AARON LIVESY

-The Chase-

"One"

Light up, light up,

As if you have a choice,

Even if you cannot hear my voice,

I'll be right beside you, dear

Song Belongs To Snow Patrol

After a hectic morning of mothers worrying, Adam, Aaron and Flynn were now in the car that Moira had allowed them to borrow to drive up to Scotland for their break away. Adam was driving and Flynn and Aaron sat together in the back. They had been driving almost forty five minutes and both Aaron and Flynn had shared the odd smile, now Flynn carefully placed his hand over Aaron's and gave it a gentle squeeze which seemed to the taken comfortably because the next thing Flynn felt was Aaron locking his fingers with his own. It was another step forward just like the kiss outside the café was the other day.

When the car slowed down because of traffic Adam looked at them both through the rear view mirror. "Pass me the sandwiches, I'm starving here"

Aaron scoffed. "How can you possibly be hungry?" he exclaimed. "You had a full English before we left…" he told him quickly but was replied to by a frown from Adam which they could see in the mirror.

"Pfft! That was hours ago"

Aaron frowned and let out a loud sigh as he looked at Flynn who simply chuckled and shrugged his shoulders. Aaron then reached for one of the bait boxes and took the lid off then placed it on the front passenger seat for him as he reminded him. "It was now forty five minutes ago Adam" he told him and Adam simply grinned which made Aaron shake his head with a smile.

The journey was long and silent, apart from the radio, which was Adam's domain, if anyone had tampered with it he wouldn't be best pleased, as Flynn found out when they first set off.

Flynn looked over at Aaron who was deep in thought. He brushed his thumb over Aaron's knuckles "Wish I knew what you were thinking" he whispered to which Aaron just smiled back at him before he undid his seatbelt and shuffled closer to Flynn and rested his head on his chest, and put his arm around him. "Hey" Flynn soothed. Aaron raised his head to meet Flynn's and gently placed a kiss on his lips, which lasted a few seconds. Adam caught a glimpse of the two of them in the rear view mirror, he couldn't help but smile, his heart warmed his best mate was safe and happy. They had been driving in Scotland for a while now and Adam remembered something for the drive way back. "Hey, I saw something earlier…sign for Gretna Green…" Adam couldn't help but smirk and Flynn was too but had rolled his eyes and Aaron simply shot him his trademark scowl. "Very funny you aren't ya farm boy"

"I like to think so yeah" Adam told him with a grin.

…

When they eventually arrived at the camp site some six and a half hours later, Adam was quick to jump out of the car to stretch his legs due to the very long drive. "Aaron, babe, wake up we're here" Flynn said as he stroked Aarons face. A few seconds later Aaron woke up groggily and sat up as he let out quite a yawn "Sorry for falling asleep" Flynn smiled "Don't be, I could hold and watch you sleep forever"

The campsite was overlooking the famous Loch Ness accompanied by beautiful scenic surroundings. It was late afternoon, but the sun was still out and quite warm. The campsite was fairly empty, there were a young couple with their three children, a bunch of lads and an older couple. One of the small children seemed fascinated by their arrival and was frantically waving in Aaron's direction; he gave a small wave back to the boy. "Think you've got a fan there" Flynn teased. "God knows why" Aaron shrugged. Adam had his priorities sorted, first thing he got out was his deckchair followed by the icebox, he folded out his chair and cracked open a can and started to eat a packet of crisps.

Aaron and Flynn were busy with their tents and belongings, and got them all out of the car. When Aaron realised Adam relaxing, well in his opinion that could wait and he threw a blanket right at him knocking his can "Come on Farm boy give us a hand with this lot" he told him as he walked over and leaned over to Adam and looked into the food bag "Cheers for that Adam, we aren't hungry at all" he told him with a sigh when he saw all the food was gone, Adam opened his mouth in shock "Yeah well driving gives me a big appetite what can I say" Aaron scoffed "Yeah whatever you say fatty"

Meanwhile Flynn had gone to the site office, to pay for their pitch and get the keys for the shower block. With him gone Aaron took on the task of putting up his and Flynn's tent, which he soon regretted. He had laid out all the pieces on the grass in front of him and studied them for a few minutes. "You aren't in Harry Potter, they aren't gunna start moving and putting themselves together Aaron" Adam commented

"Oh shut up" Aaron scowled.

