Two weeks passed and Aaron was still getting harassed by Gordon. The words that were spoken and phrases that were used were becoming more and more vile by the day. However, despite how bad it had became, Aaron never told a single soul as he kept in it all to himself. This did not help as Aaron was starting to have nightmares and it would haunt him every time he closed his eyes… the feeling of the rotten man's hands never left him.

It was four in the morning when the claws of terror grasped at Aaron's mind, pulling away at the strings of his every fear. The young man whimpered in his sleep, as Gordon pierced his once peaceful sleep.

"N-no… please don't…", Aaron breathed in his sleep as he fought off the perverted the attack. However, his nightmare just got worse, as he was held down on the mossy ground of the forest where he had been taken to. Aaron's eyes swung open as he sat up in a cold sweat.

Cooper was sat on the carpet and he was watching Aaron, he was worried about his owner and he whimpered.

Aaron was breathing heavily, he felt sick but he could not throw up. He sighed and he stroked Cooper's head to tell him it was alright. Aaron decided that it would not be wise to go back to sleep, so he got dressed and went downstairs to make breakfast instead. He made toast and lay out some bowls for cereal. But the young man still felt sick.

Robert came downstairs not long after, "Hey, babe".

Aaron smiled but his lips quivered as he did so, "Morning, Rob".

Robert noticed and immediately thought he was upset, "Is something wrong? Why are you up so early?"

Aaron scratched his head, "I heard a noise and got kinda paranoid, so I couldn't go back to sleep. And nothing's wrong, I'm still in sleep mode I guess".

Robert narrowed his eyes, he knew something was up but he could not press put his finger on it . He stepped forwards to close any distance and then he felt Aaron's forehead. Robert sighed, "You have a fever, take the day off from work, okay?"

Aaron did not want to stay at home, but the look in Robert's eyes made it clear that he did not have a choice. "Okay. Can you try and come home early, so that I'm not alone for too long?"

Robert did not understand why his boyfriend seemed anxious to be home alone. But he convinced himself that it was because of everything that Aaron had been through "Okay. C'mere, Gorgeous".

Aaron stood up and he hugged Robert. He smiled when the older man wrapped his arms around him. He felt a hand on the back of his head and then he felt Robert kiss his head, he felt the warmth of safety and he melted into Robert's embrace.

"I don't like it when my beautiful boyfriend's sick. I like to see him smile and laugh, he's got a beautiful smile and the most amazing laugh ever" Robert said as he held Aaron.

"He doesn't always see those things" Aaron said as he referee to himself in the third person.

Robert put his ears to Aaron's ear "I know. But he is and will always be the most beautiful man in my eyes" he whispered.

Aaron smiled and he kissed Robert's shoulder "He loves his amazing boyfriend vet much".

"And his boyfriend loves him very much as well" Robert whispered to Aaron.

After breakfast, Robert reluctantly left for work and Aaron was alone with Cooper. Aaron did not have much to do, so he prepared stuff for dinner and got his lunch ready. Afterwards, the young man watched some television and rested. When lunch came about, Aaron went to eat some food but was stopped by the phone ringing. He sighed as he knew who it was, but he also that if he did not answer then Gordon would most likely just keep ringing for the rest of the day.

As Aaron picked up the phone he had an idea, he cleared his voice and… "Bonjour".

The other side of the line was silent.

Aaron wanted to laugh but he did not since it would ruin his accent.

"Hello? Is this Aaron Dingle?", Gordon asked, slightly confused.

"Désolé mais je ne comprends pas", Aaron replied in french, explaining that he did not understand.

"Sorry, mate. I don't understand what you just said", Gordon sounded irritated.

"Wrong … number", Aaron said slowly, trying to make it sound like he was struggling.

It was all silent and Aaron was struggling not to laugh, whilst being scared at the same time.

"Yeah… right. I know it's you, Aaron… that was very naughty of you, making fun of your dad like that. I'll have to punish you-", Gordon snarled.

