Casey P.O.V
"you look like shit" I commented as Gabby walked through the kitchen getting ready for school. Man she looks worse than she did a few days ago and I can tell Brax is finally beginning to realize something serious is going on with her.
" yeah I didn't get much sleep, I had a nightmare" she answered barely being able to keep her eyes open as she sits down to have her breakfast. Brax and I can both tell she's lying and there's something else going on but like always Brax seems too busy to actually really think about her. Since him and Charlie have started up again after working out their differences he spends most of his time sneaking round with her and all his other time helping me with my case, while heath is spending all his time with Darcy, so that kind of leaves Gabby not having anyone.
"Hey Gabs, You know if something is wrong you can always come to me, even if you just want to hang or something" I said, breaking the silence that has occurred between the three of us , Brax is busy doing book work not even talking to any of us. I know he's busy with everyone but that doesn't mean Gabby should get excluded from any of this that's why I'm trying to make sure she knows she's still wanted.
" Yeah I know, but you guys are busy so I'll leave you to it" she just replied, glancing at Brax who's still busy writing before getting up and grabbing her bag to leave for school looking sad as hell. Great this isn't meant to be happening like this, things are meant to be different these days but it seems Brax has better things to do and forgets that Gabby is fragile and she needs people to love her not ignore her like this.
Complete silence comes over us as Gabby leaves without even saying goodbye to us, this Is how bad things have gotten lately.
We went from being strong to barely speaking and I know her friendship with Hammer is one of the main reasons we are so disconnected.
" are you kidding me Brax" I rudely commented getting up from my seat, his immature behaviour is annoying the crap out of me. But even as I show my anger he doesn't seem bothered or even aware of his attitude.
" What? She was leaving for school" he replied, still not bothering to look up at me and continued writing in his book.
" I knew this was going to happen" I said, under my breath even though I knew he could hear. This was bound to happen sooner or later, it's exactly what our parents did and now we're doing it to Gabby.
" what's that supposed to mean" he shouted out as I began storming towards my room to get my surfboard, since I'm being charged with the fire at Hammers I've decided to quit school knowing I'm probably going to Jail anyway and spend most of my days enjoying being free.
"I knew you guys would only act hell caring and protective of her for a while before you gradually just start backing of and not giving a shit. It's what happened last time" I yelled coming back out with my surfboard to see Brax actually interested in what I'm saying, this being a surprise since he doesn't seem to care about anything except Charlie these days.
"don't you dare say I don't care about Gabby because no one cares more than me." He yelled getting up and storming towards me and shoving me up against the wall before I even had a chance to take back what I just said to him. I shouldn't have allowed my anger to say those things since it's very clear that he does care about Gabby, I guess I'm so worried about losing her again that I'm trying my best to keep her happy.
"I'm sorry Brax, but come on you haven't really spoken to her since you found out she's friends with Hammer" I gasped, catching my breath as Brax calms down and lets me go, but that doesn't mean he's Happy, like always his anger has erupted and within seconds he's changed into a totally different person, a person I can't seem to recognize. Brax has always been calm and relaxed type of guy, he uses his head to outsmart other people but when something really upsets him or you hurt someone he cares about he can't help but lose control and his anger seems to pour straight out of him.
"I've been busy but that doesn't mean I don't care" he explained like he feels he needs to justify his actions even though there been very weird lately, I know I shouldn't have said those things but I'm doing everything to keep the peace and sometimes I know my brothers can get distracted.
"I know you do but you have to remember Gabby is not one of the guys, she's sensitive and vulnerable she needs love and attention just like any other teenage girl. Just think if we don't give her that we both know she's just going to get closer to Hammer because he's giving her something we're not" I said this time more calmer than before, Brax is stressed enough and I know he's aware of what is happening and what needs to be done, but things just keep getting in the way. I can see he was thinking about what I just said so leaving him to it I just walk out with my surfboard hoping he understands what I'm saying, but also if he decides to change his way not just because he doesn't want Hammer to get close to her but mainly because he cares about her and wants to be there for her.
Brax P.O.V
Casey is right; I've been the worst big Brother ever. I've been so disappointed in her and Hammer being Friends that without even realizing it I've turned into a horrible person and has been treating her like shit.
It wasn't too long ago I was scaring away the monsters from her wardrobe and teaching her how to ride a bike and a Surfboard, Now that she's older I guess I have to learn that boys I don't like are going to be entering her life and she is going to be hanging out with people I don't like, but that just means I'm going to have to be more protective of her and Make sure she doesn't get heartbroken by these guys instead of ignoring her for not hanging with the right crowd.