Twenty minutes or so had passed; Adam had got his tent up and made a start on getting a fire lit which he had managed successfully. He turned around when he heard Aaron throw the bars of his tent to the ground and swore under his breath "Stupid fucking thing!"

Adam sniggered which made Aaron, in frustration, grab his bottle of water, take off the lid and walk over to Adam and the fire and he emptied the contents of the bottle down over the flames putting it out instantly. "Argh Aaron!" Adam complained. "That took me ages!" he continued. Aaron grinned at him then stormed off to try again. Flynn returned a little while later, Adam was now on his fourth can and Aaron was now hunched over inside the now built tent with a proud grin on his face, Flynn grinned back at him with thumbs up but burst into laughter when the tent collapsed seconds later and he watched as Aaron struggled to unravel himself from it.

As the day ended the evening began Flynn was cooking them a barbecue using the fresh burgers and sausages Moira had given them, he stepped away from their barbecue and reached into his bag and took out Aaron's medication and gave them to him, which Aaron was grateful for and they stole a kiss. Adam knew what they were doing and he didn't mind, and didn't let them know he knew.

They spent the remainder of their night after their food talking, having a laugh and drinking. After so long Adam passed out in his chair, so Flynn decided to drag him into his tent and zip the flap shut. He returned to find Aaron had spread a large blanket out on the grass and smiled as he took in the sight of him lying on his back looking up into the night sky. Aaron had one arm folded behind his head supporting it; he was lost in his own thoughts once more. "Penny for them?" Flynn asked as he lay down beside him.

Aaron briefly turned to face him then looked back up. "I've always been fascinated by stars and what they could represent" he told him and Flynn looked at him lovingly

"What do they mean to you babe?" he asked, his interest in him knew no boundaries.

"I believe they are the souls of people who have passed away." Aaron told him then swallowed hard "I like to think Jackson and Ja-" he abruptly stopped and frowned as he felt a lump in his throat threaten.

"It's ok Aaron you can say his name" Flynn comforted him as he rested his hand on Aaron's chest.

"…-Jason are up there looking down on me" he continued. "Stupid right?" he asked as he flicked his eyebrows.

"No, not at all" Flynn smiled.

A while later tiredness started to creep up on them and for Aaron, once again. They both entered the tent and Flynn turned on their lamp as Aaron hesitantly picked up his pyjama bottoms and as he did his nerves started to get the better of him which didn't go unnoticed by Flynn.

"I'll stand outside while you get sorted in the sleeping bag babe" he told him with a smile

"N-No wait Flynn, please" Aaron replied nervously then looked him in the eye. "I-I want you to stay, I want to be able to be naked around you" he paused "It's just not pretty" he told him as he hung his head.

Flynn reached out and lifted Aaron's chin up so they were looking at each other. "Sshh you're perfect to me Aaron I love you. I wanna kiss each and everyone one of the cuts and bruises and make them better, but only if and when you're ready."

Aaron smiled with teary eyes. "You'll be at it all night " he chuckled.

"Fine by me" Flynn smiled warmly.

"Will you help me?" Aaron asked and in that moment Flynn moved closer and gently started to lift Aaron's t shirt over his head and he saw sight of his torso and stomach. Deeply coloured bruises still remained and some were fading, but it wasn't the point he shouldn't have had to suffer it in the first place, then there was the scar from the knife wound on the side of his stomach, Aaron's body was stunning and it did, it broke Flynn's heart a thousand times over but he smiled for Aaron and kept to his word and leaned down and gently and softly placed kisses on all of his cuts and bruises on his body.

