Charlie's P.O.V
"Hi, Rubes." I said hesitantly.
"Charlie! When did you get home?" She smiled her loving smile and hugged me tightly.
"Last night actually."
"I have missed you so much!" I laughed.
"It was barely a few days." She thought about this for a while.
"Morning Brax." She said happily, disregarding my opinion.
"Hey Rubes." He replied in his 'i just woke up voice'. It was all husky and sexy. I didn't turn around. I wasn't sure what I was suppose to do. Act like nothing ever happened? After Ruby went into the kitchen he wrapped his arms around my waist. Normal it was, I thought. "Morning." He whispered into my ear. He sent tingles down my neck. I flinched and squeezed my shoulder and side of my face together, then turned to face him. I just smiled and he smiled back.
"So, I was thinking."
"That's never good." I said innocently.
"Ay!" He retorted. "I was actually thinking, maybe I shouldn't go to work today?" He questioned. I pretended I had to think about it then I shrugged.
"I suppose, I mean if you want." I walked away innocently only to have his arms wrapped around me before I made my third step. I squealed as he lifted me over his shoulder. "Brax, stop it! You know I hate it when you do that!" He ignored my kicks and protests, taking me back to our bedroom, basically throwing me on the bed. I leant up on my elbows.
Brax's P.O.V
I quickly shut the door behind me and walked over to her. She was biting her lip and looking at me intently. I leant over her and kissed her softly. She parted her lips and started to kiss me back. She was quick to take my t shirt off, then her own. She wasn't wearing a bra, conveniently. I regrettingly pulled away from her. "M-maybe we should wait." I puffed between her kisses. She rolled her eyes.
"You're throwing away all this?" She referenced her body. I smiled and shook my head, forgetting I said anything, I started to kiss her harder.
Charlie's P.O.V
I sat cross legged next to Brax, who was lying down. His shirt was off so the tattoo he was telling me about was exposed. I gently traced it. "What does this tattoo mean?" I asked, pretending I didn't know. I saw him smile.
"Secret." He replied. I giggled and sat myself on top of him.
"I can keep a secret." He looked at me, biting the inside of his lip and shaking his head. I shook my head too, deciding I would make him tell me another time. We stared at each other, making funny faces until he finally spoke.
"I have work tonight." I gave him my best sad face before my phone started to ring. Still sitting on him, I leant over to the bed side table and answered.
"Hi Bianca." I giggled, knowing what she would be like. Brax and I kept staring at each other throughout the eyes following wherever my face went.
"Charlie, oh my gosh! Okay, We are going out tonight! You'll party with the girls and I'll just sit back and relax!" I smiled.
"Tonight? Well turns out I'm free." I said, making a face at Brax for leaving me. He looked at me seriously, probably worried that I might drink and go crazy again. I used me free hand to stroke the side of his face. He leant down so my hand was trapped between his shoulder ad cheek. I smiled.
"Great, Angelo's, 7:00." And she hung up.
"Looks like I'll be accompanying you to work tonight."
"Charlie-" He said my name seriously so I cut him off by kissing him. I could feel him smiling, as was I.
"I better get ready." I shrugged my shoulders and headed into the bathroom.
Brax's P.O.V
"Charlie, you've been in there for over an hour!" I banged on the door. To say I was angry she was going out partying tonight was an understatement. I went to bang on the door again but she came out to soon.
"Calm down." She laughed. She was glowing with so much happiness, I almost felt a little better. Her make up was light and hair was put into a high ponytail. She was only in her bra and underwear, not yet dressed. That was going to take a whole other two hours.
"You better hurry up." I said seriously. She pretended not to pick up on my anger.
"Okay." She smiled. I shook my head and went into the bathroom to get ready for work also. I thought about not serving her when we got there, but that would only make her feel worse about herself. I sighed and went back into the room. Clothes and shoes were everywhere. It was nearing 7:00 and she still wasn't ready.
"Pink or orange?" She giggled, holding both dresses out to me.
"They're both nice." I grunted. She rolled her eyes and took the orange one. It went above her knee and hung loosely around her. She matched it with glittery silver heels. I waited for her at the door; keys, wallet and phone in hand.
"Come on, are we going?" It was already 7:15, which meant I was 15 minutes late for work. She looked at herself in the mirror quickly and walked past me towards the front door.
The car ride was rather silent and I felt bad. I couldn't have been making anything better for her. Unexpectedly, she entwined her hand with mine, leaning both of our hands against my leg. She was trying, I knew she was.
Charlie's P.O.V
I always liked making Brax angry, sick or not sick. I wasn't going to drink tonight but making him think I was made everything all the more funny. Bianca and I had already decided I wouldn't drink with her while Leah, Roo, Marilyn, April and Ruby would drink.
Brax squeezed my hand lightly before we got to Angelos. We made our way up the stairs before I was met by Bianca and the girls. Brax had already gotten to work.
-3 hours later-
I hadn't had the chance to talk to Brax all night. The place had gotten really busy. Bianca and I danced with a few guys but I felt Brax's eyes burning into the back of me every time I did. It didn't make it better with all the girls flirting with him too.
"You're looking very serious tonight." I said sweetly. He smiled.
"You're looking very beautiful tonight." I smiled back and leant over the bar to kiss him. "Enjoy dancing with all those guys?" He teased.
"Very much so. Enjoy flirting with all those girls?" He put his hands to his heart.
"I would never." I shook my head. "Anyway, what do you want?"
"Juice." He quickly got the juice for me before I walked back to our table.
-1 hour later-
Brax's P.O.V
I had by now, kicked everybody out so it was only me and Charlie left. She sat at the bar, waiting for me to clean up. "Some help would be...helpful." I said.
"You're doing great." She said back. She never was one to clean. Anything. I laughed to myself before walking up to her.
"Ready to go?"
"Yes." She smiled, taking my hand before we headed out the door.