"Hey Man" I said walking into Angelo's after having my heated conversation with Casey, straight away spotting Heath and the River Boys hanging around the restaurant seeing it's still closed.
" Hey, shitty morning I'm guessing " he smirked seeing the sadness all over my face even though I tried to put on a happy face, I have to admit what Casey said this morning has really gotten me and I've been thinking about a few things and how I can improve in being a better big brother.
"I'm not in the mood" I replied not even bothering to pay heath Attention as I go and begin setting up the restaurant since I know he's just going to be a smart ass about things. He always does this; he tends to be annoying and a dickhead whenever I'm not in the mood to put up with his shit. But like always Heath hates being shut down and as I'm setting up things I notice him come and stand in front of the bar, making himself comfortable and grabbing a beer from under the counter. I swear I'm going to flip out he starts acting like a 15 year old.
"Why so down? Did you have a fight with the Girlfriend?" he joked, watching while I begin on the books. I swear he didn't even last 5 mins of sitting there before he begins acting immaturely and starts making fun of my relationship with Charlie, Even though I'm not having problems with her I still have to hold back from smacking him in the face.
I guess all this Drama with Gabby has really gotten my pissed about everything and I swear I was going to click it at Heath but when I thought about it for a while I started realizing he might actually help the situation.
"Do you think we're ignoring Gabby and not being good brothers?" I asked, glancing up from the books watching heath as he takes in my question.
"No... Well... Maybe...buts it's not like she's being a good sister. She keeps lying to us" he answered, taking a sip of his beer and not seeming phased or even startled by the question. Just looking at him you can tell he doesn't thinks he's doing anything wrong and in a way he's treating her like she's treating us, which is very immature seeing we are the big brothers and should love and protect her no matter even if she's acting out.
"Man... come on she's not really lying to us" I argued back, I understand that she has kept things from us but it's not likes she's really lying to us. She has made it clear that her and Hammer are friends and in these last couple of weeks I've noticed that she hasn't been sneaking around as much, instead she comes home from school and stays in all afternoon before coming here to work.
But seeing Heaths face change I can tell he doesn't agree and already I know I'm abut to hear something I probably don't like
"She Lies to us nearly every day and she continues sneaking around with Hammer. Even today I saw him sneaking out of her Bedroom" he yelled angrily, seeming to get annoyed that I'm sticking up for her. I know her and Heath haven't talked much but I didn't realize he was this angry with her.
Watching his Reaction just shows me how much Casey is right about me not seeing anything because even I should've have seen by now how distant Heath and Gabby have become.
But it isn't how angry Heath seems to be with Gabby that startled me, instead its actually the last thing he says.
"What do you mean you saw him sneaking out of her bedroom?" I asked angrily demanding him to tell me what he means by his comment and when he saw Hammer sneaking out of her Bedroom.
"This morning when I was going for a surf I saw a guy standing just outside her Window, I didn't actually see Hammer since It was still Dark and he was wearing a hoodie but when I yelled out he ran away. I tried chasing him but he got away" he explained more, making me all worked up while listening to the things he's saying about his encounter this morning. Great, I've been blaming myself all morning for being a bad brother and here Gabby is still lying straight to our faces not to mention allowing Hammer into our Home when she knows he wants us dead, Plus she's way to young to have any guy in her room.
I swear Hearing him say this literally made my blood boil. How dare she sneak Hammer into her Bedroom and into our Home especially after everything he has done to this family.
Heath Literally has to stop me from throwing a glass across the Restaurant, hearing all these things about Gabby is actually making me wonder how much I know about our precious little sister.
Heath continues telling me about gabby and telling me what he thinks we should do seeing I'm basically her legal guardian but in the end everything was getting to much and I just needed some time alone to really think about things. So Instead of staying there I excuse myself and head into the kitchen hoping to make a decision about Gabby and what I should do.
As I'm sitting by myself in the kitchen trying to think clearly about these things, I suddenly hear Heath Yell at someone outside.
" You better Leave before Brax sees you, Trust me he's pretty pissed off" I Heard him Yell to someone outside. At first I thought it was Gabby knowing I am pretty angry at her, but when I walk out of the kitchen wondering who was causing all this arguing between the guys that's when I see the one person I'm seriously on the verge of Killing.
Standing there with the same smirk plastered on his face with a few guys behind him is Hammer; the guy that has Gabby wrapped around his little finger, right where he wants her.
Heath looked back at me just like everyone else does and just knows what's going to happen next and without wasting anytime or saying anything I just stormed towards Hammer and grab him by his shirt literally lifting him of his feet.