Tears streamed down Aaron's face as he looked down and watched Flynn, he was so gentle and caring, he was perfect but he'd always known that. "Thank you" Aaron whispered.

Flynn stopped and looked up at him with a smile. "What for?"

Aaron bit his lip and blew out a breath "A lot of things, for not giving up, and for loving me" he replied and his emotions became stronger and Flynn could see that and as Aaron closed his eyes tightly, he got to his feet again and kissed him on his forehead and cupped his cheek in one of his hands and against his head he whispered. "You make it easy to love you Aaron, I'd chase you to the ends of the earth and back"

Aaron blinked away his tears and looked Flynn in the eyes, they locked together for several seconds and as Aaron moved in and kissed him passionately on his lips.

…

The next morning Flynn was up cooking breakfast on the fire and Adam was still well and truly dead to the world, a few minutes later Aaron surfaced from their tent and Flynn turned to him with a huge smile which Aaron gave back as he looked around and noticed the other campers weren't up yet and no one was around as he walked over to Flynn and wrapped his arms around him from behind and placed gentle kisses on his neck. "Mmm" Flynn moaned in appreciation "Sleep well?" he asked.

Aaron smiled against his neck "Best sleep in a long time." And it really was.

"God get a tent you two" Adam commented as he yawned whilst walking out of his tent.

"Shut up you" Aaron told him with a smirk.

Adam's eyes lit up when he saw the bacon cooking "You. Are. God. Flynn, don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise" he told him with a grin.

Aaron scowled "Err nah theses are for us mate, you ate enough yesterday"

Adam put on a shocked expression on his face. "You two are like naughty teenagers" He shook his head with a smirk.

Afternoon came round; all three of them were lying on the grass sun bathing. Both Adam and Flynn were topless, but Aaron kept his vest on which was increasingly starting to frustrate him. They laid in silence for quite a while "This is perfect thanks lads" Aaron said appreciatively. "We're just glad you're happy mate" Adam smiled.

"Yeah" Aaron nodded. "I am" he told them as he noticed Adam looking over to some woman. "Adam you're drooling mate" Aaron said with a smirk

"What?!" Adam paused "She is fit, I would have her" he expressed while grabbing at his now growing crotch.

"Her husband or boyfriend, whoever he is, isn't too shabby for an older guy" Flynn added

"We could have a threesome in our tent later Flynn?" Aaron winked.

"Alright lads calm yourselves, we aint dogging" Adam laughed.

Flynn had fallen asleep on his front and Adam had gone in his tent for some alone time, Aaron scoffed when Adam disappeared off. "Yeah course 'alone time'" he mocked and rolled his eyes. Aaron was still sun bathing and had since put his headphones on; he wanted to drift off into his own world for a bit. Moments later he jumped up as a football landed on his chest, almost winding him. It was the little boy they saw the previous afternoon when they arrived and Aaron watched as he ran up to him "Sorry mister" he smiled sweetly.

"It's alright kid" Aaron said as he handed him his ball back.

"Will you play with me? My brothers boring" he leaned closer to Aaron's ear and covered his mouth and whispered "And my daddies rubbish shhh"

Aaron laughed; this was just what he needed "Yeah sure mate why not?" Aaron replied and got to his feet and the boy grinned from ear to ear "Yeah!" then ran back to his parents and Aaron followed.

They played for a couple of hours and Aaron had kicked the ball a bit too hard at one point, and it headed toward the vast water. The boy ran after it but stopped as he got closer, his breathing changed and he began to panic just as Aaron caught up with him. "What's up kid?" he asked, his tone full of concern

"The water mister"

"It's only like a big bath nothing to be frightened of" Aaron told him and the boy looked at him, his eyes wide and shiny "There's a monster in there, it's going to kill us all if we go closer" he told him and Aaron put his arm on the kids shoulder "It won't I promise you"

After helping the boy retrieve the ball which he thought he should do because it was him that sent it flying they walked back and something occurred to him. "Hey mate I don't know you're name"

The boy looked up at him with a frown. "I thought I told you…my name's Jackson" he told him with a smile and upon hearing that Aaron smiled and felt his eyes sting but he quickly stopped that the boy would think he'd upset him and he couldn't have that.

