Dec suddenly found some energy from somewhere as he shot up off of the sofa,grabbed a broom from the kitchen and started banging on the ceiling aggressively with it.

"Dec,what the hell are you doing?" Ant demanded to know.

"Letting whoever that is know that I'm pissed off with them obviously" Dec snapped.

"Yeah,like that'll make any difference" Ant frowned "I doubt they can even hear you above that racket"

"They're selfish bastards" Dec moaned as he practically threw the broom back into the kitchen.

"Yeah" Ant agreed,not really knowing what to do about the situation.As they had literally only just moved in,the last thing he wanted was any kind of altercation with the neighbours,even if it was those said neighbours that were being anti social.

"Could knock on their door" Dec suggested "ask nicely if they'll turn it down,or even better,turn it off completely"

Just as Dec finished the sentence,he and Ant were surprised by the sound of voices outside,then alot of footsteps going up to that flat above.

"Oh great,they're obviously having a bloody party" Ant sighed.

"What can we do?" Dec questioned.

"Dunno" Ant shrugged "resign ourselves to the fact we probably won't be getting any sleep tonight or go and gate crash the party?"

"Yeah" Dec sighed "don't think the latter is an option,wouldn't want to go to the selfish bastards party anyway"

"Oh well Dec" Ant replied "why don't we just watch a film or something and even if we do by some miracle actually manage to doze off on the sofa,that'll be better than no sleep at all right?"

"I guess so" Dec mumbled,more to himself than Ant "just wasn't expecting this on our first night in our new place,they've totally killed my good mood"

"Look at it this way Decs" Ant smiled "it is still the Christmas period,alot of people will be having parties,so they might only do this once a year or something,so we can forget about it after tonight"

"Hope so" Dec sighed "I'd still like to give them a piece of my mind though"

"Course you would tough guy" Ant laughed.

They settled back down to watch a film,turning the television volume up full blast to at least try and drown out some of the noise coming from above,not that it made alot of difference.

They both did manage to catch a little bit of light sleep towards the end of the film,dozing in and out of consciousness for a while.

Ant suddenly woke up with a start,glanced at his watch and nudged Dec sharply,who was propped up against the cushions,with his head flopped back against the sofa uncomfortably.

"Dec" Ant patted Decs leg firmly as the nudging had got no response.

"Um...what?" Dec sighed sleepily.

"Listen" Ant ordered "it's stopped"

Dec sat up,rubbing both eyes with his fists "what time is it?"

"Four o'clock in the morning almost" Ant sighed "might as well get into bed eh?now it's actually quiet"

"Yeah,I guess" Dec replied as he arose from the sofa,while rubbing his aching neck,that was not a position he wanted to sleep in again and wished he'd at least laid down on the sofa,then he could have avoided the twinges of pain that were now bothering him.

"Gonna get that arsehole back for this" he mumbled as they made their way to their separate bedrooms.

"No you're not Dec" Ant snapped "just let it go,the last thing we want is a war with the neighbours the minute we move in"

Dec didn't have the energy or motivation to argue with Ant any longer,so just mumbled a half hearted "goodnight" before throwing his cloths casually onto the floor and finally falling into a deep sleep in his new bed.

Unsurprisingly,they both woke up late the next morning,in fact it was practically afternoon by the time they managed to get out of bed.

Ant was the first to rise and as a disheveled Declan went to join him in the living room,a tempting aroma wafted into his nostrils.

"Ant?" Dec called out after finding Ant wasn't where he expected him to be.

"I'm in the kitchen Decs" Ant replied.

"What are you doing?" Dec sleepily enquired.

"Making a full English" Ant smiled "got some stuff at the shop yesterday,think we deserve it after the night we had"

"Yeah" Dec agreed "how about we put our music on full blast now and wake them up,give them a taste of their own medicine,bet they're knackered and hungover right now,would serve them right"

"Yeah alright Dec" Ant laughed "or alternatively,we could just not be so petty and forget about it now"

"Why should we?" Dec snapped "you were annoyed last night too"

"Yeah I was" Ant agreed "but what's done is done,but as I said,it's still Christmas,hopefully it won't happen too often"

"Better not" Dec mumbled as Ant handed him a plate of sausages,bacon,fried eggs,mushrooms,grilled tomatoes and baked beans.

"Where's the fried bread?" Dec frowned as he observed the full plate.

"Didn't do any" Ant shrugged.

"I can see that" Dec snapped "why not?I love a bit of fried bread I do"

"I don't always do it,couldn't be bothered" Ant smiled.

"Mam always gives me fried bread" Dec pouted.

