Gary and Libby - Take One

Chapter Fifty Nine

  "Now now mate." Mark strolls across until hes eye to eye with Gary. "That was out of order."
"Its the truth." Gary hisses through gritted teeth. "But she wasnt enough was she Mark? Oh no. As soon as i was happy again you started on Libby didnt you? Your pathetic Mark. And you," Gary turns to face Nicole. "I hope your fucking happy. At least now you know what it feels like when you find out the person telling you that they loved you is actually just bullshitting!"
"No Gary i did!" Nicole seems more upset now. "I did love you!"
I dont like this, its making me feel uneasy. Carefully i tread my way down the stairs and gasp Garys arm.
"Come on," I whisper. "Gary dont worked up, lets just go."
"I still love you Gary." Nicole mutters. Okay. Now i want to slap her. Gary just stares at her, or through her. I cant quite tell which. "Gary please." She whispers, reaching for his arm, but he pulls away quickly.
"Two years too late." Gary grips my shoulders and pushes me forwards slightly past Nicole.

"Alright then Libby!" I hear Marks voice behind me. "Youve broken up me and Nicole, so i take it you'll be coming home with me tonight?"
"You dont need to answer him." Gary whispers againt my neck. "Lets just go home."
"Because you know what Gary... She told me she loved me." Mark carries on, hes drunk and getting carried away and i dont like it.
"No she didnt." Gary answer's calmly without turning around to face him, i know hes getting angrier though because his grip tightens on my shoulders.
"She told me when i was fucking her." Mark half snarls, half giggles like a child.
"SHUT THE FUCK UP MARK." Gary spins around suddenly as he shouts. Theres a loud gasp from the crowd of people watching.
"What is it Gaz?" Mark grins, taking a step closer. "Feeling threatened?"
"Shes mine." Gary snarls like some territorial animal. "Keep the fuck away from her, got it?"
"Or else what?" Mark laughs again. "What you gonna do if i take your girl again Gaz? Cause you know i can..."
"Dont push it Mark." Gary hisses. All of a sudden Jason has taken me by the hand and is leading me back through the crowd of people to a sofa.

"Stay here." He smiles, "Just sit down for a bit, your looking a bit flustered."
"You can say that again." I brave a smile as i curl up on the settee. I strain to hear what Gary and Mark are saying but i cant hear over the buzz of everyone. I replay the last fifteen minuets over and over in my head. It seems worse each time. Okay.Okay, Libby, stop working yourself up. Gary will be here in a minute and then you can just go home, or do whatever. Yeah you can do what ever you want to do-
My thoughts are interrupted my a shrill scream. I think it was Nicole. Shit. Im on my feet in seconds. I think Jason tries to grab me but i pull away.
"Gary!" Nicole screams again. Gary?! I  push my way frantically through the gathering of people. I freeze when i get to the front.
Gary is lying on the floor. Well hes not, hes lying in Nicoles lap, blood streaming from his nose. Before i can get over to him hes stood up and his fist has collided with Marks jaw, knocking him backwards into the banister.
"GARY!" Its my turn to scream, hes going to kill him. Hes actually going to kill. him. What did the bastard do to you Libby?! I'll kill him! I'll fucking kill him Libby! Garys words play over and over in my mind and its true. Hes actually going to kill him. He throws Mark yes another punch in the stomach, sending him flying up about three stairs. This time Nicole screams. Gary ignores her and goes to take a step towards Mark, who is now lying, sprawled over three steps with blood strange from his nose and lip. I see my opportunity.
"Gary stop!" I cry, running forwards and grabbing his shoulder before he can hit Mark again. "Stop! Please Gary stop!" The tears are streaming down my face now. "Please!" I run my hand down his arm and he relaxes slightly. Okay this is good.
"Come on Gary. You dont need to do this." What i need is to get him out of here, but there is no way im turning around and dragging him through all those people. The humiliation would be unbearable. Instead i lead him quietly past Mark and up the stairs. I open the doors to one of the bedrooms and push him inside.

"You silly bastard." I breathe, pushing him down onto the bed before disappearing into the en-suit to wet a flannel. When i walk back in he hasn't moved. Hes just sat there silently on the bed. He doesnt even flinch when i clean his cuts.
"Why did  you do that Gary? Why on earth did you do that eh?" I try and speak as softly as i can, i dont want him to think im angry with him. Im not. "Talk to me Baby." I whisper, putting the flannel down on the bed and kissing his cheek softly.
A knock at the door interrupts us before Jason walks in.
"Erm, theres a car waiting round the back for you if you like? I figured you wont want to be walking through everyone?"
"Thanks Jay." I smile, wrapping an arm around Garys back. "Come on you. Lets get you home."