"HOW FUCKING DARE YOU!" I yelled in his face before throwing him to the ground. Watching as he quickly gets back up and shoves me back getting worked up like I am.
" IF I EVER SEE YOU NEAR MY HOUSE AGAIN" I continued yelling while pushing and shoving him, but I can tell he's not even listening to me he's just interested in throwing swings at me.
Seeing how this is just going to escalate more, his friends behind him start sticking up for him and within seconds there is a brawl between his crew and the river Boys, Not caring that we are probably going to damage things, I just want to kill this kid for taking away my little sister.
But my fun of fighting Hammer with Heath soon ends when I feel someone trying to pull me away from him and trying to stop me from hitting him.
"STOP IT GUYS... JUST STOP IT!" I heard a girl scream loudly and then Notice Gabby stepping between us trying to break up the fight between the three. She pushes Hammer away while her back is to us trying to stop me and Heath from throwing punches at her Precious Hammer.
Gabby P.O.V
I thought going to see Brax during lunch would be a good way to stop the awkwardness between us and maybe settle any anger he has with me because I hate living with two guys who seem to hate my guts all because I'm friends with Hammer, but Instead I'm faced with something I hate seeing, my brothers fighting my way friend.
"ARE YOU GUYS SERIOUS, YOU CANT GO FOR MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES WITHOUT HITTING EACH OTHER" I shouted after breaking up the fight between my immature brothers and best friend. It's like they can't last one day without hitting or having some kind of argument with each other, I just wish they realized how ridiculous they look.
"Well, it looks like you can't go longer than five minutes without lying to us or jumping into bed with him" Brax commented rudely after everything had quietened down, the guys had finally stopped trying to kill each other but still stared at each other like they were ready to pounce again. Why can't they just get along without all this Arguing, I swear its getting tiring trying to love all of them.
But As I looked at Brax and Heath I realized they weren't just glaring at Hammer, after saying that comment I saw they were also glaring at me and were actually talking to me.
"What's that supposed to mean?" I demanded wondering why they are all looking at me like I've betrayed them in some way when all I've been trying to do is keep the peace between the two groups, but it seems like once again they are assuming I'm doing wrong.
"CUT THE CRAP, WE KNOW YOU SNUCK HAMMER INTO YOUR ROOM LAST NIGHT" Heath yelled at me, getting very angry as he storms towards me once again abusing me for no reason. I honestly couldn't believe he was this angry but I also couldn't understand what he was going on about.
"WOAH!... What the hell are you going on about?" I asked more calmly trying to settle Heath down as he continues abusing me for no reason, but even as I tried to calm them down they still looked furious for some reason.
" Don't play Dumb, He saw someone outside you window early this morning and obviously it was this dude since you can't seem to stay away from him" Brax answered me, he wasn't yelling like Heath was but dam he was still angry as hell.
I just stood next to Hammer getting more and more confused since I have no idea what they are going on about.
"Brax... I swear to god, Hammer wasn't at our house last night and I didn't sneak him or anyone into my room" I said, trying to show my brothers I had no idea what they're talking about and promising them I didn't sneak Hammer into my bedroom. I wanted to know where they got this information from seeing I had no clue about it.
"So if it wasn't Hammer, who was the dude, I saw lurking around your window and had to chase away?" Heath asked, stepping forward still very angry and wanting to know who was at my window, both my brothers stood there waiting for an answer from me but I didn't have one.
I just stood there taking in what they are saying, but it didn't take long until realization started hitting me and as I glanced at Hammer I could tell he started to figure out what was going on.
Horror came over me as Fear started settling in, If Heath is right and he did chase someone away from my window and if it wasn't Hammer then it leaves only one more person that is capable of doing this. Hammer just looked at me with worried as he realized what this actually means.
"You know Gabby if you keep up this bullshit you're going on with, constantly lying to us and sneaking around ill only have one other choice than to make other arrangements because I'm beginning not to trust you" Brax said more quieter, Sadness comes over me hearing these words come out of his mouth. Never have I ever heard Brax say this to me after all these years, I literally had to try so hard from breaking down and keeping the tears in, but as much as I tried I still wasn't that strong.
Just looking at him I could already tell he didn't trust me and he was only putting up with me because we are family, as much as I try to do my best they always seem to doubt me and I know I can't live with that.
So wiping a few tears away I know what has to be done.
"I guess I'm out then" I muttered sadly trying to stay strong as everyone is looking at me; I turn round and pick up my school bag.
