AARON & JACKSON

-1912-

"Moments In Life"

*Sexual Content Towards End Of Chapter!

The sky was getting darker with each minute that passed and it was beginning to reveal the wonder of the stars that shone prominently every night. Aaron and Jackson were in love, they stood together at the bow of the Titanic, their foreheads resting against one another's. Jackson opened his eyes and smiled. "I want to stay in this moment forever"

"Me too" came a husky reply from Aaron.

"But I can't" Jackson continued. "I have something to do but I will find you later"

Aaron smirked. "You better had"

Jackson's smile widened. "I promise"

Aaron nodded and painfully pulled away from Jackson, he couldn't bear to be without him now. "You go" he smiled. "I'll see you later"

Jackson nodded and stepped away and eventually their joined hands separated, both arms fell to their sides as their eyes remained on one another's for as long as possible. When Jackson was no longer in sight Aaron let out a deep breath and looked out towards the dark ocean, and then looked up at the stars. He noticed two very close together, he smiled.

...

Jackson was fully aware of what he was about to do. He felt no fear, harboured no worry for any consequences that may come. He didn't care anymore. This world he lived in was filled with judgements, discrimination and preconceptions of the people around them. It was disgusting and he wanted nothing to do with it but first he had one last thing to see too. Jackson approached the first class dining lounge. It was early evening and the room was filled, each table was occupied. Jackson stopped and looked around, seconds later he spotted his mother and made his way over. Upon arriving at the table Jackson saw she was sat with people of high esteem, many of which Jackson knew himself. He took a deep breath as he stood behind his seated mother, he clenched his jaw as he exhaled. "I need a word" he told her to which she immediately turned round to look at him.

"You and I have said all we needed too Jackson, now if you don't mind I'm in the middle of dinner and a social gathering"

"Tough. Actually I do mind"

"Jackson there is no need to speak to your mother in that manner"

Jackson scoffed and raised an eyebrow. "You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what kind of a person she was. So until you know Mr. Ismay I suggest you keep your opinion to yourself" That certainly shut the man up and quelled anyone elses chance of having their say. Jackson turned his focus back to his mother. "You know why I'm here"

Hazel slightly nodded.

"Why?" was all he asked.

"His sort deserve it" she said in a hushed voice.

Jackson shook his head in disbelief. He was surprised at how shocked he still was at his mother's attitude towards homosexuality. But not just that oh no, anything she didn't like or just simply couldn't understand it was wrong in her eyes. But what was worse and the cause of his blood boiling was the thought of his own mother organising for another persons suffering, that person being the man he loved. Jackson held onto the back of her chair and leaned down to her level. "So I deserve that then aswell?" he asked with bite, looking into her eyes as he finished speaking. As he stopped chatter spread around the table, it didn't take a genius to discover the source of their hushed words. "I've always been aware of your power within the community, I also know our net worth, combined of course...we could be very powerful family indeed" Jackson's voice was still hushed.

Hazel nodded but yet unsure of where this was going.

"I've always been aware of how strong a person you are, I've always known how caring you can be but when you set someone on Aaron you took it too far. That I wasn't aware of"

Hazel sighed. "I did it for you. You are not ga-" she glanced around the table as she was unable to say the word.

Jackson cocked his head and frowned. "What's that mother? Not gay? I' am" he now spoke normally so that everyone could hear him. Gasps and looks from around the table and other tables around were focussed on Jackson. Their shocked faces were as expected.

"Jackson!" Hazel warned nervously as she found herself in the centre of it all.

"Oh what? You like being the centre of attention mother or am I wrong?" he asked but no answer came. "You know the best thing is, it's set me free of you and this voyage to the states has found me a man that I want to be with forever and I will be, damn right i will, he has opened my eyes to how amazing and beautiful life can be – with the right people and nobody will interfere with that not even you. You've tried it once you won't get another chance!"

Silence fell upon the table and Jackson looked around at the individuals seated. "And if anyone has a problem with my preferences then keep it to yourself, i don't want to know. I don't need approval" he scoffed and looked at his mother then back around the table. "As some of you might have heard she organised an attack on a man I met onboard this ship and in such a short time subsequently fell in love with, disgraceful behaviour if you ask me. Enjoy the rest of your evening. I know I will" he flashed a smile and walked away leaving an ashamed Hazel sat with her head bowed avoiding the eyes of those around.

