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Jack promptly pulled Charlie towards himself and Watson "Brax we got it from here" Brax shook his head as he kept the gun aimed in Grants direction
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"He doesn't deserve to live" Brax clutched onto the gun with fierce bitterness and despise, he saw a look he had yet to see in Grants eyes, he saw fear as Grant looked up at the gun
"Brax" Jack called out to him "Don't do this..."
"Why... why shouldn't I... he deserves what he gets. Why should I let an animal like him live?"
"Because you promised I would never lose you" Charlie walked towards him, but Brax shock his head venomously
"I promised I would never let him hurt you again" his clutch on the gun tightened
"And you kept that promise" Charlie edged closer to him "But you can't break your other promise... I couldn't cope if you did" Placing her hand on his arm she lowered his hand as Watson raced towards Grant roughly putting him in handcuffs and Jack took the gun from Brax's hand before looking down at Charlie
"Thank you" he mouthed to her. He knew if it wasn't for Charlie both Brax and Grants ending would have ended differently that day. Looking up at Brax Charlie wiped the lone tear that had made its way down his face
"You scared me" she looked up at him before pushing herself into his embrace. They gripped onto each other with immensity as Watson and the other officer lead Grant out the front door
"Sorry" he replied still not letting go of her
Heath, Casey and Ruby came bursting through the doors
"Mum" Charlie pulled away from Brax as Ruby ran towards her engulfing her in her arms "I'm so glad you're ok" Charlie held onto her tightly at the thought of nearly having lost her that day
"I love you so much" Charlie cried into her daughter's hair
"Never been so relieved to see your ugly mug" said Heath as he hugged Brax, Brax looked up at Casey who immediately gave him a hug as soon as Heath had let go
"Really glad you're ok" Brax smiled down at his brother "Not going anywhere kid" he ruffled the young buys hair lightly
"Case" Casey turned at the sound of his name only to find Charlie making her way over to him and pulling him into a hug
"Thank you... for being there for Ruby" she smiled at him
Casey smiled into her arms "And you too" she gave Heaths hand a squeeze
"Its what we do...You're family" Charlie smiled at Heath's words
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By now the whole station had been filled in about Grant and what he had done to Charlie and the events that had taken place that day. They all walked past the four of them looking down at them sympathetically as they all sat against the wall. Jake stood besides Watson watching the four of them, they looked so tired and worn out; he only hoped they after all this was over they could help pick themselves up. He smiled as he looked down at Brax's hand that wrapped tightly around Charlie's
They had been sitting at the station for what felt like forever; Brax, Charlie, Ruby and Casey were asked down to the station to give their statements. Charlie sat staring into the room that she knew Grant was now in, she wondered what he was saying, what lies he was telling and how he was going to try and get himself out of this one. Ruby had her head lay against Charlie's shoulders; looking down at her briefly Charlie's mind flashed back to Grant as he held the gun against her daughter's temple. Fear did nothing to describe how she had felt in that moment, watching as he handled Ruby carelessly she felt her world stand still as her imagination got the best of her. She sat wondering what she would have done if he had pulled the trigger, she felt her stomach cramp and her eyes glaze over before quickly shaking away the thought. It wasn't bare thinking about.
Ruby Glared at the door of the interview room, her biological father was only but a few steps away and that thought made her sick. She had many a times wondered what he was like, she had never confessed this to Charlie but she hoped she would one day meet him if only to ask him why? How could he have caused her mother such pain but it seemed when her wish came true it was too much for her to bear. She remembered the way he had looked at her with emptiness and bitterness back at the house, then as he nonchalantly ran the coldness of the gun against her temple. How could he be her father? How could such a person be a part of her? She quickly wiped the lone tear that escaped before the others noticed.
