[Disclaimer: I do not own Home & Away or their characters, but I do own any characters or plots I have made up

Ella and Indi were down at the diner ordering some milkshakes after they had driven Nic and Angelo back to the City. Indi was thrilled that Uni holidays had started and couldn't wait to spend some more time with her husband and best friend.
"I was thinking, maybe we could try to learn to surf while I'm on break and plus we know the best instructor" Indi smiled, thinking of Romeo.
Ella paid Irene the money and took their milkshakes, heading to the seats outside of the diner which overlooked the beach "Dude, you know me. I'm a girly girl. Do you know how much damage that salt water would do to my hair..." she said taking a seat.
Indi rolled her eyes but came up with a great come back "But apparently boys really like girls who surf - don't ask me why but I read somewhere they love it when we come out of the water..." then a voice spoke from behind, startling both girls
"Hell yeah we do. A chick never looks hotter than when she's coming out from the surf, her hair all wet and messy" Heath Braxton stood with his surf board and his usual cheeky grin, looking down at the red head and blonde.
"If you girls are thinkin' about surfin'..." he began to say but was immediately stopped when Ella had caught him off guard by planting a long kiss on his lips.
Indi cleared her throat, trying to separate the two love birds before it started to get to hot and heavy for this family location.
"I'm jus' gonna go for a quick dip, wait for me?" Heath asked and Ella nodded, watching the tanned and tattooed man take off his shirt and throw it at her, running off towards the water.
Ella giggled embarrassingly as Indi watched her face turn bright red as she wiped her mouth, and catching her breath.

20 minutes had passed and the girls were getting a bit bored waiting for Heath. Ella spotted Bianca in the distance but her happiness from seeing her friend disappeared when she realised Charlie was with her. Ella was still pissed off at Charlie for what she'd done to Brax AGAIN and she had to give her a piece of her mind.
"Hey!" Ella hopped up from her chair, calling at Charlie and Bianca who stopped warily "You know what Charlie, you have got to be the most selfish person I have ever met" Ella said as she finally caught up to the older women with Indi behind, trying to stop her.
"You keep stringing Brax along and it's not right. He's not as tough as you think he is, and you hurt him"
That last part hit Charlie hard and fast. She knew what Ella was saying was correct but she had her job to think about and her loved ones. Bianca took Charlie by the shoulder, leading her away from the scene which was occurring and bystanders were watching the commotion. Heath had come up from the surf in time to see the crowd forming around his girlfriend and the local police sergeant.
As Bianca told Ella to give it a rest, the blonde teacher ushered her brunette friend away but Ella being Ella she had to have the last word
"But I guess its good you two are over now, because he needs someone who doesn't care that he's a River Boy because lets face it, once they're a River boy, they'll always be a River Boy".
But that was the last straw for Charlie, she could no longer bite her tongue, so she turned back around to face Ella and Indi
"And what? You're going to be that girl for him?"
Ella was certainly not expecting that from Charlie, no one was in fact. Bianca stared at Charlie for a second; Charlie was still in shock at what she had said too. Indi took Ella's arm, trying to wisk her away before anything more was said.

Heath drove Ella home as Indi went out for dinner with Romeo for their anniversary. Heath had hardly said a word to Ella since on the beach, after he had heard what Charlie had said to Ella. Once in her room, Ella fell back onto her bed looking up at the ceiling as he once again climbed in through her window.
Heath walked around the room, peering at the photo frames filled with photos and couldn't help but notice he was in none of them.
Then out of the blue, Heath straight out asked Ella what was going on ""Why do you care so much about Brax? Do you still like him or somethin?" he said with his arms crossed over his chest.
Ella sat up on her bed, confused at why he was asking her this. Ella then gathered he must have heard more of the fight between Charlie and herself down at the beach this afternoon.
"Oh so thats how it is?" Heath took from the silence "You can't have the Braxton brother you really want so you go for closest thing?"
Heath yelled furiously and headed for her bedroom door which lead out into the hallway of the Walkers house, not caring that he had snuck in through her window earlier.
"Wait, Heath!" Ella finally said before he slammed the front door shut, nearly smashing the glass. Sid Walker emerged with Dex from the lounge room, after hearing the commotion "What was Heath Braxton doing here?" Sid demanded from Ella who simply ignored him and headed for her bedroom, not being able to think straight. Was Heath and Charlie right? Did she still careabout Brax?.