/

Riled up and infuriated Jackson gripped onto the cold hard metallic railing and took in a deep breath. The fresh sea air refreshing. Passengers milled around nearby or were on an evening walk after their meals old and young couples walking arm in arm. Hazel stood several metres away from Jackson just stood watching him with tears running down her face. "I-I remember when you were just a boy"

Jackson turned to face her upon hearing her voice.

"It was after your father had left us and I took you to the park, I watched you playing with the other boys and girls, you didn't know them, they didn't know you but you all just played anyway. When you were done you came over and sat next to me, you looked at me with your adoring smile and said mummy that girl was staring at me" Hazel smiled at the memory. "The girl was a little older than you, and you were too young to know about things and I asked if you had any idea why..."

Jackson sighed and looked down at the wooden deck he vaguely remembered.

"...You shrugged your shoulders and said you didn't like girls...e-every little boy doesn't like girls" she smiled as tears ran down her face, Jackson looked up at her and nodded. "I never once thought it would become real, n-not for you anyway. All through your life you've never lacked the attention of girls and I don't blame them, you are a handsome boy" she nodded and smiled with pride as her teary eyes shone in the lights. "And you are growing into a fine man too, not just that though you are growing up and I somehow...have to accept that"

"No mum what you have to accept is that I'm gay and who I like is my business, what I do is my business. Not yours"

Hazel nodded. "I know" her face scrunched as the emotions began to overwhelm her. She stepped closer to her son.

"I can get over the fact you despise what I' am thats fine but what I can't get over or forgive is what you've done to Aaron, he's a mess mum! And I'd go as far as saying it was the last nail in the coffin because there is no going back after that, what you did to him has ruined us now. You've never once hurt me, yeah you're bossy, strung up and quite frankly the bitch of all bitches at times but you're my mum and you've never hurt me..."

"Till now" she continued.

Jackson nodded in agreement. "Yeah, till now" he confirmed sadly. "What I did in there wasn't necessary but it had to be said, hurting Aaron hurt me and you needed to know...I hadn't had chance too until tonight, were you so stupid to think Aaron wouldn't tell me what happened and who he knew who did it..."

"I knew he would. I felt like I was losing you, I had to send him a message, one he'd understand. At the time you were still with Sam and it was wrong, it still is but my opinion doesn't matter because whatever I say right here won't matter because you'll still end up going back to him tonight"

Jackson nodded.

"You are all I have got...Jackson...you have to understand that"

"I do. Dad left us, your parents are dead, you've left friends back in England...we were on our way to a new life – together..."

"But now all that's changed" she told him as she cried.

"I have Aaron now. I'm an adult mum...I-I know you're on your own but I can't stick around forever, I wouldn't have been anyway, if Aaron hadn't have came along I'd have probably still married Sam, despite my feelings...and I'd have lived with her..."

"But I'd have been able to see you then, this way..." she stopped, sighed and shook her head.

"This way, I'm with Aaron, probably going to be hundreds of miles away from you, it's a big country..."

"Regardless of the distance..." Hazel swallowed. "I-I can't see you once this ship docks, not if you're going to be with him...I' am so sorry"

Jackson stood staring, then he smiled slightly as sad as he was. "A leopard can't change it's spots can it?" He sniffled and looked out into the darkness of the ocean. "I understand"

"I'm too old now to alter my beliefs and opinions...I can see how happy he makes you but in my eyes it's wrong and I can't see you with him. Despite all this I need you to know how much I love you...you're my boy and I want you to be happy"

Tears ran down Jackson's face and he nodded. "I' am"

"Good" Hazel smiled as the tears still fell. She reached out and placed her hand on his cheek and turned his face to look at her. "You be careful"

Jackson nodded. "You'll be okay mum..."

Hazel nodded with a content sigh. "I'll have to be, going to take some time to get used to being alone...afterall I'm used to you being at my side from the day you were born. But I'm glad you're going to be happy you deserve it son. I'm so proud of you, not apologising for who you are. Don't ever start either"

"I won't" he smiled.

Hazel looked at him deeply and seconds later removed her hand from his face and she began to step back.

"..M-Mum...I-I hope one day we do see each other again"

"...One day" Hazel spoke as she still stepped back, she smiled slightly and turned around now walking away from her son, back into her life. A weight had been lifted that she had never expected, a lift that had occured from finding common ground, a peace with her son that she thought was impossible days ago.

