This is the first fic i have ever written so please be nice :) Reviews will be greatly appreciated. This is a fic set mainly around Craig as he starts his new life in Dublin. There should be some John Paul later on.

Chapter 1

Craig Dean had been in Dublin for almost a month. He had just started working at a bar near Trinity a few nights a week to help keep his head above water with his rent. Craig was unable to afford the rent on his own so after a month of waiting for John Paul to return to him he realised that it wasnt going to happen, he decieded to advertise for a room mate. 'Right' he thought to himself. 'Lets prepare for operation dont pick a psycho'.

He had arranged to meet 3 of his perspective flatmates in a cute little cofffe bar near to the black swan, the bar he worked.

The first person he was going to meet was a 19 year old who was studying law at trininty.

Chris was not the kind of person that Craig would normally hang aroung with, arrogant and condecending, a gym freak with too much money. He couldnt stand to be around people like this, Craig tried not to be rude to Chris but couldnt help himself, thankfully Chris took the hint and left.

The next person was Hilary, 20 years old and obviously a complete airhead, Hilary was nice enough if not a bit too Carmel Mcqueen, which he had realised wouldnt be such a good thing, having someone around to constantly remind him of what he had lost.

He shook her hand and said "I'll let you know if im interested by the end of the day" and gave her a little smile.

Craig looked at his watch 15.30, 'hmmm' thought Craig 'looks like applicant number 3 is late, great stuff'. He took time to read the information he had infront of him, Robin, age 18, studying art and design. 'Oh great stuff im gonna get stuck with a emo lovely' Craig was thinking this to himself when someone walked in and caught his eye.

Robin looked around to see if there was any sign of a Craig Dean and noticed a young guy with brown hair looking quite lost sat in a corner.

Craig looked over

"Erm Robin?" he asked,

The smiling face infront of him smiled shyly and nodded. They ordered coffee and started talking,

"So tell me a bit about yourself" Craig asked looking over in Robins direction,

"Well im 18 just started at Trinity a month agoim doing a art course and english, and im looking for a place to stay, thats about it really." Robin stated, "wherebouts you from?"

" Im from London but ive spent the past 5 years in a small village in chester. How about you?" Craig replied

"Oh im from a little place in North Yorkshire, just near Whitby. Its called Sleights doubt youve heard of it"

Craig shook his head and said "Nope cant say ive heard of it to be honest"

"Not many people have. Not to worry" Robin laughed

There was deffinatly something attractive about Robin. Short spikey black hair and beautiful green eyes, 'alternative dresser but deffinatly not a emo' thought Craig which caused him to giggle. Robin looked confused.

"Oh erm sorry i was just thinking about something that happened earlier thats all" he smiled.

"So what you like doing, erm hobbies and stuff".

Robin stared talking about going out clubbing, reading books, and a desire for beautiful drawings. Robins eyes began to sparkle when describing pictures and artists, passionate about it.'

Craig listened as Robin described in details favourite artists and writers, Craig loved Robins accent and passionate way in which Robin described things.

'Yes' Craig thought to himself, 'I'm liking Robin'. He had decided to make a fairly quick and spontanious decision.

"Im at a bit of a loose end really but do you think you would be able to move in by the end of the week?" he asked

"Yeah i could probably move in by the end of the day, I've not got much stuff and im staying on a friends sofa at the moment" Robin laughed,

Craig felt a chill down his spine after hearing this laugh for the second time, so innocent and vunerable. "well how bout i gve you a hand and we can get you moved in. You live far from here?"

Robin did that little laugh again "well im actually staying in the flat above this shop"

"So you mean to tell me you only live a two second walk away and you still managed to be late?" Craig laughed back. "So im guessing your not too good at the old time keeping eh?" he asked

"Yeah well you know how it is, i was busy actually got stunk in a lecture at uni. Although must admit i still probably would have been late" was the softly spoken reply.

"Come on then, lets go get your stuff"

As Craig walked up to the flat with Robin he couldnt help but stare, beautiful wasnt the world, striking covered it, eyes that danced and shimmered, a mouth that was so delicate and perfect. Craig couldnt help but think to himself what it would be like to kiss those lips.

'NO' he thought to himself sternly, you cant forget about John Paul that easily, whilst the other part of his brain thinking 'He left you when you needed him the most, he's probably out there getting up to allsorts while your sat here pinning away for him.'

Craig looked across at Robin who was packing a few clothes a way in a holdall, and caught Robin's eye, a connection was made.

'John Paul is in Hollyoaks, Robin is right here' he reasoned with himself.

"You all set then" Craig asked

"Aye" Robin answered

"Right then, time to get you to your new home. Follow me" Craig smiled to his new friend

They got in a taxi and drove the 5 minuite journey in a comfortable silence. They arrived at the flat, Craig turned and grinned "Right here we are home sweet home"

As he turned he found himself being drawn into those big emerald eyes.

Robin smiled and Craig found himself returning it with the most genuine smile he had smiled in the past 26 days.