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Cat's P.o.V

I watch intently as Robbie reads the results. I try to read his face, for any sign of what the letter contains. Unfortunately, his face is unreadable; he just retains a blank expression. I wish I could read minds that would be so fun. Plus I could finally read a giraffe's thoughts. Just then I am distracted by Alice storming in. She looks so cute just huffing angrily. She's too innocent to put any conviction in it.

"You're taking too long Robbie. You said we could play!" she says, crossing her arms.

"I'm sorry, I did promise. We can play now." He says, sending her a smile, causing her to squeal and grab Robbie's arm. Ooh, maybe that means that it was good news. He doesn't seem upset. But then again he is so good at hiding things. Maybe I should just pout until he tells me. That always works.

Before I can put my plan into action, the envelope is shoved into my hand as Alice drags Robbie into the next room. I just stare at the envelope at first, unsure if I should read it. I'm not sure if I want to know, surely Robbie will tell me if he needs me. But then again, maybe this is his way of reaching out.

Curiosity gets the better of me and I snatch the letter out of the envelope. I rush through the letter trying to get the meaning out of it as quickly as possible. I don't understand any of it. I attempt to read it again, this time reading it slowly. Even this time most of it makes no sense, but a few words jump out at me: 'inform you', 'parent's condition', result's show.' I tense in anticipation of the next few words that will hopefully answer my question.

NEGATIVE

Before I can even form a coherent thought, my legs are carrying me through to the living room. My eyes are drawn to Robbie, as I fling my whole body at him. Even though he is sitting on the floor he manages to stay upright and hold me. His arms make me explode with joy. I let out a high pitched squeal.

I hear a chuckle in my ear coming from Robbie. "Cat, not that I don't enjoy your hugs, but I can't play if you don't let me go." He says, gently releasing me from his arms.

I quickly clamber off of Robbie and give him a shy smile. I quickly glance at the others to see Jade, Tori and Alice are around a board with Robbie giving me confused looks. I stare at the floor feeling uneasy at their stares.

"It's my go isn't it?" Robbie asks, taking the attention off of me. He's so nice, I just want to give him another hug but I hold myself back.

"What are you playing?" I ask, letting my mind catch up with the events of the past few moments.

"Ludo" Tori responds.

That's one of my favourite games. "Can I play?" I ask.

"No you can't," Alice snaps at me. That hurt, I can feel tears starting to build up.

"Come on Alice, Cat won't steal Robbie from you." Jade says, in a slightly playful tone. I get it now, Alice is crushing on Robbie. I wonder which one of us Robbie thinks is cuter. I put on a slight pout, just to try and help Robbie decide.

"You can be on my team Cat. If that's ok with you Alice?" Robbie says. I think he mistook my pout for wanting to play. Ah well, Robbie can make these mistakes, he's just trying to make everyone happy.

"Only if you play on my team in the next game." She responds.

"Deal" Robbie says, shaking her hand.

I sit down next to Robbie. We're so close we're practically breathing the same air. Well, this is the Robbie I want, not the one who shouts at me, so I'm not going to let him go. I place my hand in his and he tightens his grasp whilst giving me a funny look. Ah well he's still holding my hand. Did you know he has the softest hands?

I am so focused on Robbie that I didn't notice that it is now Jade's turn. When she rolls the die a scowl appears on her face. Those numbers aren't good and she's already losing. I dig my head into Robbie's shoulder at the explosion that I know is coming from Jade. But to my surprise the next thing I hear isn't screams, it's Robbie.

"I read the letter" he explains. He has put his free hand on Jade's shoulder to get her attention. But I think what he said would have done that. The others in the room all focus on Robbie. How can he do this, I hate it when only one of them stares at me. "It was negative."

Everyone lets out a sigh of relief. Except Alice who looks confused and slightly angry at the break in the game.

"What was negative?" Alice asks, clearly she wanted to know what was more important than her game.

I feel like running out of the room. This sort of thing is too serious for her. Surely we can't tell her. Think Cat what can you do? But before I come up with more than half an idea (which involved producing a puppy somehow) Robbie begins to speak.

"Just some credit check from the bank. It means I have no debt and so can borrow money from them if I need to." Robbie says cool as a cucumber. "I'm going to start my own business."

What? Is he serious? This doesn't sound like something he just made up.

Robbie's P.o.V

What you don't think I just sat and cried at the beach for three days, do you? I have a plan. This is just my way of telling my friends. I know it makes no sense, talking of negative debt checks. But it was a way to broach the subject.