Jackson watched her go, he'd miss her but he understood her reasons now, not that they made her actions the right things to have done but never the less he understood and he walked away also, upset at that being the last time he'd probably see her but things had to be sacrificed for happiness it was just a shame a leopard couldn't change it's spots, if they could or more so Hazel then no one would have to separate from each others lives. While walking along and down through the decks he seeked comfort in knowing he was going back to a very special man, a gorgeous blue eyed young man who had his heart, and he had his.

He arrived at Aaron's cabin a while later and walked inside, he soon realised Aaron was asleep and he melted at how cute he looked when he slept. He quietly closed the door behind him and turned the lock. Jackson removed his shoes and trousers, then removed his jacket and shirt. He walked over to the bunk bed and removed his underwear before crouching down to climb in beside Aaron.

The touch of Aaron's skin was smooth and warm, comforting to say the least. Jackson smiled, as his arm skimmed over his lower body, not a surprise in the least to find Aaron was also naked, it was nice two bodies pressed against each others as they lay together to sleep. Jackson was resting up on his elbow and the heel of his palm rested against his temple as he gazed down at his boyfriend. Moments later Jackson gently leaned over him and planted a kiss on his lips and when Aaron kissed back it came as a very pleasant surprise, Aaron's soft groans of pleasure as they kissed hightened his senses and he felt a tightness in his groin, a tightness that quickly caused his penis to enlarge as their tongues melded together. Aaron lifted his arm around Jackson's head and pulled him in closer. Aaron stopped kissing him and opened his eyes, and placed his hand on Jackson's face. "Where were you?"

"I was dealing with my mother" he explained and saw the beginnings of a horrified look begin to form on Aaron's face. "But it's done and there's nothing to worry about anymore, we talked...that's it"

"You sure?"

"I' am...we've come to an understanding"

Aaron nodded.

"Now kiss me, nobody said you could stop" Jackson told him with a cheeky smirk.

Aaron chuckled and pulled him closer again. Minutes of kissing ended once again, the heat and passion was evident but the love was ever so much more evident and Aaron simply nodded and Jackson moved positioning himself on top of Aaron but in between his legs. This was new to both of them but it was happening, they wanted it. Aaron's gaze never left Jackson's and vice versa as he positioned himself correctly and pushed himself inside gently. Aaron hissed with pain but pleasure came also, he gripped the bed sheet as they became one and he arched his back as the pleasure consumed him. Jackson moved his arms beneath Aaron and held him up slighly as Aaron's legs wrapped around his waist. Jackson leaned down over him as he thrust his cock inside, each thrust increasing in speed and depth. He kissed, nibbled and bit at Aaron's taut stomach, moans and groans of pleasure filled the small cabin as they made love, a first for both of them and a first neither would ever forget.

/

The aftermath of their lovemaking consisted of falling asleep in each others arms but they woke several hours later and just smiled at each other. Jackson leaned up and reached over Aaron and picked his watch up from the floor. "What time is it?" asked Aaron groggily.

"Eleven thirty five" Jackson answered as he placed his watch back down on the floor and settled back into Aaron's comforting arms.

Both lay silently for a minute or so before Aaron spoke. "This was amazing, I-I never expected it to be...to be like that...people who say this is wrong, need to try that" he smirked. "The feeling i-it's just-..." he struggled finding the word and Jackson grinned."...Out of this world?" Jackson asked.

Aaron nodded with a grin. "Yeah"

"I know what you mean, that was something else and do you know what it was?"

"The love we have for one another" Aaron told him as he placed his hand on jackson's smooth chest. Jackson smiled and kissed him.

However moments later their passionate kiss was brought to a sudden abrupt stop when it felt like the ship was going to fall apart, furniture and item vibrated along their surfaces in a very fast manner. The initial loud crash and then the deafening screeching sound was enough to alert anyone that something terrible had just happened. What it was however was a mystery for now.

Aaron and Jackson looked at each other in shock then quickly as the ship still shuddered got out of bed and put on their clothes quickly. "What the hell was that?" Aaron asked as he hurriedly dressed.

"No idea but it sounded bad whatever it was"

Aaron nodded, they both agreed.

Jackson reached down and picked up his watch and placed it on his wrist and noted the time. Eleven forty pm. He had no idea that specific time was currently being noted in the ships log as the time Titanic struck an iceberg, and no one as of yet knew what was to come.

That would quickly change.

TBC...