AN, WARNING! Just another warning, please keep in mind this is an anti-Grace fic, there will be no cheating in this story. Tommy doesn't fall in love with Grace he is very devoted to his wife. There is also lots of Lizzie bashing, I am not doing this for any negative comments from people this is simply because I don't like Grace or Lizzie. I will always put a warning at the top of my chapters to make people aware.
Chapter 16,
Ness's POV,
Waking up this morning wrapped in Tommy's arms knowing he was protecting me from all things that went bump in the night had me smiling softly, I knew me being shot had pissed him off more than he had let on and I knew he would explode about it once I had healed up a bit more but right now, he was focusing on me and making sure I wasn't in so much pain. Talking to Ada and Arthur yesterday took a lot out of me, I was thankful that Tommy kept me on his lap and his arms around me cause the pain from just sitting hurt like hell. I felt Tommy's arm tighten around me which had me moving closing to him and placing my head on his chest wincing a bit from the movement and pain but it wasn't as bad as yesterday. I knew Tommy was awake because he was running his fingers through my hair which had me smiling again.
"Good morning, Mrs Shelby, how are you feeling this morning?"
"Good morning, Mr Shelby, I'm feeling better this morning. How are you this morning? I know your still angry that I got shot and your holding that in but you can talk to me Tommy about anything you know that."
I felt him grip my chin with his finger and thumb lifting my head so he could lean down and place a soft kiss on my lips, pulling away and smiling at me.
"I know my love, I am angry you got shot but I'm more pissed that Ada didn't listen and that she kicked off the way she did yesterday. She even pissed off Freddie, and the whole moving to London thing I just don't know why she would even want to move from her family."
I knew Ada saying that yesterday had done more than piss the boys off it had hurt them too, these boys were all about family and they would do anything for family and Ada telling us she was moving to London without even discussing it with any of us had hurt them all and to be honest it hurt me also but I took it for what it was and that was Ada just acting like a child again and kicking off because she was being pulled up for some shit she had done. But I carefully sat up and moved to straddle his lap which his hands automatically going to my hips to hold me in place. I leant down and cupped his face smiling at him,
"I know Ada pissed you off with that comment but I also know she hurt you as well love, I don't think she truly thought before she spoke and she was just lashing out to upset you all because she was being pulled up on her behaviour once again and the fact that she doesn't listen and in the situation with Kimber she needed to listen Tom and we need to be able to trust her to listen in those moments. She even pissed off Freddie so I can't imagine it was at all happy in their place last night."
I moved my hands and placed them on his chest, he moved his hands to cup my cheeks and pull my face towards his and kissed my lips softly, we both smiled into the kiss which had Tommy deepening the kiss and running his tongue along my bottom lip asking for entrance that I gladly gave, he moved his hands from my face sliding them down to the buttons of my shirt slowly unbuttoning them, he slid the shirt off my shoulders wrapping his arms around my waist on rolling so he was hovering over me. He moved his kisses down my neck to my chest taking a nipple into his mouth, he bit gently which had me gasping then moved to the other breast doing the same thing. He then moved his kisses down my stomach stopping at my scar like he did often and placing open mouthed kisses along my scar and then ran his tongue along the jagged ridges he often paid special attention to my scar because he knew it still bothered me slightly but not as much as it used to. He pulled back moving to the side with the bullet wound in and gently kissed the bandage before moving to hover back over me and look into my eyes.
I moved my hands down to the waist band of his boxers slowly pushing them down, freeing his cock in the process. He cupped my cheek with his left hand and smiled at me,
"Are you sure, love? I don't want to hurt you."
I smiled at him,
"I'm sure, my love."
He leant down and kissed my lips softly, then moved the hand that was cupping my cheek to pump his cock a few times before lining himself up with my entrance he looked into my eyes asking once again if, I was sure. I nodded my head and his thrust his hips gently against mine entering me in one swift motion that had me gasping in pleasure. He moved his hands and grabbed mine lacing our fingers together and moving our hands above my head. He thrust his hips harder going deeper inside me which had me calling out his name,
"Tommy! Please."
I opened my legs wider which had him going deeper than before, I knew he could feel I was close because his thrusts got rougher,
"Please what, my love?"
He pulled out so just the tip of his cock was between my lips, he looked into my eyes then thrust deeply inside me, my back arching in pleasure.
"Fuck! Tom please, oh fuck Tommy please."
"Tell me what you want my love."
"I want you to make me cum!"
"With pleasure darling."
He pulled out to just the tip again then thrust back in, I was so fucking close and he knew it.
