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Chapter Four
Febuary 2014
With his birthday the next day Smithy had spent the last two weeks organising a huge party in the house he and Stevie shared, Kate had put a lot of thought into making everything perfect. It had been three months since he and Stevie had slept together and although he was still in love with her he had come to terms with his mistake and had begun to build a future with Kate, he had proposed on New Years eve after spending christmas with her family and boxing day with his mum. He finaly seemed to be makng a life for himself. The party this evening was a big event for the two and he was excited, his birthday tomorrow was a nice relaxing day, it was tonight that he was going to make count. He had decided to finish work early on the Saturday and arriving home he slipped his shoes off and made his way into the kitchen "Afternoon Moss" he smiled and Stevie turned to face him "Hey... you ready for tonight?" she asked smiling. He nodded "Yeah... its exciting" he smirked as he moved over to the sandwichs she had made in preparation and lifted one to his lips "You didnt have to do all this" he gestured round the food "I know" she grinned "But what are friends for... go and grab a bath and I will carry on with this". He nodded "Ok.. if Kate gets here..". Stevie smiled "I will send her up" she smiled and he nodded "Cheers sweetheart". He headed out the room and she turned back to the food and continued to prepare the food. She hadnt spoken to Smithy for two weeks after they had slept together but just before christmas they had decided to put the past behind them and carry on with their seperate lives and try and salvage some form of a friendship and that is exactly what she had done. Tonight was a new night and she was finaly going to concentrate on getting her life back on track, it was the first time since her and Smithy had slept together that she was excited, in fact it was more than excitment, she couldnt wait to see what the future held and tonight was the night she was going to meet someone new, who would treat her the way she deserved. She heard the front door bang and she sighed, this was the moment of the day she always dreaded. She glanced to the door as the woman appeared and smiled "Hi". A frown covered Kates features as she spoke "What are you doing?". Stevie smiled "I am just doing a bit of food for Smithys party". Kate cut in "He is my fiancee". Stevie nodded "I know... I was trying to help". Kate nodded "Well help by going out for the night... do you really think he wants you here?". Stevie sighed "I live here.. whether you or he wants me here is none of my concern.. Im going no where". Kate stormed from the room and Stevie blinked back the tear in her eyes, however much she tried to convince herself she was over Smithy, it just made her realise it was only a matter of time before she lost him for good, Kate wouldnt rest until she did.
The party was in full swing when Stevie waltzed down the stairs in her little black dress, she said hello to the few stood in the hall way, people from the station and a couple she didnt recognise. The first person she noticed in the living area was Kate, stood by the arm chair with a long purple dress that dropped to the ground on, she looked beautiful but deciding not to be bitter, she smiled over. Kate turned away and it was then Smithy came into sight, with black jeans and a grey shirt, the top few buttons undone, he certanly caught her eye, he moved to get a better view of her and she smiled at him before heading over to the sofa and sinking down next to a man sitting alone. He smiled at her and she returned it, this was more like it. She had been chatting to the man for just over forty five minutes, well aware Smithy couldnt quite drag his eyes away. Adam was an old army friend of Smithys, they had met at just twenty and had served together for just under a year, forming a very close friendship. Stevie had laughed at Adams jokes, exchanged stories and she couldnt of been more pleased with how the evening was going. She smiled as Adam drained the last dregs of his beer and she gestured to the bottle as he placed it to the coffee table "Let me grab you another.." she smiled before raising to her feet. She glanced at Smithy, he was now leaning against the fireplace talking to Callum, his eyes staring at her, she glanced away and headed out the door. Making her way into the kitchen, she grabbed the two beers from the table and the bottle opener, she moved to the bin and dropped the caps inside. She took a deep breath to recompose herself before heading back out and towards the living room, intent on getting a date with Adam. She moved over to where he sat with Kirsty and held the drink out to him "I got your beer". He smiled "Yeah thanks for that". She nodded slightly and glanced between the two. He sighed, placing his hand to Kirstys leg before rising to his feet and taking Stevie by the arm and leading her away from the blonde PC. "Listen you are a really sweet girl Stevie but..." he noticed her eyes fall to the floor and he smiled "Its not you". She smiled "No.. its Kirsty" she glanced at the blonde. Adam shook his head "Your off limits". She frowned "What?". He nodded over towards where Smithy was heading out the door and towards the kitchen. "He has a girlfriend" she stated and Adam nodded "Yeah.. the blonde.. but he dont want me near you... and he is one of my eldest mates... he introduced me to Kirsty.. Im sorry.." she cut in "No its fine... you have a good night Adam".
"He is one of my best mates Stevie..." he spoke and she wondered quite how he actually knew she was behind him. He turned to her taking a swig of his beer and she smiled slightly "So why didnt you tell me you were uncomfortable..." he cut in "Would it of made a difference.." she glanced down and he smiled "Na... didnt think so". He went to move past her and she grabbed his wrist "You are with Kate.." he nodded "Dont mean I am gunna let you shack up with Adam". She smiled "You know what.. you are so childish Smithy... I was just chatting to him.." he cut in "So it wouldnt of developed?" he asked and she sighed "I dont no.. but you have made damn sure it wont now.." she paused as he smiled to himself and she laughed "Why do you get to be happy?" she asked and his eyes met hers and he saw the tears roll down her cheeks "You know what maybe I would of let some form of a fling with him... but thats all that it would of been.. an attempt to get over you.. a pityfull meaningless fling just to make me feel good for a few weeks.. compared to everytime I look at you and have to try and figure out how I get over being madly in love with you.." he shook his head "I dont understand.." she wiped her eyes "You know what.. I could of ripped you and Kate apart after we slept together.. but I respected your descision and I actually wanted you to be happy knowing I wasnt the person to do that but... you are just a horrible.. disrespectful.. lying.. cheating excuse for a man.. and you love having me and Kate arguing over you... you're a player Smithy". She headed out the door and it swung shut before opening once again. The man smiled at him "That sounded heated" he stated. Smithy gestured out the door "She told me she loved me..." the sergeant sighed "Come on Smithy... you aggreed Kate was right.. you are engaged now.." Smithy cut in "But I dont love her Callum and I never will the way I love Stevie... you know what this isnt right... I have to stop this..." he headed to the door and Callum grabbed his arm "Just think.. dont rush into it.. Smithy you are my best mate and I really want you to be happy but just think before you rush into anything.." Smithy turned back to him "You know what.. I should of ended things with Kate when me and Stevie first ended up in bed together... I love her and I have for the past god know how many years and to know she feels the same.. this is the first time I have been thinking clearly". Hearing Smithy push the door, Kate ducked into the dinning room, tears burning in her eyes as she downed her drink, intent on forgetting the conversation she had just over heard.
