Chapter 107

Gary's POV

We arrived back at mine. Yasmin didn't really talk and i don't blame her. All we need now is the bloody press making things fifty times worse if that's even possible. Yasmin decided to go for an early night saying she had cramps in her back and stomach. I was having a drink of coffee in the kitchen. My phone started ringing. "Hello...?" Softly i sighed. "Gaz? Are you okay?" Mark was whispering. "Yeah... i'm fine.. are you?" I sipped my coffee. "Erm yeah.. i'm gonna check on the house on my way back from here i wont be long how does a curry sound? I'll cook." Even though i couldn't see him i could tell by his voice he was smiling. "Sounds great...can't wait." I wish he was here now. What i wouldn't give to hug him right now. "Awesome... see you soon... i love you.." He whispered again. "I love you too.." I also whispered and hung up. I need to do something to keep my mind at ease.  I walked upstairs to my studio and started to clean a few of my keyboards and sort some music sheets out into the correct folders. I'm such a messy unorganised person i'm surprised people even get a completed song off me sometimes.  My phone started bleeping. Maybe Mark's on his way already. I looked at my phone which said new text. It read : Gary... it's Rob.. Mark talked me over and i think we should talk for the sake of the band... will you be able to come now? Just the three of us? We're upstairs in my studio so just walk up.. see you soon." Did i just imagine that text?! This is a good sign right?? Quickly i went downstairs and got my car keys and headed to Robbie's house. If Mark's there then everything should be okay.

It wasn't a long ride to Robbie's. There wasn't enough room to park on his drive seeing as he has three cars already parked on there of his own. I parked just at the top of his room and walked down. Doing as he said i just walked in. "Mark? R...Rob?" I called a little nervous. Of course i'm nervous after the last time i was here plus i don't know how Robbie will react with being this close to me. "Lads?" I looked up the stairs. Something was cooking in the kitchen the strong smell filled the house. I decided to walk upstairs to the studio. Gently i knocked on the door. "Guys?" Slowly i opened the door and walked in. It was empty? Where the hell were they? Just as i was about to walk back out i felt a fist hit me in the stomach causing me to stumble back to the floor. "Fucking hell!!" I muttered holding my stomach unable to open my eyes. Someone grabbed my hand and what it felt like handcuffed me to one of the studio bar panels. "Glad you could make it Gary...." A voice said. I looked up to find Robbie with his arms folded. "W...Where's M...Mark...?" I mumbled still holding my stomach. "He went about 10minutes ago back to his house... i want to talk with you...no violence just a talk.." He sat down. "You didn't hand to fucking punch me...or handcuff me up." I looked up at him frowning a little. "Sorry... i didn't think i just don't want you getting away...anyway i want to talk about the band... what are we doing who's leaving me or you?" Why does he seem so calm about this?! "N...No one?" I answered a bit confused. "Well i hope you aren't saying that we are actually going to work together not after this!" He shook his head. "Erm...i..." Before i could answer his phone went off. "Hold that thought.. hello? Dad? What's happened..? C..Calm down? She's what?! Right...okay..yeah...yeah i'm on my way!" Quickly he put his phone away. "Everything okay?" Nervously i asked. "Mum's had an accident. Stay here i wont be long." He walked out the studio door. "ROB! WAIT!!" I tried to undo the handcuffs he can't leave me here! Great... now what?!

