Note: Sorry late update, I've been focusing on my other fic this week...
'Aaron, brews ready!' Jackson called.
Aaron closed the draw Jackson had supplied him with and strolled back into the living area.
'Thanks,' he smiled and took the mug from Jackson before sitting down.
'Anything else I can get ya?'
'I've got legs Jackson.'
'I know but you're a guest.'
'Oh okay, so I have my own personal slave then.'
Jackson smirked. 'Dont get too comfortable there, its just for today until you settle here.'
'Settle? So...that means I can stay for quite a while then.'
'Yeah. I know we havent known each other long but-'
'Feels like its been ages to me.'
'Well...thats good then,' Jackson smiled and went back to the kitchen.
'Jackson.'
He turned back round to look at Aaron. 'Yeah?'
'Why are you doing this for me?'
'Because...well...I get it. I know what its like and I know that all you need is some space and someone to talk to.'
'Right.'
'Why?'
Aaron shrugged. Jackson eyed him for a moment and walked to sit near him, but not too near.
'Thats not it. I really like you actually.'
Aarons stomach did a weird tickly thing and he glanced up at Jackson quickly. He'd thought about a guy saying that to him before, but he didnt know it would feel this nice.
'You do?' Aaron smiled softly.
'That feel weird?'
'A bit yeah.'
'Dont worry. I dont expect you to say anything back, just take it all in.'
He laughed and got up to go to the kitchen leaving Aaron slightly in shock.
In the kitchen, Jackson was making himself a brew when Aaron came in behind him.
'Jackson?'
'Aaron.'
'Who was your first...partner?'
'Jack. He was a right git though. Abusive, foul-mouthed and had no respect for me.'
'Then why'd you go out with him?'
'At first he helped me understand things. Then he kinda drew me in and then things just sorta settled in, I moved in with him and he just changed.'
'Maybe I should move out then.'
Jackson turned around and laughed. 'Okay, does sound pretty similiar but I'm nothing like that.'
'Did you leave him straight away?'
'Nope. I was too scared incase he did something to me. I just put up with it, until eventually I told a friend and he sorted it out for me.'
'Did he hit ya?'
Jackson nodded. 'Few times. Nothing too serious, the worst thing was probably a black eye but it wasnt the actual abuse I didnt like, just the fact that I thought this was someone who was supposed to care so I was more...shocked he would do that.'
'Wow. I thought you were stronger than that. No offense...you just dont seem like the kinda person who would put up with that.'
'Well...thats why I'm a bit more careful with guys now. Its made me stronger.'
'Thats good then,' Aaron smiled.
'Plus, I know you're a bit heavy-handed and stuff-'
'No I wouldn't. I could never, not after you're doing all this for me.'
'I know.' Jackson placed a hand on Aarons shoulder to calm him down and smiled.
'Cant believe he did that to ya.'
Jackson bit his lip and nodded in agreement. They were both stood silently looking at each other.
Aaron felt it was one of them moments and the nauseating feeling in his stomach told him it wasnt the right moment.
He dropped his head to the floor and put his hand to the back of his neck.
'You okay?'
'I'm not ready.'
'For what?'
Aaron looked back at him. 'I dont know, for a minute there I thought ya were...doesnt matter.'
'You thought I was about to kiss ya?'
Aaron's face flooded with heat.
'Its fine,' Jackson laughed. 'Dont be embarrassed, its only normal okay. It wont last forever.'
Aaron smiled at him. 'Good.'
Jackson nodded and finished making his tea as Aaron went back to the living room gritting his teeth at himself for being such an idiot.
He sat and flicked through the channels waiting for Jackson to return.
Jackson eventually joined him on the sofa and watched the programme with him.
'So...is this going somewhere then?' Jackson asked after preparing the question in his mind before saying it.
'Is what going somewhere?' Aaron asked as he dragged his eyes away from the TV slowly to look at Jackson.
'This,' Jackson gestured from himself to Aaron and back with one finger.
'I dont know ermm...you're the one who knows how this works Jackson,' Aaron blushed.
Jackson burst out laughing. 'Right then. Okay so I guess it's kinda going somewhere, d'ya think?'
Aaron nodded. 'Sure.'
'So how about you ditch the sofa tonight then?'
'What?' Aaron almost choked on his tea. 'And stay in your bed?'
'No, the floor.'
Aaron studied his expression to see if he was joking before smirking. 'Funny.'
'So wha'dya say then?'
'This is a bit much isnt it.'
'I dont mean that! I just been...its a lot more comfortable than the sofa. God, thats definately too fast.'
Aaron blushed for about the millionth time that day. 'Okay, thanks.'
Jackson nodded and returned his attention to the programme, leaving Aaron's heart beating faster than ever.
Note: Sorry for the shortness. It seems longer when I'm writing it :P