"Come on my love, cum on my cock let me feel you!"
That had me cummin all over his cock and calling his name so loudly I knew the house could hear which had him crashing his lips against mine he thrust a few more times spilling inside me. He pulled his lips from mine putting his forehead against mine and resting there for a moment both of us breathing heavy. Before either of us could say anything, the door burst open and Arthur and John came walking in calling Tommy's name. Tommy instantly pulled the blanket over us both and glared at his brothers while staying on top of me and keeping me covered.
"What the fuck?"
It was John who spoke up as it seemed Arthur was still ranting about something or other,
"Shit! Sorry Tom, Ness! I fucking told Arthur not to come in, his fucking ranting up a storm and has been for an hour. Aunt Pol wants to kick his arse!"
I turned to look at them both frowning at them cause they clearly heard that we were fucking busy but still burst in anyway before I could speak up Tommy beat me to it and I knew he was pissed.
"I don't give a fuck! Arthur shut the fuck up and get out! I'll be down in a bit, I'm trying to fucking have some time with my wife. John get him the fuck out of here!"
John could see that Tommy was serious so he grabbed Arthur by the arm and yanked him out the room pushing him towards the stairs, he walked out the door grabbing the door handle then turned back towards us smirking,
"I am sorry, but this is pay back for you walking in on me and Esme!"
He chuckled but I could see Tommy wasn't amused by that, and I knew he would be speaking to his brothers later today. I knew what John was saying but, we had been married longer, and I knew with me being shot it really shook Tom and they both knew we would want sometime to just be husband and wife. This was why Tommy had put the lock on our door when we first got together all those years ago, we just forgot to lock it last night and I knew from now on we wouldn't be forgetting. The thing is it seems like whatever the fuck crawled up Arthurs arse could have waited for me and Tommy to be downstairs it didn't need them storming into our room.
I moved my hand to cup his face pulling his attention back to me from where he was glaring at the door, I looked into his eyes and smiled at him.
"It's ok Tom, our moment isn't ruined!"
"Oh, I know it isn't love our moments could never be ruined but Arthurs fucking driving me nuts with all his bullshit lately. First, he brings our father into this house, takes Finn to the damn fights when we've told him not to, then he really fucks up by telling me to fucking cheat on you! Him and Ada are fucking pissing me the fuck off lately."
I knew Tommy was frustrated with everything that had been going on lately with Ada and Arthur, I also knew if Arthur didn't back off Tommy would lose his shit big time. I knew he was still pissed about me being shot too, he never liked me in pain and he knew with being shot himself that this was fucking painful and he was doing everything he could to try and keep me stress free but that was making his stress levels build up which was something I didn't want to happen. I pulled his forehead to mine stroking my thumb along his cheek smiling softly at him.
"I have an idea my love,"
"Hmm?"
"How about we go away for a few days just us? We spend some time away together, gives us both chance to destress and also me time to heal?"
He smiled at me and I could see the light in his eyes brighten,
"Love, that is the best idea I've heard in days. We're leave John in charge and spend some time just us as husband and wife! Where should we go?"
"Tom, I don't give a fuck if just go to the middle of nowhere and stay in a Vardo! Just as long as I'm with you!"
"Then that's what we're do! I'll speak to Johnny-dogs, about the Vardo."
"We deserve a few days to ourselves, John and Arthur can manage without us both."
"We do love, and the fresh air will do us both good. Let's get dressed and we can tell the family the plan I'll send Finn with the message to Johnny-dogs."
"Hmm."
With that his rolled off me standing up and offering me his hand which I took without hesitation he also wrapped his arm around my waist once I was sitting up to help me stand up off the bed. He helped me over to the chair in the room, taking his arm from around my waist and pointing to the chair for me to grab once I had both hands on the chair keeping me standing, he opened the wardrobe and grabbed an emerald, green dress and a slip and walked back over to me. He knelt down tapping my left ankle, I lifted my ankle and slipped it into the slip he then tapped my right ankle once both feet were in, he pulled the slip up putting both arms in one at a time. He then did the same with the dress, he walked over to the vanity grabbing my brush and walking back over to me running the brush through my hair.
He helped me back over to bed which I sat down on, he then got himself dressed. Once he was ready, he came back over to me helping me stand again, we both walked out of the room with him closing the door we slowly made our way downstairs hearing Arthur still shouting which had us both frowning and shaking our heads, something had obviously upset Arthur and instead of acting like an adult he's kicking off. We walked into the dining room seeing John and Polly sat down watching Arthur pace around the room, Tom cleared his throat bringing their attention to us. They both smiled at me and nodded at Tommy, he sat down pulling me into his lap gently and wrapping his arms around my waist and putting his chin on my shoulder.
