Aaron woke up the next morning and he looked up. He was still in the safety of Robert's arms and he still had his head on the older man's chest. He slowly let out a yawn and he stroked Robert's cheek with his thumb.
Robert smiled before he opened his eyes and he looked at Aaron "Morning, Gorgeous". He lifted his arm and he stroked Aaron's hair.
"You were awake?" Aaron asked with a smile.
Robert let out a small laugh "You should know by now that I always wake up early, so that I can watch you sleep".
"Nosey sod" Aaron joked.
"I can't help the fact that you're so gorgeous. You're too good looking to be married to me" Robert said in a soft voice.
"And you're too handsome to be married to me" Aaron smiled.
Aaron and Robert both kissed before they got up and had showers, they got dressed and then they made breakfast. Aaron quickly ate his cereal as Robert ate his toast, they had both made coffees and they were sat next to each other at the dining room table.
"You're hungry?" Robert asked though it was more a statement of fact.
Aaron sipped his coffee and then he looked at Robert "Yeah. My appetite's come back".
Robert smiled "Good. It's nice to see that you're okay".
Aaron smiled at Robert "I'm sorry that I haven't been myself lately".
Robert shook his head "It's not your fault. I've just missed my Aaron; I missed having my Aaron with me".
"I've been here the whole time" Aaron scoffed.
"I know that you've been here. But I've missed you. You're my Aaron and I've missed my Grease monkey. I've missued my Prince". Robert held Aaron's hand.
Aaron smiled fondly at Robert "He's missed you too."
Robert smiled and he kissed Aaron's hand.
After they had finished eating, Aaron and Robert sat down in the living room and cuddled up together.
"Want to watch a movie?" Robert asked as Aaron started to get comfortable.
Aaron shook his head "Maybe later, remember the last time we watched a movie during the day?"
Robert smirked "Oh I remember. And let me tell you, it was one of the best moments of my life!"
Aaron grinned and looked up at Robert, "Really?"
Robert pressed his lips against Aaron's, "Yep". He confirmed when their lips parted.
Aaron smiled and he rested his head on Robert's shoulder, he also pulled his legs up onto the sofa as Robert put an arm around him. They snuggled together and they watched TV, until Aaron got a text from Chas.
Aaron checked his phone "My mum wants to meet us at the cafe for a coffee. She has to tell us something. Apparently".
"Come on then. I'll buy you a cake if you're lucky" Robert chuckled.
"I won't hold my breath. You've never been a romantic". Aaron scoffed.
"I can be romantic!" Robert argued.
"I'll believe it when I see it" Aaron smirked.
"You little!" Robert tickled Aaron's belly.
Aaron squirmed around and he laughed as Robert tickled him. They then stood up and they walked out of the house, Robert locked the door behind them and they walked to the cafe to meet with Chas. They walked into the cafe and Chas hugged Aaron, Robert walked over to Bob and he ordered some coffees and a blueberry muffin for Aaron.
"Hiya, Sweetheart. How are you?" Chas asked.
"Hi, mum. I'm fine, my injuries are healing well" Aaron said before he pulled back from his hug with Chas.
"Are you and Robert ok? Are you holding up?" Chas asked.
"Yeah, we're both fine. Robert's been brilliant over the last few weeks" Aaron smiled, but he felt an arm slowly wrap around his waist from behind. He looked to his side and he saw Robert smiling at him.
"You alright, beautiful?" Aaron asked.
"Yeah. I'm okay" Aaron smiled.
Robert kissed Aaron and he hugged the younger man, they then sat down with Chas and they talked for a while until the door to the cafe opened. Faith walked in with her husband John.
Faith smiled when she saw Aaron and she hugged her grandson "How are you holding up, Arrow?
"I'm okay, Nanna." Aaron smiled.
Faith hugged Chas and she sat down next to her daughter, whilst her husband sat at a different table.
"What's his problem?" Chas asked.
"Be nice to your stepfather, Chasity. He just has some different views about same sex marriage compared to myself" Faith explained.