I can't even get signal in here. Hope he isn't going to be long i need to get home to Mark he'll be worried.  Also i started to get hungry smelling the food cooking downstairs. Oh shit... please tell me he's turned it off... I sat with my back against the wall.  The smell started to get stronger more of a burning smell now. Fuck i'm scared now what if it's caught fire or something it is a gas hob and cooker after all. No this cannot be happening i can't get out! I started to sweat a little from worrying. Please hurry back Rob please! Loud noises sounded downstairs like aerosol cans exploding. I'm even scared now...very scared... my breathing increased.. the smell started getting stronger. What if the fire comes upstairs?! The room started to fill slowly with black smoke. The house is on fire and i'm handcuffed to a fucking panel!! I tried pulling the handcuff hoping it will break. Nothing it was strong on there. Quickly i picked up my phone no bars. Fucking hell! Please please i need someone anyone just help! I only had 2% battery left. More and more smoke started to fill the studio i used my hand to move as much away from me as possible it's making me feel sick and cough. There's no point even shouting for help no one will hear me and i haven't go the energy. My eyes started to feel heavier like i was tired. No i can't pass out. Even though i can't see a thing i couldn't tell if i had my eyes closed!

Mark's POV

How could i leave my phone?! Gaz is gonna kill me for being late! Quickly i ran back to Robbie's it'll be in his kitchen. As i started to make my way back up to Robbie's there was black smoke coming out of his cimley. What's he burning? Maybe photographs of him and Yasmin. "Rob?!" I called as i opened the door. I couldn't see a thing black smoke filled the hallway. "Jeeez!" I coughed loudly. "Rob?!!" I called fighting the smoke to the kitchen. I told him to move that paperwork away from the hob flames whilst he was cooking! The kitchen door came open and i was greeted by roaring flames making me fall backwards. "ROBBIE?!!" Oh fuck where is he? I need to get him out of here and fast! I used my coat to cover my mouth from the smoke so i don't breathe anymore in and quickly went upstairs looking for him. "Rob?? You need to....get...out of here... there's a fire...downstairs!" I almost choked. I opened the studio door. It was filled with black thick smoke. Fucking hell i can't hardly see! Something caught my eye. A figure in the corner of the studio. "ROB!" I shouted making my way over to him. "M...M..ark...?" He looked up. That isn't Robbie! "GARY?! IS THAT YOU!???" Quickly i cupped his face i couldn't make out. "H...H..e..lp..." He moaned and closed his eyes. What's happened here?! Why the hell is Gary here and not Robbie??! "I'm going to get you out Gary." i wrapped my coat around his mouth so he couldn't breathe anymore smoke in and helped him to his feet. I pulled him as i walked, but he wouldn't move. What's he stuck to?! Something was around his wrist but i couldn't make out what.  I need to get him out of here now! My fingers trailed around the metal ring around his wrist it was slightly hot. Someone has handcuffed him to the recording bar?! I started choking again quickly i covered my mouth with my arm. I need to get that off him!

Chapter 106

Gary's POV

I was woken by the sound of Mark's phone bleeping. "M...Mark..." I nudged him slightly. He was still sound asleep in my arms both of us still naked. "Mark your phone..." Slowly i sat up rubbing my eyes. "Huh...?" Mark reached over to the bedside table for his phone. Within a few minutes he typed a quick message back. "Who was that?" I asked raising my eyebrow still half asleep. "Erm...R...Rob.." He swallowed looking at me from under the duvet with his sleepy eyes. "Oh...what does he want...?" Every time i hear his name mentioned it always takes me back to the time where i hid under his table i've never felt so  nervous in my life! "He...erm...wants me to go round..." Mark bit his lip slightly. I looked at the clock. It was 6:30am. "At this time?! What for is it that urgent that it can't wait? You're not going to go right?" I frowned a little. "Erm...i..said i'd be there in about half an hour...s...sorry Gaz.." He looked down a bit. "Seriously?! Why?? Robbie says jump you say how high?? Does he know that you're here?" Can't believe he's going to actually go just like that! "Y..yeah...he's my friend Gaz...he needs me too.." Mark looked like a nervous little boy. "Oh so we have sex then the next minute you're off to go see Robbie?! I thought we could spend the day together or something, but seems you have other plans! Yes i know he's your friend and he's still hurt, but i'm suppose to be your boyfriend." I shook my head. "You are my boyfriend and i love you Gaz...it's just hard being in the middle sometimes..." He gently stroked my bicep. "just go see him... i need a shower..." I sighed softly picking up my boxers and slipping them on. "I..i wont be long...then i could make us dinner...?" Mark smiled softly from the bed at me. "Yeah..sure..sounds nice." I watched Mark getting changed. He's too much of a push over sometimes always trying to please others. "I'm sorry for claiming you Mark... i'm just getting use to us... and i love you... just don't want you to be used by him.. of course you're allowed to go see him whenever you like you're your own person. Sorry... just scared of living my life on my own..." Softly i sighed and went to walk to the bathroom. "Hey... come on Gaz... that wont happen you wont get rid of me that easily i've been waiting a long time.." I felt Mark wrap his arms around the back of me and gently place kisses on my bare back. "Mmm... good... can you text me when you get there so i know you've arrived safely please?" I turned round and kissed his forehead. "Of course."

