AARON LIVESY
-The Chase-
"Turning Tables"
Flynn woke up the following morning with Chris beside him, when he'd got home Chris had surprised him by calling back around and Flynn invited him to stay, they however didn't have sex and hadn't yet, Flynn just about had the courage to sleep in the same bed as someone else. Ed had really messed him up.
Chris was still asleep and Flynn reached for his phone and checked it, and a notification of a text was displayed on the screen he opened it and sighed quietly seeing it was from Aaron. He shook his head at it and put his phone back down.
…
"Alright?" Aaron asked as he passed Bob coming out of David's on the way down to Debbie's.
Bob was taken aback by the sight of Aaron in a suit, not his usual style unless it was a visit to court. "Yeah mate, you look like you're on a mission!" he called after him.
"I am!" he replied just before walking up to her front door. He knocked and waited until Cain opened it. "Thought I'd see you first thing"
"Well I was serious wasn't I?" Aaron told him as he walked through to the living room. Sarah was sat on the couch and smiled at him. He smiled back.
"Grumpy's been grumpy Aaron, tell him off" she told him.
Aaron smirked and faced Cain. "Yeah stop being grumpy for once eh?"
Cain simply scowled at him as Debbie walked down the stairs. "Oh, hi, what you doing here?"
"Has he not told you?"
Debbie smirked. "Course he has"
"And?"
"I thought about it" she smiled. "Twenty percent, I need someone around permanently, I'm running to and from the hospital at the minute and I do know you do the work you're right…so that's the offer, you have a say you can hire and fire seen as I won't be around too often…"
Aaron smirked and nodded happily. "Deal"
Debbie smiled. "I trust you Aaron; I know you can do it"
"Thanks Debbie, I really appreciate this"
"I know, I'll get the papers sorted sometime today, will you be around?"
"Oh yeah yeah, I'll be around"
"Good, I'll catch you up later then" she replied as Cameron walked down the stairs.
Aaron simply glared at him, how could he? "Oh could I borrow a car Cain?"
Cain laughed and so did Debbie. "Do what you like they'll be yours too in a few hours" she told him.
"Ah right, yeah" he smiled. "Cheers" he turned and Cain handed the garage keys to him with a smile. Aaron smiled back, grateful for what he'd done for him.
…
When Aaron arrived at Flynn's college he got out of the car and removed his suit jacket and flung it back in the car and stood leaning back against it with his arms folded, waiting. College goers looked at him as they passed, girls seems to ogle over him and the lads were wondering who he was, what he was doing. Aaron was oblivious however. Minutes later he saw Flynn walking up the main path to the doors and they locked eyes after a few seconds.
Flynn swallowed hard, damn he looked hot, he was so doing it on purpose aswell, and he knew the suit did it. He'd seen him now; he wanted to know why he was there so he walked over. He cleared his throat as he stopped in front of him. "What are you doing?"
"I came to see you; figured Chris wouldn't be on your hip here"
"No, no he's not, but then again stalking isn't his style"
"I'm not stalking I'm waiting for you"
"Off to court or something"
Aaron rolled his eyes "No actually, had a sort of business meeting"
Flynn frowned "Oh, alright..."
Was that Flynn looking impressed? He hoped so. "Did you get my text?" Aaron needed to ask.
Flynn nodded with a sigh. "Yeah I did"
"And?"
"And nothing, I'm with Chris Aaron..." Flynn answered and turned and started to walk off but Aaron grabbed him, to which Flynn immediately pulled away.
"Aaron I'm falling in love with him, so whatever you feel for me just let me go"
A tinge of sadness went right through Aaron when he instantly remembered the heart breaking moment a while before Jackson died when he asked Aaron to kiss him and let him go to spare either of them anymore pain, it wouldn't have worked liked that and neither would this, feelings wouldn't go away. "It won't change how I feel about you, you just think you're in love with him, a-and well…you deserve a hell of a lot better"
"Like you?" Flynn asked.
"Yeah..." Aaron smiled a little. "Me..."
Flynn shook his head. "Leave me alone" he told him before walking away.
Aaron sighed and watched him go, in those moments he made a decision, he was going to make him jealous - it was the only way now.
Flynn sighed frustrated with himself and he turned and walked back to Aaron. Aaron frowned as he watched him. Flynn let out a loud sigh and shook his head. "I…I-I thought I loved you Aaron…how stupid was I?" he asked as he chuckled, but it was nowhere near funny, and Aaron knew that straight away and watched as the tears filled Flynn's eyes. "I thought I did, because you were the one I wanted to be with, and you know for a fact I find you sexy, a-and you do it for me Aaron you did last year when we met when you were still with Jackson…and you still do now…but all those things considered it's about trust.."