"Well,you know where she is then?" Ant laughed "and you're welcome"

"Yeah thanks" Dec replied with a sarcastic tone to his voice "wouldn't have minded some black pudding too"

"I don't like black pudding" Ant stated.

"Not much of a northerner are ya?" Dec whined "how can you not like back pudding?"

"Just don't" Ant shrugged "it's gross"

Ant ignored his friends lack of gratitude as they both sat down at the small table in the corner of the kitchen to enjoy their late breakfasts.

"What do you want to do today?" Ant enquired as he polished off his meal.

"Not much to be honest" Dec replied "after the hectic Christmas I had with trying to catch up with everyone and trying to fit them all in" Dec rolled his eyes "they all wanted to see me and wouldn't take no for an answer,then the journey back from Newcastle,moving into this place and the rubbish nights sleep,I really just want to chill,got a few more days free,so let's just enjoy it"

"Think you and me have different ideas about how to enjoy our free time" Ant laughed,slightly disappointed "I'm itching to get out there and explore the local area,you know,the pubs and all that,see what Fulham has to offer"

"Well how about we relax here today" Dec suggested "then explore tomorrow?"

"Deal" Ant smiled just as he heard the door to the upstairs flat slam shut,followed by footsteps rushing down the stairs.

Dec immediately sprung up from his chair and made his way to peep out of the living room window which faced the road.

"Dec,you're such a nosey curtain twitcher" Ant laughed.

"Don't care" Dec stated "want to see who made our first night here so miserable...what the hell?"

"What?" Ant asked concerned "what is it?"

"Come here quick" Dec summoned Ant towards the window "look"

Ant obliged and peered at the back of the offending neighbours head,who had stopped to chat to someone.

"What Dec?" Ant asked frustrated "do you know them?who is it?"

"Hopefully he'll turn around in a minute" Dec replied.

As the duo waited at the window,within about thirty seconds,the neighbours face was revealed.

"Oh my God" Ant laughed "that's Peter Andre"

"Yep" Dec confirmed "so he's the arsehole who kept us awake half the night"

"Dec stop it" Ant ordered.

"What?stop what?" Dec enquired "I'm not doing anything"

"I can practically see you plotting your revenge" Ant laughed "even more so now you know who it is"

"Maybe" Dec grinned.

It did actually turn out to be a good few weeks later that they managed to meet Peter properly,what with all three of them being so busy with their music careers and so on,but by then he had had at least three more parties,so Ants theory about it just being because it was the Christmas period went right out of the window.

Dec still resorted to his chosen method of banging on the ceiling with the broom to show his disapproval, but it was always totally ignored,that was if Peter even heard it in the first place,but it made Dec feel like he was doing something constructive,much to Ants amusement.

At least something in their lives was less annoying than what was happening at home and that was their music career.It was doing well and one day Mike had some amazing news for them.

"You've been nominated for a Brit award" Mike grinned.

"What?" Ant and Dec said in unison as their manager sat drinking tea in the living room,not quite believing what they'd just heard.

"I said you've been nominated for a Brit award" Mike laughed,really enjoying the look of surprise and disbelief on the boys faces.

"How?why?what for?" Dec asked with a confused but delighted smirk on his face.

"Best British breakthrough act" Mike announced"and you know what?I think you have a damn good chance of winning it?"

"Who are we up against?" Ant enquired,always the practical one.

"Oasis,Echobelly,Eternal and Portishead" Mike smiled.

"Wow,that's some tough competition" Ant frowned.

"Yeah" Mike smiled "but you have as much chance of winning as any of them"

"That would be amazing" Dec replied "do we get to go?"

"Of course you get to go" Mike stated "all nominees are invited and I've already cleared your diary for that day"

"Can't wait" Dec winked at Ant "imagine us at the Brit awards"

"When is it Mike?" Ant enquired.

"Twentieth of February at Alexander Palace" Mike smiled.

"Great,that's not too long to wait" Dec mused "I've never been there before"

"Neither have I" mike laughed "I will of course be taking you,oh and there's more good news"

"What?" Ant and Dec asked together yet again.

"Well,the BBC have still got their eye on you and want to give you your own show" Mike relaxed back into the sofa after placing his empty mug on the coffee table,he really enjoyed seeing the amazed looks on the boys faces whenever he announced anything unexpected to them.

"Our own show?" Dec smiled "you mean like acting?like Byker Grove?but with us as the main characters?"

"No,not like that Dec" Mike laughed "it's a kids show for CBBC that you'd be presenting,you know comedy sketches,alot of silliness and all that"

"Where do they get the idea that we can present from?" Dec frowned.