"What's the problem that couldn't wait for me and my wife to have our time then Arthur?"
I knew Tom was trying everything he could to keep his voice calm but inside he was still raging, it wasn't so much aimed at John because he was at least respectful of what happened but this isn't the first time Arthur had barged into our room while we were trying to have time together and he has a habit of staring at me when he does so which pisses Tommy off and actually has me glaring at him. I knew Arthur loved me like his sister but he still had his moments of looking me up and down, which is something John used to do also before me and Tommy were official but once we got together John stopped doing it. Arthur stopped pacing and turned to look at us frowning at us, he walked over to the seat in front of us and sat down he put his hands on the table and took a deep breath.
"I was in the Garrison last night, there's talk about Ada and Freddie Tom."
"That's why your so pissed off this morning?"
"They were calling her a whore Tom,"
"Alright Arthur we're deal with the bastards, but if this is all you've been shouting about, I'm going to be super fucking pissed with you brother! My wife and I don't get a lot of time for just us as it is and this is something you and John could have dealt with, without me! So, is that everything?"
He looked at Tom like he was speaking another language, he then looked to John who was looking at him waiting like us for an answer to what Tommy had said. If this was all he had been kicking off about I was going to be pissed also, because he could have dealt with it, without Tommy, they didn't need him to hold their hands and I knew from looking at Johns face he was thinking the same thing. This is another reason why we all voted for Tommy to take over the business and being in charge of the family. Arthur has a habit of asking Tommy what he should do instead of just doing something, especially with something like this. He is the oldest, hearing someone calling his little sister a whore then he should have acted last night instead of waiting for Tom to make a decision.
"Well, I thought you'd want to stick up for our baby sister!"
"Arthur you were there you should have said something last night, not left it till this morning."
Tommy then looked to John,
"What about you? Why didn't you do anything?"
John turned his attention to Tommy throwing one more glare in Arthur's direction first.
"I fucking tried Tommy, but Arthur grabbed me and dragged me out the Garrison! Told me to speak to you first!"
I felt it the instant the words sunk in, Tommy tensed up and tightened his arms around me which had me moving my hand to his and lacing our fingers together. I felt him kiss my neck in response, he then focused on Arthur again.
"Do you remember who it was?"
"Course I fucking do Tommy!"
"Good! Then you and John can go deal with it like you should have done last night. But before you go me and Ness have something we want to say to you all."
It was Polly who spoke up this time,
"What is it, Thomas?"
"I was speaking to my wife this morning and we have decided that we are going away for a few days. My wife needs a few days of rest to heal and I want some peace and fucking quiet with her! We both deserve it, we have been married five years without a honeymoon, Kimber is gone so now is the best time for us to go. John you're in charge at the betting shop, Pol you're in charge of everything else."
I could see the smiles on John and Pols face, but Arthur looked pissed as hell and I knew he was about to launch into some bullshit again.
"What the fuck Tommy? Now? You think now is the best time to just fuck off for a few days? What happened to votes and family meetings?"
Tommy tapped my thigh gently for me to stand, noticing my movement John stood to help me stand up which had me smiling at him and Tom nodding his thanks. Once I was up, Tom stood up and walked to stand in front of Arthur, John sat down and pulled me into his lap and we both looked to Tommy and Arthur to see what was going to happen.
I could see the anger on Tommy's face and I knew he was about to blow up at Arthur big time. This had been brewing between them since the powder trick and Arthur senior turning up, the anger Arthur had been carrying around lately was affecting everything he did, even his relationships. I had always had a close bond with Arthur but the last few weeks it seemed like our bond was fading and I had no idea why or even how to fix it or even if I wanted to fix it with the way he had been acting.
"Family meetings and votes? On the fuck on, are you asking why we didn't ask for a family meeting and vote for something regarding me and my wife Arthur?"
Not once in the years me and Tom have been together have, we ever asked for a family meeting or vote in regard to anything to do with our relationship so I'm not sure why the fuck Arthur has brought that up or why he's even trying to start something right now but clearly, he has something to say and until he says that something then he is going to continue kicking off about everything. I looked to John and frowned at him which had him nodding at me in agreement with my thought process. He tightened his arms around my waist and kissed my cheek, which had me smiling at him and turning my attention back to Arthur and Tommy. Arthur was looking at Tom like he had eaten a fucking lemon and there was nothing but pure anger and just absolute pissed offness on Tommy's face.