Brax sat beside Charlie but his thoughts where on stand still, all he could see was Grant stood before him as he pointed the gun at him. He recalled the want in his vein to pull the trigger and put an end to Grant. He felt no remorse for his actions, seeing the desperation in Grants eyes as the gun pointed in his direction only made his hatred for him grow. He wanted to destroy the lives of the people around him but when his life was on the line he no longer smiled that grim revolting grin, he looked at him with pleading eyes like the coward he was. Nevertheless Brax was grateful for Charlie's presence, in his mind the lines had been blurred and killing Grant seemed right, in that moment it seemed like justice. But then there was the promise he had made to her and after everything she had been through he refused to disappoint her
All their heads jolted up as the interview room door swung open, Charlie watched as Grant retracted from the room in handcuffs, as two officers held on to each of his arms firmly. For the first time she looked him dead in the eye, but it wasn't there; the panic attack the want to run she couldn't feel it. Instead she was overcome with anger and venom towards him. She stood to her feet as so did the rest, she watched as his emotionless face slowly changed as his lips curled up almost unnoticeable as he stared dead at her, she felt Brax slid his hand back into hers giving it a light squeeze, she returned the gesture before letting go and slowly moving towards Grant.
No one stopped her as they watched her edge closer towards him, she stopped dead in front of him waiting for her fear to consume her but it was no longer there, the fear it had gone. Not taking notice of where she was she brought her hand up swinging it back before slamming it against his cheek, although all had witnessed it the strength of the slap had caused a few to jump. Grant tried to move forward but the officers gripped tighter enabling him from doing so. Even as he tried to release himself from their grip Charlie had not flinched, she could see the anger rise dramatically upon his face; for once he wasn't in control
"Did you see that... you saw that right?" he growled "That's assault... I want her arrested" Grant looked around but was met with blank faces. The station fell silent as the officers passed one another a glare
"Mr Bledcoe we have no idea what you're talking about" said Watson
Grant soon realised what was going on
"This is unfair..." before Grant could finish Charlie had raised her hand and another slap landed on his opposite cheek
"Unfair..." she looked at him in disgust "What's unfair is having your innocence ripped away from you, unfair is living in fear all your life, running from something you can never escape... you deserve everything you get" stepping closer to him she spoke with pure venom and bitterness "Count yourself lucky that I still have my daughter because otherwise I would have shot you myself...I hope you rot in jail" stepping away from him, she looked at the two officers letting them know she was done
"How about we take you to a nice cosy cell... some of the boys in there have been looking for new meat" they smirked down at him as they dragged him out of the station
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The car ride back to the house was quite, the evenings events had taken its toll on all four of them. Brax looked through the rear view mirror to see Ruby was now dozing off with her head rested against Casey's shoulder. Stopping outside the house he turned to Charlie
"Do you want me to come with you?" the corner of his lips curled up as she nodded her head
"Please" she smiled back at him before getting out of the car
"Be back in a sec Case" Brax got out of the car and followed behind Charlie. Bianca had insisted that both she and Ruby stayed at their place for a couple of days. Although Charlie had initially declined the offer both Heath and Brax had managed to persuade her but she insisted on getting a few things for both her and Ruby from the house. She slowed her walk as she neared the door, she still couldn't believe the events that had taken place that day
"Do you want to wait outside while I go in?" asked Brax as he noticed her hesitant footsteps
"Err... no I'm fine" taking a deep breath Charlie pushed the key into the door before pushing it open. She stood for a few seconds before gradually making her way into the house. Brax stood behind choosing not to speak; he could see she was trying to take it all in. Pushing her wasn't something he wanted to do
She stood staring at the spot he had held Ruby in before looking down at the floor where she had been trapped in Grant's grasp. She shook her head before slowly walking into the kitchen. Brax stood looking down at the floor where he had seen Grant lingering over Charlie, the churning in his stomach returned as he remembered the sound of her screams and plea. Feeling that familiar anger build up he quickly removed his gaze and followed Charlie's direction; looking at her as she stood aimlessly he followed her gaze until it fell upon the door that Grant had broken in from. All the objects that he had used to obstruct it had now been moved and the door hung loosely against the frame.
