Gary Barlow X Y/n- All the extras

Perfectionist

You were in the studio with the boys recording an album. Gary had just recorded his seventeenth take of his part of the song. He sighed as the song finished and shook his head.
"No"
"Gary"
"No it doesn't sound right.. it's no good.. run it again"
You hit the button and watched as he went back into the booth to record. You turned to Mark with the small smile.
"Hes a bit of a perfectionist isn't he"
"He just cares a little too much.. he puts himself down, if I'm honest it's exhausting seeing him like that.. it's exhausting having to live like that"
Gary came out and slammed the door shut.
"You wanna hear it back"
"No.. it's all yours"
He left the studio and went into the social room to get a coffee.
"What's wrong with him"
"I'll go check on him"
You followed Gary and opened the door to find him fizzing with anger as he sat down.

"You wanna talk about what's going on with you"
"No"
"Gary.. what's wrong"
He threw his drink at the wall and stood up.
"DONT ACT ALL INNOCENT I HEARD YOU"
"What are you talking about"
"IM EXHAUSTING.. LIVING WITH ME IS EXHAUSTING.. THIS MARRIAGE IS A BURDEN TO YOU"
"That's not what I said"
"I HEARD YOU Y/N DONT LIE TO ME"
He sat down and wiped the tears from his eyes.
"If I'm such a pain in your arse why don't you just say it.. instead of saying it behind my back"
You sat down beside him and tried to take a hold of his hand but he pulled away.
"I didn't say you were exhausting.. I certainly didn't mean you are a burden.. I was just saying that you're such a perfectionist when it comes to work.. which I love because it's shows how passionate you are.. but I can't help but think what a strain that's putting on you.. I worry about you Gary"
"Don't you realise I have to be like that.. I HAVE TO CRITIC EVERYTHING I DO OTHERWISE EVERYONE ELSE DOES IT FOR ME"
"Oh Gaz.. is that what this is about"
"It's what everything is about.. I can't go back to that y/n"
"Gary the world isn't like that anymore.. yeah it's still cruel but they can't get away with saying half the things they said back then"
"I can't take anymore hits.. I won't let it happen again.. it's not just me that suffers y/n.. do you know how much that would hurt our family.. I ever got like that again i.. I don't think I'd ever forgive myself"
"Gary you did nothing wrong"
"Don't.. okay just don't do that"
"Gary I mean it.. I'm still here aren't I"
"Sometimes I think you should leave me.. I'm not always good for you y/n"
"Enough.. Gary please don't do this again, I love you alright.. I'm here because I want to be"
He wiped his eyes and shook his head.
"I'm sorry.. I shouldn't have shouted like that, I hate fighting with you"
You pulled him into a hug and smiled.
"I love you so much.. you need to relax gaz this isn't good for you"
"I know babe.. I'm trying"
"Hey.. look at me.. I'm here for you okay"
"Thank you.. I don't know what I'd do without you"
"Come on.. let's finish this album"
You walked through with Gary and stood massaging his shoulders as you talked about the last track.
"Y/n you wanna do a verse"
"Sure Marko.. yous can pick which one I'm easy"
Gary stood up and handed you lyrics.
"This one.. I wrote it about you, we could do it as a couple duet"
You smiled and properly read over the lyrics for the first time.
"Gaz.. it's beautiful"
"You can take the first verse"
You made your way into the booth and started to sing the first verse and the pre-chorus to Days I hate myself. As you sang the words you kept your eyes on Gary. You watched as his eyes filled with tears which he hid well. You came after recording.
"Well"
"Perfect, just.. perfect"

...................

Later that night you got back to the hotel room and called Gary's mum to say goodnight to Olly. You watched as his little face showed up on the screen.
"Mummy!"
"Hey Ols how are you"
"I'm good.. I've been a good boy haven't I grandma"
You laughed at your son and listened as he put on his serious face.
"Mummy when are you coming home.. I miss you"
"Aww I miss you too baby.. me and daddy are flying home tomorrow"
"So I see you tomorrow"
"Yep tomorrow tea time"
"But mummy that's like the longest time in the world"
"God you're such a drama Queen.. you must get that from your dad"
"I heard that y/n Barlow"
"DADDY.. is daddy there!"
Gary pulled himself into view and waved at Olly.
"Hey monster"
"DADDY"
"Wow maybe you have missed us"
"I have daddy.. grandmas not as good at superhero than you"
You laughed as Marge replied slightly offended.
"Sorry grandma"
"You being good for Grandma Marge are you"
"Yes he is aren't you.. my bestest boy"
"Yeah daddy I think I'm a bestest boy than you"
"Oh I don't doubt that son"
Olly soon got bored and left to play with his toys leaving you, Gary and Marge talking.
"How are yous doing"
"Fine mum.. just tired"
"You haven't been overdoing it have you Gary"
"No mum"
"Y/n you better make sure he's not overworking"
"What am I meant to do you know what he's like.. a stubborn bastard"
"Oi"
"She's right son you can be a stubborn bastard"
"Right.. thanks mother always a pleasure"
You laughed and threw a pillow at Gary.
"You kids are cute"
"We're not kids mum"
"You're definitely not look at those greys"
"Oh so I'm grey now am I"
You smiled as Gary lay beside you and kissed your cheek.
"You okay to hold onto Olly until tomorrow tea time mum"
"Of course son.. if you like we could come and meet you at the airport.. yous could all stay here tomorrow night"
"I think we'll just go home mum"
"Gary you won't be able to drive home.. we are both exhausted I think staying at your mums would be better.. if you are sure it wouldn't put you out Marge"
"Not at all y/n you know you are welcome here anytime"
You both said goodbye to Olly and hung up the phone. You lay beside Gary and intertwined your fingers with his.
"Thank you"
"What for"
"For that brilliant son of ours"
"You don't need to thank me for our family Gary"
"I do.. because a lesser woman wouldn't put up with me.. I can't say I would blame them at times but.. it doesn't matter what I've done or said.. you find it in yourself to forgive me and I.. you amaze me"
"I love you Gary.. I wont ever give up on us"
"I love too darling, come here"
He kissed your head and pulled you tighter into his arms. You fell asleep on his chest as he took in all your beauty