"Well he better not say anything homophobic to my son or Robert. Other wise there'll be hell to pay" Chas smirked.
Aaron rolled his eyes and he chuckled as Robert put an arm around him. He felt safe in the arms of his husband because it was like nobody could touch him. He was protected.
"John, come and say hi to your grandson and Robert" Faith called to her husband.
"He's no grandson of mine. Any relative of mine is normal and is not a sinner" John stuck up his nose.
Robert became angry and he clenched his fist. "The scumbag" he muttered under his breath.
Aaron heard what Robert had said, so he wrapped his arms around Robert's waist. He hugged his husband and he kissed his shoulder "Calm down. Just ignore him".
Robert calmed down and he relaxed "Okay. I just don't like people treating you badly".
Aaron rested his head on Robert's shoulder, and he kissed the older man's neck "Don't worry about it. I'm used to people being assholes to me".
Robert kissed Aaron's head "You shouldn't be used to it".
"Don't be rude, John. Aaron's family so you show him respect" Faith argued.
"I'll show his kind respect when I grow a unicorn horn and a tale" John scoffed.
"You already have two horns and a fiery chasm" Robert murmured.
"Leave it, Rob" Aaron warned.
Chas had her coffee and then she went back to the Woolpack. Aaron went to the shop to get some stuff for dinner, whilst Robert was left with Faith and John.
"You better not be trying to play Aaron! Using him for sex and then cast him aside, is that your plan? I know a pretty face when I see one, if I hear so much as a rumour that you've hurt my Arrow, I'll kill you myself!" Faith threatened as she glared at Robert.
Robert raised his hands in surrender "Okay I get it, don't break Aaron's heart. And believe me, I love him way too much to do that. So please don't go all ninja nanny on me!".
"I've still got my eyes on you, but I'll give you a little break... for now." Faith pointed a finger at Robert "How could you sit back and watch Gordon and his ex hurt him? He doesn't deserve to be hurt he's so innocent still".
"I didn't let anyone do anything to him. I saved him from Gordon and Aaron saved me from that pervert, he protected me against Ed and I did what I could to get him out of there. He understands that I tried to protect him" Robert stated.
"You sure about that? Because I heard from Chas that he doesn't trust people like how he used to. I would open my eyes more if I were you, Robert. It's obvious that he hiding something from people" Faith pointed out just before Aaron walked in.
Aaron looked at Robert and Faith, a smile appeared on his face and he sat down next to Robert "Everything okay, no one dead?"
Robert laughed "Not yet." he said as he pulled Aaron into a hug.
Aaron rubbed Robert's back and smiled "What's gotten into you?"
Robert kissed Aaron's shoulder "Nothing, I just wanted you to know that I love you".
Aaron chuckled "I love you too, Rob".
Aaron pulled back from his hug with Robert, and he kissed the older man. They went back, to talking to Faith and ignoring John's offensive remarks. Faith left with John after a while, so that they could go and see some of the family. Aaron and Robert went to work and they stayed there for a few hours. But Robert kept asking Aaron if he was alright, and he kept looking up from his work to check on his husband. Aaron then got a call from Paddy and they drove back to the village. Aaron and Robert walked into the Woolpack, and they walked over to Paddy.
"Hiya, Dad" Aaron smiled at Paddy.
Paddy looked at Aaron "Please save me from your mother and Grandmother".
"Padds!" Chas yelled.
Aaron and Robert looked up, and Paddy sighed before he turned to Chas. Chas was slightly drunk and so was Faith. Aaron and Robert snicker Ed at Chas and Faith singing.
"Not again. Aaron, please stop this torture" Paddy sighed.
"Everyone's a critic. What do you think of our singing, Aaron?" Chas asked.
"It's good. Just like Jedward" Aaron answered.
"Aww thanks, Sweetheart" Chas smiled and she turned to Faith "Whitney Houston! Three, two, one!"
"And I will always love you!" Chas and Faith yelled in unison.
Aaron chuckled as he sat at the bar with Robert "My family, ladies and gentlemen".
