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Chapter 10:

April's Point Of View.

What was Heath doing here? He wasn't meant to be working at Angelo's. That's why Liam chose this restaurant because it was Heath's day off. I meant I wasn't complaining that he was here; I just had to keep up my act to Liam and Bianca. I sighed to myself and slowly made my way to the bar.

"A glass of your most expensive red wine." I said to the bartender keeping in mind that Liam got everything way cheaper. I looked back at the door seeing if Bianca and Liam had come yet, but fortunately they hadn't.

"Funny seeing you here!" Heath laughed appearing behind the bar.

"Hi Heath." I giggled. Did I just giggle because of Heath? What was wrong with me?

"Turns out I'm waiting your guys table tonight." Heath replied giving me a discreet wink.

"Do you really think that is a good idea?"

"One of my best," Heath said flashing me one of those smiles that made me melt, "Good evening, this way to your table." Heath rushed to the entrance and mockingly bowed at Bianca and Liam who had just entered. I tried to hide my amusement as I made my way over to the table Bianca and Liam had sat down at.

"Why do you have wine?" Bianca asked in shock as I sat down. God she was such a freak. I was at the legal age she needed to chill!

"Milady is of age. Would you two like anything to drink?" Heath replied at my defense. I tried to act cold to him, but ended up laughing loudly. Tonight was going to be hard!

"So what's going on with you and Heath anyway? He keeps staring at you and you keep laughing at his terrible jokes." Bianca said a short while after our drinks came.

"You actually think there is something between us? He has a little crush on me and he was good comfort while Case was in hospital." I lied through my teeth.

"So you don't like him?" Liam asked warily.

"Of course not! You think I would go for a guy like Heath? I even know I could do better." I managed to get that out of my mouth with what sounded vaguely like a laugh. I hated talking about Heath in this manor, but if we wanted things to work this was the only way, I only hoped Heath hadn't heard what I said.

"Hay guys, sorry were late. Got caught up at work." Charlie said as her and Brax sat down. Great one more person to fake hate Heath to and one who kinda knew what was going on.

"Do you guys want anything to drink?" Heath asked Brax and Charlie, they quickly ordered and Charlie looked quizzically in my direction.

"So is Rubes coming?" I asked Charlie, half hoping she was, half hoping she wasn't.

"Yup her and Case should be here any minute." Charlie said as Rubes and Case made their way in. Great! More people to lie to. Why so many people?

"Little family dinner without me? Thanks guys." Heaths announced putting a fake pout on his face and I had to stifle a laugh.

"I'm just quickly going to go the bathroom." I announced to the table quickly standing up and rushing away. I had to get out of that conversation, everyone was treading toes around conversation of Casey's accident, love or anything vaguely to do with Heath and I, this resulted in about an hour of talk about Bianca's baby, fun...

"Hay you okay?" Charlie asked walking in the bathroom behind me.

"Yep, just needed some space from all of them." I smiled back at her.

"I'm pretty sure everyone can see Heath staring at you and you trying not to laugh at his jokes." Charlie laughed to herself.

"I know! Its making conversation so awkward." I cringed.

"Why don't you just tell everyone about you guys?"

"You do know Bianca right? No, I just want to make sure it's for real, not like last time." I replied shaking my head.

"Are you scared Heath's going to cheat on you again?"

"Again?" A voice that belonged to Ruby asked coming in to the bathroom, "What do you mean again?"

"We're... playing... pool later. Yup. Last time we played he cheated." I stuttered trying to cover the truth.

"April, really? Have you ever played pool?" Ruby replied not buying my lie that wasn't surprising; I wasn't even buying my lie.

"I think you should tell her, tell everyone." Charlie interrupted.

"Not without speaking to him first."

"What is she talking about?" Ruby asked looking angry, reminding myself of why our relationship was secret. Before anyone could say anything I quickly exited the bathroom, grabbing my handbag and saying a quick thanks to everyone left at the table for dinner, before leaving. I had to get out of that restaurant, what if Charlie tells Ruby? What if Charlie tells everyone? What if Ruby figures out? These questions and about a million others rushed through my mind as I collapsed into a heap on the beach.

*Bzz Bzz*

Heath:

Whr r u? Every1 is freaking! I miss seeing u! xoxo

A smile and a laugh forced its way through the tears descending down my face. I wonder what Charlie and Ruby had said, if Charlie revealed my secret. But Charlie wouldn't do that; she was top nice, too understanding after hiding her relationship with Brax for so long. I quickly sent a text back to Heath telling him what had happened and where I was and forced myself to relax.

"Hay April." Lottie called walking hand in hand down the beach with Dex. Now that I really looked at them I could clearly see they were suited for each other perfectly.

"Hay guys, what are you guys doing out?" I replied noticing that dark was quickly approaching.

"It's eight thirty... half of Summer Bay is out." Dex replied laughing. An awkward conversation was stringed along for a further few minutes before they continued their stroll and I was left to peace and quiet.

"Hay, April, April? I don't know if sleeping on the beach is your best idea." Heath laughed softly shaking me making me slowly emerge from my sleep.

"Wh-what? What time is it?" I mumbled noticing the pitch black around.

"Just after eleven." Heath laughed taking a glance at the light coming from his phone.

"Crap! Bianca is going to kill me when I get home." I said bolting up.

"Don't worry about her, lets just sit here for a while, no one will see us." Heath said pulling me down next to him.

"When did things get so hard?" I asked, moving into his brace.

"When have they ever been easy?" Heath laughed.

"What are we going to do? Ruby probably knows by now, at least would have guessed. Are we going to tell them or what?" I asked stressing myself out.

"Lets worry about that tomorrow. Just relax for now."

Okay so I know this took like forever to put up but I've been having a life okay? Not really. But read and review please!