"All I'm fucking saying Tommy is, that I don't think now is the best time for you and Ness to disappear for a few days. You got us into all this shit with the help of Ness, Kimber's gone but we still have shit to do."
Listening to Arthur say that to Tommy had me clenching my fists in anger. How dare he say those bullshit things about me and Tommy! If it wasn't for us this business would be in deep shit, the family would be struggling for money and Arthur certainly wouldn't be in charge of a fucking pub even though he probably shouldn't be he drinks more then he fucking pours!
"You're right Arthur we do still have shit to do, but that shit will still be here in a few days when we come back. And while we're gone you and John can deal with it, it's not fucking hard and all you have to do is listen to John and Polly even you can do that brother!"
Before Arthur could say anything, back Polly was speaking up,
"Enough Arthur! Tommy and Ness both deserve some time away! They spent four years away from each other, for Ness to come back hurt and Tommy to almost lose her. She then gets hurt again taking a bullet she needs some time to heal. We can manage for a few days without them but why don't you tell us all what the real fucking problem is before Tommy kicks your arse and Ness never speaks to you again."
Like me, Pol could see behind all this bullshit from Arthur he was just spewing anything from his mouth because clearly, he was pissed off about something more than he was letting on and like me Pol was at the end of her rope and lost her patience to finally call Arthur out on his bullshit. He had been acting like a prick since the fucking powder trick and the family meeting after where he tried to take the power back from Tommy but it didn't quite go to plan for him. All these little things were adding up to a big pile of bullshit which is why Tommy said John would be in charge, although the younger brother he was looked over a lot but I knew he always had more to give and so did Tommy and now he could prove himself.
Arthur looked at us all making sure he made eye contact with both me and Pol, I glanced at him then looked back to Tommy keeping eye contact with him. Tommy was looking at me and I could see the anger on his face, I knew him looking at me was his way of trying to stay calm in this moment because Arthur just knows what buttons to press and how to just piss Tommy off. I unwrapped John's arms from around my waist and used his shoulder to support me to stand up once up I walked to stand in front of Tommy, moving one hand to cup his cheek and the other I placed on his chest over his heart. I felt him relax instantly the minute my skin touched his, he wrapped his arms around me and placed a soft kiss on my lips pulling away and pulling me gently towards him so my head was on his chest. Before long Arthur was speaking up,
"This is fucking stupid! You told us Tommy that nothing was more important than getting business done and now your saying you want to leave for a few fucking days with Ness!"
That had me speaking up before anyone else could say anything,
"Arthur we both know this is about more than me and Tommy wanting to go away for a few days. Now this is your last damn chance to tell us what the actual fuck is going on in that damn head of yours because this has been going on with you since the fucking powder trick. It's like you're a fucking bomb that's just been waiting to explode and your using bullshit reasons to fucking explode."
He looked at me for a moment before turning away and looking at the fucking floor which is a dead giveaway to there being more wrong then he was fucking saying. But before he could say anything Tommy spoke up,
"Let me make this fucking clear to you brother, I have made it clear in the years Ness and I have been together that she is and has always been my fucking main priority! Nothing and no one is more important than her! I've told you and John that many times over the years, so me wanting to get away now with my wife shouldn't be all that big a surprise to you considering I almost lost her again the other night!"
I knew Tommy would always put me first before the business he had told me many times and even proved that to me when I came home after being hurt in the war. Thankfully, Arthur spoke up and this time I knew he would be telling us what the real problem is.
"Alright! Fuck! I think you being the head of this family is bullshit! I'm the fucking oldest it should be me, I should be in charge of the family and the business not you! You've done well for us brother no denying that but you took my place as head of this family! I want it back, I have a head for business too!"
That last comment had me snorting but burying my face in Tommy's chest so no one but Tommy would know. He tightened his arms around me and kissed my head,
"You think you should be in charge? That's what this is all about?"
I turned my head slightly so I could see Arthur and saw him nod his head at Tommy,
"Arthur we all agreed, I would take over that was a family vote a family meeting we all had a say in that not just me! You've got ideas brother I'll give you that but do you have the ambition and determination to get us out of this place? Do you really think any of us would trust you after what you did with our father! That was our hard-earned money you gave to that low life scum and your still defending him so no brother you shouldn't be in charge of this family or this business. Now no more will be said on this matter, the decision has been made and it's not going to be changed. Also, Ness and I are going away for a few days, we weren't asking permission from you we were telling you. Is there anything more that needs to be discussed?"