Aaron hung up before Gordon could finish. He was relieved that he had not let Gordon finish his sentence, but his mind started to race with different possibilities of what Gordon was about to say. He jumped when he heard he phone ring again, and he had a sinking feeling that it was Gordon. He ignored the phone and he went to have his lunch, Cooper sat at Aaron's feet and Aaron handed Cooper a slice of cooked chicken.

Cooper happily accepted the food and his tail waged as he ate the chicken.

Aaron went back to eating as the phone continued to ring. He felt like he was on the brink of insanity and he gulped before he stood up to answer it.

However, just as he was about to pick up the phone... it stopped ringing. Aaron hesitated before he pressed the button on the answer machin, he slowly exhaled before the message started to play.

"You have three new messages. Message one".

"Please stop ignoring me son, you're such a naughty boy!" Gordon's voiced shouted through the small speakers.

"End of message. Message next message"

"Stop being a bad boy, Aaron, or I'll have to punish you". Gordon's menacing voice snarled.

"End of message. Next message".

"Stop being a drama queen, you're a hideous freak. Count yourself lucky that I'm still interested!" Gordon's voice bellowed from the speakers.

"End of messages. To save your messages press once, two listen to your messages again press two, to delete your messages press three".

Aaron did not hesitate to press number three.

"Messages deleted, end of messages"

Aaron let out the breath that he had been holding in, his chest was heaving and he was trembling as Gordon's words echoed in his mind. He was in tears as he quickly walked over to Cooper for hugs.

Robert was at work when the door to the portercabin opened he Rebecca walked in. Robert looked up and he sighed when he saw Rebecca "What do you want?"

"Why did Aaron tell you about what Gordon supposedly did?" Rebecca asked.

"When he felt safe. And Gordon didn't supposedly hurt Aaron, Gordon tortured him". Robert stated.

"I bet that Aaron was jealous about what we had. He just wanted attention" Rebecca sat on Robert's desk.

Robert stood up and he grabbed his jacket "There was no us and there never will be. Aaron hates having all of the attention on him, and I know that he wasn't lying".

"I could give you everything that you want. What can he give you? A dog? A drink on the house because his mum owns the pub?" Rebecca scoffed.

Robert looked at Rebecca "Nothing that you offer me is worth the time of day. I found Cooper for Aaron because that's what he needed at that point in time. Cooper even growled at you and Chrissie, he probably smelt the worthless shit that you two reek of. Mine and Aaron's life is none of your business. If I wanted you I would've had you. Aaron and I both wanted each other and I let him have my heart and he gave me his heart in exchange. Now if you excuse me..." he picked up his phone, wallet and laptop "I'm gonna go home to the love of my life".

Rebecca glared at Robert before she turned on her heels and she stormed back over to her car. She then drove back to Lawrence's house.

Robert scoffed and he walked out of the portercabin, he locked up the portercabin, before he drove back to the village and home to Aaron.

Aaron jumped when he heard the door open, but he smiled when he saw Robert. "Hiya" he walked over to his boyfriend.

Robert wrapped his arms around Aaron's waist "Hiya, my beautiful boyfriend".

Aaron kissed Robert and he wrapped his arms around Robert's neck "How was work?"

"Productive" Robert answered "But... I just want to kiss you and snuggle up with you for the rest of today" he then kissed Aaron.

Aaron kissed Robert back and he opened his mouth to allow Robert entry. Robert moved his hands and he gripped Aaron's hips, he pulled the younger man against his body as they passionately kissed. After kissing for a bit they walked into the kitchen to make dinner and Cooper had a nap. Aaron wanted to tell Robert what had happened whilst he was at work, but he thought that Robert would be angry at him. Aaron did not tell Robert that Gordon was harassing him and he continued to make dinner. The rest of the evening consisted of the couple snuggling up on the sofa and kissing a few times as they watched TV. Cooper was laid of the floor next to their feet and he was asleep, Aaron knew that he was safe with Robert so he took comfort in being in Robert's arms. Robert had the feeling that something was wrong and he looked at Aaron, he could feel that Aaron was tense he kissed his boyfriend's head and he felt Aaron snuggle up closer to him. He stroked Aaron's bicep with his thumb and he tilted his head to rest it against Aaron's head. He could not shake the feeling that something was wrong but he did not bring it up.