"I used to know someone called Jackson and he was a very, very good man, just like you will be I bet"

"You think?" Jackson asked excitedly.

Aaron nodded quickly. "Oh definitely"

Jackson grinned and ran off kicking his ball as he did so.

…

Exhausted after his day of playing footie with the kids Aaron still went along with Flynn and Adam to explore the campsite some more. There was a lot of shouting and loud music coming from the far end, a party so it seemed when the three of them approached. "Alright lads?" One man yelled as they walked passed, they nodded in acknowledgement "Join us if you want guys, plenty of booze and girls" "Woooo" the crowd of men cheered.

Adam laughed "All the more for me" he said as he nudged Aarons ribs. Aaron smirked at him as they walked over to join the party, but despite being on medication and not being able to drink Aaron still had a good time and so did Flynn he chose not to drink either but Adam being Adam well he didn't want to be rude. Aaron was stood by their campfire while Flynn ran off to speak to Adam, he was drinking loads so Flynn decided to try and get him to ease off a bit, Aaron laughed, would he heck! Aaron quickly turned and saw a beautiful blonde haired woman about his age standing by his side, he was gay but he still saw beauty when it hit him in the face. He smiled back and she stepped closer. "C-Can I get you a drink?"

"Oh erm no thanks I'm not drinking, on medication" he told her with a smile.

"Ah I see, love your accent" she grinned.

Aaron smirked. "Yeah, Yorkshire…"

"London" she told him then giggled slightly and turned away nervously.

"I know…L-listen love if you're um hitting on me-" Aaron was cut off when Flynn spoke from behind.

"Hey handsome Adam's pulled so he's going back" he told him as he chuckled.

The girl looked mortified and Aaron simply smiled at her.

"I'm so sorry, I-I didn't know, you don't look gay"

Aaron chuckled. "I get that a lot, don't worry about it"

She quickly nodded and walked off; her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment.

"So, is that what's going to happen every time I leave you?" Flynn asked with a smirk.

Aaron shook his head absent mindedly as he was simply stood staring into the flames of the fire. "I won't ever let you go again Flynn"

Flynn frowned and walked round him so he could see his face and he looked very thoughtful as he was speaking. "I know Aaron" he replied softly.

"I-…" he stopped and looked at Flynn, his face was lit up orange by the flames; he looked as stunning as ever "I love you"

Flynn grinned as his eyes filled with tears, his breath had been taken and tingles covered his entire body. "Y-you mean?"

Aaron nodded with a smile and he took hold of Flynn's hand. "Oh yes" he told him. "I love you, I can love you now and it's all down to you"

"I love you so much" Flynn declared proudly.

Aaron nodded and quickly pulled him into a tight hug. "Let's go back" he whispered and Flynn nodded and they walked away hand in hand.

When they got back to their camp, they got inside their tent and zipped it up, Flynn turned on the lamp and turned to face Aaron who was removing his top, their eyes met and a silent message passed between them and Flynn shuffled closer and kissed him passionately, slow and soft and their tongues swiped and rubbed against the other slowly as they both removed the rest of their clothes. Now naked, Flynn got to his knees and took Aaron's hand and pulled him down too and with both arms he held Aaron up then slowly lowered him down onto their open sleeping bag and Flynn went with him until he was lying on top of him, he took Aaron's hands and held them up behind his head, their fingers were locked together and Flynn started kissing his neck which was definitely appreciated from the moans coming from Aaron. This was the night, the night that had long since been coming and it was happening, that night they emerged as one and became one completely, both so in love with each other.

TBC…