" Nope I have looked everywhere, can't find her" Heath stated as both Casey and I came back from the surf club trying to find gabby, but the three of us have checked everywhere and we can't seem to find her.
" Maybe she is back at home or something" Casey said, he has been trying to keep
Heath and I both calm and reassuring us that gabby is safe and back home where she is meant to be, but we all know where she is.
" What was she thinking! " I yelled getting more and more angrier by the minute and wanting some answers real fast. Heath and Casey luckily just stayed quiet while I lost my cool and knew I'm not asking for theories or answers I just need to know why she would do such a thing, but deep down I also just need to know that she is okay.
" We have no idea what the circumstances were, maybe she stayed because she needed or something" Casey again stayed, probably seeing that I am really starting to panic about here whereabouts and health.
" Come on! it's gabby she would never do something on purpose just to make you upset" he continued trying to make her actions and this photograph that was sent to us sound more okay and acceptable, but in my opinion it isn't.
" We do have to remember though last time we saw her she was a little girl, now she is a teenage and which teenage hasn't done rebellious things. I do recall you runnin away after mum and dad forbid you from seeing tour first girlfriend" Heath added, joining in with Casey to calm me down. He does have a few good points about how much gabby not only has changed physically but aged as well.
" I understand that teenagers are rebellious, like look at you, you're in your 20s but still act like a teenager" I answered making sure to add in the little detail about how much Heath is immature and needs to grow up.
" But this is different. He is dangerous and I can tell he is only using her, I just don't want her to get hurt" I continued, trying to stay calm but once again starting to panic as I thought of all the hurt that gabby has already been through and how much I don't want to see anymore tears escape her pretty little face.
" Well there is one person that might know where she is" Heath commented but the way he said it I don't think he was directly talking to me and looking up at him I see that he is in a matter of fact looking past me and over towards the grass area of the right side of the beach. Casey and I both have no idea what is so interesting but as I turn round and follow his eye pathway I see in the distance that hammer has arrived at the beach in his awful green sports car with the rest of his gang and is currently mucking around with them like nothing has happened.
Straight away just seeing him makes me loose my cool and within seconds I am storming towards him with Casey and Heath angrily following by.
As we approach the group, Hammer also sees me storming towards him and a cocky smirk appears over his face when he sees the anger in my face. He goes to say something to me and my brothers as we closed the gap between the two groups, but before he even has a chance for anything to be said I punch him hard in the face allowing my clenched fist to hit right in the jaw.
I watch as he falls to the ground slightly While his gang members all rush over to his side, I am quite surprised how well he has actually taken the hit, I am much older and stronger than him but even so he still has manages to get up of the ground and wipe the blood away from him mouth.
" You have some nerve, Braxton" he spat as he cleared the access blood from his lip and regained his posture and footing in front of me.
" I have some nerve? " I sarcastically repeated, knowing none if this is me fault.
" What about you? using some innocent girl to get revenge on the river boys" I continued stepping closer so hammer is only a few inches in front of me. I was expecting him to smile when he figured out exactly what I am talking about but instead he just acts completely unaware Of what I am saying to him, but after standing there for a few seconds we all can see the realization appear all over his face when he figures out who we are talking about.
" So what, did you spike her drink, so you could crawl in bed and take advantage of her, while one of your buddies made sure to snap a few pictures Of the both of you" I continued stepping even closer as the anger started rising again, i can't even begin to think of all the things that they could have done to her while she was passed out or unaware of what was going on.
" Haha for once I have no idea what your going on about, what do you mean by spiking her drinks and taking pictures of her" he replied trying to sound all calm and collected In front of his friends, showing them that this encounter doesn't bother him which makes me even more furious and I guess both Heath and Casey sense that because they both try to pull me back away from hammer, but the anger has gotten the best of me and I launch once again at Hammer but this time grabbing him around the collar of his jacket and lifting him a little of the ground so u was in his face.
" I know you were with gabby last night, so where is she! " I continued yelling at him in the face. For some reason I have blocked everything out in the background and entered this new universe where anger can't explain the way I am feeling and all that matters Is gabby, which in someways is a lot like my reality.
The smirk on his face just makes me want to bash him even more, but having Casey and Heath trying to pull you back of him while his members were trying to also release hammer from my grip it's is becoming very hard to keep a hold of him and look threatening and within seconds hammer is released and I am pulled back making space between the two gaps, I swear to god if we weren't on a family beach and I had more privacy and space I wouldn't have hesitated to bash him until he was out cold.
