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Chapter Two
That night Charlie lay in her bed thinking about the nights events. 'Why did that most handsome man I have even seen with the most beautiful eyes have to be a river boy? And the brother, the most arrogant annoying man ever?' Charlie aimed to forget about him and have a good night's sleep knowing all too well tomorrow morning she'd be at the station with all the drunken idiots from last night, including Heath. Charlie woke with a fright. "Oh my god, that was dream" she said to herself. Charlie had just dreamt about Brax and her on a beach, arm in arm in the water kissing and giggling. Charlie sighed as she looked at the time, 6am. She didn't have to be at work for another 3 hours so she decided to go for a jog and rid Brax of her mind.
Charlie was walking up the beach after run and saw him. Pretending she didn't, she turned around and began walking the way. Brax noticed the back of Charlie and began to run over to her.
"Hey, Charlie!" Brax yelled
"Shit." Charlie whispered to herself
"When is Heath going to get let out? He didn't do anything wrong you know."
"I'm sorry, I haven't started work yet and I don't know what happened after I walked downstairs, but I'm sure you can ask one of the other officers." Charlie snapped as she began walking away.
"Yeah sure, no worries." Brax yelled after her.
Brax could feel a large grin form over his face as he thought to himself 'sexy and feisty, I like it.'
Charlie arrived home and got ready for long day at work, looking around for Ruby she realised the time and figured Ruby had already left for school. "Shit, I'm going to be late." Charlie muttered as she quickly ran out the door to grab a coffee before work.
As she entered the Diner, Brax was waiting for his coffee.
"Twice in one day," he said smartly.
Charlie just mumbled and asked Leah for her usual.
"A regular in the Diner are you?" Brax guessed
"You could say that, but I live with her so she knows what I like."
As Leah handed over both coffee Brax spoke "mind if I walk with you?"
"Are you trying to hit on me?" Charlie kicked herself for her sudden outburst and for asking that stupid question. Of course a River boy wouldn't be trying to hit on a Police woman, they were the enemy. 'He only asked if he could walk with me. It's not like he asked me on a date.' Charlie thought.
"Ha, no, umm actually my brother was arrested for no reason last night, remember? I'd like to make sure he is ok and take him home." Brax laughed
"Right, sure."
"But since you asked, how about a date?" Brax blurted out, breaking the silence.
"Excuse me?" Charlie was dumbfounded. "Are you seriously asking me out on date? You do realise I'm an officer of the law and you are River boy?"
"What's wrong with that? All River boys aren't bad boys you know."
Neither of them spoke for the next few minutes as they walked into the Police Station. Heath was at the front desk signing papers.
"Ok, you're free to go Mr Braxton" spoke Watson "try and stay out of trouble"
"Impossible, trouble is of course my middle name, surely you guys know this by now?"
"Heath shut up and let's go!" Brax told his younger brother
"Bro, nice to see you. Now get me out of here."
Brax gave Charlie a nod and a smile before saying "See you later, Charlie."
Charlie couldn't help but smile back. This guy she met last night was consuming her thoughts. She dreamt about him and has already seen him twice that day it was only 9:30 in the morning. As Charlie sat in her office working away a call came in about some rowdy beach goers drinking. As Charlie pulled up she couldn't believe that it had only been 5 hours and Heath Braxton was at it again.
"Heath, you only left the station 5 hours ago, do you want to spend another night in lockup?" Charlie spoke sternly.
"No thanks, Sergeant. How about your place instead aye?"
"Get in the car Heath, I'm taking you home."
"Shit, well that was easy." Heath laughed while getting in the car. All the River boys joined in laughing, cheering and whistling as Charlie drove off with Heath.
Charlie made the 10 minute drive to Heaths house only to realise he had fallen asleep. Walking to the front door, Charlie knocked and waited. Brax answered the door standing in nothing but a towel wrapped around him. Charlie could have sworn she felt her heart beat out of her chest and her jaw drop to the ground.
"Wow, three times in one day, are you stalking me?" Brax beamed confidently. When Charlie didn't reply Brax spoke again "I can remove the towel if you'd like see more?" Brax smiled when Charlie laughed trying to hide her nervousness.
"Umm, no thank you, I'm here to drop your brother off. He was found drinking in public and being a nuisance. Since he spent last night in lockup I thought I'd let him off with a warning and drop him home. He's fallen asleep."
"Right, thanks." Brax walked out of the house and over to the car. Slapping his brother face to wake him. "Get in the house, you idiot." Brax yelled at his brother.
Heath said nothing as he walked into the house and straight to his room.
"Thanks for that, I owe you one. Maybe that date?" Brax smirked.
