They have been bestfriends from birth, getting into trouble and causing hell. Their friendship takes a different turn and the two develop feelings. One can control their emotions and keep them in check, the other lets them control his every action w...
We sat in the back room, away from all the drunk men. Arthur was drinking like a trooper, Polly barefoot dancing, Tommy talking business with Jeremiah. Ada flirting with the younger boys in the pub through the side window. I sat on John's lap, as he wouldn't let me leave his side.
"you know I can sit on the seat next to you, I don't have to be perched on your lap" I said looking into John's eyes.
"I know, but whats the fun in that, when I can have you close by" John smiled.
"I would be sat right next to you, thats close by" I laughed.
"yeah but not close enough, plus I like this position" he smirked.
"is that right, Mr Shelby?" I winked.
My parents walked in and sat with us all, my family were close friends with the Shelby's. My mother and Aunt Polly lived on the same campsite when they were younger. My mother was also Mrs Shelby's best friend. It tore her apart when she passed.
Since Mrs Shelby passed, our family's have been stronger than ever, looking out for one another. No one dare mess with the Shelby's or the Lee's.
No mentioned the fact I was sat on Johns lap, we always sat like this, when we were messing around as kids.
I watched as Ada started to dance to the music playing. I managed to get out of John's grip and joined Ada. We twirled and spun all around the room. Polly and my mother singing and laughing at us girls.
"lets stand on the bar" Ada shouted at me. I giggled as we climbed on top of the bar.
Ada and I danced on the bar, the men clapping. As the shelby brothers laughed at us. I did a spin and slipped on some spilt beer, losing my balance I fell of the bar, I waited for my backside to hit the hard floor but it never came. Instead I was in the arms of John Shelby.
"thank you" I smiled
"I will always be there to catch you" John smiled.
We stared into each others eyes, not saying a word. John looked down you my lips, biting his lip between his teeth. My breathing was heavy. His head moving closer. Before our faces became to close Arthur shouted.
"Oi, my love, give us a song"
I smiled and John placed me down.
"what do you want me to sing Arthur ?" I asked.
You sang last week, at the funeral" Arthur shouted back. I smiled and stepped up onto the bar. Clearing my throat I started singing.
"If I, Should stay, I would only be in your way, So I'll go, But I know, I'll think of you every step of, the way
Men were staring as I sang, the tears in their eyes. Polly smiled widley at me, she love my voice. Said I had a voice of an angel.
" And I..., Will always, Love you, oohh Will always, Love you, You"
John's eyes lit up, he always asked me to sing to him everyday.
After finishing the song, I jumped down from the bar. Everyone applauding, I love to sing, I sing for every emotion. It comes from the heart.
Later after a few more drinks and a dance, I decided it was time for me to go home, my mother and father were going to stay for a few more drinks.
I went about saying goodbye to the Shelbys and headed for the door.
"your not walking home alone, especially at night" John ran over to me before I exited. I went to object "and before you say 'I'm fine John' I wont have you walk alone"
Sighing " thank you Mr Shelby, how kind of you" I rolled my eyes and we began our walk to my house.
We got to my front door, we had silently walked hand in hand down the street.
"well this is me, thank you John" I said with a smile and reached for the lock.
"do I at least get a goodnight kiss" John smirked leaning forward with one hand on the wall.
I smiled and moved closer to him, he was taller than I was, I looked up into his eyes and bit my lip. Pushing up slightly on my tip toes my lips touched his.
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His lips moulded around mine, his hands sneaking around my body, soft moans escaping my mouth, his tongue dancing with mine.
I didn't know I needed him, not until I felt like this. I wanted John Shelby, I wanted to be his. His in every sense of the word. And maybe one day I would give myself to him fully.
I pulled away slowly, we both knew that we couldn't continue this, not right now. This was still new to us, and we valued our friendship to much.
"goodnight John" I smiled and entered my house, leaving John on the street with the biggest smirk.
That night I dreamt of life with John. How perfect it would be, to marry your best friend.