After trying to rationalise the events of that evening down on the beach with Charlie and the fight between Heath only minutes ago, Ella had to clear her head so she found herself down near the Surf club, looking out at the waves crushing in the moonlight.
"What are ya doin' here?" Heaths voice came from behind, making her jump like previously in the day.
"I came to talk you..." Ella started to say, moving forward but Heath started to walk off in the other direction "Heath wait!" she called out after him but he still wouldn't stop until out of nowhere Hammer appeared with a cunning grin across his face.
"Trouble in paradise?" Hammer taunted Heath, who growled with anger, ready to throw punches but both stopped when Sergeant Charlie Buckton and her Partner Watson walked by, eyeing them. "Everything alright, gentlemen?" Charlie called out, beginning to walk over in their direction. Hammer smiled at Heath arrogantly, then back to the police officers.
"Just having a nice chat with the happy couple, everythin's fine" Charlie nodded, glancing at Ella for a split second then went on her way.

Ella didn't realise, but she had instinctively held onto Heaths arms, ready to pull him back if anything started. He threw his arm out of her reach, still continuing to snarl at Hammer.
"Not today Braxton, but I'd watch your back" Hammer turned to leave but said one last thing, looking towards Ella "And you my pretty, if things keep goin' the way they are, you know where to find me" he winked at her and walked off towards his gang.
"Scumbag" Heath said under his breath, as Ella tries to take his hand but he moves before she can. "Im gonna cool off before I say somethin' I regret" he said, walking off towards the beach, leaving Ella "Too late" she replied to herself, turning to make her way up to Angelo's restaurant.

As people were beginning to exit the restaurant, Ella saw Bianca at the bar talking with Brax "Hey" she said, standing next to her. Bianca thanked Brax for the wine and headed for the door without saying a word to Ella who went after her
"Hey, whats wrong?".
Bianca turned back around, pursing her lips. Ella knew the look on her face didn't mean anything good "I thought we could talk... I need some girl advice" Ella said with a light smile. Bianca put her hand through her wavy hair, pulling it out of her face.
"Don't tell me your angry about what happened this afternoon? C'mon Bianca, It's not like we had the fight"
Bianca nodded, looking down at her black heels clacking against the floor then back at Ella
"I know that but it's come to that point where I have to choose a side because I can't keep being stuck in the middle of you and Charlie."
And it was then that Ella knew instantly that Bianca had chosen Charlie "Fine, I get it. You've chosen her over our friendship"
Bianca didn't like this at all but it was necessary, Charlie had been her friend long before Ella. Bianca had nothing else to say so she left Ella alone in the restaurant as Brax began cleaning up.

Ella brought herself over to the bar, sitting down on the stool, playing with some coasters on the bar. Brax approached with two shot glasses and a bottle of vodka, sitting himself down next to her.
"Rough day?" he asked as he poured the shot, passing it to Ella and she drunk it straight away, gesturing for another shot. Brax raised an eyebrow but decided not to ask, just poured. After a couple more shots, Ella pushed away the shot glass turning her body to Brax.
"Have you just had one of those days were everything turns to shit?" she said leaning her arm on the bench as she held her head up, looking at Brax.
He smiled and nodded, showing off his dimples which she had completely forgotten about and it reminded her how much she loved them.
"Was this about the fight you had down on the beach with Charlie?" he asked pouring himself another shot, getting up from the stool and walking back behind the bar to put the vodka away. "How did you know about that?" Ella started to slur, getting up from the stool and followed him. Brax simply shrugged "It's a small town, everyone talks. You should know that by now"

Ella sighed, lifting herself up so she was sitting on the bench, with her legs dangling from the ground "How many times have I said this to you, you need someone who will be seen in public with you, who doesn't care that you're a River boy..."
Brax put his hand under her chin, forcing her to look up into his blue like the ocean eyes "Like you?" he asked as they both stared into each other's eyes. They both knew what was about to happen, but they didn't care then Brax had his hand behind Ella's head, pulling them into a passionate kiss. Next thing they knew, Ella had her legs wrapped around his waist – living for the moment.

Next time

Ella and Brax must deal with the aftermath of their night together but will it be the end of the beginning?
and
Indi and Ella's friends arrive from the City to spend some time with their old friends

Authors Note - Sorry for the late update, been really busy with Christmas coming. Anyways, the usual drill - Let me know what you thought because I love to hear it and any ideas on whats going to happen? Review and I'll send you a sneak peak of the next chapter :)