Charlie quickly wiped away her tear as she noticed Brax was now stood gazing in her direction. She glared at the door imagining how scared Ruby and Casey must have been
"It feels wired" she spoke but her gaze remained on the loosely hung door
Brax didn't speak but knew she would continue
"Not having that fear with me, knowing he is going to pay for what he did... it feels surreal" Brax stood listening
"It's really over...he was right" Charlie smiled to herself
Now looking confused Brax finally spoke
"Who was right?"
"Dad... he knew coming back here was the right thing to do, he made me promise to come back"
Brax smiled at her
"Ross was always very wise"
Charlie turned to look at him "Yh he was. I should probably go get our things"
Brax nodded at her "I'll be waiting" she smiled at him as she made her way into her room
...
Returning a short while later Charlie walked into the living room with two small bags
"Ready?" asked Brax as he looked up at her
"Yea" she replied
Walking over Brax motioned to take the bags out of her hands
"Brax they're not heavy I'm fine"
"I never said they were" taking the bags from her he motioned towards the door but stopped as she spoke
"Thank you" turning around he raised one of his eyebrows questionably
"For keeping your promise... thank you" he instantly smiled at her words
"Yh well I think I was more scared of what you would have done to me if I didn't listen" he laughed lightly as Charlie laughed
"Well thank you all the same"
"Come on let's get you guys over there" Holding his hand out Brax smiled as Charlie placed her hand in his and followed him out of the house
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Brax and Casey had left minutes ago and Heath and Bianca had retired to their room leaving Charlie and Ruby to settle into the guest room. Charlie watched as Ruby shuffled about, the blank expression on her face never fading, she peered on as her daughter crawled into the bed and lay on her side. Charlie could see that what had happened that evening had affected her heavily. Stripping down she pulled the oversized shirt over her head before she too crawled under the covers.
"You can talk to me you know" Ruby was facing away from her but Charlie knew too well she wasn't asleep. She sat waiting for a response but received nothing.
"Ruby" as she called her daughter's name she heard her sniff back a tear; edging closer to her without warning Charlie pulled her in close from behind holding her tightly in her arms. Within second Ruby turned so she was facing Charlie and buried her head in to her chest. Neither of the two spoke as Charlie held her close, never had she seen such fear and desperation in Ruby's eyes as she had when she refused to go with Casey and leave her with Grant. Ruby's tears had now died down and silence filled the room, Charlie stroked the top of her daughters head and placed a kiss on it
"You was really brave today you know" she kicked off the conversation "I'm proud of you... but it's ok to be upset or sad or angry, you never have to hide how you feel from me... ever" Charlie hoped she would get a response this time
"I thought I was going to lose you" Ruby chocked back her tears
"You couldn't get rid of me even if you tried" Charlie held back her tears
"Don't ever leave me" the desperation in Ruby's voice hadn't gone unnoticed.
Charlie pulled back so she could look her daughter in the eye "Hy... why would I ever do such a thing?"
