and change and they went back into the living room.
Aaron wandered into the kitchen and Adam rubbed his face. He didnt know whether or not to tell Aaron what had happened. He needed to talk to someone but he knew Aaron would tell him to tell his Dad.
'Adam,' Aaron said. He was back in the room and Adam hadnt noticed.
'You look a bit tired you alright?' Aaron asked.
'Yeah fine.'
'Right. Okay then. What the hell is this?'
Adam looked up and saw Aaron standing there, holding the packet in his hand.