Holding hands we go to find Mia. She's on the terrace already seated at a round table that seats four.

'Hi you two, I thought we'd be better eating here, this table is just the right size for the three of us. All the others seem to have at least twelve spaces.' Mia says.

'That's fine Mia.' I say as we join her.

'Feeling good.' Mia says.

'You heard.' I say shyly.

'Yes and so did Mrs Richards. You reduced her to tears.' Mia says.

'She wasn't the only one, I was in tears as well.' Hannah says. I put my head down, shit I didn't want people to feel like this.

'Matt, don't beat yourself up over this.' Mia says quietly. I look at her. 'I know you, you'll start to worry and you're too good to overthink this. Just sing and let people enjoy what you do, if they cry it's because they're feeling the music with you.' I gulp and nod at her.

'Matt, I only cried because it was so beautiful and I just came over all emotional.' Hannah says 'You really are amazing.' I shrug at her as Mrs Richards places a salad bowl and lasagne in front of us.

'I cried because you sounded like your father so much, it was almost like he was here.' Mrs Richards says. I look at her and she smiles at me. 'The first time he brought your mommy here he sang that to her.'

'And you heard him?' I ask.

'Yes. Enjoy your food.' She says to us all and then adds whilst looking at me. 'If you want to chat over the next ten days come and find me when you're ready. I knew your daddy very well.' I nod shyly and she turns before making her way back to the kitchen.

'Looks like Mrs Richards knows what you eat.' Mia says with a smile. She helps herself to the salad and then starts to dish out the lasagne. 'There's even the ketchup for you.' She adds as she hands me the bottle.

'Thanks Mia.' I say as I take it and her phone vibrates. She picks it up to check her messages. 'Mia, please. We're at the table about to start eating.'

'Christian lets me.' Mia says with a pout.

'I don't care what Christian lets you do. This is my house and we go by my rules. You know how much I hate mobile phones and I won't have them at the table whilst we eat.' I say and stare at her.

'Sorry.' She says as she put the phone away and then smiles. 'I didn't realise you'd be stricter than dad.'

'Thanks for putting it away. I know what your phone is like once it gets going, it won't stop vibrating. I bet it was Lily.' I say.

'How did you guess? She wanted to know if you still have a girlfriend.' Mia says.

'Please don't tell her anything about me, and don't let any of your friends know where we are. I don't want the paparazzi finding us and then being splashed over the papers.' I say cautiously. I don't want to upset Mia by ordering her about.

'Don't worry little bro I won't. Christian already had words with me and told me to be extra careful with what I told anyone, even friends, about you and Hannah.' Mia says and I breathe a sigh of relief. 'So when we've finished dinner are we going to initiate Hannah into our traditional start to the holiday?' Mia says with a smile. I grin back wickedly at her.

'Yes.' I say and look at Hannah.

'What are you two planning?' Hannah asks.

'You can swim, can't you Hannah?' Mia asks.

'Yes, sort of, not very well.' Hannah stutters.

'Hannah, I thought you could. How would you have managed if we'd gone surfing?' I ask her.

'I don't know. I was going to pretend I didn't like it.' Hannah says.

'Oh baby, you should have said. I would have taught you to swim.' I say.

'So what is the traditional start to your holiday?' Hannah asks to change the subject.

'The boys started it, it might even have been here in this pool the first time it happened. After dinner we all hold hands and jump in, fully clothed. Mom and dad are usually stood on the side taking photos. Elliot and Christian usually end up throwing me and Matt in the air or dunking us and if we try and get out then they chase after us and throw us back in.' Mia says with a giggle.

'I think I'm too big to be thrown in the air now Mia so it looks like it will be three against one when we all holiday together.' I say smirking at her. She pouts back at me. 'Do you think you'd be OK jumping in Hannah?'

'Yes, I'll be fine doing that but please be gentle with me and don't dunk me. I'm a bit scared of the water.' Hannah says.

'Hey baby, that's fine. If you want to sit and watch that's OK. If you do jump with us I'll make sure you get back to the side safely.' I say gently and take her hand. 'Baby, please will you learn to swim properly this week and build up your stamina and overcome your fear. It's an ideal time to do it without the rest of the family here.'

'OK I'll try.' Hannah says. 'I can imagine Elliot messing about in the pool but Christian?'

