Johnny's POV

That hurt... I completely froze... The one person who understood me most was the one person who could be so harsh. I know she means it for the best, but...

I watched her get up and walk away, she walked over to mum... Probably to yell at her now! I snapped out of my daze, and ran upstairs. As I exited the bar, I saw her turn and look at me, tears filling her eyes. I wanted to slap her for what she had said, but I wanted to hug her all the same. I didn't turn back. I ran all the way to the hallway upstairs.

I wiped the tears from my eyes, I can't show that I'm crying... That'd just convince her that I was a baby. But I do need her! I really do! I love her and mum to bits... I couldn't face myself if I fell out with either of them. Huh! I've already done that... I just feel so useless. Like I have no need to be here... Maybe I don't belong here! With a family who love me, I just mess everything up so why waste this life on me!

I ran into my room and slammed the door behind me. I slumped down in front of it. Minutes later I felt someone try to open the door unsuccessfully.

Knock Knock

They knocked on my door very gently. I only just heard it...

"Go away!" I sniffled through tears. The person pushed gently on the door again. Everything went silent. I felt the other person sit down on the other side. They leant their head on the wooden door frame.

"Jon..." Charlotte sobbed "Please let me in!" she was crying so hard, a part of me wanted to hold her "Johnny please...!"

I stayed silent. Maybe if I didn't answer, she would go away. I didn't want her to. I wanted her to stay with me... But if I told her that, I would be weak.

"I-I d-d-didn't mean I-it!" she stuttered as she was crying so much. "Please Johnny... You know I didn't mean it... I'm just in a bad place that's all!"

I finally spoke up "What's wrong Charlotte... What's so bad that you think you can speak to me like that?!"

She sighed "Adam contacted me today..."

"That bastard who cheated on you with your so-called best friend?"

She made a small noise in answer "Johnny... Do you know what the first thing he asked me was... How's Johnny? Funny right... It made me realise what a twat I'd been!"

I sighed as my face flooded with tears.

"Remember when we were little and I hated you!"

"Yeah!" I laughed feebly "Mum used to lock us in the shed until we worked things out..."

"Yeah... We used to tell each other everything!"

I went quiet... We did, there were no secrets between us. It's not Charley who's been the idiot, it's me. I told Nancy my big secret... But I didn't tell her.

"Can you remember the last thing I told you Johnny?!" she questioned

"No... It was ages ago!" I tried hard to think of the secret

"It was when we went away to Spain..."

"Was it that you had had that tattoo on your ankle?"

"Yeah... And what did you do? You told Mum!"

"She went ballistic!"

"Yep! She gets worked up over little things... She forgave me the next week, but we were either shouting or avoiding each other during that time. It'll be like that with you... I just know... Hey! I sound like Peter!"

I laughed a little. Trust the first friend she makes to be a boy.

"When you were 15... You stopped telling me things. Why?" Charlotte asked

"I wish I had... I love you to bits Charley!I'd never mean to hurt you!"

"I'm sorry about what I said... Just let me in the door!"

I unlocked the door and opened it slowly. Her makeup had run all down her face. We had been crying for stood up when she felt the door swing open. I didn't hesitate, I pulled her close to me and embraced her.

"I'm sorry I've been such an idiot!" She mumbled through my t shirt.

She kissed me on the cheek as she walked into her bedroom. I waited for ages outside her room until she finally came out. Amazingly, she looked like she had never been crying, not even shed a tear. Seriously?! Girls never cease to amaze me! She gave me a half-hearted smile, before walking down the stairs.

3rd person Narration

Charlotte walked down the stairs and into the Vic. She went and stood behind the beer pumps. She saw a young girl walk up to the bar in a small top and jeans. She had lovely dark hair, and looked about 20. She walked straight up to Charlotte

"Excuse me..." The girl said "Is Johnny in?"

"Yeah... Yeah he is!" Charlotte walked over to the steps "Jon... There's Umm..." she looked to the girl for help

"Whitney!" The girl said politely

"...Whitney here for you!" Johnny ran down the stairs and greeted the girl with a smile. His face was still slightly red, but the colour had disappeared mostly.

"Charley... Lee's sent you a birthday prezzie... Are you sending him one?" Mick asked quietly, coming out of the living room.

"No..."

"I thought you were friends again? You seemed happy when you spoke to him on the phone the other day."

"That's because I'm just glad he's not dead!" Charlotte sulked behind the bar as she pulled out her phone and started texting

"Charley..." Mick sighed. He looked at his daughter in confusion "Send him one... He gave you a parcel!"

"Send it back!" Charlotte looked as if she was about to cry "I'm just gonna get some fresh air!" And with that, she grabbed her coat and strolled out of the Vic. Peter watched her followed her out. Ever since she moved to Walford, Charlotte had made a habit of coming to the park when she is upset. However this was the latest she had been out. The sky was black and the air was freezing. The cars were covered in frost and the ground was white with snow. She sat down on one end of the see-saw with a sigh. A dark figure appeared at the other side of the gate...

"You come here alot then?!" It was Peter

Charlotte gave a slight smile. "Yeah."

"You gonna tell me what's up?" Peter jumped over the fence and sat on the bench near Charlotte.

"It's mine and my brother's birthday soon..."

"And..?"

"And last time I saw him he beat up my ex."

"Why? Isn't that a good thing? For you I mean..."

"Lee's a cadet... He's against hurting people when he's off duty... I get he was protecting me but he full on went... Well crazy! He beat the shit out of Adam... It was really scary!"

"He didn't want to see you get hurt... I'd do it if some guy fucked around with my twin!"

Charlotte smiled as Peter seemed to be making her feel better. As a joke she scooped a up handful of snow and threw it at Peter. He laughed a bit but then pushed her over... He had tripped over... As they fell, Charlotte hit the ground... Peter landed on top of her. They laughed, but after time, the sound died out. There was an awkward silences Peter and Charlotte looked at each other... Peter felt something he had never felt before.

In the heat of the moment... Peter leant in and planted his lips on hers...

A/N CLIFFHANGER ALERT! What should happen between Charley and Peter ? Xxxxx