Hey Guys, I wasn't going to update, but because I'm going away until Wednesday I thought I would. Plus a few of you asked for me to do it ASAP so here you go :)

Please let me know what you think.

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Chapter Three

Charlie woke the next morning laying on Brax's chest and instantly felt regret swarm her mind. 'Why did I do that, why, why, why. Charlie you idiot. You did give in, why?' Charlie let a out a moan as she kept thinking what a mistake she had just made. Not realising how loudly she moaned Brax stirred under her.

"Morning, how'd you sleep?" Brax inquired.

"Surprisingly good considering I slept with a hot water bottle."

"Are you calling me hot Charlie?"

"Not as such, more like your body is warm and sweaty when you sleep." Charlie couldn't help, but smile at how hot this guy she just slept with was, but she knew there was no way it could happen again. He was a River boy and more importantly the brother of one particular River boy who is always in trouble. It wouldn't be good for her Police reputation.

"Shit!" Charlie yelled looking at the time. "Its 8:30, I have to be at work in 30minutes."

Brax just laid in her bed laughing and checking her out as she ran to her draw and began digging out her uniform.

"This isn't funny Brax, now get out of here. Not the door either, out the window. I don't need anyone to see you."

"Why not, are you embarrassed by me?"

"No, it's not that, it's just..." Charlie failed to find her words, but Brax knew exactly what she was trying to say.

"It's because I'm a river boy and you're a copper aye? You're worried about what people will think about us being together?"

"Wow Brax, there is no us and we are most certainly not together. Last night was..." Charlie trailed off again, but Brax answered for her.

"Great. Last night was great?" Brax was hoping for confirmation.

"No, last night was a mistake. It shouldn't have happened. Now please, out the window im going to be late for work."

Brax decided to leave it at that and figured he would be running into Charlie soon enough as he and his brothers were moving form Mangrove River to Summer bay so the could be closer to Casey's school.

Charlie sighed as the day dragged, she decided to step out and grab an afternoon coffee from the Diner.

Charlie sat drinking her coffee when Bianca walked in after finishing up at School.

"Hey Charlie, how's it going?"

"Bianca, hey. I'm good, how was work?"

"Meh, same old stuff. Kids talking instead of listening and learning. You know how it is?" Charlie, are you even listening to me? Charlie."

Bianca waved her hands in front of Charlie's face to gain her attention.

"Oh sorry, I was... What were you saying?"

"Charlie is something on your mind?"

"No, no i'm fine. Have you spoken to Liam since the other night?"

"No we're still not talking and I don't think we will be anytime soon. I'm not apologising for wanting to buy a house and to start a future with him, he can apologise to me."

Charlie could tell that it was a touchy subject and she didn't want to push her friend any further. "How about drinks Friday night at Angelo's?" Charlie asked hopeful.

"Yeah sounds great, I've got to head off but I'll see you during the week anyway."

Charlie and Bianca hugged before Bianca headed home and Charlie back to work. Charlie still had a few hours left. She was on the long shift today, but was lucky enough to have tomorrow off. Finally, it was 9pm and Charlie could go home.

Charlie quietly entered the house not wanting to wake Leah or Ruby up, if they were sleeping. Turning on the lounge room light Charlie heard a thud. "What was that?" Charlie screeched.

"Relax Charlie, it's just me."

"Rubes what the hell are you... Casey..." Charlie was not happy and they could both see that this wasn't going to go well.

"Casey I think you should go." Charlie gave them both a disapproving look, before Casey left.

"Ruby, what the hell are you doing?"

"Charlie don't start ok."

Ruby walked into her bedroom slamming the door shut. Charlie sighed before grabbing her pyjamas and heading to the shower. When Charlie walked back into her room she found Brax's shirt and instantly found herself smiling. Throwing his shirt on Charlie climbed into bed and fell asleep. Waking the next morning at 10 o'clock Charlie couldn't believe how well she slept. Maybe it was his shirt she thought to herself and smiled. Climbing out of bed Charlie decided a jog, a coffee and a few movies would be how she spent her day off.

Walking out of the Diner with her coffee Charlie thought she'd stop in and grab some lunch from Angelo's. Even though there was plenty of food at home Charlie thought she'd see how Angelo was, or was it Brax she was hoping to run into. Maybe he wouldn't be working she thought as she made her way upstairs.

"Hey," Brax smiled as Charlie walked trough the door.

"Hey."

"So the other night was pretty..."