"Well,you did Gimme 5 didn't you?you did a good job with that" Mike pointed out "and it's not just presenting,you'll get to flex your acting muscles again for the sketches and they'll have a team of writers to come up with ideas for you,although I'm sure they'll be happy to listen to any input you might have too"

"I'm not so sure we did do such a good job with that one" Ant frowned "we were so nervous,we're not natural presenters,I don't know why they think we'd be any good at it"

"Yeah and we only had very small parts in Gimme 5" Dec observed "our own show would be alot different"

"Seriously guys" Mike snapped "I thought you'd be beside yourselves with excitement at the thought of getting your own show?do you know how many people dream of that but will never get to fulfill that dream?let me tell you...hundreds,no thousands,their careers will just disappear without a trace before anyone even notices them,I'm determined that won't happen to you"

"Sorry Mike" Ant smiled "we didn't mean to sound so ungrateful,it was just a bit of a surprise that's all,but of course we'll give it a go"

"Good" Mike smiled "and you don't need to worry about nerves,weren't you nervous when you first started acting and singing?this really isn't much different from that and nerves help to keep you on your toes"

"Yeah we were,very nervous" Dec confirmed "you're right though,our own show,how amazing is that?"

"Really amazing" Ant agreed.

"Well,it doesn't go out until April but it's pre recorded so you'll be getting the scripts through very soon" Mike said "and I think this is going to be your year boys,a Brit nomination which you'll hopefully win,your own television show and more singles and an album in the pipeline ready for release and maybe even some live gigs,it doesn't get much better than that,what more could you possibly wish for?"

"Yeah it is going to be our year" Ant smiled "it's going to be a good one"

"Yeah" Dec smiled,he was now thinking just how great things were going for him.He and Clare had by now had a few more dates,which had been alot more successful than the first one and they were settling into their relationship comfortably and now all all these amazing developments with their careers.If it wasn't for Peter Andre and his stupid parties,everything would be perfect.

Just a couple of weeks later,Ant and Dec were smartly dressed awaiting Mikes arrival to take them to the Brits.

They were so excited,they couldn't even bring themselves to wait indoors,they braved the cold February air as they chatted happily on the doorstep about what the evening ahead might hold.

They were both taken by surprise when the front door opened behind them and they came face to face with their noisy,inconsiderate upstairs neighbour.

Even though they'd been in the flat for a good few weeks by now,they still hadn't met him.

"Ah,Ant and Dec" Peter smiled "I heard you'd moved in downstairs,seen you coming in and out sometimes from my upstairs window,it's nice to meet you finally"

"Wish I could say the same about you" Dec snapped.

"What?" Peter was taken aback by his neighbours abrupt response.

"Declan,stop it" Ant warned.

"No Ant,I won't stop it" Dec replied "not until I've given this selfish arsehole a piece of my mind"

"Wow Declan" Peter laughed "I don't know what I've done to upset you,but you're quite the little pocket rocket aren't you?"

"Dont call me that" Dec replied bluntly.

"Ok,ok" Peter had no idea what he'd done to piss Dec off so much,but he was finding it hard to take the irate little Geordie seriously.

"Like having parties do you?" Dec asked.

"Er yeah" Peter answered confused "doesn't everyone?"

"No" Dec stated bluntly "not when you have to live underneath it"

"Ah I see" Peter smiled "the parties are what's bothering you"

"You think?" Dec snapped sarcastically.

"Aww Declan" Peter grinned "don't be like that,instead of getting all grumpy and banging on the ceiling,why don't you come up and join us for the next one?You're not old men yet,so why not live a little"

"So you have heard me banging?" Dec enquired,totally ignoring the invitation.

"Of course I have" Peter teased,now beginning to enjoy this little spat with Dec.

"And you chose to ignore me?" Dec fumed.

"Yep" Peter laughed.

"Ok you two" Ant rolled his eyes at the feuding duo "I don't think this is getting us anywhere is it?Peter,we would love to come to one of your parties sometime"

"What?" Dec asked surprised "no we wouldn't"

"And" Ant continued,ignoring Dec completely "if we're not able to come, would you mind just keeping the volume down a little bit so we can sleep?"

"Well,why didn't you just say if it was too loud?" Peter winked at Dec.

Before Dec had a chance to answer,Mike pulled up outside the house and beeped his horn.

"It was nice to meet you two" Peter smiled "but I've got to run too,I'm meeting friends" he held out his hand which Ant obliging shook.

Dec glanced down at Peters hand as it was offered to him,he immediately ignored the gesture like the petulant child he could so often be.

"Off you go then" Dec stated sarcastically "we don't have time to hang around here with the likes of you either"

"We have a Brit award to win!"