"Because of him, what he did to you... I don't want you to hate me because he's my..." Charlie realised what was bothering Ruby and what she was trying to say. She sat up and intervened before Ruby could finish talking
"Don't you ever... not even for a second think that way; Ruby you are my daughter ok MY daughter, you're everything good about me" Charlie smiled down at her daughter before wiping the lingering tear on her cheek away
"I'm not going anywhere... you're stuck with me" Ruby smiled at her mum as she remembered what brax had said to her earlier that day
"Being stuck isn't always a bad thing" Ruby smiled as she repeated Brax's words from earlier that day
"Good... because you're defiantly stuck" Ruby and Charlie laughed lightly before Ruby lay her head back against her mother's chest
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Charlie woke up to the smell that was evidently coming from the kitchen, brushing her hands over her eyes; she glanced to her side and wasn't surprised to find Ruby was already up and out of bed, she always had been a morning person. Rolling out of the bed she picked up her sweats and put them on. She smiled as she made her way towards the stairs as Ruby spoke
"I'm starving" Exclaimed Ruby
Looking up Bianca gave Charlie a warm smile
"Morning... you sleep ok?" Charlie smiled over at her before making her way over to the dining table and sitting next to Ruby
"Yh... and thank you for letting us stay over B it means a lot"
"Stop thanking me ok... plus I could do with the company" Bianca smiled at her
"Hy sweetie" Charlie placed a kiss on Ruby's temple
"Where's Abi?" asked Charlie she knew Heath would probably be working and Reece would be at preschool
"Asleep... stays up all night then sleeps during the day" groaned Bianca
"You know you love it" replied Charlie
"I can't lie... I do" smiled Bianca
Looking down at the food that was laid out on the table Charlie's eyes widened "Err... Bianca are you expecting visitors" Looking over at Charlie Bianca chuckled at her friends expression before laughing as Ruby spoke
Well I'm not complaining" Ruby replied cheekily as she picked up her plate and began serving herself
Charlie shook her head and looked at Bianca "I don't know where she gets it from" Bianca laughed more
"Really, says the person who once at a whole pizza to herself... and then ordered dessert" Bianca recalled one of the many events that had happened when her and the girls had gone down to visit Charlie in the city
"Oh I remember that" laughed Ruby "Wasn't a pretty site" Bianca and Ruby Burst out laughing
"Oi... I didn't eat all the pizza and I hadn't eaten all day... I was hungry, and plus me and Mike had just broken up" Charlie looked at them sheepishly
"Charlie the only thing you left was half a slice of pizza and only because it had dropped on the floor" Ruby and Bianca were still laughing as Martha walked in followed by Leah who was pushing Lily in her buggy
"I hope all that laughing is not at our expense" said Martha
"No it's at Charlie's expense" replied Bianca
"Oh well that's ok then" smiled Leah as she and Martha took a seat at the table
"Wow ok... so its pick on Charlie day" Charlie pulled a mock upset face
"No... Its make Charlie feel better day" Martha smiled over at her before giving her hand a light squeeze
"How you feeling... both of you?" Leah looked form Ruby to Charlie
"Honestly... Not as bad as I thought I would" smiled Charlie "I'm just glad it's all over"
"Good... You deserve to be happy" said Martha
"And you how you feeling?"
Ruby smiled over at Charlie as she remembered the conversation they had the night before
"I'm good too" smiled Ruby "But really really hungry" All four girls laughed as she picked up her fork and tucked into her breakfast
"Yep she's defiantly your's Charlie" Charlie and the girls laughed as Bianca dished out some breakfast for them. Looking around at her three friends Charlie smiled as she spoke
"You're all one of a kind"
"Well we're glad you feel that way because you have us to yourself for the whole day" said Bianca as all three girls returned Charlie's smile. At the sound of Charlie's growling stomach Ruby and Bianca giggled loudly
"And you say you don't know where she gets it from" laughed Bianca as Charlie smiled at them sheepishly
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Only having half a day at school that day April had returned home and she and Ruby had retired to her room
"You sure you're ok?" asked April as she looked at Ruby unconvinced, the events of the previous night had already made its way through half the school
"Yes April" Ruby sighed as she looked at her "I just want things to go back to normal... and that includes the look you're giving me" said Ruby
"Sorry" replied April "I'll drop it"
"So...Did you see Casey today?" Ruby changed the subject to something that interested her more
"Err yeah"
"How was he... is he ok?" asked Ruby
"Yeah I think so... he seemed really concerned about you"
Ruby crinkled her eyebrows "What do you mean?"
