Chapter 5
"Adam he didn't do it deliberately ok?" Aaron repeated for the fifth time as he examined his eye in his bedroom mirror
"Yeah well he better not have cause if he did..."
"Adam..." Aaron sighed "Look, I know you're worried because of what Jackson did to me, But Ed would never hurt me on purpose. He was drunk and I guess I freaked him out, so he lashed out. He's done it to Kev before."
"So, what did your Mum say when she saw it?"
"Same as you"
"Does he know what he did?"
"Nah. I don't think I have the heart to tell him the truth either."
"I really don't understand you at times, Livesy. Anyway, Me Andy, David and Alex are off out tonight, you coming?"
"Yeah I'm up for that."
"Meet you here at 8 then mate, we'll have a few here and then head into Leeds?"
"Sound. You got to get back to the farm?"
"No rest for the wicked mate! See ya later on."
Aaron smiled as Adam left and turnedhis attention back to cleaning his eye. His phone rang in his pocket and he smiled as he saw Ed's number on the screen
"Hey you! How you feeling?"
"Ugh Aaron you're far too cheery. Anyway, I was just calling see if you fancied hanging out tonight?"
"Hanging out as in...?" Aaron asked cheekily
"You can come round here if you like, We can just chill, get a takeaway, watch a few DVDs. I've gotta go to training 6 til 8 but after that I'm all yours!"
"Sounds good...I might be a bit late though I promised Adam I'd have a drink with him tonight. I'll only have the one though and be at yours for about 9?"
"Well if you've already made plans then forget it!" Ed snapped
"Woah what's got into you? It's one bloody drink Ed! Don't take your arsey mood out on me just cause you're hungover!"
Aaron heard Ed sigh on the other end of the phone and he rolled his eyes "Fine. See you at 9." Before Aaron had the chance to respond Ed had ended the call. Aaron shook his head and went back to cleaning his eye.
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The evening soon arrived and Aaron was waiting in the bar for the cavalry to arrive. They burst through the door already feeling a bit merry from pre-drinks at David's.
"Aaron!" David cheered "You ready for a big one?"
"Nah. Can't."
"Oh what you said you were up for it!" Adam pouted
"Yeah until I got a better offer!" Aaron smirked
"Ah, The boyfriend."
"Yeah. I'll stay and have a drink with you though."
One drink turned into three and Aaron finally arrived at Ed's feeling a little light headed. He knocked on the door and it swang open, Ed was standing there, his arms folded and he did not look happy.
"So, You finally decided to turn up then?"
"I'm sorry babe, really. David fell over in the pub and cut his head open. i had to clean him up."
"Who's David?"
"Just someone from the village."
"Close friend?"
"What is with the interrogation? He's a mate, end of. So, you goign to let me in or do I have to stand out here?"
"You're lying to me. You're drunk. I can smell you."
"I'm not drunk!"
"Just get in the house will you?"
Aaron sighed and followed Ed into the house. It became clear why Ed was so annoyed. the table was all laid out, the candle that was lit was burning out and two plates of now freezing cold lasagne were at either end of the table.
"Oh Ed I'm so sorry! Why didn't you tell me you were cooking?"
"I wanted it to be a surprise! I tried calling you and you didn't answer, I tried calling the pub but no-one was picking up. You might aswell just piss off home. Thanks for nothing, Aaron."
"Ed, please..."
Ed snapped and picked up one of the plates and chucked it towards Aaron, the meal and the plate just narrowly missing him.
"What the hell! Ed that could of hit me!"
"It was fucking supposed to!" Ed screamed.
"Look I've said I'm sorry what more do you want?"
"For you to think about other people besides youself!"
"You know what, I'm done."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"It's over, Ed. I can't be with someone who expects me to devote every single minute of my life to them!"
Aaron turned to leave but Ed grabbed his arm, catching the teen off guard he threw Aaron against the wall and clamped his hand around Aaron's neck
"You don't get away from me that easily. you got that? It's over when i say it's over and not a minute before. You hear me?"
Aaron scoffed and attempted to get away from Ed, only to be punched fully in the face. Aaron slumped against the wall, blood pouring from his nose.
Ed still had the hold on Aaron's neck and the teen was now struggling to breathe "I said...Aaron...do you hear me?"
Aaron nodded his head and Ed released his grip. Aaron fell to the floor gasping for breath, tears rolling down his face.
"Now, let's get you cleaned up, and we say no more about this. What are you going to tell your mum if she asks what happened tonight?"
"Nothing.." Aaron gasped
"Good boy." Ed smiled, helping Aaron to his feet and guiding him to the bathroom.