Art for Art sake

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For seven days all Aaron had thought about was Jackson, after seeing him that first night smiling at Hazel Aaron realised that he wanted that smile directed at him, He didn't get time to even introduce himself because Adam had announced that he was thirsty and that they should return to Emmerdale and wet the whistles at The Woolpack, the young mechanic had however managed to smile at Jackson as he passed him.

As He'd laid in bed that night every time he closed his eyes his mind was crowded with thoughts of Chocolate brown eyes He'd even dreamed of how Jackson's beard would feel brushing against his chin as they kissed, it was a dream he had little chance of repeating in real life but waking up with thoughts of the other mans lips was enough to give a feeling of contentment.

Getting ready for the second art class was proving difficult for Aaron he wanted to look nice without being obvious as he knew that he'd be subject to curiousity from Paddy and good natured ribbing from Adam, he stood in his bedroom looking at his clothes trying to decide what to wear when he heard Paddy shouting up that Adam had arrived, sighing Aaron picked out a pair of jeans and a top, he checked out his reflection before slipping on a pair of shoes, a quick splash of aftershave and he was running down the stairs.

Pddy was standing at the bottom of the stairs watching as Aaron thundered down them, as the younger man got near his he sniffed up

"Someone smells nice, you out on the pull?"

Aaron flushed up, looked over at Adam before answering Paddy

"No I'm not on the pull I'm just going out with Adam"

Paddy wasn't convinced

"You off into town?"

"No" and with that Aaron grabbed Adam by the arm and pushed him out of Smithy Cottage door

"Why all the secrecy?" The farmer wanted to know

"I'm not, but you know Paddy he wants to know everything so it's best to tell him nothing"

Adam slowly nodded his head as the pair climbed into the farmers car and headed for college

Aaron felt his pulse race as they pulled into the car park, he wondered if he'd get to see Jackson again, would he get the chance to speak to the other man?, he needed to find out who he was and what if anything he was to Hazel, Adam had joked that first week that he could be Hazel's lover, Aaron had almost choked on his pint, no way, that couldn't be their relationship surely.

Walking into the room the mechanic scanned the people already there looking for Jackson but he was disappointed he wasn't there, he did however hear the unmistakable sound of Hazel's laughter, she saw them enter ,excused herself from the group she was talking to and came forward.

" Welcome back, so good to see you both again, nice to know I didn't scare you off last time"

She came to a stop in front of the two young men

"Besides it's always good to have a couple of Fit lads in the class, you'll give Me something to feast my eyes on"

Hazel watched both the young men, Adam the younger of the two men she remembered seemed to be taking her commets as they were intended, a joke, but Aaron the quieter of the two seemed to think she was serious, she tried again to put him at his ease

"I'm only joking Aaron"

"Yeah, I know you are"

"Well tell your face that will you, you look terrified"

"I'm not"

"That's good then"

She linked her arm through Aarons and walked him to his seat, there waiting for him was an easle complete with paper and drawing pencils

"There you go Aaron, I'll just get the crowd sorted, then we can get started"

Hazel winked at Aaron before turning round a bellowing

"Right you lot find a seat, Tonight we are going to have a go at drawing some fruit"

Adam leaned into Aaron and whispered

"Well if that guy last week wasn't her lover perhaps you could apply for the position she seems to like you"

"No way"

Everyone was concentrating on their drawing, Hazel was proving to be a great Tutor she was constantly on hand to answer queries and to give support and advice when asked for, she wandered around the room without interupting her students, quite a task when you are as outgoing and loud as Hazel Rhodes.

Aaron was studying the paper in front of him, he'd made an attempt to draw the bowl of fruit but was struggling with certain outlines, he knew some of the students weren't as serious as him but he wanted to at least try to have a decent go at drawing, Hazel had been watching him and knew that this was the time for a little encouragement

"That's looking really good Aaron"

"You're joking right?"

"No I'm serious, have you drawn before?"

"Only stick men at school"

"Well, you've got real talent, what do you think of your work so far?"

"It's okay I suppose but I don't know how to do the lines to show the shape of the fruit whole"

Hazel studied Aaron's picture

"How about you make the front of the next piece of fruit the back edge of the fruit in front?"

Aaron thought for a second and suddenly what he'd been struggling with had been sorted

"Yeah, that'd work. thanks Hazel"

"Your welcome"

By the end of class everyone was showing their creations, but only if they wanted to, Aaron although a little reluctantly had shown his drawing to the rest of the class and everyone had to agree he had a real talent,

Adam's drawing was more of a comical take on the subject, but was still very good and it just served to show how two people could interpret a subject differently.

The boys were just putting their coats on when Hazel called over

"Adam, Aaron come and meet My son"

Aaron had his back to Hazel and rolled his eyes at Adam, why would he want to meet her son but as he turned round and saw those brown eyes looking at him he had his answer, Haze'sl son was Jackson.

Aaron's mouth went dry as he walked towards the man who had occupied his thoughts since he'd set eyes on him the previous week, he'd completely forgotten about Adam all he could think about was the gorgeous man standing looking back at him.