'He's the worst once he gets going.' Mia says. 'And before you say it, he's not like what the papers say when it comes to me and Matt. He's kind and caring and spoils us both.' I nod in agreement.

'And whatever you do don't dare him to do something because he always carries a dare out.' I say. 'I almost ended up being micro-chipped yesterday.'

'No, he wouldn't have dared do that. Mom would have killed him.' Mia says sounding astonished.

'When I said you wouldn't dare he had the cheek to ask me if it was a dare and I had to say no so I can only assume that he would have carried it out.' I say.

'Only Christian would do that.' Mia says. 'Is that why you're still scared of him?'

'Yes.' I whisper and look away.

'Oh Matt, we really need to toughen you up this week.' Mia says sympathetically. 'You started earlier though by being strict with me about my mobile phone. 'This is my house and we go by my rules.' You sounded more pompous than Christian.'

'I'm sorry Mia, I didn't want to offend you.' I say.

'You didn't. I needed telling otherwise I would have taken advantage all week.' Mia says.

'Have you had many texts from your friends since the press release?' I ask.

'Yes, they all been asking if the news report is true. Lily and a few of the other girls have asked if you have a girlfriend. I haven't replied to anyone yet. I have only been texting and emailing Christian, Elliot and mom and will probably keep it that way all week.' Mia says with a genuine smile.

'Thanks Mia. What about your phone Hannah, has it been busy with texts?' I ask.

'Yes very, just about all the kids in our year are asking if I'd seen the news and what did I think. A lot of them don't know that we're together.' Hannah says before adding .' I haven't replied to anyone either. I was going to set up my blackberry and just put family numbers in and just use that for now but monitor the texts on the other.'

'Thanks baby. Has Jonty texted?' I ask her.

'Yes, he asked if I had any idea about your wealth and were we still an item. I haven't replied.' She says.

'I'll call him later. Did he go to London?' I ask.

'No, something important came up for his dad's business so they're still in Seattle.' She says.

'I might try and see him then before we go to London if that's OK with you.' I say.

'Of course it is.' Hannah replies with a smile. Mrs Richards comes outside to clear our plates. I stand to help her.

'Matthew, please sit down. I can manage. Would you like dessert now?' Mrs Richards asks.

'No we're going to the pool and we might have something later. Is that OK with you two?' I ask Mia and Hannah and they both nod at me. 'I'll still help you carry these to the kitchen.' I add as I carry some of the dishes.

'Matthew, I feel awkward letting you carry the dishes to the kitchen, you're my boss.' Mrs Richards says.

'Think of it as you showing me where the kitchen is then.' I say and smile at her and she smiles back. 'I always help at home and also when I'm at Christian's. I'm not comfortable to just sit back and let someone else do all the work.'

'I can't get over how you're so like your daddy. He'd be so proud of you.' Mrs Richards says with a tear in her eye. I look at her questionably. 'Grace has updated me regularly with how you're doing and what you've been up to. We speak on the phone most weeks.'

'I didn't realise.' I say quietly. We reach the kitchen and I put the dishes I'm holding on the side and then go to sit on a bar stool at the counter top. 'You said earlier that you knew my daddy very well….'

'And the story is too long to tell now. I can tell you so much about his early life when he was growing up, we went to school together for fourteen years and were the best of friends.' She says. I look at her and the surprise must show.

'Like me and Hannah.' I whisper.

'Exactly like you and Hannah.' She says quietly.

'Boyfriend and Girlfriend?' I ask. She nods so I ask. 'What happened?'

'Come and find me tomorrow. We'll sit and talk when we have more time. I'm sure you'll be wanting to swim and you'll have to phone Grace.' Mrs Richards says and she smiles affectionately at me.

'It's a date Mrs R, I think I have to have my stitches out tomorrow at some point though.' I say.

'Yes Dan, Dr Richards will do that tomorrow at the hospital. I think there's an appointment booked for mid-morning. He also wants to run some tests if you're agreeable.' She says.

'Yes, the doctor in Seattle was keen for me to do the tests so I'm more than happy. I'd better go back to Hannah and Mia so we can go in the pool.' I say.

'OK, I'll leave dessert in the fridge for you. Are you happy if I go home now?' she asks.