" I have no idea where she is, but gabby's a big girl she"ll come home if she wants to" hammer smirked back after straightening up and looking calm and more cockier than over, that's the thing about hammer he never loses his cool he just acts like a total prick all the time.
" But you never know she might want to stay with me again" he added onto his cocky answer making him sound even more up himself than ever. just hearing him say that and confirm that gabby did actually stay with him last night not only made me lose my cool and launch back at hammer, but not surprisingly it also makes both Casey and Heath launch towards him, making his gang members become defensive, resulting in a little fight erupting. Any minute this fight is going to turn into a huge brawl between his gang and my brothers and I, you can already feel the atmosphere changing and the pushing getting more violent.
"IM NOT GOING TO SAY IT AGAIN, IF YOU DONT BACK OF FROM EACH OTHER I WILL HAVE TO ARREST YOU" I head someone yelling, obviously I managed to allow the anger take over making myself totally unaware that two cops have been trying to Break the confrontation up between the two gangs, but not only was it two Random cops, one of them happens to be Charlie.
Great right when I am trying to work shit out with her and prove to her that I am actually a good guy she just happens to see this side of me which doesn't comes out a lot only when it involves something bad happening to gabby.
" I swear to god, if you have done anything to hurt her. I will make it my life mission to ruin you life" I continued yelling as the two cops pulled me away from hammer and his members that are now just standing there smirking at me, while the Charlie and the other cop try to calm everyone down, but as much as I wanted to calm down for Charlie's sake, I just couldn't not right at this moment, so instead of sticking round Heath, Casey and I stormed of before the cops could ask us what that was about.
Gabby P.O.V
" Before You click it at me, please believe me when I say I had no idea these photos were being taken" Hammer pleaded as I walked towards him after texting him to meet in Mangrove River knowing my brothers wouldnt consider looking at my old Primary school. I really had no idea what he was going on about and why he was trying to aplogise, I had only text him to meet up so I could thank him for letting me stay over last night but I'm guessing there is something I'm missing.
" What are you talking about? I just came to give you back your shirt and thankyou for last night" I said trying to lighten the mood but I guess curiosity came over me and I started to wonder why he sounded so determined.
" What Photos are you talking about? Why would I click it at you? " I continued asking more questions about his first statement. Now I really beame confused and by the way he was avoiding looking at me in the eyes and avoiding my questions I started to become determined to know what the hell was going on.
" I'm guessing you havent seen them yet" he simply mumbled as I stood in front of him with confusion written all over my face, I can tell he is worried and doesnt really like the conversation we are about to have.
" seen what?" I asked trying to get him to tell me everything so the confusion and wory wasnt driving me crazy anymore.
" These" was all he said as he took his phone and passed it over to me, allowing me to finally look down and see what he is stressing about. I think I could have fainted as I saw the photos of Hammer and I spponing in bed, from the jacket I was snuggled up in i can tell these photos were taken last night after the party and from the way Hammer was snuggled up behind me fast asleep I'm guessing he also has no idea that they were being taken.
" FUCK!, this isnt good. If my brothers find out" I yelled begining to panic just at the thought of my brothers seeing these photos, not only did I lie to them and betray them I am also snuggling up to their enemy looking a lot closer than friends should be.
" Yeah... A tad too late" Hammer whispered hoping I wouldnt hear, but I did and when I heard what he said I honestly feel my legs begin to become weak under me.
" Your brothers Paid me a visit today, they're the ones that kindt of informed me of the photos. From the hit Brax gave me they arent to thrilled on the idea of your staying with me las night" he continued, unfortuantly confirming my worst nightmare. So not only does Brax no but so does heath and Casey, this defiantly can not get any worst than it already is.
" Oh SHIT! Are you okay?" I said quickly rushing over to him and looking at the small bruise that is forming, I know I should have seen it right at the start but I guess I was distracted and way to curious about the other things.
" yeah I'm Fine, Brax isnt though. He's really angry Gabby" He replied taking my hands from his face and holding them in his, once again the protective side of Hammer comes in place and doesnt care about himself only cares about how this is going to effect me.
" Dont worry i will Handle Brax, right now we need to figure out who took these images. They are close up so that means they were in your room while we were. Doesnt that creep you out?" I asked, I honestly got the chills just thinking about some guy standing over us while we slept taking photos. I am meant to be safe with Hammer, i thought I was.