Tommy pulled away from me but kept one arm wrapped around me, we both looked at everyone seeing if they had anything else to say when Polly spoke up,
"We need to talk,"
She gave us the look that meant she wanted to speak to us alone without the others present so we both nodded our heads and Tommy walked back over to the table sitting down and pulling me into his lap gently, wrapping his arms around my waist. Pol looked at John and Arthur and nodded towards the betting den,
"Go on, get back to work and close the doors behind you."
Once again you could see the pissed off look on Arthur's face but no one paid him any mind, John stood up and leant across the table to kiss my forehead then grabbed Arthur pulling him into the betting den and closing the doors. We both turned to Polly with raised eyebrows but it was Tommy who spoke up,
"What is it then Pol?"
"Thought you'd like to know, Ollie came into the Garrison last night he looked panicked and scared to death. He followed Grace to the station like you told him too, he hid to make sure she got on the train only she didn't. Before she could get on the train Campbell came out and pointed his gun at her, they shot each other!"
I think Pol just shocked the shit out of us both! We looked at each other both of our eyebrows raised in shock and Tommy tightening his arms around me, me giving a slight wince in pain but not letting him removing his arms. We then looked back to Pol who looked to be in just as much shock as the both of us,
"What the fuck? You're just telling us this now Pol?"
"Your wife got shot Tommy, you both needed some rest so I thought it best to leave it for a night and tell you once shit calmed down a bit."
I spoke up then,
"Did Ollie stick around? Does he know if their dead or not?"
"He didn't stick around, he came straight to the Garrison and told me he was looking for you but as I said I thought it best to leave you for the night. He didn't want to stick around and get caught and possibly bring more shit to our door which was a good idea on his part."
I looked at Tommy and could see he was thinking so I cupped his cheek with one hand which had him looking at me and smiling softly.
"Tom, we got time to work this to our favour let's not panic right now until we know if their alive or not. I'll send a message to Moss to meet me, maybe he has some information to tell us. You get the message to Johnny-dogs about the vardo."
I kept eye contact with him so he knew I was telling him to keep quiet until it was just us. Normally the family did everything open and shit this needs to be just us because although Grace put the whole family in danger, she tried to take my husband from me and threatened to kill me. This is personal for Tommy and I and neither of us was willing to do nothing about it. I had a feeling the bitch was still alive, something inside me was telling me we hadn't seen the last of the whore but right now I wasn't going to worry about it. I wanted to get away with my husband then worry about it once we were back, and as for Campbell I hope the prick is dead but probably not because arseholes like him always survived. Tommy brought me out of my thoughts by cupping my cheek and placing a soft kiss on my lips running his thumb along my cheek just under my eye. I looked at him and he nodded his head at me acknowledging what I was trying to say with my eyes.
Being able to communicate with my husband without words was one thing we had always been able to do ever since we were both young. Though I suppose meeting your soulmate does that for you, it gives you that kind of bond that is strong enough to stand through anything and everything,
"Right, love you get one of the blinders to take your note to Moss while I get Finn to take mine to Charlie at the yard."
"On it my love."
I kissed his lips again and slowly stood up with his hands on my hips helping me I went to walk away when he spoke up.
"Love?"
"I'll be back Tom, just popping to the office."
With that said he let my waist go but hovered to make sure I didn't fall from the pain, I took slow steps but couldn't quite stand up straight so I was walking slightly hunched over, I got to the betting den doors and opened them walking in and making my way into Toms office grabbing some paper,
Moss,
I need to see you ASAP, meet me usual place.
Ness
I folded the paper and walked over to Henry tapping him on the shoulder, he turned his head to speak when he noticed it was me, he instantly stood up.
"Mrs Shelby, what can I do for you?"
"Henry, I need you to take this note to Moss now, don't read it just take it straight to Moss give it to him and no one else."
He took the note from me and nodded his head putting the note into his jacket pocket.
"Of course, Mrs Shelby,"
He walked out of the betting den door into the street closing the door behind him, I put the pen back on the desk and walked out closing the door after me walking back into the dining room and closing the betting den doors again and drawing the curtains across hiding the doors from view. I walked back over to Tommy who gently put his hands on my waist and pulled me back into his lap placing a soft kiss on my neck. I leant back into his chest which had him tightening his arms around me, I turned my head to face him and he leant towards me placing a soft kiss on my lips and smiling into the kiss. He pulled away from me and placed his forehead against mine still smiling,
"How you feeling darling?"
"Still in a lot of pain Tom but as long as I'm in your arms I'm ok."