Two and a half hours had passed when Kate fell through the living room door way, Smithy sighed and Stevie watched as he moved to his girlfriend and grabbed her wrist "What the hell are you doing?" he stressed and she smirked "Having a good time" she slurred before taking his beer and forcing it down her neck, she took a couple of more steps into the room before she tripped and landed in a pile on the floor. Smithy moved to her and grabbed her wrist before shoving her from the room. Stevie made her way after them. "Everything ok?" she asked and he shouted "What do you think?". Stevie turned back to the living room and he sighed "Moss..." she paused "She is fucked". Stevie turned back to him and smiled "I can see that". He nodded "Can you help me get her upstairs?" he asked and Stevie nodded. Smithy had vertually carried Kate up the stairs and Stevie wondered what she was actually needed for. She pushed Smithys bedroom door open and moved over to the bed and grabbed the clothes as he placed the blonde to the bed. "Im gunna grab a bucket... I dont want her ruining my carpets if she chucks her guts up". Stevie nodded as he headed out the room "Do you need anything Kate?" she asked and the blonde glared at her "You dont think I know what you are trying to do?" she slurred "He is mine". Stevie rolled her eyes and turned to the door. Kate grabbed her and spun her back to face her before raising her hand and slapping the back of it round Stevies face. Stevie placed her hand to her cheek before moving to the door. Smithy smiled as he paused at the top of the stairs "She ok?" he asked and Stevie glared at him "I am not here for you to use... and her to assult me... you know what just get out of my way" she pushed past him and headed down the stairs.
Smithy spent the rest of the evening watching Stevie from afar, she had spent it chatting to Mickey. He had been up to cheek on Kate a few times and as he came back down the stairs he saw the last of his guests putting their coats on. Stevie said her goodbyes and then retreated into the kitchen. Smithy watched his friends leave before Callum smiled "You havent been able to keep your eyes off her" he spoke quietly and Smithy sighed "I cant keep my mind off her.. Im going for it..". The two paused as she headed back into the living room with a binbag in hand. Callum smiled as she disapeared "Good luck mate". Smithy made his way back into the living room and sunk on the sofa. Stevie glanced at him "You have a good night?". A smile covered his features "Yeah.. it was good". Stevie returned to collecting bottles up and he watched her for a few seconds before he sighed "Leave it Moss... we can do it tomorrow". She shook her head "I hate waking up to a mess". He rose to his feet and moved towards her "You looked beautiful tonight". She glanced at him briefly before she turned back to the empty bottles. "I got jealous Stevie" he stated. She turned back to face him "I know.. Im not stupid Smithy but you have no right". He smiled "I want you". She shook her head before dropping the bag to the floor "You cant do this... you think just cause your bird is out of action you can get it off of me". She headed to the door and he forced it shut "I dont want Kate.. I love you.." she let out a sarcastic laugh "Well thats funny Smithy... cause you told me you wanted her" she gripped the door handle and he sighed loudly "I spoke to Callum about what happened... between us and he said you could be malipulating me into dumping Kate.. we both knew it was what you wanted". She shook her head "You know what I thought you knew me better than anyone.. you dont know me at all... I wanted you to be happy Smithy... I backed right off so you were happy.." he sighed "You make me happy.. I am in love with you Stevie". She shook her head "I dont want to hear that" she turned to the door and he grabbed her and spun her back to face him, pushing her against the door he dropped his lips to hers, she pushed him back "How dare you?" she spat "You have no right". He sighed "I know.. but I will go up there right now and tell her we are finished so that I can be with you Stevie..." she cut in "She makes my life hell Smithy... what do you think she would do if she found out you ended things with her for me". She turned back to the door and he sighed "You are the only person I want to spend the rest of my life with and I cant let you go Stevie.. you mean to much to me". She smiled as she stared into his eyes "Do you have any idea how much you have hurt me?". He nodded "Yeah I do... and you have no idea the lengths I will go to too make it up to you". She nodded before moving back into his lips, pulling roughly at the buttons on his shirt and dropping it from his body. Her hands moved to his jeans button and pulled the buttons apart, he pulled his lips from hers and smiled "You aint hanging about". She let out a laugh "Three months Smithy.. and its now offically your birthday" she nodded to the clock which read 12.07 before pushing him over to the sofa, she pulled his trousers and underwear off before pushing him down and he smiled as she hooked her dress up and climbed on him "No underwear" he stated and she smiled "I didnt want lines" she grinned before moving back into his lips. The situation wasnt ideal but she loved him and now she felt he loved her.
Kate woke in the bed and rubed her eyes open, she felt so groggy and had no idea how much she had drank but it was clearly to much. She glanced at the clock, 12.23 before she rose to her feet and stumbling to the door, intent on finding the man she loved and show him he didnt need Stevie.