The door to the office opened, (Y/n) and Tommy giving the other one last look, before the school teacher made her way out to find Arthur. It was foolish to think that he could persuade her to change her mind about them; to forget about his brother and move on with him, just like that. To make a real family again for Charlie. Yet it had seemed like it was worth a shot. And given her words about not giving Arthur another chance if he messed up again, from the previous night, there was perhaps some hope. Because if Arthur was just Arthur, it might not be long before (Y/n) came knocking on his door.

"You are playing with fire, Thomas.........." Tommy turning as he heard the familiar voice. Polly appearing from the opposite doorway.

"Pol...........?"

"I'm not blind, Tommy. And neither will Arthur be if you carry on. I've seen tha way ya look at her; but if ya wanted her, ya should have done something about it two, three years ago. Ya should have said something to her, before Arthur took his chance; but ya didn't. (Y/n) is your brother's girl; Arthur needs her more than you do. The way he's changed since she's got back, it feels like nothin short of a miracle. So don't mess this up.........I mean it.........." Polly warned. Tommy just watching his aunt make her way back to the kitchen, before turning to go back into the office.

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The house was still filled with the scent of roast goose, minced pies, plum pudding, cigars and fine brandy. (Y/n) sitting on Arthur's lap and having watched as poor Esme had tried to settle down all of John's children, so she could get them to bed. It had been a long day, but a good day. It wonderful to feel part of this big family, given her parents were dead, and she had no siblings; and although she had to confess that she missed her grandparents, she was glad that she was there. The evening slowly turning into night; and the large sitting room filling with laughter. Moreso, when Polly had told John that he didn't need any more kids, as he grabbed Esme, and sent her suggestive looks, every chance she got. John replying with it wasn't his fault that he just so happened to be fertile. Polly retorting with that it was the fucking like rabbits' part that got them in trouble.

Arthur though was being much more discrete about things; the oldest Shelby having made sure that (Y/n) hadn't moved far from his lap, since they had all eaten. His arms always somewhere around her. Though, on the odd occasion, when she would move just right, a hand had found itself under her skirt. (Y/n) glaring at the smiling man under her, as she had to do everything in her power to not react to his touch.

"Well.......that us ta bed.........." John suddenly announced. Another ripple of laughter heard, as Polly made another comment about rabbits. The younger Shelby choosing to ignore his aunt, before grabbing Esme. The two bidding all a goodnight, then heading out of the room.

"Maybe I'll go too......been a long day......." Arthur said, before faking a yawn. Even (Y/n) rolling her eyes at that.

"Do ya want me that wait for ya, or are you wanting ta go up ta your room too, luv.........?" He queried. (Y/n) fighting back the blush that wanted to come to her cheeks; knowing his question had nothing to do with them sleeping.

"I......I think its time for me too. As you said, it's been a long day........." She agreed, before getting up from Arthur's lap and going to place a kiss to Ada and Polly's cheeks. Tommy giving her a slight nod, before Arthur offered her his arm, and escorted her from the room.

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His hands and lips were everywhere, as Arthur pushed her up against the door of her room. Her thigh held high up on his hip, as he positioned himself between her legs. Normally she would be a little embarrassed about doing this where they could be seen; but given that Tommy and John had already seen her and Arthur in a precarious position; and given that John was undoubtedly already trying to make more babies, she found that her usual caution had been forgotten about. The school teacher dismissing everything that had happened earlier with Tommy, and just concentrating on Arthur and the way he was making her feel.

"Fuck, luv. I can't wait any longer.........." Arthur growled, before pushing open the bedroom door. His arms gripping tightly to her, as they both nearly fell into the room. The oldest Shelby making sure to lock the door behind them; determined that this time, no one was going to stop this. That even if the whole house came falling down around their ears, he could still be found fucking (Y/n).

He had planned on something big; something to make this a real night to remember. But he knew that after having to wait all this time to be with one another, he would always remember it. Especially once her had given (Y/n) her gift. The gift that he had dreamed about seeing her in, all day.

"I got something for ya..........." Arthur said as he sat her on the bed.

"I know that. That's what I've been after every day that you pulled me into some room............." (Y/n) giggled in reply. Arthur smiling broadly, as he got to his knees and pulled the large, beautifully wrapped box, out from under her bed.

"Oh, you are gonna get that, believe me luv.........But first........." The school teacher's eyes widening, as he placed her gift on the bed next to her.

"I been fuckin dreamin about seein ya in this, since I bought it.........." Arthur's smile getting broader, as she pulled on the ribbon, then carefully removed the lid. Her insides twisting more than they already were as she saw the pale blue lingerie inside. The silk and lace underwear so soft to the touch. Her smile becoming nearly as big as Arthur's as she carefully took out the camisole and held it to herself.

"Well.......if you want me to wear this, you, Mister Shelby, better be naked and in bed when I get back. And don't forget, you promised to take all this off with your teeth." (Y/n) told him, kissing him on the nose, before grabbing the box and making her way to the bathroom.

"Yes, ma'am........." Arthur getting to his feet and saluting, before off came his shirt. He not about to argue with the woman he wanted more than anything.