"Why did you say that they're good at singing? It's worse than Gabby and Kerry put together" Robert raised his eyebrows.
"Because they'd kill me if I said differently. Cain might scare you but my mum and my nan terrify me" Aaron answered.
"Their singing scares me!" Paddy exclaimed.
Robert nudged Aaron's shoulder with his own shoulder "They scare me too".
After thirty five painful minutes of Chas and Faith screeching, John walked in and he sat next to a sleeping Faith. John tutted at Aaron and Robert and then he sipped his pint.
"When did pubs turn into hangouts for freakshow? Can't get a pint in peace without feeling like you're gonna be sick" John snarled.
Robert sighed and Aaron rolled his eyes at John's rudeness. Aaron decided to annoy Faith's husband by moving closer to Robert, and he kissed the older man's cheek. Robert smirked when he caught onto what Aaron was doing, he put an arm around his husband and he kissed his head.
"You alright, Beautiful?" Robert asked.
"Yeah, I'm okay. I love you, my handsome devil" Aaron looked at Robert.
"I love you too, my sexy grease monkey" Robert smiled at Aaron.
"I'm gonna need a bucket and a few more drinks, if I have to be related to you. No wander that your father hates you, Dingle" John scoffed. "I'm only putting up with you because my wife will kill me otherwise. Don't think I'm going to go all lovey dovey granddad on you gay scum!" He snapped at Aaron
Chas heard what John had said to Aaron, so she looked up "Leave my baby boy alone. You wicked step-father!" She raised her voice.
Aaron at John with no expression on his face "Gordon doesn't hate me because I'm gay. He hates me because he's a sick scumbag who stole my childhood". He then looked at Robert "I gotta go to the toilet, Rob. I'll be back in a bit".
Robert was angry at John for being so rude to Aaron, but he smiled at his husband "Okay, we'll go home in a bit".
Aaron smiled before he stood up and walked to the pub toilets.
Robert watched Aaron walk out of the pub, before he turned and he glared at John. "Just because your his grandfather, doesn't mean that I won't beat your ass. Because that is what'll happen, if you continue to verbally assault my Aaron!"
"That gay scum is no grandson of mine now get lost!" John snapped.
"Fine, but don't forget our little chat, old man. You don't want to get on the wrong side of me, especially after what happened to my husband. I'll protect him with my life. So keep your trap shut if you don't want you dick shoved so far up your ass, that you'd be fucking yourself" Robert snarled.
John went quiet and he sipped his pint, as the doors leading to the toilets opened and Aaron walked back over to Robert.
"You okay, Rob? Why are you so dark looking? Are you planning on killing someone?" Aaron asked.
Robert stood up and he put his arms around Aaron's waist. "I'm fine. I just can't wait to go away with you".
"You ready to go home?" Aaron asked.
"Yeah, I reckon that you and I deserve a little husband and husband time" Robert smiled.
Aaron and Robert went back to their house. They walked upstairs to get ready for bed but Aaron picked up his pyjamas, and he hurried into the bathroom.
Robert was confused because Aaron was normally comfortable with getting changed around him. Robert pulled some pyjama bottoms on and then he walked over to the en-suit-bathroom. He was about to open the door but something inside of him told him not to. Instead he raised his arm and he knocked on the bathroom door. "Aaron?" he asked.
Aaron was looking at his back in the mirror, and he pressed one of the cuts "Aahh!" he hissed in pain and he started to cry when he felt the agonising sting.
Robert heard Aaron crying, so he started to worry about his husband "Baby, what's going on? Are you okay?"
Aaron slowly exhaled "I'm fine, Robert".
"Can I come in, Aaron?" Robert asked.
Aaron quickly put his shirt on and he combed his hair. "Yeah!" he answered.
Robert opened the door and he walked into the bathroom "Have you been crying?"
Aaron hung his head as Robert stepped behind him, and wrapped his arms around the younger man's chest. Aaron felt the stinging pain in his back but he ignored the pain.
Robert noticed that Aaron was tense, and that he was breathing heavily. "What's wrong, Aaron?"
