– AARON & JACKSON –
– THE LONG ROAD –
"A Night To Remember. Or In Some Cases Not"
WRITTEN BY DAYNE DINNING
~This fanfic follows on a few days after Long Awaited Eruption
I do not own the characters, or Emmerdale – ITV do.
"What time are we meant to be at the pub for?" Aaron shouted across to Jackson as he showered.
"About an hour, so I suggest you hurry up Nemo! You've been in that shower for ages!" Jackson was getting impatient.
Aaron scowled to himself "Gotta look good haven't I?"
Jackson walked to the bathroom and was stood in the doorway checking his fiancé out from behind "You already look good from here..."
As soon as he heard Jacksons husky voice, he turned off the shower, grabbed his towel and wrapped it around his waist and walked past Jackson with a smirk on his face, in turn Jackson slapped his bum playfully and got undressed himself and got in the shower.
Several minutes later Jackson emerged from the shower naked after purposely drying himself in the bathroom, Aarons face lit up as soon as he saw him, he got up and kissed his fiancé with such passion. "Mmm what was that for?" Jackson asked curiously
"For being you" Aaron smiled.
"You're not wearing them trackies are ya Aaron?" he sighed, after seeing them lying on the bed.
"Why?" he scowled. "Whats wrong with them? They've been ironed" he pointed out specifically. "They don't bother you normally" he frowned and Jackson just gave him a look
"Oh...nothing" and continued to get ready himself.
Jackson was dressed he was wearing his blue and white checked shirt, jeans and shoes. Aaron had his grey jumper on, jeans and his black shoes. When Jackson had noticed Aaron had changed his trousers he smiled to himself the sighed. "You've been in front of that mirror ages, come on ya vain sod, we've gotta go" he chuckled.
"Mirror mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all...?" Aaron said, looking at Jackson in the reflection, he then leaned in closer to the mirror as if listening. "Correct! Me!" he grinned and turned flashing a wink at Jackson as he walked over to him. "Mmm you smell sexy!" Aaron was actually looking forward to their night.
Jackson chuckled. "It's the same one I always wear, err...crutches..." he reminded.
"Yeah I know and no Jackson, you have no chance of making me use them tonight! Of all nights!"
"Okay just be careful babe" Jackson kissed his head before they began walking out of the bedroom.
"Aaron, Jackson!" Paddy's voice echoed throughout the house from the living room. The boys walked down the stairs followed by Billy.
"We're coming!" Aaron replied.
Once in the living room they saw Paddy and Marlon stood like two kids with massive grins on their face. Aaron and Jackson looked at each other in disbelief at what they saw "Oh..God.." Aaron softly spoke.
Paddy and Marlon were both wearing matching light blue T-shirts with a picture of Aaron and Jackson in the centre at the top, followed by writing which read "Keep Calm And Be A Livesy" Aaron scowled "Really Paddy? Really?"
Paddy laughed "That's not all" and then turned around revealing more writing which read "Aaron & Jacksons Stag Do 20th March 2011"
Jackson started to laugh to himself, Aaron gently hit his arm "It's not funny Jackson. I am NOT wearing one of THEM" he stated clearly.
Jackson saw a box full of them on the table, and grabbed a darker blue t-shirt which had the same design on but had "Groom" printed on each sleeve, held it up to his body, he didn't waste any time and took off his shirt and put the t-shirt on. "Could be fun" he looked at Aaron who was still having none of it.
Aaron didn't like to admit it but it looked good on Jackson it hugged his body in the right places.
Paddy took the other "Groom" shirt out of the box and placed it over the back of the sofa hoping Aaron would change his mind. "Right we'll go give these to the lads, we'll see you in the woolie" he told them and Marlon grabbed the box and they left Smithy.
"Come on Aaron" Jackson encouraged "We only get married once, plus you've always turned be on when you wear blue" he winked.
Aaron shot Jackson a look "Not what you said when we went to meet your mum!" he exclaimed and snatched the t-shirt from the back of the sofa.
"Well that was different, just put it on pleaseee?" he begged.
"Ok ok!" Aaron agreed.
Jackson beamed "I'll make it up to you later sexy"
"I know you bloody will" Aaron then took his top off and put on the t-shirt before they both left and headed down the village to the pub.
Paddy, Marlon, Adam, John, Cameron, Cain, and Declan were all gathered in the woolpack, all wearing the matching shirts. Hazel and Chas were also present amongst some other regulars enjoying the evening.
A few minutes later Aaron and Jackson walked through the doors. They were overwhelmed by how many people had turned out for their stag do.
"Here you go lads" Chas placed a tray of lagers on the table "This rounds on me" She smiled.
"Thanks mum" Aaron smiled.
A while later Aaron came out of the toilets and was greeted immediately by Adam. "Hey mate...listen I need a word and I was thinking that Paddy should be your best man..."
