𝐌𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐲 | 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐁𝐘

Chapter 13 | Thirteen

'Chapter 13 | Thirteen| Whiskey'

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Knock, knock. I hear and slowly, not seeming to be enthusiastic although I've been wanting to see Mr Shelby again, I make my way to the front door.

Opening it, there he is, cap on his head, a cheeky glint in his eyes and his hands stuffed into his pockets.

"Alright?" He says, lifting his eyebrows up at me.

"He'll be fine, he's in the kitchen." I tell him.

"Luv," he pauses to laugh. "I was asking you."

"Oh." I chuckle, already feeling my face blush.

I push the door open wider and he nods down to his shoes however I shake my head, telling him that it's fine.

We head down the hallway and into the kitchen/dining area where Finn, Violet and Montgomery all still sit. Pertunia stands next to me and as Mr Shelby's back is turned she mouths the words 'is that him?'. I playfully hit her while smiling and she grins back.

"Fuckin' hell Finn." Mr Shelby exclaims, not seeming to care that little Violet is around.

"Come on, let's have a look." He says shaking at Finn's hand for him to move it down.

"I'm really, really sorry, Mister." Violet sniffles, fiddling with her hands in her lap as she swings her legs that don't even meet the floor.

"It's alright darling, he's had one before." Mr Shelby places a hand upon her head as she looks up at him and he smiles, more of a grin in amusement as to the fact the little girl had caused the bleed.

"She punch ya or somethin'?" He teases.

"I wouldn't dream of it!" She quickly squeals defensively.

"He was joking, Vi and no she didn't, accidentally kicked a ball at me face that's all." Finn sulks, sending an attempt of a smile to Violet as her face once again fills with concern.

"Aunt Poll will sort ya out." The older Shelby shrugs, grabbing Finn by the arm out of the chair, before putting his hat on his head rather than on the table.

"Cheers for looking after him, Angel." Mr Shelby says turning to me as I stand, back against the wall, the nickname making my cheeks heat up slightly.

"It's fine, I feel a bit bad to be honest, it just won't stop bleeding." I slightly grimace.

"You can tell her and Violet are cousins, eh?" Finn laughs.

"You should be thankful Finn, other people would have just sent ya on ya way home." Mr Shelby pushes Finn's head playfully.

"I am thankful, and I suppose we can continue the match tomorrow, yeah?" His eyes peer up over the tissues.

"'Course." Montgomery grins.

"Right come on then, they've got better things to do then play hospitals with ya." Mr Shelby nudges Finn in the direction of the hallway.

"Will you be here tomorrow when I come round, Evangeline?" Finn asks.

"Probably."

"Thank god." He says and his brother looks at him confused. "Gave me a lemon sweet," He gestures towards me grinning. "I'm thinkin' if I get another nose bleed I'll get to have another."

"Get out." Mr Shelby demands playfully, pushing his younger brother out the door.

"We really are sorry." I apologise once again and he looks at me before cupping my face in his hands and pressing a kiss to my forehead.