I started to get dressed from my shower. Still no text from Mark even though he had left about half an hour ago. I decided to go to the kitchen and grab some breakfast. Is he okay? I mean he said he would text when he arrived... maybe he hasn't arrived yet like he's stopped off to pick something up or he hasn't got signal... nothing bad would of happened to him...right?! No Gary stop this you need to stop claiming him he's a grown man you've only been dating for 2months. Before i get even more lost in my thoughts the front door went. "Gary? Mark?" Yasmin walked into the lounge.  "Hiya Yasmin..." I looked round the kitchen door biting a piece of toast. "Oh you're up early!" She smiled putting her bag down and sat on the sofa rubbing her bump. "Yeah went for a shower and decided to have some breakfast, how was it? Do you want any breakfast?" I rubbed my hands together when i finished my toast. "Erh... yeah it was alright.. no thanks i've eaten already. Where's Mark?" She stretched a little. "Good..good... erm... he went to see Rob..." I mumbled. "Oh... erm...right... are you busy today?" Yasmin looked down a little a saddened tone sounded in her voice. "Not really no... why?" I looked at my phone again. Still no text. "Wanna come shopping with me? Only if you like that is..." She sighed a little. I felt bad and a bit annoyed over Mark not texting. "Yeah sure we'll take the car."

"How many clothes does one baby need??!" I sat down with about six shopping bags full of baby clothes. "Well he or she needs a change for when they're sick or make a mess in them." She laughed. "Yeah but.. they have more clothes than me! And i have a lot of clothes." I grin watching her look through some bibs. "You're not a baby Gary... you don't drop food on yourself.. well you do sometimes." She grinned back at me. "Oi! Cheeky sod." I looked around the shop. All baby clothes blue's pink's white's they're adorable! "Hopefully i'm going to see what the sex is in the next few weeks... that is if Robbie will come with me..." She continued looking through the unisex clothing. "I think he will... i'll get Mark to talk to him... he'll come round you know..." My phone still didn't say i had a text from Mark. Guess he's got better things to do today. "Yeah... thanks... lets go to another shop." She walked out with me following her with the bags. "Can we get a newspaper?" I moved my head to the direction of the news stand. Unable to use my hands with all the bags. We walked over to pick up a newspaper. Unexpectedly i was on the top right hand corner. I put the bags down and looked closely. "Ay?" I read the small font. Looks like Gary Barlow has been being kept up all night.. Oh shit... my heart started beating faster. "Everything okay Gary?" Yasmin looked at me. I can't show her this! "Erm... yeah... bloody Liverpool's lost again..." I gave her a fake smile and paid for the paper. "Aaah..." She smiled and walked off to the next baby shop. I sat outside and opened the newspaper. How the hell did the press know about the affair?? They are making me sound like a monster! Best mate Gary Barlow has left Robbie Williams devastated is this the end for the future Take That?Who's even said all this crap? Take That are not splitting up! Fucking money grabbers. Angrily i scrunched the paper up and threw it in the bin. "OI! GARY!" I heard someone shout. I looked up from the bin using my hand to shade the sun from my eyes looking for the voice. A man wearing a cap and shades started to walk towards me. Shit is that? It can't be... Robbie?? "Rob get back here leave him alone!" Mark came running after him grabbing his arm. "M...Mark?" I bit my tongue picking up the shopping bags. "Oh lovely shopping trip for my child ay Gary?!" Robbie frown at me. "Leave it Rob! Come on!" Mark pulled him. "Erm..i..i..was..just..." please don't come out Yasmin. "You was just what?! Fucking my missus again!??" Robbie raised his voice a few people started to look over. I bet the press are gonna love this. "N...no..." I swallowed hard. "Gary i've found some adorable little boots!" Yasmin came walking over to me until she froze when she saw Robbie. "R...Rob..." Her mouth was slight open shocked to see him. "Oh will you look at that... the pair of you two out shopping...together... unbelievable!" He started to walk off. "Rob! It's not like that at all! You haven't been in touch with her!" I called after him. Mark started to walk after him. Trying to keep us apart. Mark mouth to me. "I'll call you later." He looked worried. I swear to god if Robbie lays one finger on Mark he's gonna regret it! "Oh and one more thing Barlow! You're not off the hook yet.. you're gonna get something coming to you!" Robbie continued to walk away.  Leaving me and Yasmin in complete shock over what's just happened. What does he mean what's coming to me? What's he gonna do...?

