"I think you've had one too many, brother" You laughed along with John as he tried to pull Arthur down from the table. It was the re-opening of the Garrison and it was only fit for everyone to get so drunk that they couldn't even remember their own names. John's idea of course.
You had known the Shelby clan for a few years now as your brother became part of the peaky blinders. You were immediately accepted into their family. The boys saw you as a little sister and promised your brother that You would have protection at all times. You were pretty close with all the boys, especially John and Arthur. John was your bestfriend and most of the time you and him messed about and caused trouble nearly every day which pissed Tommy off to no end.
Arthur was different. You liked Arthur a lot and decided you would try to get closer with him so You started to hang around with Him a lot, You'd help him with working the Garrison, you'd check his adding up and made sure everything was in check. You'd be his company when he was sat alone at the bar having a drink. You'd calm him down when he went crazy,the horrors of the war refusing to leave his brain. It was during one of those manic episodes where he decided to confess his feelings for you.
A smile crept onto your face as You remembered the words he uttered "you make me a good man Y/N, don't ever leave me" and you hadn't, you hadn't left him and you were never planning too. You had fell in love with the oldest Shelby and he with you too. Everybody could see it.
Your thoughts were interrupted by a hand waving in front of your face "y'alright Y/N?" Finn gave you a questioning look, nodding at him, you let the words replay in your head. The smile never leaving. "Right" a voice shouted causing your head to snap to the culprit. John. He was always the loudest brother. "I'm gonna get this one 'ome before he does summit he regrets" You laughed at Arthur's expression at his younger brother.
Upon hearing your laughter, a small smile settled on his face as he admired your smile. It was always his favourite thing about you. No matter the situation you always seemed to have a smile on your face and it always put Arthur at ease. He was always scared that you would leave him for somebody else, somebody better than him, richer than him or more powerful than him. Every time he voiced these concerns to you, you took ahold of his face and smiled, a gentle smile "I only have eyes for you Arthur Shelby. Only you. Always and forever"
"I'll get 'Im 'ome and then I'll make sure you get back safe, ok Y/N?" You nodded at the Shelby boy as Finn and John ushered your boyfriend out of the room "goodbye darlin, I love yaaaaa" Arthur sang to you, you laughed and watched the 2 boys struggle to get him out of the room.
You were left in the room with Tommy, he barely ever talked to you but you didn't mind. You could feel his icy blue eyes burning holes in the side of your face. "What do you want Thomas?" You weren't scared of Tommy, you knew he wouldn't do anything to you and you knew if he did that he would have Arthur and John to deal with. "My brother is one lucky man" you stared back at the man in front of you,trying to search his face for some sort of answer "a very lucky man indeed, y'see Y/N, I've always liked you, you have good ideas and can scare people away with just a look. Not to mention that you are breathtakingly beautiful, Together we'd be unstoppable"
You scoffed at the blue eyed man in front of you "you have to be joking" he knew that you loved Arthur and he knew that you wouldn't leave him,especially for Thomas. "Am I laughing?" You rolled your eyes at the boy and stood up "Do me a favour Tommy, stay away from me, yeah?" You walked out of the room and shouted goodbye to Harry.
Walking home at night was dangerous, especially when you're girl and on your own. You decided not to wait for John and left to walk back alone, not being able to stand another minute being in Tommy's presence. You sighed as the conversation replayed in your head over and over, like a broken record. How could he even think I'd leave Arthur for him?
Finally reaching the door of yours and Arthur's home you walked inside, Arthur was still up waiting for you to come home. He sat in his chair by the fire,small glass of whiskey occupying his hand. His face lit up when he saw you walk in but his smile soon faltered when he noticed the troubled look on your face. He opened his arms, beckoning you to come closer. You gladly accepted his hug and melted onto his lap. Burying your face into his chest you took in his scent. The smell of cigarettes and whiskey filling your nose.
"Is everything ok darlin?" You looked up at him and he waited patiently for you to answer "I'm fine but keep your fucking brother away from me" Arthur tensed beneath you and you felt his grip get tighter around your waist, his protective side making an appearance. He wanted to ask you what had happened between you and Tommy but he knew better than to keep pushing, You or Tommy would tell him eventually.
You snuggled deeper into his hold and let your head rest on his chest "Arthur, you know I love you right? I love you and only you" Arthur let a smile re-appear "always and forever" he whispered into your hair. He lifted his head and watched as you fell asleep listening to his heart beat.
He always found you the cutest when you were curled up and asleep, he also found you more vulnerable and often when you were sleeping Arthur wouldn't be too far away, protecting you and watching over you.
Arthur swirled his whiskey around the glass in his hands, the smile never faltering as he watched you snuggle deeper into his hold, if that was even possible.
You were his always and forever, the love of his life. His one and only.
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