Aaliyah stood in the drive way and stared at the house. She couldn't believe how normal it seemed from the outside. Well apart from the lack off glass in the windows. Aaliyah closed her eyes and remembered that awful night. Aaliyah remembered her fear as the house exploded and then her relief when she saw Johnny carrying Riley. "Ali" a familiar voice brought her back to reality. It was Brax, as Aaliyah opened her eyes she saw Brax and Heath carrying bags from her car.

Aaliyah had been shopping for some new things for her and Riley. They had lost everything in the fire. Luckily though Aaliyah had always been very organised, the first thing she had sorted before she moved into her new house was Building and Contents insurance. "You coming inside" Brax asked, breaking her trail of thoughts again. Aaliyah nodded "Yeah" she replied, before following him inside the Braxton's house.

"Right so you and Riley can share my room. I'm going to stay at the motel" Brax explained as he put some more of Aaliyah's bags on the table.

"Are you sure?" Aaliyah replied "I feel terrible pushing you out of your home like this"

"Like I said before, it's not a problem. Besides I won't be alone" Brax grinned, winking suggestively at Aaliyah. Aaliyah giggled, she knew he had been dying to spend time with Charlie.

After Brax and Heath had finished bringing Aaliyah and Riley's things inside, Brax headed to Angelo's leaving Aaliyah, Riley and Heath at the house. As Riley settled on the sofa to watch TV, Aaliyah went to make herself a drink and Heath disappeared into his bedroom. He hadn't gone for long when he came out with a present. "Is it ok if I give this to Riley" Heath asked Aaliyah thoughtfully. Aaliyah smiled "Yeah sure. What is it?" She replied curiously.

Heath sat next to Riley and handed him the present. Aaliyah smiled as she saw her little boys face light up "Is this for me" Riley beamed excitedly. "Yes mate, well unless you know of anyone else called Riley" Heath teased. Riley shook his head quickly and took the present off Heath. Riley ripped the paper off, Riley was so excited, Heath had brought Riley a new Nintendo 3ds. "Oh wow, that's awesome thanks Heath" Riley exclaimed as he hugged Heath.

"You're welcome mate, I know yours got damaged in the fire" Heath replied looking at Aaliyah, who was now grinning widely. She didn't realise Heath could be so thoughtful.

Later that night Aaliyah decided to cook a curry for the boys, to thank you them for letting her and Riley stay with them until the house was finished. Heath and Brax had gone out for a few beers and Riley was in the shower.

Casey had just come in from school, when he saw Aaliyah singing to her as she chopped up some veggies. She was listening to Casey's MP3 player she had borrowed from him earlier that day. Casey couldn't resist putting his arm around her and using his free hand to take one of the headphones out of her ear "Hello beautiful" he whispered softly before kissing her neck.

Aaliyah dropped the knife and turned quickly, she was now facing him, and she put her hands on his face and pulled him towards her, kissing him passionately. "And here's me thinking you hadn't missed me" Casey smiled cheekily, pulling away a little and starting to plant little kisses down her neck. Aaliyah giggled "Case, stop it. Riley's only next door" she exclaimed. Casey wouldn't stop; his kisses had started to get more intense. Aaliyah was now finding difficult to move away. Before she knew it she was up against the wall kissing him passionately, her legs were wrapped around his waist and her dress was now up around her waist. Aaliyah was undoing Casey's shirt when the door swung open. "MMM something smells good" Brax commented before sitting down on the sofa. Casey had dropped Aaliyah down and was fastening his buttons, behind the wall near the kitchen.

"Yeah, its Beef curry" Aaliyah said appearing from behind the wall looking a little flushed "How hot do you like it?" Aaliyah asked, causing Casey to laugh. Aaliyah threw Casey a glare. He had also now appeared in the kitchen. Luckily Brax hadn't noticed what the pair had been up to. He was too busy texting Charlie.

After dinner, Brax went back to the motel leaving Heath, Aaliyah and Casey in the house. Riley was in bed. "Hey listen, I didn't get chance to thank you earlier. It was really nice of you to buy Riley the 3ds" Aaliyah said gratefully. "Tell you what, why don't you join me in my room tonight and you can thank me properly" Heath joked. Aaliyah smiled, before looking a very pissed off looking Casey. "No it's ok thanks Heath, once is more than enough" Aaliyah giggled. Heath laughed "Well you can't blame a bloke for trying" he teased as he got up. "Where you going?" Casey asked curiously. "Just gotta nip out" Heath replied vaguely before leaving.

Aaliyah looked suggestively at Casey, who just looked away. Aaliyah went and sat on his lap "What's up babe?" she asked as she kissed his neck seductively. Casey responded by putting his hands on her waist "It's just so hard, Heath can sit and flirt openly with you, and I'm not even allowed to touch you in public" Casey sulked.

"Hey, look at me" Aaliyah replied, as she grabbed cupped her hands around Casey's face, making him look at her. "You know I love you, and I know it's hard. But it won't be forever. As soon as you're finished with school we can tell people about us" she smiled kissing his lips gently.

Before they had chance to take it any further they heard a loud crash outside. They both rushed over to the door. Before going outside Casey instinctively moved Aaliyah behind him, they both stepped cautiously out onto the porch. As Aaliyah looked down it was then she saw him. Laying there on the floor was an unconscious Johnny. "Oh my god" Aaliyah cried as she crouched down beside him. "Casey, help me get him inside" she yelled. Casey rushed and helped Aaliyah take Johnny inside the house.

I quite enjoyed writing this chapter. I hope you enjoy it. As always please R & R much love Nikki x x

Coming up-

What's wrong with Johnny?

Aaliyah gets drunk and wakes up in bed next to Heath!

Bianca is scared when she finds out she is pregnant again, will Aaliyah manage to persuade her to keep her baby?