Chapter 105

Gary's POV

I pulled Mark's t shirt from him aswell still sitting on his stomach. "Gaz..." Mark moaned when his tshirt left him. Our lips collided again making my breathing pattern even more fucked. I felt myself harden from Mark's touch as he trailed his hand across my back and running my fingers through my neck hair. "Are you sure...?" I mumbled against his neck feeling his erection push against my stomach. "Y...Yes..." Mark arched his back raising me a little more. "What if it doesn't...erm...workout...? I mean...i've never done this before... with a man.. erm... i don't want it to ruin us..." I swallowed hard bowing my head. "Ay... Babe... look at me... i haven't done this either... and who knows what will happen...but it wont ruin us..." Mark stroked my cheek with the back of his hand. He's amazing... i couldn't imagine anyone else so special as he is.

Slowly i removed his boxers allowing his hardened self to be released. I looked at his erection for a few seconds i haven't been this close to another male like this. I moved my hand a little wrapping my fingers around his member making my hand into a fist as i started moving it along him. "Oooohhh Garyyy...." Mark squeezed the duvet closing him eyes. My fist started to move faster it felt good, and it made things feel like we've done this for years! Mark put both his hands onto my hips pulling down my boxers so we were both completely naked. "Wow...You look hot..." Mark panted looking at me on top of him. "Like wise..." Gently i tugged his lip between my teeth. "....Can...can i put it on....you...?" Mark whispered against my ear planting soft kisses down my neck. Oh god... it's finally going to happen! I reached over to my bedside drawer and handed him a condom. Carefully he opened it and rolled it onto me and teasingly stroked me. "Ooooh Mark..." I held to his left shoulder slowly pushing him into the pillows again. We looked at each other for a second, thinking are we actually going to do it? Right now? "M...Make love to me Gary... like only you know how..." He spoke a little hoarse. Wrapping his arms around the back of my neck again. We pushed our lips together again before i finally pushed into him. "Ooooh Gary!" Mark's eyes opened a little moaning loudly. "A...Are you okay...?? Do you..want me to stop??" Please say no.. it feels too good. I started panting heavier. "N...No...please..." He wrapped his legs around my waist giving me more access.