"First thing he did when he saw me this morning was ask how you are" replied April with a cheeky grin that was instantly picked up by Ruby
"Why you grinning like that?" Ruby had seen that grin on her friends face many times
"No reason" replied April the grin still visible on her face
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It had now just gone 1:00 and the girls were still chatting away in the living room
"I still can't believe we did that" said Leah as all the girls sat in the living room laughing
"Neither can I... I have never ran so fast in my life" spoke Charlie in between her laughter as she and the girls reminiscing about the many memories they had made together in the city
"Do you think he realised it was us" Asked Bianca as she tried to control her laughter. She still couldn't believe her and the girls had egged one of Charlie's brief boyfriends place after they had broken up
"I don't know" replied Charlie just in time for her phone to vibrate against the table. Composing herself she picked up the phone to be met with a message form a number she didn't recognise
*Hy Charlie its Shawn... was just wondering if you would like to go for that coffee, maybe tomorrow?* Staring down at the text Charlie pondered for a minute before realising who it was
"Who is it" Asked Martha as she leaned closer to Charlie
"Err... Shawn, he wants to go for that coffee tomorrow" said Charlie a little unsure if she should accept
Martha and the girls glanced at each other before turning back to Charlie "Well do you want to go?" asked Martha
"I don't know... its only coffee right?" Charlie asked a little unsure
"Right" replied Leah with the same unsure tone as Charlie
"As long as he knows that. You've been through a lot Charlie you don't need the added stress" added Bianca, not only had Charlie been through a lot lately but Bianca and the rest had picked up on how close Brax and Charlie had become since all the drama started. Bianca along with everyone else were secretly rooting for Charlie and Brax to get together
Charlie pondered on it for a while "I'm sure he really is just trying to make friends... and I don't want to hide away. Plus if it seem like he wants more I'll just put him straight" smiled Charlie as she replied to his text. Just as she sent her reply the front door opened
"Mum" Reece ran over to Bianca
"Hy... how was your day?" asked Bianca as she placed a kiss on his cheek
"It was good" Reece beamed up at her as VJ and Sophia ran into view instantly jumping on their mothers laps. All three kids had started at the same pre school
"Hy" both Martha and Leah smiled down at their kids before looking up at Heath as he placed the kid's bags on the table
"Thank you for picking them up Heath" smiled Leah
"No problem" he replied before walking over to Bianca and giving her a quick kiss "Hy... did you have a good day?" he asked
"Yh Ali's been a little angel" said Bianca as Heath peered into the Moses basket that his daughter lay in and placed a kiss on her temple. Looking up he gave Charlie a smile
"How you feeling today?" he asked a little unsure of the response he was going to get
"I'm good thank you" Charlie smiled back at him
Charlie looked over to Leah and Martha as they stood up
"We're gonna get going...get these ones home" said Martha as she help Sophia in her arms
Leah picked lily up and placed her into her buggy before holding onto Vj with her free hand
"Thank you guys for today... really means a lot" smiled Charlie
"Anytime" Martha gave her a wink and Leah smiled at her as they made their way out the house
"Bye guys" waved Bianca and Charlie
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*Next day*
Charlie and Ruby sat in the living room with April, Heath and Bianca. Reece had had his bath and was now in bed and Bianca had taken Abigail upstairs and brought the baby monitor into the living room
"I can't believe I'm watching this" groaned Heath. Bianca, April, Ruby and Charlie had managed to out vote him in the bid of what to watch. All three girls smirked at his words but their eyes lay on the TV screen. At the sound of the knocking on the door Heath sighed in relief knowing who it would be
Opening the door he let both Brax and Casey in
"Thank God" Brax and Casey looked at him confused as they entered the living room, catching the TV screen Heaths words suddenly made sense causing both Brax and Casey to chuckle and Ruby, Bianca and Charlie to turn around and face them
"Hy" Charlie smiled over at the boys her eyes settling on Brax
"Hi" replied Brax as he took a quick glance at Ruby and Bianca before looking back at Charlie
Case slumped down on the floor in front of Ruby and April as Heath resumed his seat besides Bianca; staring at the only space left Brax slowly lowered himself into the space next to Charlie as he passes her a smile.
