"I feel like we're spying on them. It doesn't feel right." Freya says across the table from Simon. They had gone to Nandos, which just so happened to be where Adriana and Harry were on their date. Freya had no idea, though the same couldn't be said for Simon, who had been taking extra precaution into not being seen by them.
"We are spying on them. No matter how much Ethan says that this doesn't bother him, I know it does and I just want to make sure everything goes well." Simon reasons, sounding like what he is saying is an actual valid reason for spying on two people's first date.
"You sound like she's you sister or something." Freya grumbles, wanting to enjoy this nice meal without having to duck down every two seconds. She was certain that if something really exciting was to happen then Adriana would tell Ethan anyway, which cancelled out every single possible reason for them to have to watch them instead of their food.
"She's like a sister to Ethan and I know what having a little sister's like," he looks to her, "There ain't nothing wrong with wanting to protect someone or something you love." Freya sees that as a silent jab at her and Josh. Josh had told everyone that I was feeling too overwhelmed in our relationship and needed a break, it was easier than telling them about the abortion. Ever since then Simon had been making small discreet jabs at Freya, all of them claiming that Josh just wanted to protect her and never meant to smother her. She wanted so badly to shout the real reason for their split in his face but she didn't want his pity, she didn't want anyone's pity.
"I'm sick of you making little stabs at me and Josh. We broke up and it's none of your business." Freya grumbles, shoving a chip in her mouth. Simon's smile drops and he's got his eyes glued back to the two teens on the other side of the restaurant.
"I know. He's just not the same, you leave him and the only time he seems truly happy is when he's recording. I'm pretty sure he only goes out to get us off his back. Even JJ is worried about him."
Freya looks up and sees the genuine worry in Simon's eyes. Simon has never been able to not care about everyone around him. It was like his factory settings were to help everyone in the vicinity of the area and sometimes that meant forgetting about himself.
"I can tell you for a fact that I'm at the most half of his problem. So, please, stop blaming me for it."
To say Simon is shocked is an understatement.
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"I had a great time, you better go though. I think Ethan will flip if he sees you. He's been trying to hold back but it isn't really working." Laughs Adriana, the date that night had been great, even if Simon and Freya had been spying on them all night. She had really enjoyed herself and wasn't going to let that ruin the night.
"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow?" Harry squirms, his nerves coming back after finally getting relaxed during the meal. Adriana nods, they had organised to go to the cinema to see fifty shades of grey. It was a joke, of course, but also a slight challenge to see who could last the longest without having to leave. They were both excited, to say the least.
"Great." Harry nods and starts to walk away. Adriana pulls a face, she always liked the guy to make the first move but she didn't mind doing it herself. She grabs Harry's arm and turns him back round.
"No goodnight kiss?" Harry smiles, a small, sweet, genuine smile.
He leans down and connects their lips in a small, sweet, genuine kiss and it's the perfect way to end a perfect night, until a wolf whistle sounds from behind Harry.
"You guys are cute." Simon's voice echoes from down the garden. His footsteps are getting closer and closer until they pass them both, who are now staring as he walks past.
"I'm gonna go. I'll probably see both of you tomorrow." And with that, Harry vanishes down the dark street towards his car.
"What are you doing here?" Adriana asks as she follows Simon into the house because apparently Simon could come and go as he pleases in the Payne household. Something Adriana wasn't aware of.
"It's Tuesday. I stay here Tuesdays, plus, you shouldn't be saying that to me. You were supposed to fuck off back to wherever you came from a long time ago." Simon mumbles, walking into the kitchen. Adriana would have thought he was serious if there wasn't a ridiculous smirk annoyingly plastered across his face.
"Yeah, well, I enjoyed it here too much. I just love you too much to leave." She jokes and Simon sticks his tongue out at her.
"Who doesn't love me?" Simon asks but is promptly ignored as he jumps up and sits on the counter next to the sink.
"Did you and Freya have fun spying on us tonight?" Adriana smirks, grabbing a handful of grapes out of the fridge. Simon looks dumbfounded, he really is oblivious sometimes.
"How?" He breathes, his facial expression exaggerating the shock of the situation way more than needed.
"Oh, come on, you two were as subtle as a zebra in a field."
"What colour field? 'Cause if it's a black and white one then I'd say a zebra would blend in pretty well." Adriana can't help but burst into laughter at Simon's failed comeback. Simon's slightly tinted cheeks and strayed gaze gives away that Ethan has walked in and Adriana turns to see him standing in the door way with a beyond confused look on his face.
"What are you tards laughing about?" He asks, walking over to Simon and leaning on the counter next to his dangling legs. Simon leans slightly against him and slings his arm loosely over his shoulders.
"Fields." Is Adriana's simple response before she spins away from the fridge, her long dark brown, almost black, hair swishing after her as she walks out of the room and undoubtedly to the stairs.
"Fields?" Ethan asks, turning to Simon and raising an eyebrow. Simon nods.
"Yeah, fields. Different coloured fields, to be exact, and good evening, Ethan." Simon smiles down at him. His usual four inch height difference is maximised to a whopping six from where he is on the counter and he doesn't hesitate to take advantage of it. Not to kiss him, or hold him in place with his legs. Nothing romantic really.
He just looks at him and bellows, "Bow down to your Lord or I will smite thee down!"
Both of them are sent into waves and waves of laughs and both their stomachs hurt when they finally stop. It's things like that why Ethan loves Simon, his ability to make Ethan laugh whenever, wherever and however possible is one of his best traits.
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Hi.
This chapters nice isn't it? It's cute and well written to counter act to the horrendously terrible Chapter 16.
Also, I wanna thank caitstaketwo for making me realise that there hasn't been any Emon drama lately... that's coming up, you're welcome. *bows*
Chapter 16 sneak peak:
'Freya -
Spaces between us
Hold all our secrets
Leaving us speechless
And I don't know why
Josh -
Don't lie to me
I haven't seen her for a while
Am I in denial
Or am I having a melt down
Freya -
Wow. Low blow, Joshua. My weakness. McBusted.
'He drives me round the bend
Cos he's 23'
Josh -
I'm 22, babe. ;-)
'Nobody likes you when you're 23' '
Baiiiiii! Love you guys xx
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