Chapter 9:

Waking to the sound of his alarm going off Aaron groaned, annoyed at what had happened the night before. Adam was really starting to annoy him. It was like Aaron had to be at his beck and call all the time, when was he allowed to have a real life? At least he had a date with Jackson, a proper one. He was really excited. He just hoped he managed to avoid Adam for the day as he wasn't sure what to say if he asked him to go out again.

Work passed slowly since he was counting down the hours and minutes until his date that night. In his head he was doing girly things like planning his outfit. He wanted to make sure everything went well and that included looking good. He didn't want Jackson to think he hadn't made the effort.

At lunchtime he got a text from Adam asking him if he wanted to do something that night, he'd lied and said he was going to meet mates from college. He just hoped Adam didn't ask to come along. He stood with his phone in his hand thinking about what to do.

'Oi lad, anyone in there?' Cain shouted at Aaron to get his attention 'that car won't fix itself you know?'

'Yeah, sorry. I'll finish it now' Aaron replied getting his head into the work space and working solidly until the car he'd been working on was working. By the time he'd finished the work it was a quarter to 5. Looking up from wiping his hands he looked at Cain and raised an eyebrow signalling whether he could leave or not.

'Go!' Cain replied with a sigh.

'Cheers Cain' came the reply as Aaron went into the garage and grabbed his hoodie before running up the road to his house to get ready for his date the worry about Adam completely forgotten in his haste.

Running into Smithy cottage he thundered up the stairs to start getting ready. Quick shower later he stood in front of the bathroom mirror wondering whether to shave or not. He thought he looked really young clean shaven but if they kissed tonight would Jackson get stubble rash. Deciding stubble rash was better then looking like a ten year old he decided to leave the stubble.

Standing in his bedroom towel slung low on his hips he rummaged through his wardrobe trying to find the nice dark jeans he'd gotten recently. Pulling them out he started to look for the tight black jumper he liked. Pulling on his outfit he stood looking in the mirror, realising he was fussing over his appearance for a date with a man he rolled his eyes and sighed to himself, he was already falling for this guy and they hadn't even really gone out properly yet.

Running down the stairs he walked over to the sink to get the food for Clyde. Paddy was pottering around the kitchen as he fed Clyde.

'You look nice, going somewhere special?' paddy asked with a gleam in his eye.

'Nowhere special really, just out.' Aaron replied to really looking at paddy and feeling slightly embarrassed that he'd noticed how dressed up he was.

'You meeting someone?' paddy asked 'Adam?'

'No, not Adam. I'm just meting a friend'

'A new friend or an old one?'

'Paddy, leave it will ya? I'm just going out ok. I'll be back late so don't wait up ok?' Aaron said as he went to grab his jacket.

'OK, sure text me later to let me know how late you'll be. Have a good time' paddy said waving slightly at Aaron as he left.

Aaron merely smiled slightly and headed out to the bus stop.

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Getting off the bus twenty minutes later he headed into Bar West to meet Jackson. It was only a quarter past 7 but he preferred to be early then late just in case Jackson thought he'd stood him up. In the end Jackson was fifteen minutes late. Panting as he ran over to Aaron 'Sorry, work ran over. How long have you been here?'

'Bout half an hour' Aaron replied.

'Oh right, and no one picked you up eh?' Jackson replied with a wink.

'Well there was one guy but I told him I was waiting for someone. Lucky you turned up, I was just gonna go find him' Aaron replied jokingly, instantly at ease with Jackson.

Jackson laughed at this thought cos he was pretty sure Aaron was joking but then again Aaron did look very hot today. He'd dressed up for him.

'Drink?' Jackson asked.

'It's ok, I've got one. Got you one too. Beer, hope that's alright' he said handing the beer over to Jackson.

'Thanks Aaron. Appreciate it. Do you want to sit here or head over to a booth?' Jackson asked.

'Well, tables booked for 8 so we need to be heading soon to be honest, might as well just have these and head off if it's all the same to you. Sure we can come back after dinner if you want?' Aaron stated

'Yeah, after dinner sounds good' Jackson replied already enjoying this night out and he'd only been here two minutes.

Finishing up their drinks they laughed and joked not feeling anxious or awkward. Conversation and jokes flowed and not once did they not know what to say to each other.

This date was going really well, thought Aaron. He really liked Jackson the more he met and talked to him.

