A/N: Hello folks! So I am new to Henry Danger FF and if you're reading this you might have deduced I am a Chenry fan and this fic is an AU one based off their awesome relationship. It's set post high school and features the whole gang in bits and bobs. The bold italics just below this text are lyrics from the very cool Sam Smith track "Too good at goodbyes" which inspired me to write this fic and serves as the title too. Hope you like it!

TOO GOOD AT GOODBYES

I'm never gonna let you close to me

Even though you mean the most to me

'Cause every time I open up, it hurts

Indestructible Charlotte

Charlotte Bolton shoves the last bag into the trunk of her third hand Chevrolet Spark. She fights away the memory of the day she'd bought it a year ago.

Flashback

Henry shakes his head giving her a Charlotte-esque facial expression for "What the hell?!"

She is adamant though.

"It's cheap and more convenient for city living. Schwoz checked it out so you know it runs well. Aaaand it's better for the environment Hen. Boy stop hatin' on Miss Shelly!"

He just shrugs and grins. He's turning on that boyish charm that fooled everyone and their grandmother. But never her. His arms go up surrender style.

"Hey I don't have that much of a death wish! And you're right. As usual. Just don't come crying to me when the 'convenient Miss Shelly' can't even get you up a less than 2 metre hill though!"

He is rewarded with a proper "Charlotte look" then and because he proudly told everyone he got that look everyday regardless, they both burst out laughing. To keep the peace, he suggests they go to their favourite yoghurt place to celebrate her new old car.

"I just wish you'd change your mind sweetie. Or at least stay for the rest of the summer?"

Her mother's voice jolts her out of her mind.

Ugh. No. No use hanging out in the memory bank. It was time.

Smiling at her parents who are now hovering near her car door, she shakes her head.

"Oh come on guys. You knew I was gonna leave for college soon anyway right? I'm just…It's just better this way. I am going to be close to campus already. And this internship is just what I need er I mean, it's the right thing for me. Future career wise and all". She wishes she sounded more sure than she feels.

Her parents exchange a look. Charlotte leans back against Miss Shelly and patiently waits for the lecture. It's a last ditch attempt but she knows they are only trying to understand the sudden change of heart.

Her father clears his throat. "It just seems so…sudden. I mean, did something happen to make you change your mind about the internship? You're always super organised and planning things in advance honey...Does Henry know you're leaving today? I thought he might be here to see you off."

Charlotte swallows away the lump in her throat and shrugs slightly, turning to put her lap top bag on the front seat.

"Charlotte!" Jasper's voice cuts through the air and she turns to see him and Piper walking over.

"Great! We managed to catch you before you left. Sorry, things got a bit…busy at Junk 'N' Stuff", Jasper apologises. Nodding at him, she peers over his shoulder.

"Did you run all the way over here from the shop?" she asks him incredulously.

He gestures at Piper who dangles a set of keys in front of Charlotte's face with a triumphant grin.

"I drove him. He survived and we got here in time! Hah! And you and Henry tried to make me take extra lessons with both of you. Which was weird 'cos you were both pretty crap teachers! Especially Henry! He yelled more than Ms Shapen does. Pffttt! Ye of little faith", she scoffs proudly.

Charlotte looks at her in surprise. Piper has failed her test. Four times. Three driving schools later. Although the way she tells it, the instructors were all unhinged and out to get her. Great. Her anger management coach will need to work overtime now that Piper is out on the roads. As a public safety precaution.

"Driving is a relative word for that experience. I felt like we were at the Dakar Rally or something", Jasper mutters.

Piper gives him a death stare and he is silenced. She is still plenty scary.

"Well, I'm glad you made it. Both of you", Charlotte reaches out to touch Jasper's arm. He pulls her towards him, hugging her tightly. She suddenly feels choked up. But she doesn't cry and she isn't going to start now.

"Text me when you get to the dorm okay? And…don't worry, I'll take care of him", he whispers. Jasper may be clueless at most times but he is nothing if not the loyalest friend either her or Henry can ask for.

Piper gives them a milli-second moment before pulling Jasper away.

"Okay okay! Move it along Bucket Man! She's not moving to Antarctica you know!" Charlotte lets out a laugh at Piper's bossiness. She is going to miss Henry's angst and attitude ridden but still loveable sister.

"Bye Pips. Take care of yourself yeah? Message me anytime and please try not to kill everyone now that I'm gone", she tells her as they hug.

Piper pulls away and clears her throat, turning away from Charlotte. Her eyes look suspiciously bright and she bites her lip before turning back.

"Henry's an idiot. Just so you know where my loyalties lie", she finally says. In a very non-Piper quiet tone.

Charlotte shakes her head and smiles.

"He's still your brother. And he's a good brother to you. Be good okay?"

Hugging her parents again and hearing the last of the last minute safety instructions for the drive, she finally drives away.

A minute later a beat up Ford pulls up at the curb and a disheveled looking Henry Hart jumps out and runs up towards the Bolton's driveway where Charlotte's parents are chatting with Jasper and Piper. They all stop and watch Henry as he calls out to them.

"Where's..? Has she..?" he's out of breath but clearly in a near panic looking around for Shelly and her owner.

Mr Bolton puts a hand on Henry's shoulder and smiles at him, not unkindly.

"Sorry Son. She just left. We're going to make some tea if you would all like to have some you're welcome to stay". He and his wife leave the younger people to go back into the house.

Henry nods, not even hearing the rest of his sentence.

She just left.

It's all he can focus on.

"You're too late Henry. As usual", his sister retorts from behind him.

"Piper!" Jasper hisses at her but she just folds her arms in a sorry not sorry way.

Jasper comes over to stand next to his friend but he doesn't say anything.

Henry runs a hand through his fair hair and lets out a breath.

"Was she okay?…Did she…Did she say anything? Or…ask about me?" he finally asks quietly.

Piper snorts rudely. She doesn't say anything. He gets it.

Henry nods and looks off in the direction her car would have traveled in.

"So that's it then?"

Jasper and surprisingly, Piper don't answer. They get that he's not talking to anyone but himself.

A/N: Thanks for reading this. Please fee free to drop a review and let me know what you thought. Next chapter up soon.