Chapter 13

Brax's P.O.V

Sometimes this world gives us opportunity to change as people, change your life for the better; Charlie was my opportunity, my get out of jail free card. Whatever was in my power I would use to make sure she never leaves my side unless she chooses to do so. I don't think at this moment even I know the significance she will have in my life.

''Brax, Brax are you listening to me...'' Charlie waved her hands in front of my face

''Gosh Brax you were a million miles away, you have been since we left the house''

''oh its nothing just thinking''

''about what might I ask''

''You, only you'' I wasn't lying because I was thinking about her, about how much she meant to me in such a short span of time.

''you sure''

''yes missy''

''good, god help you Braxton if you think about any women other than me or your mother you will regret it'' she mocked,

I had enough of talking so instead I sat up on my knees, the soft sand under me and faced Charlie with a cheeky grin, she looked at me and caught straight on...

''No Brax... It might be late and dark but this is STILL a public beach''

I made a sulking face and tugged at her dress

''that face don't work with me''

''what does work on you then Buckton – maybe this will''

I got up and she watched attentively as I grabbed the drawstring on my board shorts, I pulled one of the strings and the drawstring unravelled; I watched her face amused as well as shocked, a small crooked smile took over her face and she got up.

It worked, it worked, it worked, I did a little happy dance inside my head, she can't resist me.

She stood close to me, her body pushing against mine, only a little bit of a distance between us, I felt her hands caress down my bare chest and they rested just above my board shorts. She was teasing me and I was enjoying every minute of it. My hands had now resided beside me, I felt her fumble with the drawstring, I couldn't stop smiling at what was coming. She continued fumbling with the drawstring and what action that I expected should have loosened instead tightened the shorts around my waist.

''not so lucky today sorry Braxton'' and with that she ran off down the beach.

That happy dance which was playing in my mind had now abruptly stopped, it didn't work, it didn't work, damn she could resist me.

Charlie's P.O.V

I ran down the beach away from Brax, when I was comfortable with the distance between the two of us I stopped and looked back to see Brax casually walking towards me. I couldn't help but laugh at him. Brax's brisk walk had now become a little run and before I could register that the distance between us was decreasing Brax was next to me. I pushed him back slightly and he fell to the ground.

''Sorry, Sorry I dint think you were that unbalanced''

''Apology not accepted'' and with that he turned his face around and looked out to the ocean. I stretched my hand out so he could grab it; grab it he did because one minute I was offering him a hand and the next I was on top of him. He moved his legs so now that he was totally flat on the ground, I straddled him, he had one hand on my waist and the other behind his head, with one swift movement he jostled me forward and my lips came crashing down on to his. His hand that had rested on my waist had now travelled slowly up into my hair and rubbed it gently as we continued kissing under the presence of the moon and stars.

-x-

My phone beeped and without breaking the kiss I searched through my jean pockets looking for it, when I found it I mustered all my strength to pull myself away from Brax and answered the call,

''Charlie, where are you? Have you gone home without me? Are you going to pick me up? Can I stay at Casey's?'' I heard Ruby down the phone

''Gosh Ruby calm down, I will come and pick you up, I don't know how Brax feels about you staying over'' as soon as his name escaped my mouth, he swiftly lifted me up and now he was sat up with me between his legs, kissing down my neck sending tingles down my spine. It was so distracting and he needed to quit it so Ruby wouldn't get suspicious.

I could hear Ruby still rambling on the other end of the line but I was trying to concentrate on not going away with the moment with Brax.

''I – am – fine – with – her – staying – maybe – we - could - have - a - double – sleepover'' he mumbled into my neck, separating each word out with a kiss. After he finished his sentence he bit my neck gently which caught me off guard so I let out a little squeal which obviously alarmed Ruby

''Charlie are you okay''

''Yes just a spider''

''oh okay'' she obviously didn't buy that excuse because I hated spiders and would have had bought the roof down by now.

''hey Ruby you can stay over but I need to go now, bye'' I didn't even let her respond instead I just disconnected the call.

Brax's P.O.V

Me and Charlie walked along the beach, I kept taking a sneaky glances at her, she looked so beautiful with the moonlight hitting her face, I really was so lucky.

I walked over to my Ute and opened the passenger door and let Charlie slip inside before closing the door and then retreating to the driver's side and driving off towards Leah's.

I pulled up outside and watched as Charlie walked out and towards my side, I wound the window down as she stuck her head in giving me a light peck on the lips.

''so the gentleman duties are over then I see'' I looked at her slightly confused,

''Are you not going to walk me to the door''

I got out of the Ute and slipped my arms around her waist and walked towards the door. She opened the door and walked inside whilst I stood at the door, one hand above my head resting on the door frame, my eyes lusting after her in awe as she moved around the kitchen.

''so don't I get an invite for coffee then'' I asked her as she turned to look at me, she had that gorgeous smile plastered on her face and her eyes were glistening mischievously.

''actually Braxton no I am not''

''oh'' wow how pathetic was my response; I tried not to show the disappointment which had suddenly consumed my body.

