Okay, here is today's update! Sorry, because it's stupidly short and just... short xD But, it is dramatic (well, that's for you to decide) and the next update is a double update and will be much better!

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The Dragon and the Rose

Chapter Seven

Libby bees naughty

Jenny had been crying for the last hour. Swill had changed her, fed her, played with her, sang to her, and danced with her. But, she wouldn't stop crying.

'Come on, baby girl,' he muttered, rocking her gently. The CD player on the floor was playing lullabies and angrily he kicked it. 'Worthless piece of shit,' he growled. The stereo gave a buzz and went silent. Grabbing the phone off the hook, he dialed Bov.

'Come on… come on…' he murmured.

'I'm sorry, but this person's phone is switched off…' Hanging up, he redialed.

'Hello?' Dave answered.

'Dave, mate, you gotta come down and 'elp me. Jenella won't stop crying.'

'Where's Libby?' he asked.

'She's out with 'er mates. I'm going to go and find 'er 'cause she won't answer 'er phone and I can't get the baby to sleep and I think I'm about to loose my fuckin' mind.'

'I'll be right there,' Dave replied. 'Hang tight, mate.' Swill placed the phone back on the hook, before rocking Jenny again.

'Sssh… sshh, please. Please! I'll give you a fiver. I'll buy you a pint. Just shut up.' Rubbing at his tired eyes, he glanced at the clock. It was 11:30pm. Where the fuck was Libby?

It didn't take Dave long to get here. As soon as he opened the door, Swill darted over and pushed the baby in his arms. 'Just… look after 'er. I need to get Libby,' he said. Dave looked down at the wailing child, before looking up as Swill walked out the door.

'Just you and me, kid,' he said. 'You ever played planes?' he asked the sobbing girl. Lifting her in the air, he gently zoomed her around, sound effects included.

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Libby swung high, a delight giggle leaving her lips. 'What time is it?' she asked Scott who was on the swing beside her. They were alone in the deserted park.

'About half eleven,' he replied, slipping off the swing. Libby used her feet to slow herself, before jumping off.

'I best go,' she said, grinning. 'Swill will probably be waiting for me.' She pretended not to notice his face darken slightly at the name. Stuffing her hands in the pockets of her oversized hoody, she stepped away.

'Wait,' he said, reaching out to snag her arm. Libby frowned as he pulled her closer. Leaning forward, he met her lips in a tentative kiss.

He pushed his tongue against her bottom lip and she granted him entrance. She deepened the kiss, leaning in to grasp the front of his jacket and pull him closer.

Scott cupped her face, lips moving to kiss her jaw and neck. Libby felt a chill over her skin, goosebumps rising on her arms.

'Scott…' she murmured, eyes shut. She pulled herself away, heart thudding erratically in her chest as she stared at him. 'Swill.'

'You kissed me back,' he replied quickly. 'You can't put it all on me.'

'No, it's Swill,' she said, moving towards the gate. Swill was coming up the road, eyes on Libby. For a moment, she thought he'd seen them.

'Why the hell 'ave you been?' he demanded. 'I've been waiting ages and I couldn't get Jenny asleep.'

'Where is Jenny?' Libby asked, guilt eating away at her already.

'Dave's looking after 'er.' Libby nodded, before turning to look at Scott.

'Bye,' she called, before the two began to walk off down the street. Scott nodded, watching them go. He stuffed his hands in the pockets of his jeans, before turning and leaving the park.

'Why was you with 'im?' grumbled Swill.

'He's my friend,' Libby replied, but her cheeks were flushed.

'You was alone together in the dark.'

'Are you saying I'm cheating on you or something?'

'No; I'm saying that you 'ave a perfectly good 'usband at 'ome. If you even care about him anymore…'

'I do care about you!' she protested weakly. 'Things are just tough. I need someone to turn to-'

'Turn to Lucy!' Libby folded her arms tight over her chest. 'Not another man.'

'What if it had been Ike? Or Dave? Huh? Would you still be getting stroppy?'

'No,' he muttered, glaring at her for a moment. 'No, I wouldn't because I trust them.'

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What the hell is Libby playing at?! That's what i want to know, haha! Review and tell me what you think!