"Don't bother making other arrangements, I'll find another place to stay" I added, looking once more at my brothers who seem shocked over my decision. I smile a little showing them it's okay and that I understand what they are talking about before I turn round and begin to walk out of Angelo's knowing once again I don't have a house or family to go home to.
Even though I started bawling my eyes out as soon as I left I'm not surprised by all of this, I guess all along deep down I knew this was going to happen because nothing perfect last forever.
Brax P.O.V
Once again Gabby and I have just spent the last few minutes screaming and yelling at each other all because of Hammer.
Why can't she see I'm only trying to protect her? My sister might be a nuisance sometimes and might give me a headache from time to time but I believe I was born to protect her and care for her because all I want is to see her smile and be Happy, but these days it seems I'm the one making her sad.
My heart drops when I see her start to cry, but it's like my whole world comes crashing down when she says she's going to leave knowing it was my words that have pushed her out and made her feel not welcomed.
I want to say something, I want to scream out and stop her from leaving but nothing seems to come out, my mouth goes dry and instead of moving I just watch her leave with Hammer following behind her. Casey was right I have pushed her closer to Hammer and he seems to be caring more about her than I am.
"Oh and by the way" Hammer said turning round to face Heath and I who are standing there speechless and stunned.
"It couldn't have been me at your house last night because I was being held at the police station for some crime I didn't commit, that's the reason I came here today...I guess you should've believed Gabby" He smirked before turning around and leaving, he was loving the fact that our family was getting torn apart and it's because of his and Gabby's relationship.
Silence comes across Angelo's as I just stand there speechless, I can literally feel my heart getting ripped out knowing I've just pushed my sister away even when she was possibly telling the truth about Hammer not being at our House last night.
Gabby P.O.V
" Gabby wait" Hammer yelled storming after me after I left Angelo's, tears streaming down my face as i think about what has just happened. I wanted to get out there but of course it didn't take long till Hammer was only a few steps behind me.
"Gabby, Come here" he said pulling me back into him just as I began to break down. As much as Hammer hates my brothers he knows how much they mean to me and how much I love them, so he doesn't mind holding me as I cry in his arms.
He just stands there holding me close allowing my tears to wet his shirt while realizing how quick things can crumble down and how quickly family can turn on each other. We always said we would look out for each other and listen to each other, but these last couple of months I'm starting to believe all those words were lies and since growing up our priorities have changed.
"Come on you can stay at mine" he said breaking the silence between us and stepping back to wipe my tears away seeming concern about me before guiding me to his car that's filled with his friends waiting for us. We drove in silence as I got caught up in my thoughts thinking about all the shit that's happened today, I'm just glad that Hammer is letting me crash at his otherwise I would have nowhere to stay, I could stay with Stu but his Dad doesn't like me and he can be a prick majority of the time.
I'm glad no one was home when I arrived to pack my things up, Hammer offered to help but I asked him to stay in the car just in case one of the guys arrived home, As much as I love Hammer I still don't think its right to rub our friendship in my brothers face. It was hard to pack up my things, even though I've only been living here for a little while this was the first place I really started to feel at home in, Yeah we might be only renting and some might say it's only a house built from beams and walls but in my eyes the love and support inside it is what makes it a home, but right now It saddens me to believe I'm getting pushed out of my home.
Heath p.o.v
After opening the restaurant Brax and I quickly ran home hoping to find Gabby sitting watching TV like she usually does, but instead we walk in to see Ruby and Casey making out on the lounge.
I couldn't help but smirk watching as they quickly stop what they re doing thinking Brax is going to flip, but instead he just runs right past them into Gabby's room.
" Have you seen Gabby?" He yelled out to Casey and Ruby while searching the house frantically hoping shes just going to pop out of somewhere.
" No we just got home, Why?" Casey replied, getting up from the lounge wondering why me and Brax are searching around the house and seem so worried about Gabby, when we haven't even talked to her for the past week or so.
But as Brax and I ignored his questions and continued searching around and I could see he was getting worried
" what the hell is going on?" he screamed, getting angry and frustrated that we aren't answering him and letting him know why we are so worried and concerned to know where Gabby is. But we still don't answer him.
" Her things are gone" Brax mumbled, walking out of her room looking heartbroken and hurt knowing his words is the reason shes packed up and left. I might not be on the best terms with her at the moment, but none of us wanted her to leave and hurt her like we did.
" her surfboard is gone" I added, walking back to join Brax in the lounge room where Casey and Ruby still stood wondering what the hell is going on.
