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Chapter Eight

Waking up next to Stevie he placed a slight kiss to her head and smiled as her eyes flicked open. "Morning" she grinned as he lent over her body "Morning gorgeous". He pushed his lips tight down onto hers, before locking his fingers tight into hers. She climbed from the bead staring back deep into his eyes "Are you getting up?" he grabbed her arm "No... I think you should come back to bed". She laughed placing a kiss to his lips "No... I have to get ready to meet your family, now get up lazy" he laughed laying back down onto the bed pulling the covers over his head. When he arrived at the bottom of the stairs he could hear Stevie on the phone. "Oliver Im sorry... I have to stay a bit longer... my mum she needs me". He pushed the door open and smiled to her reamining silent. "Im sorry Oliver.. I will ring you tonight.." and with that she hung the phone up. Smithy moved over wrapping his arms tightly round her. "I have told him I will be home tomorrow morning... he has moved his stuff in to my flat". He ran his hand through her hair before pulling her away slightly "Lets enjoy today... we will worry about you going home later". Stevie nodded placing her lips tightly to his.

Pulling up outside Paulines house Stevie suddenley felt really nervous, she had spent hours getting ready for this evening but she still didnt feel ready, this was Smithys family and she really wanted to make a good impression. He grinned at her "You look gorgeous". "Smithy..." she began quietly as he reached for the door handle. He turned to face her. "Am I hear as a friend or your girlfriend?" Smithy grinned slightly "What do you want to be Moss?". Stevie glanced to the house "I want to be your girlfriend". Smithy placed his hand to the back of her neck pulling her lips up to his. As he pulled away he smiled "You are always my girlfriend in my eyes sweetheart". She grinned glancing back to the house. "Come on then lets get it over with" he sighed opening the door. Smithy pushed his key into his mothers front door and let himself and Stevie in. Walking into the living room Stevie smiled around the few people that sat their. Smithy walked to an older woman and lent down placing a kiss to her cheek. "Stevie.." he grabbed her hand pulling her closer "This is my Nan... This is Stevie" he introduced the two. The older lady nodded pulling Stevie down and kissing her cheek. "I hear you and our Dale are dating" she smiled. Stevie nodded glancing to Smithy. He grabbed her hand once again leading her towards a couple sitting just accross. He shook the mans hand, before resting down onto a seat next to him. Stevie could feel everyone in the rooms eyes watching her as Smithy pulled her down onto his lap. Pauline walked into the room and stevie smiled, pleased to see a familiar face. "Dale you're here" she grinned walking towards them. Stevie caught site of the man who enterted the room just behind her. He looked like Smithy, an Older version of him. The man walked over and nodded slightly. Smithy returned the nod before wrapping his arm tight round Stevie and returning his eyes to the couple he had been in conversation with. Pauline was talking to a young girl sitting on the sofa, headphones hanging from her ears. They both glanced over to Stevie and she glanced down well aware they were talking about her. "Stevie.." Pauline smiled as she approached "As Dale seems to have lost all his manners, why dont you come with me and I will get you a drink". Stevie nodded slightly raising from Smithys clutches. "I'll be right here if you need me Moss" he smiled as she walked away.

Once in the kitchen Pauline turned to her "What would you like to drink Stevie?". Stevie smiled "Just a coke please". Pauline grinned "Dale convinced you to drive home". Stevie nodded taking the glass from her. Stevie glanced to the door as the man entered, she already knew he was Smithys brother she could tell just looking at him. Pauline smiled "Darren this is Stevie.. Dales friend. Stevie this is Dales brother Darren". Stevie smiled at Darren as he lent against the kitchen side. "How did you con him into coming then... he has avoided it for years". Stevie smiled "He wanted to see his family". Pauline walked towards the door and towards the living room. Stevie went to follow but Darrens words dragged her back "He isnt what he makes himself out to be..." she turned to face him "Dont be fooled by him". Stevie smiled "I know him". Darren shook his head moving past her "You know who he wants you to know... the good guy, there is evil in him". Darren walked through the door and towards the living room, leaving Stevie slightly stunned.