" Yeah I am, but I have a fair idea who took these. Dont worry I will take care of it" He replied before pulling me into a hug and making me feel safe once again. I know I can trust Hammer when he says he will handle it, all I need to do is handle Brax and my brothers that are sure going to be upset and angry with me about these photos.
Brax p.o.v
" Look don't get to worked up about it, she's a big girl and she will come home" Heath tried reassuring me as we stood round in Angelo's still trying to figure out where gabby is. She managed to send me a message before saying she is fine and will be home but that still doesn't cut it with me, I need to see her in flesh to ease my anxiety.
Right now we are waiting for the river boys to meet us here, if this jerk sent those photos to me he defiantly will want to send them to the other guys in the gang probably wanting to start a fight between our gang.
Luckily Angelo's was closed when all the guys arrived, as usual Stu is the last one to arrive before we can get this meeting started.
" So what's the problem?" one of the guys asked after everyone had gotten settled. I know as soon as I show them the pictures they are going to her mad and think gabby has turned on us or something, but I know if I don't these will get out somehow.
" These photos have come out of gabby and well... let's just say they are taken with someone I don't want anywhere near her" I explained as Heath showed them the photos. Of cause I hate showing these photos of my sister cuddling with a guy while she sleeps and let's get this straight I am not comfortable with the idea, but like Casey said before they could be worse.
" Why the fuck is she with Hammer?" one of the main guys asked while he looked at the picture of hammer spooning her.
" I have no idea. We knew they were friends back in the day when we actually got a long with Jake but since she has been away we had no idea they would communicate" Heath explained to the guys hoping that they kind of understood the situation, because we know Hammer must be manipulating her someway.
" But honestly i think he knows she is really vulnerable at the moment and is playing her somehow to try and get to us. I don't know why maybe to try and put a rift between our gang" I continued in from Heath giving them my insight to the situation, because I honestly believe that gabby wouldn't do this since she knows all the drama and hurt he has caused our family.
I allowed the guys to have their opinions on the situation in front of us hoping they might have a better way of handling it, but all them came up with the same thing I have come up with, which is violence to teach Hammer and his crew a lesson not to mess with Gabby, but since I have already done that this morning I can tell we are going to need another way.
" You seem quiet Stu, I thought out of everyone you would feel betrayed since Gabby is one of your closest friend and hammer did literally torture you only a couple of weeks ago" I said turning my attention to stu who sat in the back not really saying much and acting like he doesn't really care, when usually he is he loudest of the group with his opinions about Hammer.
" Nah not really" he replied just shrugging his shoulders like he doesn't even care that gabby is pictured in bed with the guy that cut of his tattoo and left him for dead.
" So you're not mad or angry about these photos when it's your best friend and your enemy and the fact that every time Gabby spends with him the more Danger she is being placed in?" Casey asked eagerly noticing the calm and collected attitude from Stu. Now I'm defiantly confused because he doesn't seem to care that not only is Hammer trying to break our gang but he is also using our sister and putting her in danger.
" Gabby isn't in danger" he replied surprising everyone in the room, making us all turn our attention on him wondering what had gotten into him.
" Look if you haven't forgotten but back in the day Hammer, gabby and I used to be best friends until he turned into a dick" stu started explaining while getting up and walking towards us with the photos in his hand.
" Anyway what I'm trying to say is even though I hate Hammer with all my heart I know he generally cares about Gabby and would do anything for me after spending years being inseparable with them I've learnt that he would do anything to protect her" he continued explaining trying to get us to understand their friendship, but I still wasn't budging I know deep down he is only using gabby to get to the river boys.
" What so your saying he's in love with her?" Heath asked sounding a bit confused as to what Stu saying, the way it's coming out it's sound like there might be more than friendship going on between them. But I felt relieved when I saw Stu shake his head telling us Heath is wrong
" It's weird to explain and trust me after all these years I still don't understand their relationship. Yes Hammer loves her and I think she's the only person he does love, but it's not the kind of love your thinking about. " He answered by he look on his face you can tell he is struggling to find the right words to say
" He's not in-love with her, ...like he's never been attracted to her nor have they ever been you know together together" he continued explaining trying to get it right without sounding stupid so instead of saying never been sexual he's trying to make his point without giving to much detail away.
