Cramping Our Style
Aaron and Jackson walked back to Smithy together as they were both finished work at the same time, conveniently. It was dark as they both had to work late. From the way they walked back together, no one would ever suggest the two were a couple. Aaron was waiting until he got through the cottage doors before he embraced Jackson, but the thought was hindered when the pair walked in on Paddy and Marlon having 'lads' night in.
"Oh hey," Paddy greeted them, "Wanna play Xbox with us, we're about to play rock band and we need a decent singer". Aaron rolled his eyes and pulled Jackson into the kitchen by his arm but Paddy and Marlon followed them in. "So what you'se doin' tonight?", Paddy pressed. "Probably just go upstairs to stay outta your way. wouldn't wanna cramp your style." Paddy and Marlon laughed and Marlon added: "Hey don't worry about that I'm sure we can teach you a thing or two about being cool". Jackson couldn't hold back his laughter as he watched Marlon's goofy smile while saying that. Aaron also laughed and began to pull Jackson again, towards the stairs.
"Aww c'mon," Paddy stopped them, "We're bored and we feel like getting a bit wild tonight". Aaron was almost embarrassed for Paddy but these were his usual antics. However, the idea of hanging with Paddy and Marlon wasn't so bad when Jackson pulled Aaron to the side and suggested something. "Hey, what would you say if I said we should head down to Bar West and bring these two along. Suprisingly I think they'd fit in better than we do". Aaron was immediately taken aback and furrowed his eyebrows, but quickly came around to the idea, knowing it would definitely be a night to remember. Of course, Paddy and Marlon were up for it and were actually quite excited about it.
The four men arrived at Bar West and Aaron and Jackson went straight to the bar while the two older men were instantly ecstatic with the song that came on: Madonna-Like A Virgin. The two of them went straight for the dance floor and began to bust a move. Jackson was the first to notice them and spat his beer out with laughter. Aaron cringed first but joined in on mocking them. "They're dancing like gay retarded sharks", Jackson commented. Aaron and Jackson had a great time mocking Paddy and Marlon for almost an hour until the two older men finally grew tired and joined the two younger men at the bar.
"Phew, I'm exhausted now," Marlon said just before he was approached by a transvestite who tapped him on the back and said: "You to make a fabulous couple!" Paddy and Marlon stared back and forth stuttering until the transvestite left and then they found the situation quite humourous. Aaron found it strange that Paddy and Marlon were more comfortable than him and Jackson.
The four men continued to hang out, playing a game of pool which Aaron and Jackson made little effort at, so they lost and Paddy and Marlon danced in celebration, further embarrassing themselves. There was still about an hour left until last orders and Jackson and Aaron hadn't been so close tonight because of mocking the other two the whole night. Still at the end of the pool table, Jackson leaned over to Aaron and planted a nice big smooch on Aaron's lips, but Aaron pulled away after a few seconds, realising that Paddy and Marlon were watching them.
"Jackson!", Aaron said embarrassed while dropping his head to the floor. "Flippin heck Aaron we're in a gay bar and I thought you were comfortable enough in front of Paddy and Marlon . . . well he's weird." Aaron realised he was over reacting but to make it up to Jackson he insisted they head back to Smithy for some alone time while Paddy and Marlon were distracted having quite a good time in the gay bar. Jakson agreed and the pair got their coats and left. They didn't even have to sneak past Paddy and Marlon. Paddy told them that he was having a good time and didn't want to call in a night there and then so that they could go on without them.
Outside the bar Jackson went to take some money out down the road while Aaron ran back inside to pee. When Jackson had taken the money out he turned around to see none other than bad boy Wayne from Aaron's community payback standing right behind him.
"Ah, I thought I smelled queer". Jackson dismissed the comment and walked back towards the bar to get Aaron, but Wayne grabbed his arm. "Oi, you gonna run away now just cause you aint got your little bum buddy to keep you safe." Jackson went right into Wayne's face and said: "Watch it, you". "This is probably turnin' you on init?" Wayne retorted and Jackson refused to stoop to such lows, so he went back to getting Aaron. Wayne, however, still wasn't finished with him. "Don't think you can just walk away from me like that. You wanted to fight that time at the garage so fight me now. If your not too scared".
Aaron was now finished in the jacks and had come outside only to see what was happening. He quickly made his way over to the scene, standing a bit behind Jackson to listen to their conversation. Neither Jackson or Wayne saw Aaron.
"Yeah I didn't think you would fight me, you're too much of a faggot!". Aaron became enraged and clenched his fists but the conversation continued.
"Look, mate, why don't you do us both a favour and do one. I'm not afraid to fight you, you scrawny shit. I'm just not an idiot."
"That's right, you're a puff!". Jackson rolled his eyes and went to turn around but Wayne grabbed him and went to take a swing at him. Aaron immediately saw this and jumped in before Wayne could get his fist to Jackson's face. He punched the scumbag across the face which knocked him down, and began kicking away at his stomach.
"Aaron-", Jackson tried to get his attention but failed. Aaron was in too much of a rage to listen to him.
"Who are you calling a puff when you can't even take a punch you wanker!" Aaron continued to rip into Wayne but Jackson pulled Aaron off him when Jackson finally snapped out of shock. "What the hell are you doing Aaron!".
"Did ya not here what he was calling ya, what he was saying! He deserved to be hit!" Jackson didn't care what Aaron had to say and quickly hauled a taxi, shoving Aaron into the back seat and getting in beside him. They didn't speak at first. Aaron could tell Jackson was mad by the way he was biting his nails and shaking his head.
"You can be such an idiot at times, d'ya know that Aaron. I can't believe how mad I am at you right now".
"You're welcome . . ." Aaron remarked.
