CHAPTER 25
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Emmerdale or it's characters, they belong to ITV
A/N: Thanks for the reviews...feeling better today...apart from Jackson's news on Emmerdale!
Well I know how my story will conclude now...and I promise it will be HAPPY!...lots of chapters to go before that though...xxx
It had been a week since Jackson fell out with Ray...
Aaron sat on his bed at Smithy watching as Jackson was arranging to pick up Rhys for their planned date.
"I'll pick you up at 7.30, we should be at Bar west for 8...cool...can't wait see you later...bye...and you yah cheeky sod...bye...!", Jackson ended the call.
Aaron wasn't sure how he felt about this plan, but he understood Jackson's reasons, Rhys has made a fool of them all, but to even think of his boyfriend and Rhys out on a fake date troubled him, and it was clear from his facial expression.
Jackson placed his hands on Aaron's knees, "hey...it's fine...everything will work out...!"
Aaron looked up into his eyes, the blackeye had started to fade, " just don't like the idea of him touching you..."
Jackson stood and started to rub some gel into his short curls, " he won't...well not much hopefully...", he turned at Aaron's down face, "come here..." he teased.
Aaron stood up and Jackson pulled him into a cuddle, " I have eyes only for you..." they kissed, a kiss that quickly turned passionate, Jackson pulled away, " don't...you'll make me hard..."he gasped, " I've gotta go pick him up, and I'm popping in to see Mum first..."
Aaron sighed" alright...me and Tom'll come in bout 8.30 then...let's hope your plan runs smoothly"
Jackson grinned, " exactly it's my plan...it's bound too..." he jested.
After Jackson had left the village in the van, Aaron made his way to Mill cottage.
Chas had come home the day before, and had settled back in, Gennie had moved in to help her, Aaron let himself in to see Chas on the sofa, " alright kid!"
Aaron smiled and kissed her, " So what have you been up to all day..." Chas asked.
Aaron sat down, and frowned, " nowt why..."
Chas nodded, " exactly...Cain was round earlier...yo're hardly at the garage"
Aaron shook his head " him and me are still not talking...!", Chas looked up," but Aaron, it's been weeks, we've made up...I'm sure you and him can to yeah"
Aaron stood up, " I'd rather choke, I bet he knew Dad was paying visits to yah!"
Chas stood, and calmed him, " he was concerned, that's all...", Aaron turned, So...I won't be seeing him round here then...around the village",
Chas went quiet, Aaron nodded, " i saw him coming out of here last night..."
Gennie came out from the kitchen, " if you are talking about Gordon, he only popped around to see is your Mum was safely settled in"
Aaron raised his eyebrowes, "oh...he's doing MY job now...tell you want there is NO WAY I am letting him back into our lives, Mum!"
Chas folded her arms, " it's my life..."
Aaron nodded, " and HE'S is with Sandra, have you forgotten that...Oh do what you like!" Aaron stormed off, Genne turned, do you want me to go after him..."
Chas nodded, " nah...he'll just have to get used to it..."
Meanwhile Jackson parked his van outside Ray's house, and junped out, he had dressed in his blue chequered shirt, and tight jeans, he hurried up to the door and knocked, Sue answered it with a grim look, " ohhh...it's you..."
Rhys came rushing down the stairs, all tarted up, " it's okay Sue let him in..."
Sue opened up the door further, and Jackson stepped inside, Rhys stood grinning at him, Sue turned " well don't just stand there, go into the lounge..."
Ray sat reading his paper, and onclocking Jackson, he instantly stood up, " what is here doing here...!"
Rhys nodded, " Ray...I explained remember...it was Aaron his Ex that punched me...not Jackson..."
Ray glanced at Jackson, " how's the eye..."
Jackson shrugged, " it's okay...getting better"
" yeah looks it...it's fading...look...I'm sorry I jumped to the wrong conclusion..."
Jackson shook Ray's hand, " i'ts fine...we all make mistakes..."
Ray shook his head, " yeah...but I bet you don't go around decking yah mates do yah!"
Jackson placed his arm around Rhys, " well it's all sorted out now...", Sue smiled at them, " So we can see..."
Rhys laughed" since he's given Aaron the big heave O, it's come up tops!", Jackson plastered a false smile on his face, "it certainly has..." he said, then he hoped his plan was gonna work, for Ray and Sue were a big part of it...
"so...why don't you two come out with us...!" suggested Jackson, " if you want to apologise for hitting me...then you can buy me a pint!"
Ray glanced at Sue, who already was cooing, " ohhhh I love gay clubs...it is a gay club you are going to right!"
Rhys nodded, " of course...!"
Ray shrugged, " i'd gladly go...alright just give us 5 to get ready..." , Jackson smiled, " great" and was relieved that they were coming...they could have said no!
When they were alone, Rhys took Jackson's hands, " are you sure you are over Aaron"
Jackson nodded smiling at him, " of course...wouldn't be here on a date with you otherwise!"
"yeah but...since I told you he hit me...have you seen him..."
Jackson shook his head, " no dumped him by text..." he lied, " but when I DO see him..." he glanced at his watch, the plan was on a tight schedule, " better go see what's keeping them..." Rhys jumped up excitedly, " yeah..." he kissed Jackson on the lips, and hurried out of the lounge, pulling a face, Jackson wiped his mouth with his hand, he just hoped there were not too many kisses at bar west...Aaron would go berserk!
Meanwhile Aaron paced up and down Tom's flat, he kept glancing at his watch, then looking up to Tom's kitchen clock, " it's still only 7.30...this is driving me grazy...!...I bet he's at Ray's now...I bet that creep is touching my man!" he moaned frustratedly.
Tom sat with his can of lager, " take it easy Aaron...it is all part of his plan...it's not real!"
Aaron nodded, " yeah that's the only bit keeping me going..." he paced further, " I wonder if he's kissed him...slobbering over him like a rabid dog!" spat Aaron.
Tom rolled his eyes, and stood up, " look...let's take a slow drive down, and wait in the car yeah..."
Aaron downed his lager, " yeah let's go...I just want this over and done with...!"
At Bar west, Jackson was at the bar buying a round of drinks for him, Rhys, Ray and Sue, who all sat in one of the booths, although Sue wanted to dance...putting the round on a tray, Jackson paid, and carried the tray over to the booth, " there you go!"
Sue smiled, her fake tan seemed to glow up in the dim light of the club, it made Jackson smirk, Ray looked up with a knowing smile, " what's so funny Walshy", Jackson shook his head,
"Nowt mate!"
Ray leaned forward, " it's her init...I told her not to over do it with the fake tan...she's looking like the ready break man more every day!", Sue playfully hit him in the arm, " hey you two!"
As they relaxed and chatted a while, it wasn't long before Aaron and Tom entered the club, dead on schedule.
Aaron glanced over and faced Tom, " he's only doing it...that weasel has only got his hand on MY man's thigh!" Aaron spat, Tom turned. " relax...it's nearly all over yeah..."
" yeah for him..." Aaron told.
Jackson glanced up, and shook his head, " here we go...Aaron's here...", he nodded toward the bar.
Rhys was a little edgey, " ignore him, you don't have to speak to him..."
Jackson turned, " but I do...I can't let him get away with chinning you can I..."
Ray agreed, " true...the scumbag needs telling...!"
Jackson was happy about calling his boyfriend a scumbag, but over looked it...
but before Jackson could climb out the booth...
Ray...fists clenched...
was marching toward Aaron and Tom...
Jackson's face was a picture of panic...
this wasn't a part of the plan...
Ray was gonna hit him...!
TBC
please review...xx