Peaky Blinders Imagines✔️

Sister Shelby- Lets Get Drunk

Thank you for your request @liavrilll

From as far back as I can remember I have always been like a mother hen to my siblings. Especially for Ada and Finn after our mother died and father skipped out on us. Growing up my older brothers Tommy and Arthur helped our parents to look after me. When John was born I was so excited to have a younger sibling and now it's my turn to help take care of the family.

Groaning I finish cleaning up after tonight's supper. I hear Finn running down the stairs squealing
"Finn calm down" I shout out to him
"But Tomorrow it's my birthday!" the 3 year old yells running into the kitchen where I'm stood drying the dishes
"I know but you've just had your supper. I don't want you to be sick"
"I won't" he beams up with a smile. The door opens then slams shut, Ada. I place down the towel and cross my arms as my younger sister walks into the kitchen as well
"You missed supper" I raise an eyebrow
"So? I'm 13 now YN I can do what I want"
"Within reason. You didn't tell any of us where you were going or who with"
"YN will you stop worrying I'm fine"
"Stop worrying? That's all I do about you all, you Finn, John, Tommy and Arthur. I worry all damn day!" I shout
"I'm home now aren't I?"
"Not the point Ada"
"Your not mum YN so stop acting like her!Im going to bed" Ada turns around and takes herself upstairs. I do my best to stop the tears from falling
"And that's where you should be" I point to Finn who groans in response "now please"
"Fine"

I sit down with a sigh after putting Finn to bed and making sure Ada is also in her room. I close my eyes feeling mentally exhausted. The tears I have been holding in finally roll down my face. I don't even hear the front door opening until I hear Tommy and Arthur laughing as they walk into the house. I quickly wipe the tears away and put on a fake smile
"What's wrong?" John asks straight away obviously noticing that I'm upset. He's always been able to do that, notice when I'm off. It's like I can't ever hide my true feelings from him. I know there's not point saying 'I'm fine' or 'nothings wrong' because he will know I'm lying
"Just... I don't really know. I'm exhausted and Finn and Ada aren't helping things"
"What 'ave they been doing?"
"You want me to have a word with them?" Tommy asks
"No. It's fine. Finns just seems to have loads of energy andAda's going through the teenage phase. Shouted at me earlier"
"What did she say?" Arthur asks
"Told me I'm not mum and to stop acting like her"
"That's it, I'm having a chat with her" Tommy starts to walk towards the stairs
"Tom it's fine"
"Why don't we go out tomorrow night? Take Ada and Finn to Aunt Polly's and we will all go the the Garrison"
"I'd like that" I give my brothers a little smile.

The following evening I take Finn and Ada to Polly's and meet John, Tommy and Arthur at the pub. Tommy immediately gets me a whiskey as I sit down
"It's good to be out" I sigh
"It's good seeing you out" John says giving me a smile. Tommy comes back handing me the whiskey
"Let's get drunk" I shouts downing my drink in one.