My thrusts started to increase. Why have we only just decided to do this? It feels amazing! We are finally one. I wish this night would last forever. "G...Gary...i..." Mark frown a little biting his lip. He was close. We both were. "Come Marky... come for me..." I pushed deeper and harder into him. "Oh god Mark!" I moaned loudly wrapping my fingers around his brown strands of hair and tugging it. "T....together..." Mark dug his nails into my back and wrapped his arms tightly around me. I nodded in agreement. The kissing became more passionate involving the tongue like swords crashing against one another. That's it i can't hold back anymore he's driving me insane! "Oh...f...fuck....I....oh...g...god...MAAARK!" I shouted releasing myself bringing him to his climax as well feeling him release himself onto me. "Fucking hell Gary!! That was soooo goood!!" Mark moaned holding me tight.

I lay on his chest for a few minutes after our first love making. "....W...wow..." I lifted my head and looked at him. "That's one word to describe it... gosh..." He grinned his forehead was a little sweaty. Carefully i rolled off him and pulling the duvet up to my chest again. "That was amazing... best experience ever..." Mark snuggled up against my chest. "It sure was..." I sighed happily. "God i love you Gary Barlow!" He hugged me a little whilst laying on my chest. "I love you too Mark Owen." A soft giggle left my lips as i planted a kiss on his forehead. "Mmmm... I could stay like this forever..." Mark kissed my panting chest. "Me too babe... me too..."

Chapter 104

Gary's POV

"Ba...erm...Gaz... don't be nervous.." I felt Mark stroke my knee from under the water. Did he almost call me babe. Oh shit... i blushed a little. "Babe...?" I grinned. "Erm...s...sorry..." Mark swallowed and looked away shyly. "I...I like it..." I bit my lip softly. "You do?? Mmm...Babe...when ever i sing babe... i'll think of you" Mark smiled at me stroking my leg under the water. God what is this man trying to do to me? My breathing started to increase no... i can't... i looked through the water a little making sure. Think of something else. "Erm... what ermm... what will we do about interviews... without Rob? This is suppose to be a five album again... we can't do it without him... or..." I swallowed. "Or...?" Mark frowned his eyebrows at me a little. "I leave the band..." I mumbled softly looking down into the water. All of a sudden Mark moved forward and claimed my lips pushing his hand against my chest. It lasted for several seconds until he pulled away. "Never ever let me hear you say that again Barlow." Mark bit my lip. "Erh..." Oh god seriously he needs to stop before i get a.... I closed my eyes a little whilst he kissed me again this time more intense. Brushing his tongue against my lip, and his hand exploring my chest and stomach. "M...Mark..." My lips vibrated against his a little during the kiss. His hair was a little wet which was also a turn on. I started to pant a little. He can't do this fuck it's hot.

"Are you alright?" Mark moved back a little abit concerned i felt all hot almost sweating. "Y...Yeah...erm..can we go to bed..?" I moved my hand slightly accidentally brushing his private area. Mark let out a moan by mistake. "Erm...y.yeah... i think we should...." He swallowed hard and quickly got out wrapping a towel around himself. I took a deep breath and got out aswell wrapping a towel around my waist and pulling the plug. Can't believe i did that.. he's even more nervous now at this rate we'll never make love if we keep being nervous. Mark put on a tshirt and shorts. "Sorry for making you nervous... babe..." He looked up at me. "N...No... i'm just... erm.. i don't want to fuck things up between us... you mean too much to me... i haven't felt this good in ages...years even..." I sighed softly. "Ayyy... you wont fuck anything up... only me..." He giggled trying to lighten the mood, and to be honest it did make me smile. I put on a t shirts and boxers seeing as Mark had my last pair of shorts. We both got into bed Mark cuddling in my arms. "I do love you mate..." I stroked his shoulder through the fabric of his t shirt. "....but i obviously love you more." He grinned up at me. "Erh... now now... don't get competitive here mister... we all know i win at this kinda stuff." I squeezed him a little. "Uh huh... if you love me more...then you wouldn't mind me playing with your....pedals!" Mark laughed. "Oi! Don't you even touch them!" I blew against his neck making my lips vibrate against his skin. "AAAAHH GAZZZ!" Mark laughed loudly trying to tickle my ribs. "Markyyy! Stop!!" I blew harder trying to get his hands away from me. We started play fighting in bed quickly i rolled on top of him pushing his wrists back into the pillows and holding them there still tickling his neck with my lips." GARY BAAAARLOOOW!!!" Mark screamed. Slowly i moved my lips from him still keeping his wrists back into the pillow he thrusted his hips up trying to get me off him. Still he wouldn't have no chance of getting me off him i'm a lot heavier than him. Mark giggled.. gosh that giggle gave me flutters with that boyish grin shining at me. We stared at one another for a few minutes. Gently making contact with one anothers lips again. This time our lips moved faster before i let go of Mark's wrists so i could explore his body he tugged the bottom of my shirt until it was off my skin and on the floor. Could it be? Are we finally going to make love for the first time....?