"Nothing. My back just hurts a little" Aaron answered as he held Robert's wrists.
"Do you want me to check that they're not infected?" Robert asked.
Aaron did not want Robert to see his back so he shook his head "Nah, I know that they're not infected. I checked".
Robert knew that something was wrong but he did not mention it "Okay. Come to bed now, you need to rest".
Aaron yawned and rubbed his eyes "Yeah".
Robert held Aaron's hand and they walked into the bedroom. They laid down on the bed and Robert pulled the duvet over himself and Aaron, he wrapped his arms around the younger man and Aaron snuggled into him.
"Tell me if you feel sick or if your back hurts even more" Robert softly said as he stroked Aaron's cheek with his thumb.
"I will. I love you, Rob. Good night" Aaron smiled.
Robert kissed Aaron's forehead "I love you too. Good night, Aaron".
They fell asleep and they both had a peaceful night's sleep. Robert had his arms wrapped around Aaron, and Aaron had his arms wrapped around Robert; to keep each other warm a d safe.
Aaron woke up in the morning and sat up in bed. He yawned as he stretched and he rubbed the sleep out of his eyes. His husband came out of the bathroom with a happy smile on his face.
"Morning sleepyhead". Robert smiled at Aaron.
Aaron smiled, "Morning".
Robert walked over to the bed and stroked Aaron's cheek, "Sorry, babe. But can I look at your back?"
Aaron turned around and was about to pull up his top, when a sudden thought hit him. Every time Robert looked at the scars... did it remind him of what Ed did to them? Aaron hesitated before he pulled his top up for Robert to look at his back.
"The cuts are definitely getting better. But why did you hesitate? Is something wrong?" Robert asked.
"No nothing is wrong." Aaron answered.
Robert rolled Aaron's shirt back down "Please, Aaron. I know when there's something on your mind, so please tell me."
"I just... every time you see my scars, do they remind you of what Ed did?" Aaron asked.
"Sometimes, but please understand that none of that is your fault. I love you, and a few scars aren't going to change that" Robert answered with kind eyes.
"I'm scared that he'll escape from prison. I'm so scared, Rob" Aaron admitted.
Robert moved so that he was sat next to Aaron "He's not gonna escape from prison".
"Cameron did. I wouldn't be surprised if Gordon found a way out. I'm scared that one of them will come for me" Aaron said as a tear rolled down his cheek".
Robert put an arm around Aaron's shoulders "I won't let anyone hurt you. I promise. You're not on your own, you never will be on your own again".
"I'm so weak. Not the Dingle Badboy that everyone sees ay?" Aaron scoffed .
Robert kissed Aaron and he stroked back his hair "You're not weak. You're my gorgeous Badboy and I love you so much. You're my everything".
Aaron smiled at Robert, before they got out of bed and they got dressed. They drove to work and they walked into the portercabin, Aaron did some paperwork and then he stood up to walk outside.
"What are you doing?" Robert asked.
Aaron looked at Robert "Going outside to do my job?"
Robert stood up and he walked over to Aaron "You're forgetting something".
Aaron squinted his eyes "Hhmm, I don't remember what I'm forgetting." He teased.
Robert grabbed Aaron's belt and he pulled him close "You little tease".
"You're just easy to whined up." Aaron smirked as he wrapped his arms around Robert's waist.
Robert wrapped his arms around Aaron's waist and he kissed him "Cheeky little Grease monkey".
Aaron kissed Robert back "You got that right".
"It just makes you more and more sexy" Robert groaned into the kiss.
They were so lost in the moment... that they did not realise that they were walking towards Robert's chair, until Robert sat down and Aaron straddled his lap. Robert slowly rubbed his hands up and down Aaron's back, so that he did not hurt him. Aaron started to Unbutton Robert's shirt as his husband unfastened the belt around his jeans.
"I love you so much, Aaron" Robert groaned as they fiercely kissed.
"I love you too, Robert" Aaron groaned as he impatiently slipped his hand down Robert's jeans, and into the older man's boxers.