"In that case darling I'll keep holding you for as long as you need."
I smiled at him, wrapping my left arm around the back of his neck,
"I sent Henry off with a note to Moss, told him to meet in our usual place ASAP. Once Henry is back, we should leave but you need to send Finn off to Charlie's yard to get in touch with Johnny-dogs."
He kissed my lips again then called for Finn, who was up in his room.
"Finn!"
It wasn't long before we heard the slam of Finn's bedroom door and him running down the stairs and into the dining room stopping right in front of me and Tommy smiling at us.
"Yeah Tommy?"
I giggled at him and Tommy chuckled shaking his head, he moved one arm from around me and put his hand on Finn's shoulder.
"Right Finn, I need a favour yeah?"
"Ok?"
"I need you to go to Charlie's yard and tell him to get a message to Johnny-dogs, ok?"
"Ok Tom, what's the message?"
"Go get me some paper from my office and a pen."
With that Finn's ran off to the doors pulling the curtains open, opening the doors, and running into the betting den. It didn't take him long to find what he was looking for when he came running back out, closing the doors behind him. He came straight back over and handed Tommy the pen and paper, who took it immediately and started writing. Once finished he folded the paper and handed me the pen,
"Right Finn, straight to Charlie's yard no straying there and back no looking at the note either you hear me?"
He handed Finn the note who nodded,
"Ok Tom won't be long."
He ran out the dining room and I knew he would forget a jacket so I shouted to him,
"Finn! Don't forget your coat!"
"Ok Ness,"
I just shook my head cause I knew he wouldn't listen to me before I could say anything though there was a knock on the betting den doors that had us all looking to them but it was me who spoke up.
"Yeah?"
The doors opened and Henry stepped in holding his hand out towards me with a note,
"Mrs Shelby? This is for you!"
I took the note from him and smiled at him,
"Thank you, Henry!"
He nodded his head and walked away closing the doors behind him, I unfolded the note and saw it was from Moss so I made sure Tom could see it too.
Ness,
Hey luv, I can meet you in half hour. I have a feeling I know what this is about. I also have some news for you make sure Tommy is with you.
See you soon luv,
Moss
I turned my head slightly too look at Tom with a raised eyebrow who in turn was looking at me with a raised eyebrow. Moss knew I would bring Tommy so I'm not sure why he said I should bring him, he obviously knew I was contacting him about the Grace and Campbell situation so I hoped he had something to tell us because I wanted to know if the bitch was dead or not even though I had a feeling she wasn't. I folded the note again and handed it to Tommy who threw it into the fire behind us, he then moved his hands to my waist,
"We should leave now love. With you being in pain we're going to take a slow walk."
"Ok Tom, let's go."
He helped me stand up, then stood himself we both walked out the dining room nodding to Pol on the way out. He grabbed my coat off the hook and helped me into it, putting his on after and taking his cap out of the pocket. Once he was ready, he opened the front door, waving me out then walked out himself he shut the door and wrapped an arm around my waist keeping me close to him. I wrapped my arm around his waist also and we slow walked to the usual meeting spot that is the garage where we keep the car. It would normally take us about five minutes to get here but with how slow we were walking it took us about fifteen minutes. We walked in to find Moss who was already here with his back to us waiting, he must have heard us walk in because he turned to look at us when he saw Tom practically carrying me, he rushed over and grabbed my hand helping Tommy get me over to the grates to sit on.
Once I was sat down Tommy stood behind me and put his hand on my shoulder, we both then looked to Moss who kneeled on the floor in front of me,
"What happened, luv?"
He moved his hands to my knee's grasping softly, I smiled at him
"I got shot Moss,"
I giggled from the look of shock on his face from that,
"How the fuck?"
"Kimber! Seems the bitch barmaid fucked us over more than we thought."
"You're here about Grace and Campbell, right?"
"Yeah, we heard they got shot."
"They did, it's clear they shot each other so there won't be an investigation. Campbell was shot in the leg he'll be fine after some healing and Grace was shot in the shoulder. By the time we got to her she had lost a lot of blood but she survived unfortunately."
I knew the bitch was fine whore's like her always came out on top, didn't stop the anger running through me though or the absolute rage that I had to hold in so I didn't march to the hospital and kill the bitch myself. I moved my hand to grab Tommy's then took a deep breath. I knew Tommy could feel my anger because he stepped closer to my back so I felt him against me. I took another deep breath then looked at Moss again,
"Have you spoken to either of them?"