"Brax please." Charlie interrupted. "Please don't say it, yes it was great, but I told you it was a mistake and it won't be happening again."

"What won't be happening again?" Angelo queried as he walked out from the kitchen.

"Oh, just, umm... running with a coffee, I stupidly spilt it everywhere." Charlie tried to convince Angelo, but he wasn't buying it. He knew something else was going on.

"Right, so you want some lunch then?"

"Yes please Angelo."

Charlie sat on one of the bar stools waiting for her lunch and watching Brax as he served customers and flirted with a group of young ladies. She couldn't help but feel jealous, but she wasn't sure why. He wasn't hers and she told him it wasn't going to happen again. Seeing him flirt with other women made Charlie even more positive that it couldn't happen again. That's what a guy like him does, sleeps with a new girl every night.

"Here you go Charlie," Angelo distracted Charlie as he handed over her Lunch. She smiled politely before heading out the door. Brax watched as Charlie left and smiled at how nice she looked. He thought to himself 'I must have that woman. I've got to make her mine.'

The next couple of days came quickly as Charlie headed home to get ready for her night out with Bianca. Charlie and Ruby hadn't spoken since she caught Casey and Ruby half naked on the couch. Charlie was waiting for the right moment to talk to Ruby, but every time she tried Ruby would walk away yelling.

Charlie and Bianca sat talking and laughing. They were having a good night. Charlie had noticed Brax was working, but she told herself not to give in and not to look at him. Bianca started feeling a little too drunk and decided to call it night.

"Are you sure you don't want me to walk you home?"

"No Charlie i'm fine. It's only 5 minutes. I'll text you when I get there."

The ladies hugged and Bianca made her journey home.

"A pretty lady like you shouldn't be out this time of night alone." Bianca jumped at the voice behind her feeling a little anxious, but turned to face a smiling Heath.

"Heath hi, I almost didn't recognise you without handcuffs on." Bianca joked.

"Oh Ha ha very funny, want me to walk you home?"

"Sure," Bianca smiled as Heath gave her his jacket to wear. For some strange reason they found themselves sitting on a park bench and talking, enough time had passed and Bianca began to sober up.

"It's getting late, I think I should go home." Bianca stood and began to walk across the road to her front door. "Thanks for the chat Heath, it was nice."

"What, not going to invite me in?" Heath was blunt and to the point.

"You're quite confident aren't you Heath?" Heath just nodded and smiled before Bianca grabbed his shirt pulling him inside the house and kissing him forcefully.

Charlie wished she had left when Bianca did because as soon as Bianca was gone Charlie was getting a lot of attention from random guys asking her for a dance, if they could buy her a drink and for her number. Charlie politely turned all the guys down before deciding it was time leave. Giving Angelo a wave goodbye Charlie walked downstairs. She could sense someone was following her, but made sure she didn't turn around. As she reached the beach path to her house the footsteps became closer.

"I'm a police officer so if you touch me I'll arrest you." Charlie was almost yelling before she turned around to see Brax. "Brax, what the hell are you doing following me?"

"Going to arrest me hey?" Brax grinned.

"Yes, well no, because you haven't tried anything yet, but I will!" Charlie told Brax sternly hoping he would get it. "Why are you following me?"

"Charlie, you shouldn't walk home this time of night by yourself after having a few too many wines."

"I'm fine!"

"I'm sure you are Charlie, but what if it had been one of the creepy guys hitting you all night that followed you?"

"So you were watching me all night then huh?" Charlie spoke with a flirtatious tone. She didn't know if it was because she liked this guy or if it was the few wines talking, but she felt the sudden urge to jump on him there and then. Before she could move Brax spoke.

"A sexy woman like you, who wouldn't watch you all night." Brax was flirting back equally.

Charlie looked down at the ground and hugged herself, it was getting late and she was cold. Brax smiled at Charlie and handed her his jacket before grabbing her hand in his and walking her up the path to her front door.

"Thank you Brax." Charlie smiled and stepped closer to him for a hug. Brax couldn't believe it when she stood up on her toes and wrapped her arms around his neck and began kissing him.

"Charlie, you're drunk, we can't do this."

"Brax, I'm fine. I only had 3 wines. I was drinking water the rest of the night." Charlie corrected.

That was all Brax needed to hear as he opened the door and picked Charlie up in his arms carrying her to her bedroom. That night they had exhausting sex several times.

Please let me know what you think. I wasn't too happy with this Chapter after i re-read it three times.