" FUCK!" Brax yelled angrily, punching the wall as his anger gets the best of him and he cant control his temper. He knows this is his fault and he knows he's pushed away the only girl he has ever really cared about and until he gets her back he's not going to be able to rest.
" WILL SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?" Casey screamed, getting even more frustrated since we still haven't answered him, but right now all Brax and I are thinking about is trying to get her back home where she belongs.
" We had a fight with Gabby and she kind of packed up and left" I explained, seeing how Brax is still way to angry to even talk. I can tell he's feeling guilty for the way we treated her and jumped to conclusions about Hammer sneaking into her bedroom. But you have to understand we are just trying to protect, plus no guy should be sneaking into her bedroom even if nothing does happen.
" WHAT?... DID YOU LISTEN TO ANYTHING I SAID EARLIER TODAY" Casey yelled at Brax seeming to get quite angry at him. I have no idea what the hell happened this morning but I bet you that is why Brax came into Angelos looking sad as hell.
Brax didnt even bother answering Casey because he knows he's right and he knows he shoudnt have said those things at Angelos, but I cant put all the blame on him since I have been ignoring her aswell.
" well where has she gone?" Casey again asked, this time more calmly seeing Brax is on the vergee of fully loosing it. I cant blame him, Gabby means the world to all of us and its terrifying not knowing where she is.
" where the hell do you think" I just spat back before leaving the house, knowing there's only one place she would go and only one person she would lean on. It just sucks that it happens to be the one person we hate and want Dead.
Gabby P.O.V
Hammer's bedroom was different to mine; instead of being light and breezy like mine it was dark and mysterious just like Hammer. I was sitting on the edge of the bed just thinking about things while Hammer chilled outside with his friends, He wanted to give me space so I could rest and maybe catch up on some sleep, but I still can't seem to close my eyes without fear.
"It was him wasn't it?" I asked, looking at Hammer as I walked out of his bathroom, noticing him looking very stressed as he sits on the edge of his bed flicking through his phone. I couldn't sleep so I decided to have a shower and get into comfy clothes hoping it might help me relax, but the more I thought about my brothers accusations today the more I started to panic.
He glanced up realizing my presence and I can tell he didn't want to really say anything.
" if my brothers really did see someone at my window and it wasn't you, that only leaves one person... And we both know he's creepy enough to do something like that" I said while sitting down beside Hammer trying to comprehend what this means. I can tell Hammer agrees with me but like always he tries to keep me from worrying to much knowing I'll start to drive myself crazy and become paranoid knowing that he's around watching me.
"I just don't get how he's getting around without being spotted, I have guys watching all the time" He said trying to figure what he's doing wrong, He's driving himself crazy and is blaming himself for all of this when it's not his fault.
"Hammer, this isn't your Fault. If it wasn't for you I would be dead by now" I said sincerely running my hand through Hammers hair trying to comfort him knowing he has done nothing wrong. I owe him my life and I know Hammer has done so much for me.
"I'm just worried that's all... But I have to admit I am kind of relieved you're here, Least I can look out for you and you can at least get some sleep" He smiled, looking up over his shoulder at me already seeing the tiredness in my eyes, but it's not like I can just fall asleep I'm so afraid of what might happen if I close my eyes.
"I guess" I replied knowing its going to be a lot harder than he thinks. I guess I've been up so many nights that I've become so restless that I cant seem to relax and just calm down.
" come on hop into bed, you really need to try and sleep" hammer said composing himself while getting up and fixing the bed up for me. I can tell he doesn't want me to worry over him or see him looking so upset but I can't help it, its hard to see your best friend blaming himself and getting angry over how his handled things when we both know I would be dead if it wasn't for him.
" are you coming to bed as well" I asked, worried that he's going to stay up and drive himself crazy over trying to fix things which he simply can't do.
" I'm going to stay up for a while, some of the guys want to get a few more details on our new clubhouse " he replied, putting on a happy face when we both know he's not coping well, I'm just happy his parents aren't here because knowing them they would be making things worse for hammer.
You see his mother is always our getting drunk with random guys and spending her nights at clubs on the pokies and his dad skipped before he was born and since Jake's in Jail it just leaves him knowing his mother has gone away with her new boyfriend of the week.
Seeing how Hammer was already heading towards the door I knew there was no point In stopping him and ordering him to rest as well. So instead I just slip into bed as Hammer turns of the light leaving me to lay there in the night thinking about all the screwed up shit thats happened today, I have realized my brothers don't trust me nor do they want me living under their roof not to mention my past that I have tried to run from is catching up pretty dam quickly.
