Peace Making
Jackson climbed the stairs slowly, expecting to find Aaron frantically destroying his room, so he was surprised to find him lay on his bed staring blankly at the ceiling.
"Can I sit down?"
He edged round the bed, keeping a safe distance away from any limb of Aarons that could reach him.
"I guess."
"So you talked to Paddy?"
"He talked at me."
"And did you listen?"
"I don't know what you want me to say."
"Just tell me what you're thinking."
"I can't. I mean I don't know."
"Well that's a great help."
"I know and I'm sorry."
"Aaron I don't expect you to say I love you back, but running away is not the answer. If something is difficult you just leave and bury your head in the sand but you can't keep doing that."
"I know. I don't mean to. Can we try again? Lets go out tonight."
"Where to?"
"Bar West or anywhere you want."
What started off as a night planned for just them was soon interrupted by Paddy and Marlon insisting they needed a night out on the tiles. Whilst Aaron was not in the slightest bit amused Jackson was internally grateful for the distraction, as in all honesty things between him and Aaron were awkward and they were about to get a whole lot worse.