"How're you feeling?" asked Brax as he looked over at her
"Good thanks" Charlie replied with a smile before turning her head back to the TV screen
All eyes focused on the screen but only April was paying attention to what was going on. Bianca, Ruby, Casey and Heath had found out the day before that Brax and Ella were no longer together but none of them had yet to say a word to Charlie. Heath had asked Brax what the reason was and although he had firmly stated that they just decided it wasn't right, Heath and the rest knew better but none of the four voiced it knowing Brax would probably just deny the truth.
Trying her best to concentrate on the film, Charlie was unable to take her mind of his arm that grazed against her own slightly. Trying her best to shrug it off she kept telling herself he wasn't hers to have, he already had another but as his skin kept in contact with her the thoughts seemed to do nothing in settling the goose bumps that had formed all over her arms
The four eyes that kept taking quick glances at him and Charlie had not gone unnoticed by Brax, and he knew too well the reason behind their looks. Sitting beside her he tried to ignore the hairs that stood static at the back of his neck as her skin lay lightly against his. Once again he pushed his thought aside as he tried to concentrate on the TV, taking a deep breath in he instantly regretted it as her all too familiar scent filled his nose. His head darted up at the sound of Heaths voice
"I'm hungry" looking at him, the girls burst out laughing
"Babe we just ate" laughed Bianca
"Just" Heath raised his eyebrows "That was over an hour ago" this set the girls off again as both Casey and Brax looked over at him shaking their heads
"Well I'm going to go get some pizza" Heath stood up from the couch "You guys want any?"
"Actually..." Ruby looked up sheepishly "I'm kind of hungry too" Every laughed as Charlie stared at Ruby in amazement
"Ok I'm sorry but you cannot blame her appetite on me" laughed Charlie
"Oh ok so you don't want any" Heath picked up his keys as he looked back at her
"No I didn't say that..." Charlie smiled sweetly as they all shook their heads at her
"Yh sure Charlie... she definitely doesn't get it from you" laughed Bianca
"You coming?" Heath looked over at Bianca
"Err no I'm gonna go check on Abigail... but Ruby and Casey can" she looked at them nodding her head slightly towards the door as she gave them a knowing look. Casey, Ruby and April finally picking up on what Bianca and Heath were doing quickly jumped to their feet
"Yh we'll come" Ruby spoke quickly as she tugged Casey towards the door
"All three of you?" asked Charlie unaware of their intentions
"yh" Ruby replied before rushing out the door with Casey and Heath following behind laughing at how 'subtle' she had been
Charlie looked up at Bianca questionably but didn't receive any helpful response
"I'm just going to go check on the kids" Bianca smiled at the both of them before making her way up the stairs
"Yh I'll come and help" said April as she rose and followed her sister
Charlie watched as Bianca climbed the stairs still confused as to everyone's sudden disappearance, looking over at Brax the smile on his face told her he knew what she didn't. Brax smiled over at her before speaking
"I think this is their way of leaving us to talk" said Brax
Charlie shook her head as she chuckled a bit
"Please tell me I'm a little bit better at the whole being subtle thing than Ruby" Brax laughed at her before responding
"I could say that... but I would be lying" Brax smirked over at her causing her to laugh "I was going to come see you yesterday but I figured you'd want to get some rest" said Brax
Charlie nodded and smiled
"Its fine plus I'm sure you have better things to be doing than checking up on me"
"No I don't" Brax's response came immediately; he looked down briefly recognised the speed in his response. Charlie smiled over at him
"Well you're here now and I'm ok" said Charlie she smiled at him but as she remembered Ella she couldn't help the fading of her smile
"How did Ella take it?" asked Charlie
"She called to see how I was yesterday after hearing about it, she was shocked I guess" answered Brax he knew his response would prone questions from Charlie
Charlie looked at him confused "After she heard... did you not tell her?"