I think it was an hour later maybe longer but I'm not to sure since I've been dosing in and out of sleep before Hammer decided to get some sleep as well. I thought I would be able to sleep better but having all these issues replaying on your mind really keeps you up and I'm as wide awake as I was before.
I could feel Hammer was trying to be quite as possible when sliding into bed, getting comfortable in the position we always sleep in but I knew he could tell I was still awake.
Thankfully we some how managed to get to sleep, I don't know how but we did. It wasn't a deep sleep but it still worked for me and it helped to get some rest knowing I haven't had any for a while now.
Just laying close to Hammer makes me feel safe, back home I would always turn over and feel an empty spot next to me but being here with Hammer I always can feel the warmth of his body beside me, showing me I'm not alone.
It was around 1am when things decided to go bad, I was sleeping contemptibly with Hammer resting close to my side when all of the sudden there was a massive crash just outside his bedroom window which was loud enough to wake me up and make me jolt up in panic thinking someone was trying to get in or that creep was outside again.
" it's just the wind" I heard Hammer whisper from beside me, softly placing his hand on my back reassuring me there is nothing to worry about.
" Oh, sorry" I replied back knowing he only woke up because i basically jumped out of bed in fright. I hated that I was keeping him up and making him as tired as I am.
So I gently laid back down on my back trying to regain my normal breathing and allow my heart rate to go back to normal.
I think we both just laid there trying to get back to sleep but not wanting to move just incase we disturbed the other one.
" can't sleep?" I asked just sensing Hammer was still awake after an hour or so after the Big Bang happened outside. I can tell by his breathing that he wasn't peacefully snoozing away.
" nope" he replied, just by the tone of his voice I can hear the stress and concern running through him which is keeping him up.
" neither" I said knowing we are in the same vote and probably are thinking about the same things. I lightly picked up my phone and glanced at the 10 missed calls I've got from each of my brothers before checking the time and realizing it was only 2am, I have no idea how I am meant to get through another whole day of school when I've only had three hours of sleep, but right now I'm more worried about Hammer knowing he tends to allow all the stress to build up until he breaks. One half of him is having this ridiculous war with my brothers while the other half is trying to protect me and I can tell it's getting to him, but I just can't thank him enough for what he is doing for me.
Seeing how he's gotten out of the bed and is now sitting on the edge of it knowing he probably won't come back to bed for the rest of the night but instead stay up and try to figure things out, I slowly sit up and move slightly down until I'm sitting behind him.
" do you want to talk about it?" I asked sincerely, running my hands up his exposed back, feeling goosebumps rise along his skin.
" nah, I'm just stressed that's all... You should try to fall back asleep" he replied looking back over his shoulder and being polite and sincere. It's always like Hammer to care about me and how I am before he looks after himself.
" nah... I want to help you" I smiled in pure darkness. There is no way I'm going to sleep knowing Hammer is awake and not doing so well, especially since he's doing me all these massive favors.
" and how you going to do that?" He asked, again looking back at me wanting to know how I'm willing to help him.
" come on lie back down, but lie on your stomach " I said, gesturing him to come back up where he was lying.
I guess he could tell I mean it and I am now demanding him to knowing he needs to relax and there's is always one way that gets him to sleep.
Following my orders he lies back down but this time on his stomach already aware I'm about to give him a massage to help him relax.
Seeing how this isn't the first massage I've given him to help him sleep he knows just what I'm about to do. You see Hammer is a sucker for massages, as tough as he might act everyday, massages are one thing he absolutely loves so I know this is really going to help him.
Yep! Just as I expected it didn't even take 15 minutes before I can hear his breathing change indicating he's falling back asleep. I guess he notices when I stop rubbing his back because as I turn over to also get some sleep I feel him wrap his arm around me coming closer and gets settled in his normal sleeping position behind me.
Brax P.O.V
" Have you gotten onto Gabby Yet " Heath asked walking up to me while I stood looking at the beach, I just finished my daily surf where I spent most of the time trying to figure out how to make it up to Gabby. It was wrong what I said the other day and I swear I've been regretting it ever since. I've pushed her away right into Hammer's arms where i don't want her to be.
" Nope Keeps rejecting my calls" I Sadly answered, hurt and guilt coming over me knowing I made her feel unwelcome and not loved when its the total opposite. Its like I love her to much and i do really stupid things just because I don't want her to get hurt by Hammer, but it seems these days he knows and understands her better than me.
" You're an absolute idiot, you know that" He screamed, getting quite angry knowing I've pushed her away and done the one thing i promised myself i wouldn't do. I know I'm stupid, But he doesn't need to rub it in my face every chance he gets.