"I have, Campbell is moving on he hasn't said much about what happened but as they were both shot and holding the guns, we have no reason to believe there was anyone else there. He said he had a meeting with Churchill and that Grace was mentioned in his report as having helped him. But they still haven't found the rest of the guns and he has strong belief that they've been sold to the IRA so he's probably gonna be making his way back to Ireland soon."
Hearing about the guns had Tommy squeezing my shoulder and me smirking slightly, I knew I had hid the gun's really well and no one but us would ever know where they were. I also knew Tom would only use them if he really needed to until the heat died down about them which we both knew it would soon enough. We hadn't talked about our future plans as of yet but that's because Tommy had been to focused on me being hurt, once we were away, I knew we would be talking about what's next. I looked at Moss and saw he had something to say but was worried about how I would take it so I grabbed one of his hands and held it in mine,
"What is it, Moss?"
"Grace!"
He stopped speaking and stood up, he moved his hand so he could grab my hand and squeezed softly. He then moved so he was stood next to me but facing Tommy,
"I need you to swear to me Thomas Shelby that Ness will be safe with you! Grace is not going to give up on you for some deluded reason she believes she is in love with you and that you love her back which we all know is wrong because there isn't a woman on this earth that would take you away from Ness. This is not the last time you have seen Grace, I know she is leaving Birmingham but I also know she will be back. She threatened to kill Ness so she could have you Tommy."
I could feel Tommy tense in anger, this bitch better watch herself if she does come back because it's not only me and Tommy that want's her dead. I know if Ada had her way she would punch the bitch too, cause she almost lost Freddie because of this bitch. I also knew if I asked him to John would be there ready with a gun pointing it right between her eyes well if Tommy didn't get there first of course.
"I have no idea what the fuck the bitch is going on about, I haven't once given her any reason to believe there is anything between us. I took her to the races and gave her to Kimber for fuck sake, I also called her a whore multiple times. I gave the bitch no more attention then I give any other women! Expect my wife of course who I made it clear was my soulmate and I wouldn't be leaving her for anyone. This is all in the stupid bitches head and if she does show up there is a bullet waiting for her. Ness is safe you have my word on that, no one is taking her away from me especially the fucking whore!"
"If I hear anything more about her, or she is seen I will let you know."
They shook hands with each other than Moss turned to me, he took his hand from mine and cupped my face.
"Your mum would be so proud of the woman you have become, remember I love you sweetheart and if you ever need me, I'll be there."
He kissed my forehead then pulled away from me, he went to walk away when I grabbed his hand stopping him. Tommy saw I was trying to stand up so he put his hands on my waist and helped me up he kept his hands on my waist and I looked to Moss smiling softly.
"I love you too Moss, thank you for always being there for me if you ever need us, we will always be there too."
He nodded his head and smiled at me then walked away once I had released his hand. Once he was gone, Tommy let my waist go so he could stand in front of me he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me against his chest holding me close.
"It's ok love, if the bitch comes back, we're deal with her."
"I know we will my love."
"Right darling let's go, Johnny-dogs should have got our message by now."
"Let's go to Charlie's then Tom, cause after that news we really need these few days away."
He removed his arms from around my waist and offered me his hand which I took instantly, we made our way out of the garage and took a slow walk towards Charlie's yard people saying hello as we went. I loved walking the streets with Tom, the respect people showed us and on some of them the fear of Tommy was just exhilarating and what made all this better was the constant touching that Tommy did with me to show people I am his, and he is mine. He always held my hand or would have an arm around my waist holding me close and even the kissing me in the street was a turn on for me. At first the PDA was a shock because always thought Tommy would want to keep that between us but when he told me that he loved showing everyone I am his and he is mine it made sense. Especially when I see the likes of Lizzie Stark trying to creep up on my man. Before I could get to carried away with my thoughts, I felt Tommy squeeze my hand and kiss my temple I turned my head to look at him and smiled softly.
"We're here, love where did you?"
"Just thinking Tom, I'm here with you."
"Thinking about what darling?"
"Us!"
He smiled at that and leant down to kiss my lips softly, he pulled back still smiling at me he opened his mouth to say something when we heard his name being called which had us both turning our heads to the sound. We saw Johnny-dogs stood with Charlie and Curly, so we both made our way over to them.
"Tommy what did you need?"
Before he could answer, Johnny-dogs stepped forward and kissed my forehead softly
"Nice to see you Ness luv."
"You to Johnny,"
Charlie then kissed my forehead with Curly following after him, I smiled softly at them both then looked to Tommy to speak.
"Right Johnny I need a vardo you got one?"