Aaron sighed.
"No mate, I-I don't mean that I don't want to be I just think he deserves it more that's all..."
"Yeah and you're my best mate Adam..."
"He's your dad though" Adam argued.
Aaron sighed. "Alright...are you sure?"
"Yes" Adam laughed and pulled Aaron into a hug. "Now...are we gunna get smashed or what?"
Aaron laughed. "I like the sound of that!"
"Now now boys...no shenanigans in here..." Cain told them.
"As if!" Adam told him with a laugh as he sat down at the table.
Aaron, however saw Paddy at the bar and walked over...
After more pints and a lot of laughter, Paddy was Aaron's best man and Adam was now Jacksons. Jackson never really thought about having a best man, he'd been so wrapped up in the arrangements until a few days ago, but after overhearing Adam telling Aaron to ask Paddy he still wanted Adam to be involved in a big way and he and Adam had grown closer so it was win win. Moments later there was a beeping horn from outside. "Minibus is here! Let's go!" Marlon enthused.
Aaron and Jackson looked puzzled "Minibus? Where we going Paddy?" Aaron asked. "Bar west of course"
Aaron laughed and looked at Cain "You? Bar West? Really?"
"Just cause it's you kid, I get one wrong look I'm outta there" Aaron laughed to himself.
Chas came over and hugged both boys "Have a good night you two, look after him Jackson?" Chas asked
"Of course" he replied with a smile.
Aaron had made his way out of the inner door, with Jackson about to follow "Jackson love" Hazel shouted
"Hold on Aaron" Jackson asked. "What's up mum?" he turned to Hazel, she pulled the boys away from the door and sat them down on the nearest table.
"You're worrying me now, whats wrong?" Jackson demanded to know.
Hazel winked at Aaron "I said to myself, I said Hazel, what can you get your boys for a wedding present hmm?" Jackson had a sense of relief about him. "Your both starting a new chapter in your lives the day after tomorrow, and who knows in the future you might want to start a family…well you already have with little Billy bless him"
Aaron smiled
"So I'm going to give you Dale Head" She smiled warmly.
Jackson was in a state of shock "Don't worry love I've cleared it with Declan" she continued.
"But mum.."
"But nothing love, you two need your own privacy" she smiled.
"Thank you so much" Jackson's eyes filled up.
Aaron put his arm around Jackson knowing what Hazel was about to say would break Jackson's heart "But what about you mum?" Jackson asked with a hint of worry in his voice.
"Don't worry about me son, I'll be fine"
Aaron looked puzzled.
Hazel then stood up "Right the party can't start without you two"
Jackson hugged his mum and kissed her cheek "Thanks mum, I love you" he whispered. "Love you two"
"Come here you" she told Aaron" she then pulled him into a hug and whispered in his ear "Times and places son" which made Aaron smile. Both boys then left for the bus.
Sometime later the bus pulled up across the road from Bar West. All men piled off the bus in high spirits, and started crossing the road heading into Bar West. Aaron and Jackson were trailing behind and they stopped just on the corner of the road on the other side "Remember what happened here?" Aaron asked with a smirk on his face
"Yeah" Jackson smiled. "We kissed for the first time, I'll never forget it" He then kissed Aaron passionately.
Further down the road there was a rowdy bar with a balcony upstairs. A man was sat with a blonde woman, staring at Aaron and Jackson. He knew them. He stood up and leaned over the balcony to get a better look. He made his way downstairs and out of the bar, and sat in his dark blue ford fiesta which was parked on the road between the two bars; by this point Aaron and Jackson had gone into Bar West.
He was sat outside watching everyone going in and out of Bar West."Knew I'd see you again, you think money was enough to get rid of me do you? Won't just be your dog that's killed this time" he spoke to himself as he turned the volume up on his radio.
Inside bar west all the lads dispersed all along the bar waiting to be served. It was loud with music and chatter, the place was heaving. "Yeah three pints please mate" Aaron asked for himself, Jackson and Adam.
The barman nodded then recognised Jackson. "I thought it was you! Haven't seen you in here a while!"
"Been busy haven't I?" he winked and nodded towards Aaron and made the 'groom' writing on his t-shirt clear for the barman to see.
"Ahh that's great, congratulations..."
Jackson smiled and waited for the pints, when they were ready Aaron handed the money over. "Not tonight mate..." the barman told him and looked over to Cain.
"All on me!" Cain grinned.
Aaron nodded and smiled gratefully to his uncle.
"Cheers Cain" Jackson shouted over.
The night continued with laughter, usual bloke banter and lots and lots of alcohol. All of them were drunk, but Aaron was way too drunk, he was out of his face. Cain had also remained in the bar having fun, but only for Aaron and Jackson, and the lads knew that and they were grateful.