Stevie returned to the living room glancing to where Smithy still sat now with a beer in his hand. She made her way to where Darren sat and rested down next to him. "What do you mean?". She glanced to Smithy, he was staring at her, she could tell he wasnt happy she was talking to his brother. "He makes himself out to be Mr perfect... just dont be fooled by him". Stevie shook her head "I know him... I know he is a good man". She rose to her feet "He has made my life hell from the moment he was born... he is a waste of space". She glanced down at him "I know you dont get on.. he has told me..." Darren inturupted "Did he tell you why?" Stevie shook her head slightly. "Everything ok?" Smithys words behind her startled her as he wrapped his arm round her back. She nodded watching as Darren stood up "Yeah just filling your lady friend here in on who she is getting herself involved with". Smithy glared as Darren walked away "What did he say?" he asked glaring back to Stevie. She shook her head "Nothing really... he was talking in riddles". Smithy nodded "Just stay away from him he is a waste of space". Stevie laughed moving from Smithys arms and walking away "Funny... thats the same as what he said about you".

Following her into the kitchen he smiled as she rested onto the side. "Why did you and Darren fall out?". Smithy glanced to the ground. "What did he say?". Stevie shook her head "Im asking you?". Smithy sighed "Ok... we fell out because he is gay". Stevie shook her head "So... I dont understand". Smithy smiled "When he came out... I made it really difficult for him.. and he has never forgiven me". Stevie smiled "Are you homophobic?". Smithy shook his head "Of corse not.. I was thirteen Stevie.. all I was interested in was girls, he was seventeen I couldnt understand how he was interested in men". Stevie shook her head "So have you told him you dont care now.." Smithy smiled "Its not that simple". Stevie shook her head "He is your brother... make it that simple". Smithy shook his head "No.. its not Stevie, my family we are disfunctunal". Stevie glanced to the floor "Why are you talking in riddles... he did it and now you are... what are you hiding from me". Smithy moved close lifting her chin. "My dad Darren was always his favourite, I was the mistake, the one that got in the way, he hated me, said I ruined his life when I was born" he paused moving and pushing the door shut, turning to her. "I wasnt wanted... he used to hit me, lock me in cuboards.. I couldnt do anything with my family, he wouldnt let me I was always the outcast". Stevie moved over and ran her hand up his arm "When I found out Darren was gay.. he confided in me asked me not to tell anyone.. I went straight to my dad and told him". Stevie shook her head "What did he do?". Smithy sighed "He beat him... for the first time it was him and not me" Smithy took her hand "He put him in hospital Stevie.. I stood and watched, it was all my fault and Darren wont ever forgive me for that". Smithy shook his head "He said I ruined his life... that him, mum and dad were happy until I came along I ruined everything". Stevie moved close pushing her lips to his "That is not your fault Smithy... you were a kid". Smithy nodded "Yeah it was.. my dad, he is a nasty piece of work, he always has been, and I did that knowing what he would do to Darren". Stevie pulled him into a hug before glancing to the clock hanging on the kitchen wall. "Do you want to go?" Smithy glanced up "Its only eight Stevie". She smiled "If I had known how hard this must be on you I would never of made you come" she paused pulling his lips back down to hers "Lets go home... and make the most of our last night together". Smithy nodded pulling her hand towards the door.

Smithy wrapped his arm round her shoulder pulling her tight so her back rested into his chest. He grinned glancing around the bedroom. "You are amazing Moss". She smiled turning and placing a slight kiss to his lips. As she pulled away she rested back into his body, running her fingers through his. "Why didnt you tell me how your dad treated you?". Smithy sighed "You have enough going on Moss, without me giving you extra to worry about". She sighed "But I am your girlfriend". Smithy kissed the top of her head "Are you?" he whispeared. Stevie nodded slightly "I know we dont have a conventunal relationship... but you mean the world to me Dale Smith.. I want you to talk to me about anything". Smithy nodded grinning at the small blonde "You want me to be honest..." Stevie tilted her head to face him "yeah I do". Smithy kissed her lips gently "I dont want to be a secret... I want you to leave Oliver and be with me". Stevie shook her head "I cant.. he will have me done for assult". He shook his head "No.. not if you tell the truth Stevie... I have told you something that was really hard for me, I know you admitting what Oliver has done wont be easy, but if you want to be with me you will have to do it" he paused kissing her head "I care to much to be a secret Stevie... I want to show you off, to tell everyone I love you and that you love me too... I want to marry you, have kids with you" he paused "But we cant Stevie... not unless you end things with him so we can put him behind us and be a real couple" Stevie ran her hand over his face, trying to find the words to say. "I dont know how much longer I can be with you Stevie, knowing you are going home to him" he sighed.


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