CHAPTER 21

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Jackson had been in the shower for 10 minutes or so, the water spray rained on him, as he lathered up his body in soap, last night, Tom had stirred up memories of him and Rhys...he had to be honest with Aaron, if they were ever going to have a future together...he had to come clean to him.

In the bedroom Aaron had snatched up Jackson phone, and quickly went through his messages...god he hated this...it was like being dishonest all over again...but this time he was for a good cause...this time he was going make sure Rhys was out the picture for good...he promised himself he'd only pick out the latest text from Rhys...there was only one and it was dated yesterday...it read;

it's sat night...i'm at bar west...do you want 2 meet...R x

Aaron stared at the display, biting his lip in anger for Rhys...he hurried then typed a reply,

so sorry bout last night...meet me 2night yeah...barwest 8...J x

Aaron then sent it to Rhys's number, then quickly deleted it from Jackson's out box, then placed the mobile back where it had lain on the bedside unit...he smiled to himself...so far,so good, he just needed to contact Tom.

Aaron looked up to see Jackson enter the bedroom, adorned only with a towel around his waist, and his hair wet and drippin, " I can hear Paddy downstairs singing...don't change does he!"

Aaron stood up from the bed " yeah Paddy is always being Paddy...right I'll go make us some breakie...don't be long!" Jackson pulled Aaron toward him, and held him tight to his chest,

" you're getting me all wet!" moaned Aaron, Jackson kissed the back of Aaron's neck, " you love it...you love it because you no I can never resist..."

Aaron turned and they kissed passionately, before Aaron pulled away..."I'm hungry...for food that is...I'll see you down there...DON'T be long"

As Paddy sung to the radio in the kitchen annoyingly, Aaron went into the other room and made a quick call, " hey Tom it's me...we're on...what do you mean what's on...you know...I'll pick you up at 7.30 tonight, then we're heading to Bar West...look shut yah moaning just be outside your flat!" he ended the call and went to make his and Jackson's breakfast.

Meanwhile Rhys slide open the french doors, and joined his brother Ray and his wife on the sunbaked patio, " hey you guys...I've got a date tonight...he's got back to me!"

Sue, Ray's wife looked up, " ooohhh love,I'm made up for yah!"

Ray looked up " and is this who I think it is..."

Rhys sat and poured himself an orange juice, " if you mean Jackson yes...", Ray looked up to his younger brother, " but isn't he with this Aaron guy..."

Rhys sat down, " yeah...but it can't be that serious...not if he wants to get with me...!"

Sue admired her fake tan as she lounged on the sun bed, " you go for it love...see this other guy off!"

Rhys smiled, " don't need to...choosing to meet me says it all in my book!" he then jumped up, " now I got to find something to wear tonight...in fact second thoughts, I'll just go out and buy something new!" he then went back into the house, Ray turned to his wife " do you have to encourage him..."

Sue turned, now smoothing suncream on her self, " look your brother needs a bit of fun...he's back at Uni next week..."

Ray stood up, " well if Jackson hurts him..he'll answer to me...he may be a mate of mine, but bloods thicker than water..."

In the village, after breakfast, Aaron and Jackson stepped out of Smithy into the sunshine, Jackson was on the phone to Hazel, " Alright Mum...I'll pick you up at 1...and we're go down there for a couple of days...I'm sure I can survive her greasy fry ups!...see you then...bye"

Aaron turned, " your Mum going away...", Jackson lead the way to the van, " she want's to go visit Aunt Polly in London...I'm taking her down there for a couple of days..."

Aaron stared up at him, leaning on the Van, " ohhhh...I'll miss yah..."

Jackson sighed deeply, " I'm sure you will survive with out me...look...can we go for a walk...I really need to talk to yah..."

Aaron frowned, " sounds ominous...come on...lets take some air in...let's go up to Clydes..."

Both of them left the village, and headed across the green field to where they had scattered Clydes ashes, nearly 10 months before.

Jackson leaned forward on the field gate, then turned to face his boyfriend, " Aaron...I...I need to tell you something...that...that..." he swallowed, "...that happened between me and Rhys..."

Alarm bells rang in Aaron's head...Jackson was going to confess!..." you see...when he...when Rhys..." Aaron suddenly closed the gap between them, and put his fingers on Jackson's mouth to stop him from telling him further...

" it doesn't matter..." he cried...

