Fracture

CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

☆ ♫ Patrick ♫ ☆

"Oh, good, you found your uniform," I heard Sadhbh, Gibsie and Scarlett's mother, chirp as I entered the home. 

I watched as Gibsie staggered down the stair case with Scarlett trailing behind him.

They were both dressed in their Tommen uniforms but Gibsie's was disheveled and his tie was coming undone. Scarlett on the other hand looked like perfection.

I mean she always did, but her first day of school look was heart stopping. Her blonde hair was styled in loose curls and her full lips had a layer of pink gloss lathered on them.

Johnny was also standing in the hall, obviously there to pick up Gibsie. He gave me a nod and I smiled in response.

Sadhbh stopped Gerard and began to fix his tie, as a desperate attempt to make the boy look presentable, "You're growing more handsome by the day, Bubba."

Johnny and I both exchanged glances and quiet snickers before Johnny spoke, "Come on, Bubba."

He then pushed open the front door and headed towards his car.

"Patrick! It's wonderful to see you," Sadhbh smiled, turning her gaze to me, "You're looking dashing."

"Thank you," I grinned, not taking my eyes off Scarlett.

Gibsie used this as an opportunity to follow Johnny outside but his mother was quick to follow.

"Hi," Scarlett shot me a bright smile.

We had been going out for the better half of a month and she was getting warmer by the day.

The Scarlett I had known for the last seven years, the cold and moody one, was replaced with a happy and smiley one.

And I loved it.

"Hey, beautiful," I grinned, pressing a kiss to her lips.

"Can I just say, I love the uniform," She smirked, grabbing my tie with her hands.

Oh my god.

"Let's head outside, rockstar," She chuckled, tugging on my tie and motioning to the door.

"Yes, baby," I nodded, using the term of endearment I knew she loved.

It was obvious, because every time I said it a blush formed on her cheeks.

I followed Scarlett over to Johnnys audi where Johnny and Shannon were standing, alongside Sadhbh and Gibsie.

"Hi Shan," Scarlett smiled, giving Shannon a quick hug.

"Hey, Scar," Shannon returned the smile.

"All set for fifth year?" Scarlett asked.

"Sufficiently terrified," Shannon laughed nervously, "And I guess we will see if I'm ready or not?"

"You've got this, little fighter," Gibsie encouraged, "You're going to make this school year your bitch."

"Damn straight she is," Johnny pressed a kiss to Shannon's head, "You've got this, Shan, and you've got me."