Aaron narrowed his eyes at him. "I know that, I went through the same as you with Ed aswell, I know the effects it has, I know all too well and I was an idiot staying away, a complete tool b-but I'm here now and I want you so much, don't deny yourself"
"But what if I have too? Because I can't handle you walking away"
"Why would I do that? I told you last night you're the next guy and I meant it"
Flynn became increasingly upset and he couldn't handle it anymore so he turned and walked off.
Aaron sighed and let him go, so he was still single. He rolled his eyes; he stuck with his decision to make him jealous.
…
That night Flynn and Chris were in bar west. Chris frowned as he watched Flynn. "You alright? You seem distracted"
"No" he smiled. "I'm alright, just a long day"
Chris smiled. "You sure?"
"Yeah" Flynn reassured him with a smile, but he wasn't he really was he? He was under a spell, Aaron's spell and he knew it! At that same time Aaron walked into bar west and Chris saw and shook his head with a sigh.
"Ahh I see…"
Flynn frowned. "What?"
"It's him isn't it?"
"Meaning?"
"You want him"
Flynn laughed and looked uncomfortable, he hoped Chris didn't pick up on it; it was unlikely because Chris couldn't help but watch Aaron in frustration. "Don't be daft he's not worth my time"
"Yeah?" Chris asked as he turned and looked at Flynn. "Well I hope it stays that way..." he told him as he reached for his hand and held it, he smiled "Because I really like you Flynn, I-I'm falling for you and I can't stop it and all of a sudden he comes on the scene and I immediately feel threatened"
"You don't need to be" Flynn lied through his teeth, he didn't like hurting people but he realised he was just as bad as Aaron had been when he stayed away, because he would end up hurting Chris, he could see it now, Aaron's presence was strong and he certainly felt it.
Chris smiled and leaned forward and kissed him which Aaron saw as he was stood at the bar.
Aaron sighed and shook his head and picked up his pint and walked over to a free table to sit down. Flynn watched him as he walked to the table at the other end of the bar but still in view, Flynn was well aware of what Aaron was doing.
A while later Aaron was approached and the man looked familiar, he frowned up at him. The man held out his hand. "I'm Jason, I saw you the other night, you were having a tiff outside with that lad"
"Oh! Yeah…thought I recognised you…" he said as he took his hand and shook it. "I'm Aaron"
"So, Aaron…do you want him or not?" Jason said with a smirk and Aaron couldn't help but smirk too.
"Yes"
"Well I'm sure you can make him jealous all on your own but how about some help from a friend?" Jason offered.
Aaron laughed. "Yeah…alright then"
Flynn watched Aaron being chatted up, at least that's what he thought was happening and when Aaron laughed, Flynn felt sick, Aaron was enjoying another man's company. He frowned at his thoughts, but hang on…wasn't that how Aaron was seeing Flynn and Chris?
Chris had saw Aaron being approached, he sniggered. "I'm surprise anyone bothers giving him attention"
Flynn narrowed his eyes at Chris unintentionally. "Meaning?" he asked bluntly.
"Well when I saw him at your house, I thought I recognised him…I've read the papers Flynn, put it that way"
Flynn nodded "Yeah…" he sighed. "Well until any of us are in that position which is unlikely we shouldn't judge, he's been through hell from whatIsaw last September anyway"
Chris felt a pang of jealousy hit him but he still managed to ask how.
"He was here one night with his mate Adam and some others, he'd not been in months…I sat with him and talked, his hand was bandaged, he wasn't looking well, he wasn't here really, I-I kept putting my foot in it about Jackson, he was heartbroken, and he told me he murdered the bloke that he loved, he believed that's what he'd done at the time but it wasn't the case" he told Chris as he glanced over seeing Aaron laughing with the hot guy. "He did it for Jackson and I think now he knows that. He told me to stay well away from him"
"I bet you're glad you did"
Flynn so wanted to say no, not really but he put on a smile and said "Yeah" he's lied "Still, doesn't stop me feeling for him though"
"Must have been tough"
"It certainly looked like it, but he's the only one who will really ever know, it'll be with him his entire life"
…
Aaron was having a good time, Jason was funny, interested, made an effort to know things about him, and all of that came with his help with making Flynn jealous but Aaron didn't really think someone would be as interested as he was if that was all he was doing, helping him.
Aaron couldn't deny that Jason wasn't a young fit, attractive lad because he was, really was, the athletic type and it showed especially his chest and arms; Aaron was lost on a few occasions simply staring. During their time talking Aaron had spoken about Flynn and why he was trying to win him back, part of that meant delving a little further back and mentioning Jackson. He could talk about him now but it came with uneasiness especially with strangers. When he had explained all Jason nodded and still wanted to help, but with that came a question. "S-so until you do get him back?"
