It had been a few months since Michael first came to Birmingham, as soon as he turned 18 he decided he was going to stay for good. Tommy let him run the legal side of the business, Polly would hang you both if she found out you let him be apart of the illegal stuff.
You walked through the doors of the betting den causing everyone to stop working and stare at you. You took a drag of your cigarette and slowly blew the smoke around the room "carry on with your Work boys" everyone nodded and the hustle and bustle soon returned to the one quiet room.
You looked across the room to see John with his mouth wide open, you strolled over to him and gave him a sweet smile.
"They never listen to me as quick as that" he exclaimed while throwing his hands in the air. You chuckled and patted him on the shoulder "it's okay John boy, maybe one day you'll be pretty too" he laughed in response and held his arms open.
"Don't think I can get any prettier than this, I'm already beautiful darlin" he gave you a wink and you threw a smile in his direction, turning to go and find Tommy.
"You sure are, now get back to work" he laughed and nodded,turning back around to shout random numbers and names out.
You walked towards Arthur's and Tommy's shared office, hoping to find Tommy inside. You passed a young Finn on the way and his face lit up when he saw you, giving you a quick hug as you passed.
Everybody in small heath was scared of you, you had a reputation for being violent and having a short temper, that reputation grew when you became involved with the Shelby's. Everybody saw you as this cold hearted, unemotional woman that didn't care about anything or anyone.
Some things had changed when you met the Shelby's, you laughed a lot more and you learned to control your temper. They were the only people who knew the real you. The side of you that was jokey and happy, that would do anything to protect your loved ones, especially Finn. Finn reminded you of your younger brother when he was little. Your brother had died in the war along with your father and your mother had died when you were born. The Shelby's were your only family.
You strolled back outside after not finding Tommy in the office, you shouted a quick "bye" to everyone and stepped out into the smokey streets. You inhaled the thick, foggy air, letting it fill your lungs. You sighed and decided to check the Garrison for Tommy, not knowing where else he would be.
"Y/N!" You heard someone shout, you turned to see Michael leaning against a wall. He was wearing a really nice grey suit, his hair was slicked back and his hand was sporting a cigarette. He definitely fit in with the Birmingham life style now.
You strolled over to the boy, your curls bouncing in every direction, Michael was entranced by you. He wouldn't say anything but he was definitely attracted to you.
"Everything Alright Michael?" He nodded and took a drag of his cigarette, you watched him, mesmerised by his actions. How was it possible that he made smoking look good??? He cleared his throat and pointed in the direction to Charlie's yard.
"Tommy's gone that way" you nodded and thanked him and then let out a small laugh. "Y'know I remember when you first came here Michael, wearing that god awful suit" you both let out a laugh " you looked so innocent and young and now, you definitely fit in with the Shelby family" he grinned and looked at the floor before looking back up at you.
"They call you the Queen of Small Heath" you nodded and took Michael's cigarette, taking a long drag before handing it back over to him. "Maybe one day you will become the king, once Tommy has "retired", who knows" you turned to continue on your journey to find Tommy.
"If it means that I get to rule next to you then I'd do anything for that to happen" he shouted after you. You smiled as you continued to walk away from him.
"You should wear that suit more often Michael, you look good" you threw your head over your shoulder in time to see him throw you a smile.
If you weren't already falling for him then you were definitely going to fall sometime soon.
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