𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨 | 𝐟. 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐲 ON HOLD

seven

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The sun streamed threw the thin curtains lining the small window within the boy's room.

It illuminated the bodies of the pair, laying on the bed, limbs entangled together. Their chests raising and falling gently with each breath they took.

They lay naked, only covered by the light duvet placed over Finn's bed.

The two were asleep, the activities from the previous day having worn both of them out.

A loud sound came from downstairs, causing the dark haired girl to jump, waking her from her slumber. The boy beside her made no move, still sleeping.

Vivian looked at him, admiring his perfect features, the way his lips slightly tugged up at the corner, almost giving him a permanent smirk. She admired the golden brown freckles which littered his nose, she wished she could reach out and connect the little dots with her finger. She looked at his peaceful nature, how calm he looked while asleep.

She admired his flaws too, the slight scar that ran from just below his lip, down his chin.

Her eyes made their way to the bandage wrapped around his bicep, a small amount of blood staining the white fabric.

The clock on the wall began to chime, dinging seven times.

"Oh, fuck." Vivian said, raising her hand, rubbing her tired eyes.

She hadn't meant to stay the night, it was one of Lillian's rules, the men had to pay double the amount if they wanted overnight company.

She could hear voices coming from downstairs, they were muffled so she couldn't understand what they were saying.

The girl climbed out of bed, grabbing her underwear off the floor, putting it on.

She slipped back into her dress, quickly buttoning the front of it. She sat on the edge of the bed, careful not to awaken the boy, as she buckled her shoes.

She was about to open the door, when a voice came from behind her, "Vivian? Where are you going?" The boy sat up, pieces of his auburn hair sticking up in every direction.

"Finn." The girl breathed, quietly, "It's morning. I need to go."

His face fell, a frown working it's way on to his lips, "Oh."

Vivian stood at the door, watching him as he looked around the room, looking for an excuse to make the girl stay longer.

He looked to her, taking in her beauty.

Finn removed the duvet that was covering him, leaving him naked as he stood up, picking his boxers off the floor.

Vivian turned around, slightly embarrassed.

"Come on, love. It's nothing you haven't already seen." The boy said, a smirk gracing his features.

This statement caused redness to spread across the girl's cheeks.

"Yeah, well I thought I'd be polite and turn away." She said, turning around to face the now semi nude boy.

He walked over to her, placing his hand on her cheek, lightly kissing her forehead, "Let me walk you back, Vi. It's the least I can do for you."

The girl pondered over his idea. She wanted to spend more time with him, but new Lillian would never allow it.

After a moment, she agreed, smiling at the golden eyed boy.

Finn smiled widely, glad she agreed to his idea.

"Oh shit, right, let me get dressed." He said, lifting the rest of his clothes.

After a few moments the two were ready. Finn opened the door, Vivian stopped him, placing her hand on his arm, "What about your family? Won't they make comments?"

"Let them. I couldn't give to shits about what they think." He said, taking her hand in his.

The pair left the room, making their way down the stairs, trying to be as quiet as possible.

"Well done, Finn boy!" Someone yelled, while another wolf whistled at the couple.

The man who had shouted, walked over to them, slapping the boy on the back, "Well done, brother."

He looked at Vivian, "Hope my kid brother didn't go to hard on you, Ms." Vivian's cheeks reddened.

"Fuck off, Arthur." Finn told the man, Arthur, who then walked off, laughing to himself.

Vivian looked around the room, making eye contact with Lizzie, who gave her a smile. The girl returned the smile, waving slightly at the woman.

The boy's aunt, Polly, approached them, looking at Vivian, "My, my, you're a pretty one aren't you, dear?" She twirled a strand of Vivian's hair through her fingers, watching her, "You're beautiful. Far too beautiful for this pain." She said, motioning to Finn.

Vivian let out a giggle, as Finn spoke to his aunt, "Pol.."

"Keep an eye on this one, love." Polly said, giving Finn a light slap on the face, before walking away.

The pair made their way out of the shop, hoping not to run into anybody else.

"Your family seem, nice." Vivian said, her hand still in Finn's.

The boy raised an eyebrow, "They're fucking annoying, that's what they are."

Vivian released a small chuckle, earning a look from Finn.

A man crossed the street, walking in their direction, "Finn."

As he walked closer, Vivian realised it was Tommy.

"Well?" He asked them, "How was it? And how much does he owe?"

"It was great, Mr Shelby. And don't worry, he doesn't owe anything." Vivian said, watching the man's face become shocked.

"He must owe something, Ms Winslet." Tommy said, pulling out a cash clip from his pocket, "Really, Thomas, it's fine. He doesn't have to pay."

Finn looked at her, confused. She was a whore, brought here by Tommy, yet wouldn't take his money.

"Huh. Just don't go catching feelings, you two." And with that, Thomas Shelby left.

Finn looked at her, "Are you sure, Vi, I can pay if you want."

"I'm sure, Finn, it doesn't feel right making you pay." Vivian said, looking into his eyes.

Finn placed his hand on her cheek again, bringing his face closer to hers.

They're faces a mere inches apart, "You're not like most girls, Vi." He placed his lips on hers, kissing her gently, never wanting her to leave his side.

The two broke apart, Finn placing a light kiss on her forehead as she spoke, "That's cause I'm not most girls, Finn."

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note:
okay, so how do we feel about their 'relationship' so far, cause i sort of feel like im rushing it but idk