Chapter 103

Gary's POV

Two months had passed already. Still no sign of Robbie wanting to talk to Yasmin. She decided to stay at one of her mates house for a girly weekend. She was almost 5month pregnant now. I really hope they start to sort things for the baby's sake her bump is growing nicely. Life wasn't going to bad for me... apart from having the guilt follow me everywhere causing Robbie and Yasmin to spilt hopefully it wont stay like that. Mark had moved in for a few weeks, because he's having a new studio in his house, and to be honest i'm glad he's staying with me. We're dating... but we want to keep things a secret. No one knows yet.. we decided to keep it like this for a while it feels good. The band are working on a new album nothing major, but we've decided to do an acoustic album for some of our songs. It was hard though without Robbie doing his parts, and him refusing to come anywhere near me which will be tough for when all five of us have to be in the same room being interviewed. I haven't seen him since i hid under his table... probably why i'm still alive! Me and Mark were working together on few tracks in my studio. "How was that Gaz?" Mark smiled through the recording glass still with his headphones on. "Beautiful mate...just a beaudy." Smiling whilst speaking through the microphone to him. "Great!" He came out grinning away. He had just finished an acoustic version of Babe. "Mmmm..." I felt him wrap his arms around me whilst i sat in my recording chair gently he planted soft kisses along my neck. "Ay lad.. we're meant to be working." I raised my eyebrow trying to hide my grin but failing. "I know... but we can have fun right? I mean i know we aren't ready to... you know... just yet... but you're a workaholic mate..." He smiled at me that lop sided grin which gives me butterflies. "I know... sorry..." I played with my fingers a little. He's right i do work too much..and i want our relationship to work...instead of my job. "Ay... show me those gorgeous eyes... i wasn't telling you off or moaning.. just don't want you to get too stressed." He pulled me into a hug. I rested my head against his chest. He's so loving and makes me feel so special it's unbelievable how happy i am with him.

"Erm... what do you want to do?" I looked up at him. "I don't mind Gaz it's up to you." He took off his zip up top and placed it onto one of the speakers. "I don't want to do anymore songs... i'm getting a bit bored..." I shrugged slightly besides we have been in here for two and a half hours. "You bored? Do you ever get bored?" Mark laughed cheekily at me. "Psssh look who's talking! Eh... might go in the bath a nice soak will be good." I stood up walking to the door of the studio. "Already? It's only just gone past 12 in the afternoon?" Mark looked over at me. "Yeah i know... but we've finished in here haven't we? Besides there's nothing else to do on a Sunday afternoon." Softly i smiled. "Yeah.. you're right.. want me to start dinner?" Mark put his zip up top under his arm and also walked to the studio door. "Erm... you're not going...to join me?" This is the first time i have asked that... we have slept together in the same bed, but we haven't seen each other naked before.. not since the early days when we'd see a quick flash of one another from either being drunk or getting dressed on tours. We haven't had sex yet either... we wanted a nice slow relationship to build on. "M...Me? Really...?" Mark looked at me face making sure it wasn't a joke. I nodded and smiled whilst making my way upstairs. It wasn't long before Mark followed me.

