Post by thompsontilly on Jul 25, 2010 15:25:03 GMT
Please feel free to read and comment. This fic is an AU based on Aaron and Adam. Carly x
Moira crept downstairs and groped her way blindly into the pitch black kitchen, fueling a habit she had spent many a year trying but failing to break. Midnight warm milk and cookies were her one guilty pleasure. It was only as she opened the refrigerator and it emitted its surprisingly powerful glow did she realize she was not alone.
“Jesus. Are you trying to give me a heart attack, Adam? Judging by the fact he was sat at the table in the dark, crying silently into his hot chocolate, she assumed he wasn’t expecting to be disturbed. Adam?”
“I couldn’t sleep. My head’s all over the place mum.” She could appreciate that. According to Holly, he’d had a relationship ending argument with Scarlett that afternoon, but having recently reconciled with her brother, Holly had refused to elaborate any further, regardless of how much Moira had begged her.
“I did see Scarlett in the pub earlier. Have you two had words?” Moira fished cautiously.
“Yes, but not what you’re thinking. Did you see Aaron?”
“No. Apparently he was out on a job for Cain. He’s probably just got back in. But it’s weird though.”
“What is?”
“Scarlett asked me that too. Adam don’t take this the wrong way, but-”
“Is there something going on with me and Aaron? I don’t know. Scarlett certainly thought so. I can’t explain what it is I am feeling, or when it changed, or if it did. Mum, I think I have felt like this all along.”
“And that is perfectly okay. She wrapped her arms around him protectively and held him close. It isn’t exactly a surprise. Have you told him?”
“No. And by tomorrow the whole village will know my business.”
“She won’t do that to you love.”
“How can you be so sure?”
“When she has calmed down and slept on it, she’ll do the right thing by you and let you tell Aaron.”
“I don’t think I can. Adam buried his head in his hands in despair. How come you’re taking this so well anyway?”
“Because I think Aaron is a lovely lad and you’ll look after one another. Plus that’s a tenner your dad owes me and I am going shopping tomorrow.”
“Sorry. You were betting on me being gay?”
“No. I was betting on you falling in love. And I was right. You’re such a softy.”
“Get off. Adam recoiled as she tried to smother him in kisses. There is just one problem though? How do I tell him that I-”
“Love him?” He cringed embarrassedly he had no idea why he was even asking his mum that.
“Exactly.”
“Well…how did you tell Scarlett?”
“I didn’t. I mean we never actually said…”
“Awwww so you’ve never said it before? Sweet. Has he?”
“I don’t know. Maybe to Jackson.”
“I doubt it.”
“Actually he did to me once. But he didn’t think I’d heard.”
“In that case I’d just say it. Lay all your cards out on the table, but first and this is extremely important…get a decent nights sleep. And another thing, don’t mention the cookies to your dad. He thinks I’ve quit, or is it cut down? Either way what he doesn’t know and all that.” She picked up her now tepid milk and snuck a third cookie from the packet, before kissing him briefly on the forehead and heading back upstairs.
“And mum?”
“mmmmmm.” She mumbled through a mouthful of chocolate chips.
“Thanks.”
“For what?”
“Listening and being so understanding.”
“I’m your mum. It’s part of the job description.”
“I’m just worried Aaron won’t take it this well.”
“It will be a shock I’m sure. But you have to remember one other thing.”
“What’s that?”
“Don’t run away this time. Anyway, sleep. And no mention of the cookies, okay?”
“Okay. Night.”
Mum Knows Best
Moira crept downstairs and groped her way blindly into the pitch black kitchen, fueling a habit she had spent many a year trying but failing to break. Midnight warm milk and cookies were her one guilty pleasure. It was only as she opened the refrigerator and it emitted its surprisingly powerful glow did she realize she was not alone.
“Jesus. Are you trying to give me a heart attack, Adam? Judging by the fact he was sat at the table in the dark, crying silently into his hot chocolate, she assumed he wasn’t expecting to be disturbed. Adam?”
“I couldn’t sleep. My head’s all over the place mum.” She could appreciate that. According to Holly, he’d had a relationship ending argument with Scarlett that afternoon, but having recently reconciled with her brother, Holly had refused to elaborate any further, regardless of how much Moira had begged her.
“I did see Scarlett in the pub earlier. Have you two had words?” Moira fished cautiously.
“Yes, but not what you’re thinking. Did you see Aaron?”
“No. Apparently he was out on a job for Cain. He’s probably just got back in. But it’s weird though.”
“What is?”
“Scarlett asked me that too. Adam don’t take this the wrong way, but-”
“Is there something going on with me and Aaron? I don’t know. Scarlett certainly thought so. I can’t explain what it is I am feeling, or when it changed, or if it did. Mum, I think I have felt like this all along.”
“And that is perfectly okay. She wrapped her arms around him protectively and held him close. It isn’t exactly a surprise. Have you told him?”
“No. And by tomorrow the whole village will know my business.”
“She won’t do that to you love.”
“How can you be so sure?”
“When she has calmed down and slept on it, she’ll do the right thing by you and let you tell Aaron.”
“I don’t think I can. Adam buried his head in his hands in despair. How come you’re taking this so well anyway?”
“Because I think Aaron is a lovely lad and you’ll look after one another. Plus that’s a tenner your dad owes me and I am going shopping tomorrow.”
“Sorry. You were betting on me being gay?”
“No. I was betting on you falling in love. And I was right. You’re such a softy.”
“Get off. Adam recoiled as she tried to smother him in kisses. There is just one problem though? How do I tell him that I-”
“Love him?” He cringed embarrassedly he had no idea why he was even asking his mum that.
“Exactly.”
“Well…how did you tell Scarlett?”
“I didn’t. I mean we never actually said…”
“Awwww so you’ve never said it before? Sweet. Has he?”
“I don’t know. Maybe to Jackson.”
“I doubt it.”
“Actually he did to me once. But he didn’t think I’d heard.”
“In that case I’d just say it. Lay all your cards out on the table, but first and this is extremely important…get a decent nights sleep. And another thing, don’t mention the cookies to your dad. He thinks I’ve quit, or is it cut down? Either way what he doesn’t know and all that.” She picked up her now tepid milk and snuck a third cookie from the packet, before kissing him briefly on the forehead and heading back upstairs.
“And mum?”
“mmmmmm.” She mumbled through a mouthful of chocolate chips.
“Thanks.”
“For what?”
“Listening and being so understanding.”
“I’m your mum. It’s part of the job description.”
“I’m just worried Aaron won’t take it this well.”
“It will be a shock I’m sure. But you have to remember one other thing.”
“What’s that?”
“Don’t run away this time. Anyway, sleep. And no mention of the cookies, okay?”
“Okay. Night.”