"Wasn't my place" answered Brax
"Brax she's your girlfriend" Charlie looked at him shocked
"Actually no she's not" Brax looked her dead on
As his eyes met hers she crinkled her forehead confused
"She's not what?" asked Charlie trying not to read too much into what he had said
"She's not my girlfriend, we broke up" Brax watched Charlie as he tried to read her reaction
"Why?" she asked not breaking his eye contact
"It just didn't feel right" replied Brax
"Right... I'm sorry" responded Charlie
"Don't be"
Looking at him a little longer Charlie removed her gaze trying to focus on anything but him; when he was taken it was a little easier for her to suppress how she felt and blame their not being together on the fact that he already had someone else.
"Do you want something to drink?" Charlie shrugged the blanket that had been wrapped around her off as she got to her feet
"Yh be..." Brax stooped mid sentence. Stopping as she turned to Brax, Charlie watched as he stared at her with what seemed like a shocked expression
"What?" she looked at him with hesitant eyes
"The shirt... you kept it" he examined the oversized shirt that hug on Charlie's body, he remembered the day she had refused to take the shirt off, stating "So I can remember you when you're not with me" he remembered the wink she gave him as she said those word and the way she kissed his lips softly.
Instantly realising what he was referring to Charlie looked down at the dark blue top she had refused to throw away. She kept it safe and had worn it for the first year when they had left the bay. Now she wore it when she found herself missing him, subconsciously she had packed it with her things before coming to Bianca's. She kept her gaze down as she felt blood rushing to her cheeks
"I can't believe you still have that shirt" spoke Brax as he stood to his feet walking a little closer to her. The surprise in his voice was not hidden; he eyed her once more not believing how big his shirt still looked on her and how much he had missed seeing her like this
Finally looking up at him Charlie spoke
"Yh I err... I couldn't bring myself to get rid of it" she spoke honestly
There was an airy silence for a few seconds before Brax spoke
"Why couldn't you?" he had planned to give her some time to herself after the whole Grant drama but standing before her he couldn't help but push, he wanted to know if she felt the same as he did or if he had just imagined the connection between them when they were together
"Apart from the bracelet it's the only thing I have that really reminds me of you" Charlie took a deep breath not believing she had actually answered his question honestly, but before either of the two could say anything else the front door opened and in walked Ruby, Casey and Heath. Brax and Charlie edged apart slightly looking over at the three of them.
"Hy guys" Charlie smiled awkwardly at them
Leaning closer to Casey and Heath, Ruby whispered
"Told you we should have waited a little longer" taking one of the pizza boxes from Heath, she walked over to the kitchen just in time for Bianca to walk down the stairs followed by April. She passed Heath a death stare before making her way into the kitchen. Ruby instantly looked up at her
"So" Ruby knew too well Bianca would have stayed within ear shot
"So so close" Groaned Bianca, she had been doing her best not to squeal in excitement near the unfortunate ending of Charlie and Brax's conversation. As Heath entered the kitchen he stopped as Ruby and Bianca glared at him
"What"
"Trust you to turn up just when they were getting somewhere" Bianca rolled her eyes as she dug the plates out of the cupboard
"How was I supposed to know... how long does it take to say, I like you, you like me, let's get it on" Heath smirked at Bianca earning himself a slap on the chest
...
As they all sat eating and laughing Brax and Charlie had been unable to stop the glances they kept taking at each other when the other wasn't looking.
Ruby, Casey, Bianca and heath watched on as they pretended not to notice what was going on but all hoping both Brax and Charlie would sooner rather than later admit their feeling to one another.
I know everyone wants Brax and Charlie together but seeing as by the end of this chapter it was only two days after the whole Grant drama I didn't want to just jump straight into it, but as you can tell by the end of the chapter they are starting to make some progress. Not much heavy stuff in this chapter but I figured seeing as the last few chapters have been pretty full a light hearted chapter was due. hope you enjoyed that chapter :)