" Don't you think I know that, Besides i don't see you do anything to get her back. After all it was you who was sure it was Hammer the other night" I yelled back at him, before picking up my surf board and storming away, this is all because Heath apparently saw Hammer at Gabby's window and once again I believed him over Gabby.
I only got a few meters away from Heath before I heard him yelling out to me.
" I Swear i saw someone that night, I'm not making it up " he yelled, making me stop and think about what he's saying before I turn back round to him.
" I'm not kidding I chased the person away...so if it wasn't Hammer who was it?" He continued this time a lot calmer than before. This starts to make me think about what he's saying, we know for sure that Hammer was at the police station that night so who was outside Gabby's window.
" I don't know... I honestly don't know?" I replied Sadly, its been bugging me these last couple of nights wondering who was there and if Gabby was telling the truth that she didn't have anyone over.
" Brax what happens if she was telling the truth?" Heath asked, straight away making worry come over me not knowing if Gabby is in Danger or not and if something entirely different is going on with her that she feels she cant tell us.
I stand there thinking about his answer for a while not knowing what to say or what to really think. Half of me is stressing that Ive pushed her away for good while the other half of me is worried that something is going on that shes afraid to tell us and instead leaning on Hammer for support. But as Im scanning the beach trying to get my head around everything, i then spot a girl sitting on the beach by herself and Straight away I recongise her, even if she isnt facing me i still recognise her posutre and long blonde hair. Its the one person that holds all the answers.
" I dont know but Im gonna find out" I simply said, not taking my eyes of her. Heath figured out what I was looking at and didnt seem to stop me when I begin walking away from him and down the beach towards her.
Im quite surprised to even see that shes come back to the bay and that she's actually wearing her school uniform, I swear i thought she would continue to stay close to Hammer's side and hide away at his house not wanting to deal with us, like shes been doing for the past couple of days
Making my way closer to her I notice the sadness that's pulling her down, after spending so many years basically raising someone its pretty easy to recongize the faces and things they do when they are in different moods and I know the way shes sitting at the moment shows me she's hurting and confused.
" I thought you would have gone for a surf" I said, as I walk up beside her and notice shes staring at the water hoping to get some answers. When she was younger, whenever she was over things and sad about something you could always find her sitting on the beach just staring at the waves.
" I didn't feel like it" she mumbled so softly i could barely hear her, but I was expecting her to still be angry and distant towards me, so that's why I place my surfboard down and take a seat beside her.
We both literally just sit there in complete silence trying to figure out who's going to crack and be the first one to speak. I know how to handle Gabby, trust me I've been in this exact position so many times when she gets angry at me and I always come and try to work things out, but seeing how I was the one in the wrong the other day its me trying to think of the right words to start this conversation.
" we've been worrying about you" I finally said, breaking the silence between us. Its true all of us have been up these last couple of nights trying to get a hold of her and just hoping shes okay, Casey even went to our mums hoping to find Hammer's new address but that wasn't much luck.
" I know...but I'm Fine" she replied quietly while playing with the sand in front of her. I know shes angry at me and has every right to be but a phone call would have been nice just to let us know she's safe.
" you could have let us know or gave us some indication where you were" I said trying to stay calm and not get to angry, since I'm trying to apologize here, I don't want to get into another argument but she still has to know what she did was wrong and made us feel sick with worry.
I kind of thought she was going to turn and bite my head of seeing I was the one who pushed her away but surprisingly she stays rather calm and continues playing with the sand.
" well its not like you cared the other day" she just replied still not bothering to even look at me. I was expecting some kind of answer like this seeing how she left because I basically told her to leave.
I cant help but drop my head in shame knowing I've been making her feel so unwelcome that she literally packed up and left.
" you know that's not true Gabby, I care so much about you, we all do" I said sincerely, wishing she actually understood how much I love her and how much we all care about her and wish she just saw we are trying to protect here.
" but you don't trust me" she quickly spat back not listening to me at all. I can see she knows I'm having doubts about the trust between us but deep down I know I trust her its just harder to show seeing our family is based on lies and betrayal.
" Its not that I don't trust you, I just don't trust Hammer. I'm worried he's going to hurt you" I said, trying too explain the reason I've been so wary about Hammer, its pretty hard not to like the guy that's caused so much trouble and pain for our Family, I just don't get why she cant see this.
" but has he? its funny how you re worried about him hurting when the only people that are hurting me are you guys?" she muttered, sounding quite pissed of that I'm constantly blaming things on Hammer when its actually us that's hurting her.