Jackson shook his head, " Yes it does!...I..."

"NO...!...what did I say to you before...I don't care what you and him got up to...it was the emotional side that bothered him...tore him up...but you've proven to me...you have proven to me how much you love me...!"

Jackson still felt bad, and dug his hands deep into his pocket, " But I need to explain..."

"no need...all I'm just going to say is...I want to draw a line under it all...as far as I concerned, Blackpool was day one for us...and since then..." Aaron teases with a smirk.

Jackson smiled back at him, " yeah...it's been great hasn't it..."

Aaron took Jackson's hands and pulled them out his pockets, " Jackson...I've never said...but...I have forgiven yah...in my mind I have now for a while..."

Jackson breathed in a sigh of relief, just as Aaron was pulling him towards the nearby bushes,

"what are you doing..." Jackson asked intrigued.

Aaron cheekily grinned, " get it out..." , Jackson was open mouthed, "What...Aaron we can't we might be seen!"

Aaron pulled Jackson further to the bushes, "Who by...sunday dog walkers...I live here,NO body comes up here...now just do it...flaming eck, I'm gonna seen you for 3 days, I need some loving before you go..."

Jackson grabbed Aaron, and the pair kissed passionately in the bushes, Aaron practically pulled Jackson's tee shirt off in one hit, then made a play to undo his belt...at no point did there lips unlock, until Aaron pulled away with a smirk..."alright Edna..." he said over Jackson's shoulder, Jackson swung around to see no one there, he playfully hit him, " you tease" he laughed, and they both fell to the ground kissing some more and starting to intensify there fun...

Later, long after Jackson left to go home, Aaron had got ready for his 'night out', he came down the stairs to see Paddy and Rhona watching the TV in the lounge.

"you going out..." asked Paddy, Aaron nodded, " just going round Tom's for a fews rounds on the X box..."

Rhona turned " oh yeah...well the cat's away huh..." she teased in jest.

Aaron grabbed his fiesta keys, and pulled a frown at her, "NO...me and Tom are just mates..!"

"sorry only joking.." Rhona cried, Aaron opened the front door, "Well don't, you are not funny...don't wait up..." , and as the door slammed behind him Paddy called out, " we won't!"

At 7.30 sharp, Aaron pulled up outside Tom's flats, and Tom jumped in, " alright mate!" chirped Aaron cheerfully, Tom was a little agitated, " what's going on Aaron...what have you got planned...please don't let it be reckless...or stupid"

Aaron pulled forward, and drove toward the town, " I'm not...just gonna put him in his place...that's all...", he faced Tom, " just letting him know what's mine ...and not his!"

Tom frowned at this, he still didn't like the sound of this idea...

At bar west Rhys had bought himself a drink, and sat at a booth and waited, Sunday nights were always quiet anywhere, but he like it...it ment he and Jackson could really talk...

As he sat there, Aaron and Tom entered, and went to the bar, Tom turned, " want me to get them in...", Aaron shook his head," NO...I'm too worked up..." his eyes shot from one end of the club to the other" so is HE here...", Tom glanced up, and saw Rhys at one of the booths,

"yeah...in the booth...white shirt on...", Aaron was tense, " Right I won't be long...I'll grab a pint when I get back...", before Tom could say anymore, Aaron headed straight to the booth, and before Rhys could protest, Aaron had sat down opposite him,

"HEY...sorry mate, that seats taken..." cried Rhys.

Aaron looked up " I can't see anyone sitting here..." he told.

Rhys rolled his eyes, " I'm waiting for someone...he's not arrived yet!" exclaimed Rhys.

Aaron leaned forward, " and who might that be..."

Rhys couldn't believe the nerve of this pratt, " My boyfriend...and he won't be happen with you chatting me up..."

"as if...!" Aaron spat, " me chatting you up that is, " he smiled.

Rhys looked up, a little friendlier " look can you...do you mind going..."

"I do actually...Mind that is..." Aaron told.

"What do you mean...what do you mean you do mind...about what!" asked Rhys.

Aaron pulled out his hand, and waited for Rhys to shake it, " sorry...let me introduce myself...I'M AARON..."

Rhys's eyes widened, knowing instantly who this Aaron was...

"NOW...you are gonna listen...and you are gonna listen hard...because if I have to repeat me self, it'll make me mad...so...are you listening..."

Rhys nervously shook his head...

TBC

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