" I think you get my drift, but anyway I'm not mad at Gabby nor do I think Hammer is using her because I've seen the way he acts and looks at her. Its like he would die to protect, so honestly I don't think you have anything to worry about, they are just close friends who have been separated for too long" he finished before handing me the photos back and walking out of Angelo's. I think everyone is so shocked to be able to say anything because not every day do you hear stu come out with something like that, nor do you hear him stand up for his enemy. Thinking about everything he just said makes me start to rethink my opinion on the whole situation, but that only last for a few seconds before my Hatred towards Hammer and jake starts to seep through again.
The guys generally leave after Stu and majority of them all seem fine on the idea of these photos, yes they aren't thrilled with them but they know that where not thrilled on the idea either and would rather see Hammer out of her life for good.
I know I should keep looking for Gabby but Heath and Casey have both been warning me not too and trying to convince me that she just needs space and if we keep crowding her she might feel like she is suffocating and decide to leave again, which I just can't let happen.
" So do you want to explain to me what the hell that was about before" I heard Charlie say while walking towards the counter where Heath and Casey were siting while I did work behind the counter. Straight away I really didn't feel like arguing with Charlie or trying to prove myself to her know she only throws it back in my face and never listens to my reasons.
" I have no idea what you're talking about" I replied getting a few laughs from smart ass Heath but just receiving surprised looks from Casey since him and ruby are still trying to get us back together.
" Come on Brax, I just saw you beat up Hammer and we all know it was something to do about Gabby" she yelled getting angry that I wasn't falling under her spell or being the gentleman she wants me to be, but when it comes to Gabby I put her values first and there is no way I'm letting the cops start hounding her.
" Well if you know everything, than why are you here?" Heath interrupted us sounding pretty pissed of that she is even wanting to know. He is right though everytime a cop wants to speak to us it only ends with them pinning something ridiculous on us just because we didn't play it there way.
" Fine two can play this game." she replied after hearing how rude Heath is to her and how I don't automatically jump in to defend her. Yes I know what Heath said was probably rude to her but at the end of the day he is the one that is helping with Gabby and I just can't afford at this moment to get into an argument with him.
" where were you three between 12-3 earlier today?" she asked sounding more angry than ever, now this is defiantly going to be hard to fix seeing she just keeps giving me glares
" We have all been here since 10 " I answered sounding very sure of myself and three brothers since we have been looking for gabby all morning and didn't have time to run after Charlie and be the man she wants.
" Why, what are you trying to pin on us?" i asked knowing already that she wouldn't be here for a friendly visit and that the only reason is because she is trying to dig bigger into our family problems.
" Because this young boy was bashed this afternoon" she said coldly while placing the photo in the table and allowing us to study it. I have never seen the guy neither has Casey or Heath but that was making me even more curious as to why she needed to know.
" And you think we were involved?" heath smirked towards Charlie and giving his famous face that showed anyone he didn't give a shit about authority or anything trashy like that.
" Well from speaking to people from the party, it turns out this guy was busy giving your sister a hard time last night" she replied explaining everything from the bashing to him harassing gabby last night"
" Plus he has confessed to being the one that took those photos of gabby and hammer" she continued making me look at her. how the hell does she find out things so quickly, we are the ones that are meant to find out who took those photos of our sister and hurt him but looks like someone already beat us to the punch.
" Well have you asked Hammer?" Heath Asked making Charlie look at him and wonder why he was asking that and why would Hammer be involved.
" Well come on arent you meant to be the cop, those photos would have done Hammer some damage. The leader in bed with the enemy's sister" Heath explained treating Charlie like she was a bit thick in the head.
" we'll look into it, in the meantime try and stay out of trouble" she replied coldly giving me one last glare before walking away and leaving the restaurant. The only thing I knew is we have to find Gabby and know what the hell is going on.
" Did you know she went to some Party last night" I asked Casey after Charlie had left, wondering how she even got to this party and why didnt notice she wasnt home.
" No, when we got home she said she was going to bed, So ruby and I watched a movie" he explained already knowing I was blaming him for her sneaking out because we all know that he and Ruby werent just watching a movie.
" This isnt my fault, you're the one that made us leave Last night while you stayed the majority of the night here talking to the River Boys" He continued, getting more and more angrier at me and having the courage to blame me for this. Even though I knew he was right I wasnt going to show or back down from this argument becasue thats how stubborn I am, so instead Casey and I continued yelling at each other about who's responsible for letting Gabby sneak of to Mangrove River. I cant even begin to imagine how she got there or who she went with.