'You don't live here.' I say, surprised.

'No, Dan and I live next door, this is the last house in the road so it makes it very private up here. I'll be back early in the morning to do breakfast and clean the house. I'll also prepare lunch and dinner for you and do any laundry or anything else you might want like shopping. I usually volunteer at the hospital but won't be whilst you're here.' She says.

'Thank you.' I say. 'I'll come and find you tomorrow when I get back from the hospital.' I head back outside and find the girls wandering near the pool. I grab Mia's hand and looking at Hannah she takes mine. We all jump together and surfacing quickly I pull Hannah towards me and move towards the side. 'Are you OK baby?' I ask.

'Yes, I'm fine.' She says with a grin.

'OK, don't let go I need to get Mia.' I say and I'm off. I grab her legs and dunk her under before propelling her into the air and she screams with laughter. We play together like this for a while and then I go and get Hannah. 'Hold me tight and don't let go.' I whisper as I kiss her cheek. I pull her across the pool, eventually she gets brave and starts to tickle me. Mia quickly joins in. Eventually when I can stand no more I duck under the water and swim below the surface until I am away from them both. Sitting on the steps Hannah and Mia follow me and sit by my side.

'You warned earlier that it would be three against one when Elliot and Christian are here but at the moment it's girls against boys.' Mia says.

'And you two didn't play fair and won round one.' I say but I'm smiling at them both. 'Let's go and dry and go and explore. Mrs Richards has gone to her home next door so it's just us and security here. We can have a good look round and then find the board games, I'm sure they'll be scrabble or monopoly.'

'Please not Monopoly.' Mia says with a groan. 'Hannah, you must realise that on holiday Matt likes to play board games endlessly.'

'I'm not that bad.' I mutter as we approach the house.

'You are that bad. We used to take it in turns to have a break when you were younger and now we just make excuses.' Mia says.

'OK, I'll relent on the monopoly tonight but we'll find something to play.' I say. 'Don't take hours in the shower Mia, we'll meet you back on the terrace in thirty minutes.' I add before dragging Hannah into the bedroom. I shut the door behind us and pull her into my arms hugging her tightly.

'I love you Matt Grey.' Hannah says.

'I love you too.' I say. 'Was I gently enough in the water, I didn't want to scare you.'

'Yes, don't worry I would have said if things got too much.' She says.

'Let me get you out of these wet things and then we'll shower.' I say as we make our way to the bathroom. I switch the water on and start to peel away her wet clothes. She smiles shyly at me and then starts to take off my clothes.

'Matt, you're so ready.' Hannah says taking hold of my erection.

'I can't help it when I'm near you baby. It's the things you do to me.' I say quietly before inserting a finger inside her. Her eyes widen as I smile at her.

'You're so wet.' I say.

'I can't help it when I'm near you, it's the things you do to me.' She says cheekily.

'Shower now.' I say and I take her hand and lead her under the water. 'I'm going to take you here, I wanted it to be more romantic on our first night here but I'm so desperate and we haven't got long. The hearts and flowers can wait till later.' I say as she helps me inside her and we move as one. It doesn't take long for me to find my release just after Hannah and we collapse on the shower floor together. Eventually we soap each other before finally drying each other. Hannah is giggling away as we dress.

'Matt, we were supposed to be downstairs to meet Mia five minutes ago.' Hannah says.

'She's never on time and even if she's down before us she'll understand when I tell her that I was having sex with my girlfriend in the shower.' I say.

'Matthew Grey you wouldn't dare.' Hannah exclaims. I look at her and smile.

'You know earlier when I said that you never dare Christian to do anything because he always carries them out.' I say and I can see Hannah gulp.

'You're just like him aren't you?' she says quietly and I nod before pulling her close.

'But not when it comes to telling anyone about what goes on between us two baby. That's always just going to be between you and me.' I whisper. 'I have something for you.' I go and get my backpack and search though the pockets before finding the gift bag from the jewellers. I hand it to her shyly and she opens it to find a tiffany heart on a chain.

'Oh Matt, it's beautiful.' She exclaims. 'Can you help me put it on?'

'Yes.' I whisper. 'My heart, close to yours.' I say and I kiss her cheek softly before taking her hand and leading her downstairs.