''I have a better idea'' I looked at her and a cheeky smile had taken over now, she wrapped her arms around my waist,

''I thought you might like to have that sleepover you mentioned earlier''

I did not need telling twice, instead I walked inside with her arms around my waist and mine hanging loosely on her shoulders. I kicked the door shut with my foot,

''Show me the way'' I told her as she turned around and walked towards her bedroom. This was definitely better than coffee any day.

-x-

Our bodies were still hot and clammy from the activities we had just indulged in; we both lay entwined in each other's bodies, comfortable. Charlie's hands rested on top of me and her head on my chest. I know I hadn't known Charlie for long, there was a lot that I needed to learn about her and vice versa but there was one thing I knew for sure. I love her. I knew this because they say when you fall in love nothing seems to matter but that person, thoughts about that person consume your mind, basically my whole body had gone boom when Charlie entered it.

''Charlie I love you'' I waited for a response but nothing; I could hear a sunken heavy breathing and knew she had fallen asleep. I kissed the top of her head and I too slowly drifted off into a deep sleep.

-x-

Charlie's P.O.V

I woke up with the sun streaming down on my face; I lifted my head to see that Brax was still asleep. He looked so perfect, his mouth slightly a jar and it wasn't snoring but a very deep sunken breath. His hair was ruffled and the sun made his tanned skin glisten. He was so perfect and I couldn't stop looking at him.

I was so far away from where I used to be, I was nowhere near the person that. There was something about Brax, when I was in his arms I melted, when I'm away from him all I do is think about him and I felt like I was floating on air. I never had these feeling before, not even with Angelo and I supposedly loved him.

I looked up at Brax and I knew he was still asleep. I ran my hand down his cheek slowly not trying to wake him up.

''Brax, I don't know how to say this, I'm not ready to tell you yet, I don't want to scare you of in case you don't feel the same way but one day when I have the courage I will tell you, I think I'm in love with you''

3rd person P.O.V

Charlie got up, slowly trying not to wake Brax and headed to the bathroom. Brax shifted uncomfortably and turned onto his side, he opened his eyes slowly, they stung a little from the fact that he had forced them to remain shut whilst Charlie was talking to what she thought was a sleeping Brax.

''I love you too''

-x-

Casey and Ruby sat in the diner waiting for their breakfast. They both were engrossed in a conversation when Casey's eyes fell towards the diner entrance.

A tall slender women walked in, she had mousy brown hair which was scraped back into a low bun, her eyes blanketed by a pair of sunglasses. She wore a white crotchet dress and underneath she had a purple bikini. She walked towards the counter

''Can I get coffee please'' she then looked around the room before her eyes fell on the young couple sat across the counter. Her face broke into the most insincere fake smile a person could have. Casey stared back at her and could not believe she was in the bay. Ruby picked up on his absence from her conversation and turned around to look at who had Casey so star struck. When he finally registered that she was real, and not a figure of his imagination he stood abruptly from his seat and ran out of the door. He pulled out his phone and rang Brax, no rings; it went straight to voice mail,

''Brax you need to ring me as soon as you get this, its urgent''

Ruby had now come and stood beside Casey, worry evident on her face. Casey picked up on the vibe but he didn't have the energy to explain so instead he shunned her off

''not now Ruby, let's just get out of here''

Brax's P.O.V

I walked inside my house to get changed, I was due in work in an hour, enough time to get showered and changed. I would have had more time but I was slightly preoccupied once me and Charlie were both awake. I didn't speak to her about what I heard and I didn't tell her how I felt, maybe it was too soon and I didn't want to overcomplicate things yet, not when she was still with the doofus Angelo.

I grabbed my keys and phone from the table and saw that I had one new voicemail, it was from Casey saying to ring him back as it was urgent, one thing that I had realised with my brothers was that they always made a mountain out of a molehill so I ignored it and made my way into work.

I signed in sat at my desk, Charlie was sat on her desk and in conversation with Watson so I grabbed some papers from my desk and began to read through them. I must have got through the first line of the first paragraph when Casey burst into the station and straight for the office.

''Brax''

''Woah mate everything okay, where's the fire?''

''did you know?''

I could feel Charlie's eyes end everyone else's vision line we were in looking at us thinking what happened,

''Did I know what?''

''That she's back'' he said it with such disgust that I knew who he was talking about,

''Case this is not the time or place, I'll speak to you when we get home''

''Brax, its Alexa, god dammitt Alexa''

''Casey leave now'' I scolded him before he said anymore. He got the message and was about to leave before turning to face me

''Brax you know she needs to leave before Heath sees her'' and with that he left. He was right I had managed to get rid of her last night at the house quickly but she obviously didn't get the hint and decided to stick around. Heath was a loose cannon and if he knew she was back, if he knew his ex wife was here, then I could guarantee that things will get pretty ugly and pretty quickly.

I walked out of the station and I could feel Charlie's eyes follow me out. She was probably confused and baffled but I would have to explain later, first I needed to get rid of this problem like Alexa or try my damn hardest to keep Heath away from her.

-x-

Ha, Sorry I know you guys all were worried that she was something to do with Brax but nah I was just playing with ya. Alexa will play a role in the fic but it won't be significant. Hope you guys enjoyed it and sorry for the delay in updates. Judging from the PM's and reviews I know lots of you have been waiting for me to upload. Thanks for reading.

Abz