" Guys Enough, there is only one person to blame for this. Gabby knew very well it was wrong to sneak out and she probably would have done it if we all were there" Heath said stepping in and breaking up our argument. He is right Gabby is one stubborn girl just like I am and for sure she would have done this even if we all were at home.
Gabby P.O.V
Knowing I couldnt avoid home any longer I made my way back to go face my brothers after spending all afternoon wondering what I was going to say and how I was going to explain those photos. I know my brothers will never understand the friendship Hammer and I share so its pointless me trying to explain it to them, so instead I'm just going to lie a little bit.
" Where've you been?" Heath Asked right when I walked into the house making Brax and Casey come out from the kitchen when they realised I was home. Having all of them here obvisouly means they want to have a chat about these problems.
" Out walking along the beach, dont worry you can even ask Stu" I explained knowing straight away they arent going to believe me and think I was with Hammer.
" Look before you say anything I know I messed up, I never meant for stupid photos to be taken" I continued while walking and placing my things down. I know If I dont say anything than they are all just going to start yelling at me and abusing me.
" why were you there in the first place and how the hell did you end up in bed with Hammer?" Heath asked sounding really angry and frustrated about this whole situation. I know it must be hard for them and I have really out them in a difficult position but sometimes you just have to keep the people who really care about you in your life and since Hammer has been there non stop, i know I'm going to push him away just for my brothers Gang sake.
" I went to the party to catch up with some friends and I lost track of time and before I knew it, its already nearly 3 , Hammer didnt want me to walk back to summer bay so he offered for me to stay over. Not a big deal, I basically fell asleep straight away " I explained hoping they will understand it and try to see it from my perspective, but since m brothers are so stubborn and always think they are right I knew it was going to be a long shot.
" How do you know Hammer and his friends didnt take advantage of you?" Brax asked, always going straight to the point and trying to figure out a way to make Hammer look like the bad guy.
" Brax I was asleep, not passed out. Besides Hammer wouldnt do that" I replied while getting some leftovers and howling into them since I havent had lunch.
" Here we go again with all this Hammer bullshit. He's not a nice guy cant you see that." Brax quickly spat back getting angry as soon as I mentioned Hammer being a nice guy and actually doing a nice thing for me, but knowing that arguing back was only going to make it worst I just conitnued to listen to them ripping at me while I ate my dinner, the one thing you need to understand about my brothers is that they always think they are right and know best for me, so there is really no point in arguing back or anything.
" Please Gabby, If you dont stop seeing Hammer the only option left is to send you back to the city away from all this Drama" Brax said a lot more quieter and calmer this time. As soon as he said that I just looked up at him in shock.
" so what can't handle me, so your going to ship me back off just like our stupid parents did when things got tough" I mumbled feeling the sting of my tears as they made their way down my cheek before walking into my bedroom and slamming the door, I cant believe its only been a month or so and Brax already wants to get rid of me because they dont like who I hang out with. I can never go back to that place and I refuse to even go within meters of it.
Brax P.O.V
Trust me I have been bagging out myself for the past few hours after telling Gabby i was going to send her back if she didnt stop hanging out with Hammer, even though I know how much she hated it there.
Its close to 1 Am and everyone has made there way to bed as I walked back into the place after coming home from the restaurant, since Gabby went of to her room and refused to speak to us I knew I was better of needed down there and since Heath was here I could leave Gabby here alone.
I noticed that Gabby's light was on and her door was slightly ajar allowing me to look in and notice her fast asleep with her book her her hands, I'm guessing she got tired from doing homework and has fallen asleep on the bed.
I take the novel out of her hands and place it on her bed side table before placing her under the sheets, smiling as the memories of when she was little came rushing back and how I used to have to read her a book everynight and check for the monsters in her wardrobe before she could relax and drift of to sleep peacefully. How times have changed and how these days it seems there are more monsters outside in this real world.
Giving her a quick kiss on her forehead before turning out the light, I begin to imagine the guilt and anger I would feel if I pushed her away and back to that place she seems to never want to talk about.
" You're not sending her back are you?" I heard Heath Ask with worry in his voice when I walked out of her room, knowing he had just witnessed my protective and more caring side, a side that I refuse to show to anyone.
" No, I wouldnt do that to her" I replied before walking into my own room knowing thats all heath needed to hear to reassure him that he wasnt going to loose his sister again and it didnt matter how hard and tough times can get I'm not going to give up on Gabby.
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