AN: So, what can I say? I ship it xD

Rated: M

Jerome and Jazza

Stephens 22nd birthday started with a bang. Literally. Well, almost a bang. Ok, a termination. Marble Arch tube station had called in a problem and since Callum, Boo and Freddie were busy, Stephen and Rory were left to deal with it. They both felt a little concerned that yet another problem had come from the area that was supposedly protected by the Oswulf stone but since it was his birthday, they decided to deal with it as quickly as possible and get back to start planning that evenings party.

When they got back to the flat, they found Thorpe sitting in the living room. "Ahhh, happy birthday Stephen. Here you are. It's not much, but I imagine you'll have some lovely wedding photos for them." He handed Stephen some fancy photo frames with hearts on one and 'honeymoon' written on the other.

Stephen smiled at Rory. "They're lovely. Thanks."

Rory went to their bedroom. "I have the perfect pictures."

She came back with a photo album and removed the cellophane from the photos as they sat on the couch. She put her favourite wedding day photo of her and Stephen into the one with hearts and a photo of them taken next to the Eiffel Tower in the honeymoon one. Thorpe spoke again. "I have some good news for you. I've got a place for you. It'll be ready to view in two weeks. It's understood that if you say yes to it, you can move in immediately. And you won't have to worry about the rent. If you accept it, Her Majesty's government will be buying the property for you, so it will be yours and you need never worry about paying for it. It's not far from here, it's just over the river. About a 10 minute drive."

They looked at each other happily. They had a place to call their own. Rory smiled brightly. "Thank you."

Thorpe returned the smile. "You're welcome. Now, if you will excuse me. I have some business at Thames House. I will, of course, be back later for the party."

He nodded at them both before leaving. Rory turned to look at Stephen and threw her arms around him, laughing happily. He laughed as well, and swung her around. "Oh my god Stephen, just think. In two weeks, we could have our own place."

"That's the best news I've heard all day."

"Let's celebrate before the others get home. They'll still be a while."

"Celebrate how?"

She raised an eyebrow with a smirk.

"Oh. I see." He pulled her into a kiss before pushing her against the wall. She moaned happily into his mouth and her hands gripped his hair. She always liked it when Stephen was just that little bit forceful. Her hands ran down his body to his trousers, unbuckling his belt and undoing his zip as quickly as she could. She slipped her hand into his boxers and cupped him before she gently stroked him, earning herself a moan from him. She ran her hands back to his hair as he moved to her neck and began biting it as his own hands slid up the skirt she was wearing. He rubbed her on top of her knickers for just a moment before he slid them off of her. "Wait a sec."

"What...what's the matter?" She managed through her gasps.

"We need a condom."

She pointed the table behind her where her handbag sat. "Handbag."

He chuckled. "You keep condoms in your handbag?"

"Well, you never know when the mood might take us."

He chuckled again as he walked over and picked up her handbag, searching through it. He returned to Rory, who was eagerly pressed against the wall, and ripped open the condom with his teeth. She pushed his trousers down and he placed the condom on before pushing her skirt up. She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him as he wrapped her legs around his waist and slid inside of her. She groaned into his mouth and moaned loudly as he bit her neck and dug his fingers into her thighs as he held her. After a few moments of moaning, sighing, gasping and swearing, they came together, screaming each other's names as they did.

The party started in the early evening with the usual suspects in attendance. Callum, Boo and Freddie all got home at various times that afternoon but Thorpe didn't arrive back until nearer 5pm.

Jerome and Jazza arrived together at 6pm, each carrying birthday presents for Stephen. They both gave him a hug before sitting down around the table. Everyone sang happy birthday to Stephen before he leant forward to blow out the candles on his cake. "Make a wish!" Boo said.

He looked across at Rory and smiled as he took her hand. "I already have everything I wished for."

A collected "aww" ran through the group as Stephen blew out his candles. He gave Rory a soft kiss before opening his presents. Then the music was put on and drinks were distributed. Rory went to sit by Jazza. Jazza, she noticed, was tapping her foot nervously. "Hey."

"Oh, hey Rory. Nice scarf."

Rory touched the silk scarf at her neck. She smiled. "Thanks."

"I've never seen you wear one before. It suits you."

"Well this is the first time I've worn one and to be honest," she lowered her voice so only Jazza could hear her. "It's hiding something."

Jazza looked at her questioningly. "Hiding what?" She asked with the hint of a laugh.

Rory looked around the room to see if anyone else was looking before she pulled down the scarf to let Jazza see her neck. Jazzas jaw dropped and she stifled a laugh. "Wow, Stephen can certainly leave some impressive hickeys."

Rory readjusted her scarf while she laughed. "Yes, he can."

Jazza smiled again before dropping her eyes to her feet. Rory looked at her for a second before looking for Jerome. He was tapping his glass and blinking a lot. Rory recognised that as a sign of nervousness. She turned her attention back to Jazza. "Jaz, are you ok? You seem...nervous."

"What? No, I'm fine." She sighed heavily.

"That's a sigh. That's not a sign of an ok Jazza." She put her hand on Jazzas. "Jaz, what's wrong?"

Jerome came over at the moment and looked down at Jazza before looking at Rory. "Rory, can we talk? You, me and Jaz?"

"Yeah of course. Come into the kitchen."

Rory stood and went into the kitchen with Jerome and Jazza. She shut the door for privacy. "What's up?"

Jerome and Jazza looked at each other and took deep breaths. Jazza spoke, a small shake in her voice, her words coming fast. "It's just that...well...me and Jerome...like each other. Really like each other. But, I'm your best friend and you two used to date and I don't want anything to be awkward and...and...and.."

Rory laughed. "Whoa, whoa, Jazza, slow down. It's ok. I already kinda knew. I've seen you two around each other lately. It's alright. I'm completely fine about it. Really. I have Stephen. It's really not fair for me to say you two can't date because me and Jerome dated for a little while in school. Honestly, it's fine. You're my best friend Jazza. I want you to be happy. And Jerome, I want you to be happy too. And if you make each other happy, that's wonderful. It really is." She smiled widely at them both.

Jerome and Jazza looked at each other. Jerome turned back to Rory and spoke. "Are you sure? Because if it makes you uncomfortable in any way-"

"Jerome." Rory approached the pair of them. She took Jazza's left hand and Jerome's right. She looked to Jerome. Her voice was happy and betrayed the laughter she suppressed. "I'm married. You were at the wedding. Do you remember? It was a month ago? You were one of Stephens groomsmen? We dated for a relatively short while nearly two and a half years ago. You've had a girlfriend since then and I have Stephen." She looked at him and tried to put on a serious face but she wanted to laugh too much. "I think it's ok if we see other people."

Jazza laughed at that and Jerome chuckled. Rory smiled at them both. "Guys, I love you. Both of you. Loads. You've both helped me through so much. You've both seen a world you can't talk about except with the people in this flat. You both helped me get my happy ending. Let me help you get yours." She took the hands she held and placed them together so that Jazza and Jerome were holding hands. They both looked at her with wide smiles and Rory nodded enthusiastically.

Jerome spoke, his voice happy. "Ok. Well then. Jazza, will go out with me?"

Jazza giggled. "Definitely."

"Woohoo! This is so awesome! My two best friends are dating!" Rory went back over to them both and the three of them hugged as Stephen walked in.

He smiled at them. "Happy news?"

Rory grinned as she walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his middle. He placed one of his arms around her and kissed the top of her head. "Yep. Jerome and Jazza are dating."

Stephen looked over to them and smiled. "Wow, that's amazing. Congratulations, the both of you."

Jerome nodded as Jazza wrapped her arms around him. "Thanks Stephen."