"Well till then I'm still single aren't I?"
Jason raised an eyebrow and grinned cheekily at Aaron at the same time as he picked up his glass and took a deep, Aaron chuckled. "Me? I was surprised you wanted to even help me Jason never mind be even more interested…y-you look like a model for Christ sake…I'm a grease monkey" he scoffed.
"You're stunning mate; don't let anyone tell ya different…"
"I-I never really think about it if I'm honest"
Jason chuckled. "Neither do I…but thanks for the compliment all the same"
"Yeah you too"
"I'll go get us some more drinks" Jason said with a smile as he got up and placed his hand gently on Aaron's shoulder as he left the table.
Aaron smiled as he walked away then he looked over and saw Flynn looking very uncomfortable as Chris moved his hand towards his leg. Aaron smirked and shook his head. A few minutes later Aaron was caught off guard when Jason appeared out of nowhere, placed their pints down quickly then leaned down to him quickly and snogged his face off. As the kiss grew Aaron liked it more and more and was going with it.
When it stopped abruptly and far too quickly for Aaron's liking all he could say was. "Wow"
"Yeah" Jason agreed breathlessly.
Flynn's eyes were narrowed in Aaron's direction, glaring at him, he now realised he wished it was him who was kissing Aaron and on a whole, being with him.
…
Fifteen minutes later Aaron was pretty drunk but was still aware of himself, it had hit him out of nowhere. "Another?" he asked and Jason nodded with a smile, Aaron got up from his seat the same time Chris was from his, they ended up standing beside each other at the bar.
"Alright?" Aaron asked.
"Don't alright me"
Aaron scoffed "Only being polite mate"
"And you're not my mate either"
Aaron scowled at him. "What? Is the lack of action in the bedroom making you a bit testy, I won't be lacking later if this guy plays his cards right"
Chris chuckled. "I know what you're doing Aaron"
Aaron laughed "I'm not doing anything, this is a gay bar, I'm gay, so yeah kinda see the connection don't you?"
Chris turned and frowned at Aaron. "Moved on quick haven't ya? Jackson...been dead how long?"
Wow, that hit Aaron like a ton of bricks, it was a low blow but he wasn't going to let him see that and Jackson wanted him get on with his life. Aaron had put himself through hell and managed to somehow, somewhere come out of the other end, why the hell shouldn't he do what he was doing? He so wanted to scream that at Chris but he refrained and instead he calmly and clearly replied. "One year two months, and now nearly three, I'm not discussing Jackson with you, I don't have to explain myself to a ponce like you, go back to lover boy"
"What did you just call me?"
Aaron sighed. "You heard me" he told him sharply. "Do you know what I'm not surprised you're not getting any! I'm seeing more of Flynn lately than you are..."
"Excuse me?"
Aaron sighed in complete frustration. "Are you deaf or something? I saw him today, he said I looked hot… he always looks hot" Aaron said with a wink.
"I don't believe you"
"And I saw him after your meal the other night, right here as it happens..." Aaron said as Flynn and Jason head over cautiously, coincidentally.
"Is this true?" Chris turned to face Flynn when he saw him.
Flynn frowned "What?"
"About seeing Aaron?"
Flynn sighed. "Alright but when he says seeing, it doesn't mean like you think alright, I came here to find out what the hell he was playing at, t-that's when I got your wallet back"
Chris raged instantly and went for him "It was you?" he yelled, now catching the attention of a lot of people around the bar, they all began to quieten to find out what was going on. Jason stopped Chris before he could even get to Aaron.
Aaron nodded, now aware of having an audience. "Loved every single second of that meal mate, well worth the money making you annoyed, ruining your food and seeing the embarrassment on your face cause you couldn't pay" he told him and all the while Jason was stood with a smirk on his face.
Flynn scowled at Aaron. "It's not what it looks like Chris"
"Oh is it not?" Aaron interrupted. "Ok! No we haven't been meeting up to do stuff...course we haven't but you know aswell as I do that you want me" he told him and looked at Chris "You're just a temp mate, filling my place until he sees sense!" Aaron yelled and sighs of shock at Aaron's words could be heard from their audience. Suddenly Aaron felt an almighty pain in his nose and the feeling of blood running, he was falling at the same time, it was all happening so fast then he groaned in pain as he felt his head knock back onto a sharp edge.
"Shit Aaron!" Jason pushed Chris out of the way angrily and knelt down by him. He was still conscious and he was holding the back of his head tightly, his face strained by pain.