In their drunken slumber, Jackson and Adam slouched down onto a sofa and were talking as Aaron just simply wandered off.
Aaron could hardly walk straight; he saw Cameron at the bar and smirked. He stood beside him.
"Alright lad?" Cameron asked.
Aaron shook his head. "I'm so drunk"
Cameron smirked. "yeah I know...having a good night though?"
Aaron nodded. "Yeah its great...erm..." he frowned. "You're hot..."
Cameron's eyes widened. "Excuse me?"
"I'm j-just saying what all the men in here are, apart from our group..." he frowned, confused. "What was I saying?" he sighed.
Cameron laughed and shook his head. "No idea mate, thanks for the compliment though...I think..."
Paddy rushed over and took hold of Aaron by the shoulders. "Come on you...leave Cameron be!" he said as he pulled him back, he couldn't help but laugh, he'd never seen Aaron so drunk before and it was hilarious.
Jackson and Adam were in fits of laughter.
Aaron sighed. "I was just talking!"
"Coming onto him more like!" Paddy told him with a chuckle.
"I love you Paddy...you're the best, the best in the whole world, I don't have any regrets with living with you all these years...thankyou for putting up with me..."
Paddy nodded, he knew Aaron was just babbling, but someone once said the truth was more willing to come out when someone was drunk and Paddy was in one of those moments. He smirked as Jackson and Adam were still laughing.
"Is he alright?" Declan asked Cain, concerned for the young lad.
"Yeah...just a bit too much that's all but it's his stag night, I'll not step in yet"
Declan smirked.
"Oi Paddy!" he could see four of him. "Are you even listening to me?" he demanded.
"Y-Yes of course I'am mate but right now, you have to sit with your husband to be..." Paddy sat Aaron down in between the two boys. Paddy gave them a relieved glare as he walked away.
"I love you husband" Aaron smiled. "I-I know you just think I'm smashed but I-I I mean it..."
"You are smashed!" Adam told him and leaned over and ruffled Aaron's short hair as he laughed hysterically.
Aaron frowned and was about to reply when Jackson turned Aaron's face to his. "And I love you handsome"
Aaron smiled and hugged him tightly and behind Jackson's back he gave Adam a dig in the arm.
"Right I'll leave you lads alone, my dad looks like he needs rescuing from Marlon!"
Jackson chuckled as he held Aaron close to him. "No probs mate...hey you" he shook Aaron. "You dare fall asleep..."
Aaron sat up quickly then stood but knocked into the table and stumbled to the other sofa, then got up quickly again. "I'm not asleep...I'm going to dance!" he grinned.
And so Aaron went off leaving a very intrigued fiancé watching. "Oh my god..."
An hour or so later they all left bar west except John and Declan who had left earlier. They all walked down the street to wait for their mini bus to come back. Aaron was stumbling everywhere and Jackson had to run back and grab him and hold onto him so he didn't fall.
Mickey was stood on the other side of the street watching. "Definitely them alright..." he sighed and walked off.
"What you like eh?"
Aaron shrugged. "Ugh...I-I-I'm gunna be sick..."
"It's alright..." Jackson chuckled as he diverted Aaron into an alleyway that was near and he let Aaron get it out and rubbed his back for him.
It took a few minutes before the others realised they weren't with them. Cain sighed. "Wait there..." he ran back to look for them and saw the blue and white of Jackson's shirt in the light.
"You two better not be doing what I think you are!" he warned but his question was answered when Aaron heaved again.
Cain sighed.
"We'll be there in a minute" Jackson told him.
Cain nodded. "Any problems just give us a shout"
"Cheers mate I will do" he turned and flashed a quick smile.
Upon returning to the village, Paddy went off with Marlon, stumbling and singing down the main street. "Will you please keep the noise down!" Edna shouted from her bedroom window.
Marlon pulled a wary face at Paddy. "Oops" he laughed.
"Shhh!" Paddy warned but giggled himself.
Jackson watched them as he unlocked the door to Smithy; he shook his head as he laughed but a still very drunken Aaron was stood beside him not reacting to that, he just stared at his man.
As he opened the door, Jackson turned to him. "I haven't forgotten" he winked.
"Good" Aaron stepped forward and kissed him with force and seconds later they burst through the front door landing right on the stairs, and frightening off Billy in the process, they were too lost in each other to notice. Their breathing was heavy as they kissed, Aaron was undoing the buttons on Jackson's shirt as they kissed, and Aaron was taken aback when Jackson lifted him up, kicked the front door shut and carried him upstairs. "I can't wait to marry you" Jackson told him breathlessly as he walked into the bedroom with Aaron in his arms, then a bang - their bedroom door. It would stay shut until they surfaced the following morning.
TBC...
God I loved this one! Hope you do too! D x