"How long has it been going on for" Gina asked calmly, which surprised both Bianca and Aaliyah.
"8 months" Aaliyah said quickly preparing herself for Gina's next question.
"For goodness sake Aaliyah, how many times do we warn you about getting involved with a student" Gina exclaimed, she had now lost her calm tone.
"I now, but believe me I didn't plan for this to happen. It's not just fling, I love Casey" Aaliyah said in her defence. Bianca was still stood firmly beside her friend; suddenly they were interrupted by someone barging through the door. It was Casey, Bianca took a step back and Casey grabbed Aaliyah's hand.
"Casey you shouldn't be in here" Gina had now turned her attention to Casey.
"So I don't get a say in any of this?" he was angry that he couldn't tell his side of the story. Gina paused to let him speak "None of this is how you think it is. She didn't take advantage. It was me who did all the running. I knew she had feelings for me and she tried to bury them. It was me who kept pushing"
Gina listened quietly as Casey tried to explain "I'm not just a normal student. I chose to retake year 12 surely that's different" Casey pleaded.
"She has still abused her position as a teacher" Gina reminded them.
"Look Gina, I know this is a bad situation. But Casey's right, surely if Casey is old enough to make the decision to come back to school, then he is old enough to decide who he wants to be in a relationship with" Bianca finally interrupted, the more she saw Casey and Aaliyah together the more she realised how they felt about eachother.
Gina sighed and nodded "You're right" both Casey and Aaliyah sighed with relief "Casey is 18, and this is a decision you both made. Legally the police do not need to be involved, however you will need to face the board" Bianca smiled as Gina spoke. She was glad Gina wasn't going to involve the police.
Aaliyah and Casey walked out of Gina's office hand in hand; finally they didn't have to hide their feelings anymore.
Brax, Heath and Aden were waiting at Aaliyah's house for her and Casey to return. Aaliyah had called them and asked them to meet her there. Aaliyah took a deep breath as she let go of Casey's hand. They walked into her house, Aaliyah sat at the table and Casey leant against the kitchen cupboards.
"So what's gong on, it sounded pretty urgent on the phone" Heath asked curiously.
"There's something we need to tell you" Aaliyah started.
"We?" Aden was confused. Aaliyah nodded and looked back at Casey, who took a few steps forwards so he was now stood behind Aaliyah.
"I wanted to tell you before the rest of the town started talking, me and Casey have been seeing eachother" Aaliyah winced, as she waited for their reactions. She wasn't bothered about Brax because he already knew. She was however worried about Heath's reaction. Heath just stared before speaking "How long?" he asked curiously.
"8 months" Aaliyah replied simply.
"You bitch" Heath yelled furiously "You let me tell you how I felt about you and all the time you were sleeping with him" Heath yelled, causing Casey to step in "Back off Heath" he threatened.
"So the baby belongs to Casey not Brax?" Aden had finally joined the conversation. After Heath's outburst Aaliyah couldn't speak so she just nodded. "That explains a lot" Aaliyah frowned at Aden.
"What?" she asked him.
"Well the way he behaves round you, and the way you are with him. I knew something was going on between you but I never thought for a second it had been going on for that long" he explained. Heath had heard enough he just stood up and walked out. Was he the only one stupid enough not to notice something was going on?
"Heath wait" Aaliyah stood to go after him but both Casey and Brax stopped her.
"He just needs time" Casey whispered as he pulled her into a hug.
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Meanwhile Aaliyah and Casey's news had spread around the bay like wild fire. It wasn't long before the Diner and the Surf Club found out about it.
Aaliyah and Casey had decided to get all the comments over with before Riley left school. Aaliyah took a deep breath as she followed Casey into the diner. Casey grabbed Aaliyah's hand and gripped it tightly as he led her towards the counter. Aaliyah felt uncomfortable as she looked around the Diner. Everyone was staring at her and judging her. Casey could feel Aaliyah's hands getting clammy as she looked around at all the faces "It's just you and me baby, no-one else matters" he whispered softly in her ear.
Roo took their order and Aaliyah and Casey sat at a table. "Well I think it's disgusting if you ask me, flaunting her relationship with a school boy like that, I told you that one was trouble" Colleen was being her usual tactless self. Aaliyah stood quickly and rushed outside. Casey was fuming, he turned to face Colleen "Do you have any idea how hard this is for her" he spat angrily "Being judged because she has fallen in love, so what if I'm only 18, I know my mind and I know how much I love her"
Colleen's face relaxed a little, Casey did a very brave thing declaring his love for Aaliyah in a Diner full of people. Casey jumped a little when he felt a warm hand in his, as he looked her saw Aaliyah had come back. "I know it's not ideal, but I love Casey and we both love this baby, there are worse things than that out there"
Aaliyah and Casey both left the diner and headed out onto the beach "Do you think people will get over it?" Aaliyah asked Casey hopefully.
"Yeh, give it a couple of days and it will be old news, besides its tough if they don't because I'm not giving you up Aaliyah Henderson" Casey smiled as he pulled her towards him for a kiss.
Suddenly they were interrupted by Colleen "Look Colleen Aaliyah does…" Casey started but Colleen put her hands up.
"I'm not here for that, I'm sorry I judged you. Listening to you both speak about eachother like that made me realise. It isn't about who you are or what you are or even how old you are. Love is love plain and simple. And if you find it, you should grab it with both hands" Colleen's words brought a few tears to Aaliyah's eyes "Thank you" Aaliyah smiled as he hugged Casey again.
Both Casey and Aaliyah watched Colleen walk back into the Diner, as Aaliyah turned to face Casey she noticed he was staring at her. "What?" she smiled. Casey picked Aaliyah up in his arms and carried her towards the sea before gently putting her down on the sand "Casey what are you doing?" she giggled. "Grabbing it with both hands" he smiled, before taking hold of her hand.
"Ali, I love you so much, and we both know there is no way we could ever be without eachother now" Aaliyah frowned as Casey spoke, she was a little nervous as to where this was heading. "Move in with me" he added.
"What?" Aaliyah was relieved this wasn't the big marriage proposal.
"Ok so technically I'll be moving in with you, but still" Casey laughed. Aaliyah nodded quickly. "Yeah?" Casey asked excitedly.
"Yes" Aaliyah laughed as Casey picked her up and spun her round.
Ok so now everyone knows about them. Hope that was ok please R & R love Nikki x x x
The next chapter will fast forward a couple of months to nearly Aaliyah's due date.
Coming up-
Casey and Aaliyah enjoy being a proper couple!
Aaliyah's Dad reveals why he is sticking around!
Johnny sends Aaliyah a letter, will she read it?
Aaliyah and Heath talk!