Once the bath was filled i added some nice smelling bath creams making it as foamy as possible, because i'm a very protective of my body i don't have the best and i don't like showing it even though me and Mark are together. Mark waited in the bedroom whilst i started to get undressed and into the bath first. Quickly putting the bubbles above my lap to cover my private parts. "Mark...i'm in..." I called once i was comfortable. A few seconds later Mark appeared a little nervous looking. "W...Wow..." He smiled looking at me slowly unbuttoning his shirt. "The water's...erm nice and warm..." I gave him a nervous smile. Mark took off his t shirt, trousers and socks leaving him in his boxers. "Erm... can you erm..." Mark swallowed. "Yes..." I turned facing the wall whilst he took off his boxers and got in the bath opposite me."Mm... nice and warm." Mark grinned. I couldn't help, but stare at his body.. he was perfect why have i been blind for so long??

Chapter 102

Gary's POV

I was in my bedroom sorting out my hair in front of the bedroom mirror. Wow... i'm actually going on a date. I mean i've been out to pubs and for meals before with Mark, but this time it was different. It was special. I was wearing one of my best shirts with a tie like Mark asked and some smart trousers and shoes. "Are you ready Gaz?" I heard Mark say outside my bedroom door. "Just a minute." Quickly i put some after shave on, as Mark walked into the bedroom. "Wow..." He froze looking at me. "Erm...is it okay what i'm wearing? I didn't bring anything better than this...i didn't expect to be taken out anywhere..." Nervously i bit my lip. "You look gorgeous Gary.." Mark smiled and kissed my cheek. He really knows how to make me blush. "T..Thanks.. you too." I smiled. "Thank you... shall we go?" Mark grinned.

We arrived at the restaurant it was stunning! And what a great view. Boats filled the marina  and lights shone in the water. It was dark which made it even more better. We were shown to our table it wasn't cold either whilst sitting outside. Our starter was pasta and for the main was chicken roast. "Do you like the chicken Gaz?" Mark smiled watching me tuck into my dinner. He knows i love food. "Erm.. yeah... sorry..." I blushed a little and wiped my mouth on the napkin. "Aww it's fine. As long as you're enjoying i don't mind how you eat..besides it's cute..." Mark ate some of his mash and vegetables. "C...cute? T..Thanks." Oh dear here come the flutters again. "Red suits you Gaz..." Mark mumbled. "Erm...." Shit i can't stop blushing. I don't think i've blushed over things like this before jeez. "S..sorry for being nervous... i really am enjoying myself...." I wiped my mouth again looking down at my empty plate. "Sssh... I'm nervous too..." Mark placed his hand on top of mine making me feel calmer. I let out a happy sigh. "Dessert Mr B?" Mark handed me a menu still stroking my hand. "Ooooo!" I couldn't resist now this is heaven. The waiter brought our dessert. "WOW!" The guy placed two slices of strawberry cheescake in front of each of us. "Enjoy Gaz" Mark chuckled looking at my excited face. I picked up my fork and started to eat it. "Ooooh....mmmmm...." I lolled my head back a little. "Cakegasm?" Mark laughed a little louder. "Could call it that....mmmmm...." I couldn't stop smiling. "Here...." Mark picked one of his strawberries up and holded it in front of me to eat. I bit it slightly. "Yum!" Whilst chewing i picked up one of mine and did the same to him. "Indeed." He grinned and chewed it.