"I think I'll pass." Charlie said walking away
"Just one date, come you, you know you want to"
"Brax the only public place I'm likely to been seen with you, is the Police Station."
"Ok, so no public places, how about my room?" Brax teased.
Charlie turned and headed for her car with a smile as she thought how hot he looked in nothing but a towel. Shaking her head to rid her of her thoughts, Charlie drove back to work waiting for 5pm to hurry up so she could go home.
"Hey Charlie, I'm in the lounge." Yelled Ruby
"Hey Rubes, how was school?"
"It was great, Charlie, this is Casey, Casey this is my mum, Charlie."
"Hi" they both spoke in unison as they shook hands
"He is new to school and Mr Copeland wants me to be his study buddy." Ruby liked him already, she couldn't stop looking and smiling at him. "So, how was last night? Get any numbers, kiss any hot guys?" Ruby asked her mother.
"It was interesting; the River boys caused a massive brawl."
"Oh god, you were at Angelo's last night? My brothers were there." Casey interrupted, trying to hide his embarrassment.
"Who are your brothers?" asked Ruby. Charlie was hoping he wouldn't say Brax and Heath because then she would have to forbid Ruby from spending time with Casey and she didn't want to do that because she knew her daughter had a crush on him.
"Darryl and Heath, well we call him Brax and idiot Heath."
Charlie sighed before walking into the kitchen. "I think I better go home now Ruby, ill see you tomorrow at school."
Ruby showed Casey out the front door before going to the kitchen to check on her mum.
"Charlie, is everything ok? You were a bit rude to Casey just walking away."
"Sorry Rubes, I'm just tired. I'm going for a shower and then we'll get some pizza from Angelo's ok?"
"Hey Charlie, your pizza's are still a few minutes away." Advised Angelo
Just as Charlie was about to speak Brax walked behind the bar "Can i grab you a drink?" Brax asked, with an amused look on his face
"What the hell are you doing behind there?" Charlie hissed
"Brax, she's fine. She is waiting for her pizza's how about you stock the freezer?" Angelo demanded before handing Charlie her pizzas as Brax walked away grinning. "Here you go Charlie, have a good night.
"Angelo, what the hell is Brax doing behind the bar? You know he's a river boy don't you?"
"Yes, Charlie, but he came in and apologised for last night and asked for a job. He has a pretty good resume. He has worked in bars and clubs all over the place. Already knows his way around this place."
"Just be careful Angelo, I'll see you later." Charlie and Angelo gave each other a quick hug before Charlie left.
"You guys got history?" Brax asked, intrigued.
"None of your business, Brax. Why don't you finish stocking the freezer and head off? I'll close up in an hour because we aren't that busy."
Charlie, Ruby and Leah had eaten a whole pizza each and now sat on the lounge laughing and giggling as they all looked pregnant from stuffing their faces.
"I'm going to walk this gut off." Announced Charlie as she got up and headed out the back door. It was only 8pm, but both Ruby and Leah were exhausted from eating a whole pizza that they decided to head to bed. As Charlie was walking along the beach and up to the path to head back home she saw someone walking towards her.
"Hey, what are you doing out here so late?" Brax questioned.
"Just going for a walk." Charlie announced as politely as possible.
"Need to walk your pizza gut off? " Brax asked laughing.
"Yeah, something like that."
"You must be cold, want my jacket?"
"No thanks, I'm fine. MY house is just around the corner."
"It's just a jacket Charlie, it doesn't bite. Let me walk with you?"
Charlie simply smiled and nodded as Brax wrapped the jacket around her. Charlie's house was only 5 minutes away, but to both Charlie and Brax the walk felt like hours. They walked in silence both having their own thoughts consuming them.
'Wow, why do I find this guy so damn attractive? He is gorgeous, but he is a river boy. A bad boy, surely he is no good for me?'
'This woman is driving me crazy, why won't she go on a date with me? Wait, because she's a copper and I'm a river boy. Shit, she's sexy even in sweatpants and my jacket.'
"Well, this is me, thanks for walking me."
"It was my pleasure Charlie, have a good night."
They both stood in an awkward silence staring into each other's eyes. Brax raised his hand to cup Charlies face, but was stopped by her hand around his wrist.
"Brax, don't touch me, or you'll regret it."
"Nuh, Charlie, I don't think I would ever regret touching you."
And with that Brax attempted to touch Charlie's cheek again. When he noticed she didn't hesitate he leant in for a kiss. Charlie felt her heart beating faster as Brax got closer and closer to her face. Standing in the doorway near the kitchen Charlie and Brax began kissing more passionately. Charlie started walking backwards, closing the door behind them and leading Brax into her room.