Robert moaned as Aaron groped him, he let his head fall back and Aaron started to kiss his neck "That feels amazing".
Aaron smiled as he kissed Robert's skin "I just know how to make you moan".
Robert was about to strip Aaron of his clothes... but a car pulled up outside and he heard the sound of Adam yelling for Aaron. "Stop! Adam's back!"
Aaron quickly pulled his hand out of Robert's clothes and he refastened his belt up. Robert hurried to button his shirt up and he zipped up his jeans. Aaron was about to stand up but Robert wrapped his arms around his waist.
"Not so fast. You're going nowhere" Robert said in a husky voice.
Aaron smirked and he wrapped his arms around Robert's neck "Agreed" he leaned in and he kissed Robert.
Robert kissed Aaron back and he smiled into the kiss. "You're so sexy".
Aaron smiled as he passionately kissed Robert "So are you, my handsome devil".
As Aaron and Robert romantically kissed each other, with their tongues moving around each other's mouths... the door opened and Adam walked in. Robert opened one eye and he say the awkward look on Adam's face.
Adam walked over to his desk and he sat down "Jeeze, will you two take your lovey dovey stuff elsewhere?"
Aaron pulled back from his kiss with Robert "Nope. I was gonna fuck Robert right here. In this chair and he would love it".
Robert started to kiss Aaron's neck "I definitely would".
Aaron smirked and he laughed at Adam's annoyed face.
Adam smiled evilly "I must be a later".
Aaron scoffed "How'd you work that one out?"
Robert gripped Aaron's hips and he lighting bit Aaron's shoulder and then he suckered the skin on his husband's neck; making the younger man gasp as a shiver of excitement ran through his body, making his cock twitch and Robert smiled at the affect that he had on Aaron.
"Every time I see Robert I just want to pin to his desk and attack his mouth" Adam joked as he tried to whined Aaron up.
Robert looked up and he smirked "Sorry, mate. But only Aaron can do that to me. He's the only one that I want to snog".
Aaron smirked and he grinded himself against Robert. "Is that so?"
Robert smirked and he looked at Aaron "Yeah".
"You might be in for a treat when we go on holiday next week". Aaron bit his lip.
"I can't wait" Robert grinned.
Aaron and Robert kissed again before Aaron got off of Robert, and he sat down at his desk. He did some work and he occasionally looked up and smirked at Robert.
Whilst doing his work Adam looked up at Aaron and smirked, "Hey, Aaron".
Aaron instantly lowered himself into his work as he tried to block out Adam's voice, "Not today".
Adam laughed, "What's the matter? You usually jump up and down when I give you advice", he looked over at Robert, "You really found yourself a goldmine over there".
Aaron practically buried his face in his paperwork, "Shut up Adam".
"Every time I look at him, I just want to snog him!". Adam grinned.
Aaron death stared Adam as he continued "I said shut up, Adam".
"I want to put my tongue in his mouth and lock him in a tongue twister!". Adam turned to smirk evilly at Aaron but quickly frowned when he saw that Aaron was filming him on his phone.
"Revenge" Aaron laughed.
Robert looked up and laughed "I can't wait to tell Vic".
"She's gonna be pissed" Aaron laughed.
"You're a pain in the ass!" Adam yelled at Aaron.
"Correction... he's my pain in the ass" Robert smirked.
"Oohh, cheeky. Giving away our plans there, Rob" Aaron smirked.
"You two need to grow up" Adam said as he stormed off outside.
"Don't wanna" Aaron winked at Robert.
"Me neither" Robert said before he bit his bottom lip "What do you say about us doing our own tongue twister?"
"That depends on what comes afterwards". Aaron put his pen between his lips and he bit the end of it.
Robert stood up and he locked the door , before he walked over to Aaron. He grabbed Aaron's hands and he pulled him to his feet. He sat Aaron on the desk and he held his husband's thighs against his hips. "I think you know what'll happen afterwards".
"Why don't you give me a hint" Aaron smirked.
Robert put his hand down Aaron's jeans and his husband unfastened his belt...
tbc...