"Thank you for dinner Mark it was lovely! The best i've had...and such a wonderful night too!" I hugged him. "Welcome.. it was great...really enjoyed it! Shall we walk home along the beach?" He suggested whilst walking out of the restaurant. "I don't see why not." I followed him. The moon shone in the sea, and there wasn't hardly anyone on there only one or two random people walking their dog or just having a walk themselves. We took our shoes off and rolled our trousers up and started walking in the nice warm sand. Mark was picking up random stones and tried skimming them in the sea. It was perfect. Whilst walking by myself letting Mark play with his stones i felt something touch my hand. I flinched slightly and looked down. It was Mark. He was holding my hand. "Walking off?" He smiled stroking my hand. "N..no was letting you have some fun that's all." I've got to admit he looks bloody gorgeous tonight. "I'd rather be with you though." We continued to walk. "Wow... look at the stars." I pointed standing in front of the sea still holding hands. "Almost as beautiful as you." Mark wrapped him arm around my waist. "But not as stunning as you." I rested my head on his shoulder. What beautiful romantic night.... "I love you Mark.." I held his hand a little tighter still resting my head on his shoulder. "Love you too Gary..." Softly he kissed my lips.

Chapter 101

Gary's POV

The light shining through the curtains woke me up. I rolled my eyes over to the bedside table looking at the clock. 8:30am. I rubbed me eyes and turned over to my other side. Mark was still fast asleep still with his arms wrapped around my waist. He looked so sweet and peaceful sleeping. His fringe was flat covering his eyes a little. Using a single finger i moved his fringe from his eyes and stroked his cheek. A soft smile form on his face whilst he remained asleep. "I need to go for a quick wee..." I whispered an d kissed his nose. Mark loosened the grab on my waist so i could get out of bed and go to the bathroom.

"M...Morning Gary.." Yasmin caught me before going back into the bedroom. "Erm..morning." I smiled back slipping some shorts and a shirt on. "Want a coffee?" She smiled rubbing her stomach a little. "Yeah.. go on then.." I joined her a the kitchen table. "How're you?" She poured me a coffee. "Feeling better... you? And how's little on going?" I sipped a bit of my coffee. "Been better.. still in shock about everything which has happened... little ones doing good... guess i have to stay focused on the baby's health instead of stressing...which will be a challenge." She sighed softly. I felt bad, because i was the reason why this all happened.  "Listen Yasmin... everything will be okay you know... Rob has a big heart... he forgave me after all these years.." Softly i stroked the top of her hand showing my support. "Thank you...Gary... you're a good man...and friend." Yasmin sighed happily a little. "Mooorning!" Mark appeared grinning away. "Morning Mark." Yasmin smiled up at him. "Morning..." I also smiled back. "Someone's happy this morning? You're not usually a morning person are you Mark?" Yasmin asked sipping her juice. "Well lets say i've had one of the best sleeps in a while." Mark bit into a bright green apple still smiling. "oooh a good sleep? What's one of them?" Yasmin laughed walking to the sink to wash her glass. Mark winked over at me causing me to blush a little. "Are either of you two up to anything?" Quickly i grabbed the newspaper to hide my blushing from Yasmin. "Erhh... might go for a walk you know." Mark chewed. "Nice...What about you Gary?" Think Gary. "Erm maybe  a run... or go on the beach for a bit." I smiled at her. "Well... enjoy your day boys..i'm off shopping for this little one." She rubbed her stomach. Got her bag and left leaving me and Mark alone.

Mark threw his apple core in the bin and lent against the worktop. "So... are you going for that run Mr Barlow?" He smiled. He knew it was a lie. "No...are you going for that walk?" I asked grinning. "And miss being alone with you? Not a chance." He laughed and sat at the table opposite me. "We're good liars lad." I laughed. Wow i haven't been happy like this in a long time, and after a day and a half it's felt amazing. This whole thing feels amazing. "Maybe... anyway i was wondering do you wanna go out?" Mark played with the salt shaker on the table. He's so sweet when he's nervous. "Where?" I folded up the newspaper and crossed my arms looking at him. "Erm...well... i saw at nice restaurant... not far from the marine." He bit his lip looking at me. "Are you asking me on a date Mr Owen...?" Butterflies formed in my stomach. "Depends if you have a tie... and say yes..." He giggled a little. "I'd love that Mark."