The Student and The Mechanic
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Aaron couldn't sleep every time he closed his eyes his mind went into overdrive about the wedding his heart raced and his stomach did it's usual flip flop when he thought about being married to Jackson, being tied to the builder for life, it was scary but in a good way he knew without a doubt that this what he wanted he couldn't wait for the day after tomorrow he looked over at his partner apparently sleeping soundly beside him, that was until
"You better get some beauty sleep, I'm not marrying some ugly git in less than 36 hours" Jackson spoke without opening his eyes
"How can you sleep at a time like this?" Aaron moaned
"Easy, I've known about this for the last two weeks, I've had chance to get used to the idea, besides I'm not that excited, admittedly it's probably because I'm only marrying you" He opened one eye to watch his boyfriends reaction
It took a second for the penny to drop but then Aaron launched himself at the builder
"You take that back"
He kissed his partner and so much more long into the night before he was satisfied with the outcome
Boxing Day found the two men lounging in front of the TV watching a soppy Christmas movie, the local news came on during the interval one particular item was of interest to Aaron and Jackson they both sat up and took notice when the news reader announced
"The Christmas toy appeal which is run every year received an unexpected boost when two young men who refused to leave their names dropped off a number of toys and gifts to the appeal headquarters a few days before Christmas, these donations meant that families who were struggling could at least give their children toys that previously they wouldn't be able to, so those two men if they are out there watching the charities involved wanted to express their thanks and gratitude"
The news reader added
"And from everyone in the studio we want to add our sincere thanks too"
When the movie started again Aaron found he couldn't concentrate surely there should be something he should be doing, he'd asked Jackson that morning if there was anything that needed doing but he simply shook his head and said it was all under control, suddenly Aaron knew what he needed to do he sprang up which startled Jackson who had been snoozing instead of watching the TV
"I'm going out I won't be long" he dropped a kiss to the builders lips and disappeared before Jackson had a chance to ask if he wanted company
Aaron stood looking in the jewellers window he was looking for a ring for Jackson, a wedding ring that he'd slip on his partners finger at the ceremony, he knew what he wanted but so far hadn't found it, just as he was about to walk away he spotted it, platinum plain with a rope design on it, he just hoped they had Jackson's size and that they could engrave it straight away he didn't have a lot of time, he walked through the door determined that he wouldn't be coming out without a ring for Jackson
Dale Head was bathed in light when the mechanic returned, he opened the door and was immediately enveloped in the warmth of the cottage, he could smell cooking and he could hear pans being clattered down along with a few choice words, he couldn't hear everything his boyfriend was saying but what he did hear it sounded like the builder was struggling, he silently opened the door and walked up to his partner
Jackson felt arms around him, could feel the winter chill that his boyfriend had brought in with him, but at that precise moment he wasn't in the best of moods, He'd hoped to spend the day with Aaron but several hours ago the mechanic had gone out promising not to be long, the hours had passed and with them the builders mood had soured, where the hell had he been?, then he felt soft lips on his neck
"Sorry took longer than I thought"
Aaron swung Jackson around so he could look at his boyfriend
Looking into Aaron's eyes Jackson melted, how could he stay mad at him?, He was his very reason for breathing, so he needed some time away from him he shouldn't begrudge him that after all tomorrow they'd be married and he could spend as much time as he liked with the mechanic
"Can I help, it sounded like you were having trouble when I walked in" Aaron smiled
"It's okay, just didn't have enough hands but I got it now, you hungry?" Jackson rolled his eyes even as he said it
"I'm starving, have I got time for a shower? I'm frozen could do with warming up"
Jackson had turned back to the Aga so didn't see the look his partner had given him
"Sure, if you're quick"
Aaron reached over and turned the pans off
"We are never quick" the mechanic smirked at his partner
"Oh, I see" the builder smiled
Aaron took Jackson's hand and led him up the stairs, they undressed each other before stepping under the hot water cascading from the shower as the two men kissed and fondled each other taking their time to leisurely make love while the water tumbled over their heads
They missed the door bell that had rang while they were upstairs but when they came down there sitting on the mat was a card signed by everyone in the village, wishing them happiness on their big day
Jackson looked at his lover standing there still damp from their extended shower when and idea came to him
"Aaron"
"Hmm"
"Do you really only want a small wedding tomorrow?"
"Why, what you planning?" the mechanic was getting suspicious of his boyfriends plans he could see the cogs turning inside his brain
"Well all these people have gone to the trouble of signing the card all wanting us to be happy, so why don't we invite them all to the wedding?"
Jackson was standing looking at Aaron, he was getting excited at the thought of everyone being with them as they made their vows to each other
"Are you sure?" the mechanic checked
"Are you?" the builder countered
Aaron thought for a second he didn't usually like to be the centre of attention, but on his wedding day, the day he and Jackson became partners for life, well he couldn't think of anything he'd like more
"Lets do it"
"Yes" Jackson punched the air as he pulled out his phone
"What you doing?" The mechanic questioned
"Ringing the Pub, what better way do you know to let people know they are invited to our wedding than to tell Chas"
"Yeah, your right she does have a voice like a fog horn"
"I'll tell her you said that" Jackson grinned
"Don't you dare"
"Or else"
"I won't marry you" Aaron threatened