" look I know Hammer has caused so much trouble between the river boys, but all he's done for me is constantly be there when I needed him... and you know I don't have many friends so I'm not going to push the only one i have away" she added, calming down as she explains to me how much she treasures her friendship with Hammer. Maybe he is different with her and shows her another side of him, but I still cant steer away from the fact that he's bashed Heath and Casey is now possibly going to jail because of him.
" I'm not happy about you spending so much time with him, but I really want you to come back home and we can work this out... what I said the other day was stupid but there was no way I was ever going to kick you out. Your our sister and we try to protect you more than anyone" I said, hoping she can see how sincere and truthful I'm being. She literally has three brothers who would die for her and i understand that it can get annoying sometimes since we are so protective of her but we just hate seeing her sad and hurt. We've spent so many years seeing her so depressed and hating herself that we are trying to do everything possible not to let that happen again.
" fine, but I'm still angry at you" She said finally agreeing to moving back in with us, I can deal with her being mad at us as long as she comes home.
" thank you " I replied, feeling grateful that she's coming home and that she's going to be safe again.
" anyway I should head of to school" she said, getting up from her spot and picking up her bag.
" I'll see you later okay" she continued, looking down at me as she stands above me. There's so much more I want to talk about but I know not to push it with gabby, and for now I'm happy she's coming home.
" yeah I'll see you later" I smiled while lightly reaching up and squeezing her hand, showing her how pleased i am she's coming home, but it still doesn't solve everything and there's still a lot of shit we have to handle.
Gabby p.o.v
So like always Brax came and apologized for what he said the other day, it didn't take much convincing to get me back home since I miss them and it's not fair on Hammer that I stay at his house. But this doesn't mean we're all happy and getting along, I'm still angry at my brothers but I know they're only trying to protect me, they just aren't that good at it. THey think im still a little girl but if they knew half the shit I have been through.
" aren't you meant to be at school?" Hammer smiled as I'm walking towards him and his friends. Like always they're hanging down at the beach doing nothing special and I notice the grin on Hammer's face since he loves teasing me about going to school.
" Study time" I answered taking a seat on his car bonnet in the shade and out of the sun.
" want some?" I asked offering some of my chocolate milkshake since I know how much he loves chocolate while he came and joined me on his bonnet. Of course he doesn't waste any time taking a massive sip of my drink.
" so Brax came and apologized today, he wants me to move back home" I said breaking the silence between us as we watch his friends mucking around.
" did he?... What did you say?" He asked, looking at me. I think he already knows what I did and what I said.
" I told him I will... I'm still not happy with them but it's so much easier for everyone" I explained, I know hammer doesn't always agree with my decisions but I think he supports them anyway even if he doesn't like the idea. I've been staying at Hammer's for the last couple of nights and I can already tell its getting to him.
" besides you would hate it if I stayed any longer at yours" I added knowing how quickly hammer and I start bickering especially when we share the same room. We've lived together before and that was bad enough even though we had our own rooms imagine sharing his room and bathroom all the time.
" nah you're not that bad... I was looking forward to more massages" he joked, making us both laugh. You have no idea how much Hammer loves his massages and without a doubt he's probably going to be calling me up just for me to come over and give him one when he's stressed.
" well you know where to find me" I smiled, resting my head on his shoulder as I stole back my milkshake. I like theses moments when we can just hang out normally without all the stress and evil following us around.
We continued sitting there talking about a few things, hammer kept making sure I'm happy and feeling safe going back home since what happened the other night. He just wants the best for me and deep down I think he knows thats with my brothers back home. I came back to the bay for a reason and that was to be with my brothers, so leaving after one fight is not an option. We've been apart for so long that its going to take time and effort to get things comfortable again.
" I should go, my brothers want to have a family meeting" I whined, finally dragging myself of the bonnet seeing I'm not looking forward to this stupid meeting with my brothers.
" haha have fun" he joked, playfully shoving him seeing he's not helping the situation and the meeting is probably going to be about him and this stupid court case that's coming up involving Casey.
" anyway I'll come round and get my stuff later" I said, while picking up my school bag and getting ready to head off.
" sounds good to me" he smiled, stealing my milkshake before I leave with it, but instead I just leant in and gave him a hug.
" thank you" I whispered in his ear as we hold each other close. I can't thank him enough for what he's done for me and the way he keeps protecting me. I don't care what my brothers say he's my best friend and I'm he's.
But deep down I have a feeling soon everything is going to come crashing down.
Sorry its taken for ever, my computer crashed so I had to write the whole chapter again.
Anyway I hope you enjoy:)