Heading out to the restaurant Jackson put his hand on the small of Aaron back causing a shock of want to course through Aaron's veins. He was pretty sure Jackson felt it too cos when he looked around at Jackson his eyes had dilated.

Walking into the restaurant Aaron simply stated 'Livesy, table for two'

'Emm, yes, here it is. Follow me' was all the waiter said as he walked them to a table near the back of the restaurant. 'Someone will be over to take your order in a few minutes, would you like drinks?'

After ordering their drinks their date started properly. Once their food was ordered they jus talked, they talked about their lives, their likes, dislikes, hobbies, everything really.

'God, I never usually talk about myself this much. Actually, come to think about it I never talk this much usually!' Aaron exclaimed with a smile.

'Must be good for you then. 'Jackson replied with a smirk the smile lighting his chocolate brown eyes.

'Yeah, must be.' Aaron replied the happiness radiating from him too.

By the end of the meal they had nearly talked themselves hoarse, laughing at anecdotes and life stories. Aaron thought Jackson's mad sounded mental but funny while Jackson thought Aaron's paddy sounded like a godsend.

Smiling at each other over desert Aaron slid his hand over the table to grip Jackson's which had been lying on the table.

'I've had a really nice time. I think this was a good idea.' Aaron said a light blush tinting his cheeks.

Pulling his hand out from under Aaron's Jackson put his hand to Aaron's face 'it was a very good idea' leaning over the table slightly he caught Aaron's lips with his own and gently kissed him, pulling away before it got too heated.

Smiling at each other the bill was paid and they headed out and back to Bar West. Walking close together Aaron decided to bite the bullet and slipped his hand into Jackson's turning to look at him as he did to get reassurance that this was ok to do. Jackson just smiled back and gripped Aaron's hand tighter.

Heading back in to Bar West they headed to the bar.

'Why don't you find a seat and I'll get the drinks. Beer?' Jackson offered.

'Yes to both' Aaron replied as he leaned forward and placed a chaste kiss on Jackson's lips.

Turning around he headed to find a table finding one with ease and plonking himself down to wait for Jackson to come over.

Walking over to Aaron, drinks in hand his stomach did a little flip when he noticed that Aaron smiled when he looked at him. Jackson knew he was falling for the younger man and falling hard.

The night flowed easily, conversation never dried up. They were sitting on a bench seat turned towards each other, Jackson had placed his hand on Aaron's knee and Aaron had interlaced their hands a few minutes later. The drink and chat flowed, kisses were exchanged and talk of another night out came up. Finally at about half 1 Aaron said he had to go. He didn't look like he wanted to but he'd been made promise that he'd open the garage the next morning and doing that tired or too hungover was never a good idea plus Cain would be on him if he let him down. Finishing their drinks they headed to the door hand in hand.

Exiting the bar Jackson knew that he wanted to be with Aaron and he was pretty sure that Aaron felt the same. Turning to face Aaron Jackosn pulled him by the collar of his jacket and placed his lips on Aaron's loving the taste of him as their kiss deepened, tongues battling for dominance as hands roamed over clothes. Aaron could feel himself begin to get hard as Jackson put one hand on his bum to pull him closer. They finally had to break away when they both needed to breathe. Panting slightly someone passed by and shouted 'Get a room' but they just smiled at each other wanting this night to go on and on.

'You sure you have to go home?' Jackson asked in a sultry tone deciding he was gonna make it hard for Aaron to leave him.

'Don't tempt me Jackson, you can feel I want you but I really have to go home. We can maybe meet up again soon?' Aaron asked not wanting to sound too desperate but really wanting to see him tomorrow or sooner.

'Fine!' Jackson sighed while laughing lightly. 'Suppose another kiss will just have to do me' he said winking at Aaron as he pulled Aaron towards him. Lips meeting the charge between them was electric, Aaron could only imagine what the sex would be like because he really wanted to see Jackson again and he knew he wanted to do more then just kiss him.

Breaking from their kiss Jackson and Aaron smiled at each other.

'So I'll call you tomorrow yeah?' Jackson asked smiling at his new boyfriend.

'Yeah, talk to you tomorrow' Aaron replied leaning in for one final kiss before they headed in opposite directions.

Turning with a smile on his face Aaron looked up to see Adam standing not twenty feet from him, his mouth hanging open.

'Out with mates was it?' he asked, venom dripping from his words as he turned on his heel and stalked off.

'Shit' was all Aaron said as he looked to the sky wishing tonight could have ended just two minutes before this point.