4.30pm on the dot the college doors opened and a group of students including Jackson exited he was talking to an older man and as usual the builder was expressing himself with his hands, it made Aaron smile his boyfriend couldn't just talk sometimes it was watching the sails of a windmill watching his arms flaying around, as the group got nearer he noticed Aaron and his face split into beaming smile, not stopping to think when the group got up to the mechanic Jackson kissed him on the lips

"So you came then!" the builder stated unnecessarily

"Said I would" Aaron's eyes never left those of his boyfriend

"You must be Aaron", a young man stepped forward hand extended

"I am" he took the hand and shook it firmly

The young man turned to Jackson, "you didn't tell Me what a babe he is " the guy turned back to Aaron and winked "Andy college tutor oh yes and Gay"

"Like I couldn't guess" the mechanic snarled

"Hey, be nice" Jackson warned Aaron

"Aren't I always?" replied his boyfriend

On the short walk to Jackson's van Aaron was introduced to the rest of the students, he climbed in and waited for the builder to say his goodbyes, further away, out of sight Brett sat in his car he watched the group as they walked up to the builders van, he saw Aaron climb in, he saw Jackson smiling at his classmates, he wanted to wipe the smile of his face but had to be content with just watching for now

Jackson climbed into the drivers seat and wound down his window

"Well, I'll see you lot tomorrow" he went to start the engine

"Don't forget we are going for a drink tomorrow night so don't bring the van" Andy was nearest to the open window "That okay with you Aaron?"

"Yeah, why wouldn't it be?" he felt the builders hand on his knee squeeze it slightly, a silent reassurance "I'll even drive him in in the morning"

They pulled away on the way to see Farmer Taylor about High Farm Barn, but now it was Aaron's hand that was resting on Jackson's knee and it felt good to both of them

Sitting in the kitchen of High Farm with delicious smells of home baking filling their nostrils made both men hungry, the farmers wife placed mugs of tea in front of them and told the boys to help themselves to whatever they wanted, they didn't need telling twice and tucked into large slices of cake, they'd just finished when Farmer Taylor came in from the fields

"Now then young man", the farmer spoke to Jackson "Is there a problem?"

"I hope not, but the solicitor didn't have the paperwork ready, so I thought I'd come and talk to you"

"About the Barn?"

"Well, sort of, can I ask you something?"

"Go Ahead" the farmer poured more tea for them

"How come you posted that flyer through My door about the barn?"

"I didn't son, that solicitor came to see me asked me if I wanted to sell the barn, said he had a buyer for it especially as it already had planning permission, said you'd be round to see it but not to mention his name, said you'd pay a fair price too, you are still going to buy it aren't you?" the farmer sounded anxious that the sale would fall through

"Yeah I am, but can I just deal with you, not that firm, I know a man in the business I'll get him to draw up the papers, in won't cost anything so it'll save everyone money, that okay with You?"

"I'm a Yorkshire farmer son. I'm all about saving money"

Once again the two men shook hands on the deal, Aaron was now driving the van, Jackson was on the phone to Cole to draw up the paperwork and to fax it through when done, He'd promised to would be through by morning

"Cheers Mate, knew I could relie on you, everything else going okay?" Jackson listened for a few minutes "That's great, tell Ralph I'll phone him in a couple of days" and with that he ended the call, "Ralph has just secured a block of flats that are just what Premier Refurbishments are noted for, it's going to secure work for everyone for the next couple of years" the builder sounded pleased

"That's really great Jackson, I bet everyone was relieved and Ralph, what a great job he's doing down in London"

"Too right, he deserves a huge bonus, this is something to celebrate " the builder had a wicked twinkle in his eyes "Do you fancy helping Me celebrate?"

"What you got in mind?" Aaron put his foot down on the accelerator and sped up

"Lets get home and I'll show you"

Aaron's foot went down and bit more

Jackson was out for the evening so Aaron went to The Woolpack for his tea and to see his Mam he hadn't seen much of her recently so was sat at the bar talking to her between her serving customers, a man came and sat next to Aaron at the bar, he was on his own, so after a few minutes had started to chat to the mechanic and his Mam, He had long blond hair and wore owl like glasses, he seemed nice enough, Aaron never a great talker was content to sit at the bar and listen to the man and his mam chat, the hours passed by, it was nearly closing time, the man seemed a little the worse for wear at one point knocked Aaron's arm as he got up to use the loo's, what Aaron didn't see was that the man had dropped something into his pint, something else that was funny was that the man never came back into the bar after using the toilets

Aaron stumbled home, he'd had a few but felt really strange, thank goodness home wasn't far away

In the bushes, watching, the man from the bar but now the disguise had been removed, well that had been easier than he thought, playing the drunk had distracted everyone enough that no one had noticed the powder he poured into the mechanics drink, but it had worked judging by the stumbling creature that had just passed where he was hiding

The Mechanic got the front door open walked through and pushed it closed, he started to undress as he climbed the stairs the only thought on his mind was getting into bed and sleeping

A hand stopped the front door from closing, an unseen shape walked in and quietly walked up the stairs to the couples bedroom, there outlined by the moonlight shining in through the bedroom window was the object of his disgust, he leaned over the mechanic, actually he was very good looking and his lips, perhaps he could just have a little taste, and so he lowered his head until his lips met Aaron's

"Mmm, Jackson" the sleepy mechanic reached up to run his hands through his boyfriends hair, he also deepened the kiss, but something was wrong, it didn't smell like Jackson and there was no stubble rasping against his chin when they kissed, so who was this and what were they doing in his house and in his bed?

The figure was enjoying this, it would be evidence later that would bring about the end of their relationship, he leaned in further oh yes he was going to enjoy watching them destroy each other with accusations and then suddenly there was excruciating pain

What the hell!

Aaron knew this wasn't Jackson, what could he do?, the next instance he'd brought his knee up into the groin of his unknown assailant and at the same time he bit down hard on the tongue that was trying to invade his mouth

The figure grunted, he thought that the sedative would have taken more effect, the mechanic now pushed him up and off the bed, he turned and fled, but Aaron had seen his face

It was Brett, Aaron was sure of it !