Chapter Three
Charlie's P.O.V.
Brax pulled out a chair from under the table and sat beside me. He had the most charming smile. I kept staring without realising how awkward it would've been. Luckily, he started off a conversation.
"So I hear you're coming to the barbecue tomorrow?"
"Yeah, I am. Is there anything you'd like me to bring?" I said to him.
"No thanks, just you and Ruby will be fine."
"Okay, that's cool. Is there anyone I know who will also be there?"
Before Brax could answer, Bianca arrived at the table. She subconsciously pulled out a chair between Brax and Charlie and sat down, without realising she was right in the middle of a conversation.
"Oh, sorry! I hope I'm not interrupting or anything?" she asked.
"Oh no, it's fine. I was just about to leave anyways. See ya Charlie," said Brax.
"Bye," I replied with a smile.
I know I was suppose to meet Bianca here, but did she really have to interrupt us? Brax and I were getting along. For once we were having a conversation about something other than the rights and wrongs of the law. I don't know why he thought he had to leave though; he could've stayed with Bianca and me.
"Why were you talking to Brax?" Bianca asked, interrupting my thoughts.
"Am I not allowed to talk to him?" Oh wow, another person who probably wouldn't approve of me having feelings for Brax.
"Well it's just that he's a leader of a gang, and well, you're a cop, not to mention a Sergeant."
"It shouldn't make a difference though. Besides, have you forgotten that my daughter is dating his brother?"
"Yeah, yeah, but I thought you didn't approve of it at first?"
"Yeah, that was ages ago! They're kinda growing on me now. Besides, Casey has been keeping Ruby happy so I guess that's all it matters."
Brax's P.O.V.
Did I really have to leave the diner so soon? It probably would've been a little awkward for someone to see me having a normal conversation with Charlie. Ugh, why did Bianca have to come so quickly? I wanted to see where Charlie and I's chat would've taken us. Wait, that is such a stupid thought. Obviously it wouldn't have gotten anywhere seeing as there was a huge amount of people in the diner with us. People seeing us talk in public is such a huge deal. Well perhaps we could've left the diner together. I could've taken her to the motel room I rent out for my own privacy. I decided it was best if I went home to grab my surfboard. Going surfing would help me clear my head out.
Casey's P.O.V.
Once Brax got home, I tried to talk to him, but he completely ignored me. I thought only girls were suppose to have mood swings? I wanted to ask him more about the barbecue. Ruby and I were planning to make a little something for everyone to eat. Also, I wanted to ask him if Ruby could stay the night. Well actually, that was the main thing I wanted to ask him about. I followed him into his room.
"What do you want Case?" he demanded.
Woah bro, calm down I thought. What was with him?
"Are you okay Brax? You don't seem like yourself."
"Sorry mate, I've just got to clear my head."
"Oh..."
Whenever he said he needed to clear his head, it meant he was on his way to go for a surf.
"Wait, can I ask you something first?" I said.
"Yeah, but make it quick."
"Would it be okay if Ruby stayed the night tomorrow?"
Brax's P.O.V.
Casey just asked me if Ruby could stay the night. Great. That just ruins all my plans. I was hoping Charlie could stay... Wait, that wouldn't exactly work out. How could Ruby go home without wanting to know why Charlie wasn't going with her?
"Well I was actually going to see if you could stay at Ruby's? I kind of want the house to myself..." I replied.
"What about Heath? He'll be here with all the boys won't he?"
"Yeah, so wouldn't you want a quiet house with Ruby?"
"Brax, stop talking now. Okay, I'll ask Ruby if we can stay at hers, but I highly doubt Charlie would agree to it."
"Okay, let me know what she says."
After that, I walked to the beach with my head full of questions and ideas. The only way Ruby wouldn't notice Charlie gone is if she was too busy occupied with Casey... Although I wouldn't like to think about them going that far...
Charlie's P.O.V.
Just as I pulled up to the driveway, my phone rang. It was Ruby calling. I chose to not pick it up, in case she was at home. I knocked at the door, and yes, she opened it for me.
"Charlie, there you are!" Ruby yelled.
"Haha, should I be expecting a hyped up greeting every time I see you?" I joked.
"You're hilarious Charlie. Anyways, I was wondering if Casey and I could come back here slightly earlier than planned tomorrow?"
"Yeah, sure. Anytime for me is fine."
"Yeah, um, that's the thing... I don't want to sound mean or harsh, but we meant by ourselves..."
"But I won't know anyone else there?"
"It doesn't matter! You're outgoing, you'll get along with everyone!"
"Okay, fine, but be safe."
"Haha, thank you Charlie! I love you!"
Tomorrow night will either go perfectly well, or it'll be extremely awkward. I might decide to leave slightly after than Ruby and Casey, but it would be way too awkward if I was in the house with them. Fortunately for Leah, she had gone to the city for a girls night with Roo, Irene, Colleen and Marilyn while VJ stayed at a friend's place. I don't want to stay at the barbecue with myself though. Brax and Heath would be the only other people I know, yet I hardly talk to them. Well I do like Brax, but it's not like I would make a move on him in front of all his family and friends. Oh well, I'll have to see how it goes tomorrow...