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."