*Norman's POV*
It's been a few days since Beth left and I'm feeling a lot better. We've been skyping as much as we can each night and I can't wait to get back and see her. It's her uncles birthday a few days after I get back and she wants me to go with her to meet the rest of her family. I'm a little nervous I bet it will be great.
I've also been arguing with Helena. She's been very gentle with the fact that Mingus has spent a few days alone with Beth but she doesn't trust her enough to let him stay the night. He really wanted to stay over with her, they're really good friends which makes me really happy. I guess it isn't fair that I say yes if Helena isn't ok with it, afterall she is his mother.
"Bud, it's not up to me. Your mother agreed to you spending the day together but I don't know about sleeping."
"So you don't trust Beth? Because I do"
"I do it's just your mother doesn't know her like we do. You're her son and she wants what's best for you."
"Mum wants to talk to you"
He handed Helena the phone
"Hello Norman"
"Look just give her a chance, she really loves our son and he loves her"
"No Norman. Plus I have to take Ming with me to Milan tomorrow morning. I'm not leaving him with her for 3 nights. I know nothing about her, heck I don't even know how old she is"
"19"
"Oh wow Norman. They just keep getting younger and younger"
"It has nothing to do with you ok, we're together and that's how it's going to stay. And she loves me and Mingus very much."
"She might do but I still don't trust her. It's not happening. She's probably just using you, you know how crazy your fans are"
She hung up.
I need to call Beth and tell her. She's gonna be so upset.
"Hello?" She sounded tired like she'd just woken up.
"Hey sweetie. I didn't wake you up did I?"
"No it's ok Norman. I need to get up anyway, Ming should be here soon. Tonight is going to be so good I can't wait"
"Yeah...about that. Helena says he can't go"
The line stayed silent
"Beth..."
"Why, what have I ever done to her?"
"Babe it's nothing like that, it's just she doesn't want him alone with you"
"So she doesn't trust me?"
"...I'm sorry. If it was up to me-"
"He's your kid too Norman, you can't just let her control him all the time. Plus, doesn't Mingus have a say in all this? He's 15, if he doesn't want to go then he shouldn't have to"
"Like I said, it isn't all down to me. It's up to me and his mother. Not you Beth"
"I know I'm not his mother Norman and I can't decide things for him"
"Thanks for understanding"
"So whos telling Mingus? Because I sure don't want to disappoint him"
"We've already told him"
"He's going to hate me"
"He doesn't Beth"
"Yeah, thanks to you and that bitch I won't be able to see him until you get back. Is it all down to her or don't you trust me?"
"Beth you know I trust you"
"So what else did she have to say about me?"
"It doesn't matter Beth, just leave it"
"No I want to know"
"Beth please calm down"
"I am calm, just tell me"
"Fine. She made a comment about your age and about the fact you could be using me because you're a fan"
"Don't bother coming to my uncles birthday in two weeks. I'll be fine without you."
She hung up
*Beth's POV*
I sent Mingus a text
B-I'm really sorry Ming, I wanted you to come over but your mother and father won't allow it. I'm sorry bud x
M- it's ok Beth, hopefully I'll see you when my dad gets back x
I sat down on the sofa and calmed myself down. I know it's not up to me. But what is that kid going to do while his mother talks about fashion all weekend. He'll be so bored. All I wanted is to make Mingus happy. I felt my phone buzz in my lap. I had a text from Norman
N-Look Beth just ignore her. I know what you're thinking....you think that I won't like you anymore because someone commented on the age gap but you know how I feel about you and that's not going to change anytime soon. I'll call you later so we can talk things through. And if you don't want me at the party I won't go. I love you xx
It was true. I was thinking that. But I know he loves me, he's told me so many times. Peoples opinions might not bother him but they do bother me and I need to stop that.
Maybe there is a part of Norman that just sees me as a fan. I mean I still fangirl over Daryl when we watch The Walking Dead but he said he finds it cute. Sometimes I run up and hug him and say 'I still can't believe I'm dating thee Norman Reedus' I guess it could freak him out a little. But our relationship has nothing to do with Helena, she had her chance with Norman and she fucked that up. I can't believe she let him get away, he's perfect in every single way. Don't get me wrong, I like Helena and she is very beautiful. And heres me looking like a whale. I don't deserve Norman, someone so good looking, sweet and an all round great guy deserves some gorgeous model not me. This is why I don't like being left alone with my thoughts
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*Norman's POV*
It's been a few days since I had spoken to Beth. She won't answer any of my calls or texts. This is just like the last time we had a fight. She goes in a mood over something then ignores me and when we finally see each other again she is sorry and wants to make up. Everything is fine with me as long as we get back on track but it's just getting annoying how it happens over and over again. I really need to talk to her but I can't force her so pick up her phone and I can't take any time off work just for a small fight, not matter how much she means to me. If she needs time and space then I'll give it too her. I'll be back home in two weeks and if things haven't sorted themselves out then, then I'll have to wait till I get back to talk to her.
I know it's partly to do with me being away but I can't help it. I love my job and if Daryl ever dies, I will be so mad. I'll burn down my trailer and the police will have to escort me off set.
I sat down in my trailer until someone called me as I was needed on set. We were making good progress and we should be finished on time this year. I'll stay for the end of season party we have at Nicotero's but then I'll go see Mingus, Beth should be gone by then, back to the UK for a few days for the party. I was looking foward to meeting her family but if she doesn't want me there I guess it's up to her. Or I may have a few tricks up my sleeve
A/N oohhh Beth is being a right bitch to Norman in this chapter. I wonder what's up with her. AND Norman has a few tricks up his sleeve...what do you think he means by that?
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Beth xx