Flynn's worry was clear to see, especially from Chris. "I-I…" Chris sighed. "I-I didn't mean…"
"What the hell didn't you mean? I just whacked my head off the end of the bar!" Aaron raged as he was being helped up by Jason. Once standing Aaron leaned down with his head in between his legs almost, he pulled his hand away and saw the blood.
"Right you're coming with me?"
Aaron sighed; he didn't want to go anywhere. "Where?"
"Aaron I- I'm sorry h-he didn't mean too…" Flynn told him.
"Oh shut up Flynn, I just wanted you for god sake! That's all, I made a mistake I know I did…I played games…because I feel so much for you that I want you to be mine and for me to be yours but" he scoffed. "You're just not bothered and HOW DARE YOU!" he raged angrily. "Talk about Jackson to him! How dare you!" he quietened but the anger seeped through gritted teeth.
"Hospital mate, come on" Jason told him and urged him along.
Chris stood horrified. "Aaron I-I'm sorry, I just lashed out I didn't think you'd fall! Jesus I never hurt anyone, Aaron…"
"Shut up! You can fucking have him! I'm not wasting my time anymore, you're both made for each other!" he told him as he was led out of bar west.
"Aaron…please…just at least let us make sure you're alright!" Flynn begged with him.
Jason surprisingly to Aaron stopped and turned to face Flynn. "Do you know what mate? It's funny…I've known him for a couple of hours and he's a decent attractive young lad and you've known him longer and you can't see it can ya? And everyone makes mistakes; it's hardly the end of the world. And no you won't make sure he's alright because I will you don't deserve him" with that Jason helped Aaron out of bar west.
Flynn watched as they left and bowed his head. I know he thought to himself.
…
"Alright you're free to go" the doctor smiled at him and Aaron nodded and got down from the bed.
"All stitched up eh?" Aaron said with a small smile, he was deflated and left exhausted by his efforts for Flynn.
"Yes you are, it wasn't major but your friend did the right thing in bringing you here to be checked out"
Aaron nodded. "Thanks doctor" he said and walked to the door and then back out into the corridor to see Jason still sat waiting. Aaron frowned. "I told you, you didn't have to stay"
Jason smiled up at him. "Well I'm not gunna leave ya am I?"
"Could have"
"But I didn't, so how about we go and get a kebab or something, whatever you want on me?"
"What the food on you as in on you?" Aaron smirked and Jason laughed.
"Whatever floats your boat mate…"
"You really don't wanna know right now…" he said as he bit his lip.
Jason smirked as he got to his feet. "Well actually…I hope I do" he said with a laugh. "Come on let's get out of here"
Aaron nodded. "Good idea, I hate this place"
"Everyone hates hospitals don't they?" Jason asked as they walked off.
"Everyone I know…" But not because of the usual reason people give…Aaron then thought to himself.
After getting food they left the night café and stood out now in the cold of the night. "Ahh crap!" Aaron exclaimed. "I've missed the last bus"
"Who said you were going home anyway?"
Aaron smiled. "Just testing ya…I aint going back home at all"
"Where are ya going?" Jason asked seriously but they both knew they were playing along.
"I met a hot lad earlier…his place…unless I hit my head too hard and I imagined it" Aaron's smile grew instantly.
Jason shook his head and closed the gap between them both and placed his hand slowly on his neck and kissed him passionately, it was a much gentler, meaningful kiss than the one in bar west, although nothing was wrong with it, this was much better they could take their time, and time was something they had plenty of.
When they parted they looked into each other's eyes smiling "It's not far away, we can walk…" Aaron agreed and they started on their way. "And anyway I'd only worry if I let you out of my sight"
Aaron nodded. "You've only just met me though…"
"And I see what he was missing; I saw it straight away…you're a keeper"
Aaron smiled.
"D-did you mean what you said about that Chris guy keeping him?"
Aaron nodded straight away. "Yeah, I tried, his loss"
"My gain" he chuckled. "Sorry, I'm assuming now…"
"Assume away cause you're pushing the right buttons mate" Aaron told him seriously and as he did that he felt Jason's arm secure itself around his waist, he liked it, it had been a while…Jackson…everything was going to lead back to Jackson wasn't it? But when it did he could smile as he remembered and remembering he now certainly was without allowing it to take his focus and attentions from Jason.
They arrived at Jason's flat ten minutes later, Jason asked him if he wanted a drink, the usual niceties but Aaron told him no, Jason was relieved he didn't want a drink anyway, he wanted and Aaron and Aaron definitely wanted him. As they kissed passionately they somehow managed to get to the bedroom. To end their day they had sex with a practical stranger, but a stranger who attracted them no end. They made love; roughly, passionately, slowly and the important one, emotionally.
TBC…