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'I don't know babe' said Christian calmly as he stroked Syed's hair, Syed was now clinging to Christian's shirt. They stood there for a few minutes not saying a word. The only sound to be heard was Syed's sobs. 'Do you think we should leave Zainab...' started Christian, Masood shot him a glance, 'no I mean, for now. So she can think about... what has happen.' Masood nodded in agreement.

'But for how long?' asked Syed, he had stopped crying. But his face was still wet and so was Christian's top.

'Well, until tomorrow at least. Give her time to cool down.' Christian looked at his watch, 'it is 11:30, the Vic is still open... we could go for a drink?'

'Is that really the best thing to be doing? I mean having drink in a public house' stated Masood.

'You make it sound like SOHO in the 70's' Christian chuckled 'We can drown our sorrows in a glass of orange juice.' A small smile spread across Syed face. Masood thought for a minute and then nodded his head. They walked across the square towards the Vic. As they entered the full Vic went into a stunned silence. One small smile for Masood everyone went back to there own conversions. Syed sat at a table nearest the door, in case of the need of a speedy get away. Masood went to the toilet. Christian went up to the bar to order the drinks. Roxy was standing there mouth wide open. 'What is going on?' she asked with a cheeky grin on her face.

'I'll explain later' he grinned.

'Ooh, who is this?' it was Glenda she had come over from the other end of the bar. She was interested in the new, fit bloke that had just entered the pub.

'Oh mum, you haven't met Christian, have you?' Glenda shook her head 'Well mum this is my best mate Christian, Christian this is my mum, Glenda.' Christian extended his arm and shook Glenda's hand.

'So, this is the famous Ms Mitchelle? I have heard a lot about you.'

'I am sure you have' she smiled

'So what get I get you?' she asked

'Two oranges and beer, thanks' he replied.

Syed watched Christian talk to Roxy and her mum, every time he saw Christian smiling, a small pang of jealousy run through him. He knew it has stupid, Christian was gay, meaning not interested in women. But still, he felt like he should be the only to make Christian smile and laugh. When Christian finally came and sat down, Roxy's mum was still looking at him and it annoyed Syed very much. 'Did you tell her you were gay?' asked Syed, Christian gave a confused look. 'Cause she keeps staring at you.'

'Aw are you jealous Sy?' he grinned

'No, no' muttered Syed 'You just don't what to be giving her false hope'

Christian laughed and looked into Syed's eyes. In that moment in time it was like there wasn't anyone else in the room just them. Syed stroked the side of Christian face and pulled him into a kiss.

'YOU TWO!' shouted Masood the whole pub turn their heads in there direction for the second that night. Masood smiled 'Honestly, can't take you two anywhere' they all laughed. As Masood joined them, again everyone else went back to talking amongst themselves. Christian turned towards Glenda and she stood there mouth wide open, Christian winked at her. She shouted over the noise of Vic 'All the best ones are gay' she smiled.

As everyone started to leave Roxy joined them on there table and tried to drag what happen, out of Christian. But he kept quite. She managed to get it out of Syed. He had weak defence systems. After every thing was revealed she jumped up and gave Masood the biggest hug ever! 'What was that for?' he asked

'It is because of you, that Christian isn't sitting at the end of the bar right now drowning his sorrows, like he has done nearly every single day for the passed few months.

'It wasn't drowning my sorrows' exclaimed Christian, 'more thinking time'

'Sure' she grinned.

As closing time approached, the three of them left. 'Where to now?' asked Syed.

'Well there is always mine.' Offered Christian, Syed gave a questioning look. 'Don't worry, not funny business I promise. You both can sleep on the sofas.' Masood and Syed agreed. When they reached Christian's flat they flopped on the sofas and fell asleep almost immediately. Christian covered them with a blanket and went off to bed himself.

The lights were sneaking there way through the blinds of Christian's flat and awoke Syed. He looked around saw his dad sprawled across the other sofa, with a smile across his face. He turned towards Christian's bed and saw the slow raising and falling of his chest, so mesmerising. He heard is dad stirring on the other sofa. Syed closed his eyes again for he didn't want to have to face reality just yet.

Masood open is eyes and looked around the flat; Syed and Christian were still asleep. He got up and went into the bathroom. When he came back Christian was sitting up his bed. 'Morning' said Masood quietly. Christian nodded in reply as he rubbed his eyes. He swung his leg out of bed. He was still wearing the same clothes as yesterday. 'Do you want a cuppa?' asked Christian. Masood nodded and went to sit at the table. Christian dragged himself to the kitchen. He join Masood at the table, 'What do we do now?' asked Christian.

'Well, what time is it?' Masood looked at his watch and answered his own question '8:15, I will wait an hour an go and see Zainab, if you don't mind me hanging round for another hour?'

'Yeah, sure' Christian smiled. There sat in silence for about half an hour. And finally Syed stirred on the sofa. 'Morning Handsome' greeted Christian 'Do you want a coffee?' Syed nodded and dragged himself to the table.

'What time is it?' asked Syed, Masood looked at his watch.

'9:50, so I should be going.'

'Going?'

'Yes to face your mother' grinned Masood

'Good luck Masood' offered Christian