"Yeah, Tom when do you need it?"
"Tonight, I'm taking my beautiful wife away for a few nights."
"I can have it here in an hour, I'll make sure it's packed and ready for you."
"Good get on it Johnny."
I looked at Johnny and smiled at him,
"Thank you, Johnny."
Tommy then looked at me which had my head turning to him,
"Right love let's go and get ready to leave, shall we? Make sure Johns got everything in hand in the betting den."
I nodded my head and we both said our byes to Charlie and Curly then made our way back home, once again people saying hello to us along the way. It didn't take us long to get home and by that time I had to sit down because the pain was just kicking in again which I didn't even need to tell Tommy, he felt my hand tighten in his which had him squeezing mine softly then letting go to wrap his arm around my waist. He helped me into the house and over to the sofa.
"Right love you stay there, I'll go speak to John and then go pack us a bag for the few days were away. You don't move from here, ok?"
I opened my mouth to speak when a gasp of pain made its way out, this had Tommy on his knees in front of me instantly putting his hands to my cheeks cupping my face.
"Love?"
"I'm ok Tom, I think I over did it a bit. I'll be ok just let me sit for a while."
He kissed my forehead and stood up, pointing at me.
"Don't move!"
I nodded my head and he walked over opening the betting den doors and walking in leaving them open. I know he did that to keep an eye on me and so I could see what was going on, I saw him walk over to John who was as usual stood at the blackboard, he stepped down the steps and stood in front of Tommy who pointed to me which had them both looking at me. John was frowning and I knew it was because he was worried about me so I smiled at him which had him smiling back. He then focused his attention back to Tommy, they spoke for about ten minutes then Tommy clapped him on the shoulder and made his way back out of the betting den.
"I won't be long love, I'll go pack us a change of clothes you stay right there. I've told John your in pain so he will be keeping an eye on you."
That had me giggling and nodding my head,
"Ok Tom, I won't move promise."
He nodded his head and made his way up stairs, it didn't take him long to pack us a bag for a few days then made his way back downstairs. He put the bag on the table and came over to me,
"You ready love?"
I nodded my head and he offered me his hands to help me stand which I took instantly. He wrapped his arm around my waist and grabbed the bag with his other hand we got to the front door and grabbed our coats, he put the bag down and helped me into my coat then put his coat on, I grabbed his cap out of his pocket and put it on his head which had him smiling at me. He then picked up the bag and opened the front door waving me out, once out he locked the front door and wrapped his arm around me. We made our way back to Charlie's yard slowly as I was really feeling the pain now and I knew without saying anything Tommy he knew I was in pain so he kept his arm around me holding me close to him.
It took us little longer to get back to Charlie's yard then it usually would but that didn't seem to bother Tommy, he took his arm from around me and opened the gate waving me in and following shortly after. He then wrapped his arm around me again and we made our way over to where Johnny-dogs, Charlie and Curly were waiting. Tommy moved his arm from around me and moved to the vardo putting the bag inside. He nodded his thanks to Johnny-dogs and held his hand out to me, I walked over to him slowly and took his hand smiling at him. He helped me onto the seat of the vardo and placed a blanket over my lap. He then climbed on after me grabbing the reins we both looked to the guys and smiled at them but it was Tommy who spoke up,
"Tell Pol, we're be back in a few days. Johnny thanks for the vardo and keep your eyes on Arthur, Charlie."
He then looked to me, placed a soft kiss on my lips and smiled at me.
"You ready, love?"
"I'm ready Tom,"
He clicked his tongue and the horses started moving, I didn't know where Tom planned to take us but right now, I didn't care as long as we weren't in Small Heath for a few days then I was happy. I was even more happy about it being just me and Tommy because we both needed our time, we hadn't had any time for just us since coming back from the war and I think we were due some husband-and-wife time.
"You warm enough darling?"
I moved closer to Tommy snuggling into his side and him moving his arm around me while holding the reins with the other hand he pulled me closer to his side and held me tight.
"As long as I'm in your arms Tom I'm good."
"Good, won't take us long to get to where we're going."
"Ok Tom,"
With that I placed my head on his shoulder and just closed my eyes.
AN, here is chapter 16, sorry it has taken so long to update but this is a chapter from my mind not the PB storyline so it took a lot longer to write. I supposed you could call this a filler chapter because I didn't want to just go from season 1 ending to season 2 beginning, I wanted something in between. In the next chapter we see Ness and Tommy enjoying their time together and Ness healing, there few days is up but, on their way, back to Small Heath something comes their way.
I hope you like this update,
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