Hi All,

Sorry this is a short chapter. I wanted to get something published for you to read but I was having a bit of a block. Hopefully things will start to flow once more again soon. Hope you all have a great weekend. Best Wish Mx

'Does that count as a wave?' I ask Christian after I've fallen off the board.

'Depends if Hannah got any decent photos.' Christian says. 'Let's go again together, hopefully we'll keep up with Elliot this time.'

'Since when did Elliot get so good.' I say.

'Since he went to Barbados for two weeks. I don't think he surfed but he was windsurfing and paddle boarding.' Christian replies. 'OK, he's almost here, watch for the next wave.'

'Are you two ready this time?' Elliot asks.

'Yes, we're waiting for the next wave.' I say.

'OK, I'll tell you when.' Elliot says grinning at us both. 'Now.' He shouts and we all go together. It's perfect, I hope Hannah gets the pictures. The adrenaline surges before I'm thrown in the ocean once more. I definitely need some practice as my brothers are so much better than me. Hannah gives us the thumbs up to let us know she's got the photos. I'm a bit gutted I wanted to go again. As I walk out of the water I throw my board onto the sand and sit beside it as I undo the ankle strap. I then watch as Elliot and Christian catch a few more waves. Eventually I stand, and picking up my board head back up the beach towards the shed at the bottom of the garden. As I finish taking my wetsuit off Elliot and Christian appear.

'Hey little bro, did you enjoy that?' Elliot asks in his loud way.

'Yeah great. I got wiped out on both waves. Just what I wanted to happen.' I mutter.

'We're going to look at the photos now and get them sent to Kate. Do you want to help choose some?' Christian asks.

'I don't care, I'm sure you'll do a good enough job without me.' I say stroppily.

'Bad mood.' Christian says.

'Tired.' I mutter.

'Do you trust us to sort out the photos?' Christian asks.

'Of course, you shouldn't need to ask.' I say.

'Go and sleep then. We'll wake you in a couple of hours so that we can surf properly together. You'll be more relaxed then so will enjoy it more.' Christian says. 'Here's Hannah now, walk back up to the house with her.'

'Thanks.' I mutter. As Hannah approaches Christian takes the camera from her and I take her hand as we walk through the garden.

'I got some good photos of the three of you together.' Hannah says.

'Good job you're a good photographer I wasn't on the board long enough.' I say.

'Bad mood.' Hannah says.

'Tired and grumpy.' I mutter.

'I wish I could do something to take away the grumpiness.' Hannah says.

'Just come and lie with me whilst I fall asleep, that will help. I want to feel you close.' I say. 'Christian said you had a wobble earlier, I'm scared Hannah.' I stop and she turns to hug me, I hug her back tightly.

'I'm so scared too.' She whispers

'Baby, I don't want you to be scared.' I say as my lips gently brush hers. 'Let's go upstairs, out of the way of my brothers and sister.'

'To sleep.' She says.

'Yes, I'm so exhausted I'm not capable of doing anything else but I'm desperate to make you happy.' I say as we start walking again hand in hand.

'I am happy Matt, I'm worried though. It's easy being here just us and your family but what happens when Jonty, Adam and Josie arrive?' she asks.

'It will be OK, Jonty is my best friend and Josie is yours.' I say.

'But when we go back to school, what will it be like then. Everyone will think I'm only with you because of your money.' She says.

'Hannah we were together before either of us knew about the money.' I say.

'We both know that but a lot of people don't even know we're together yet.' She says. 'The girls at school can be so bitchy.'

'Don't worry about them. Hardly anyone at school talks to me as it is so I can't see it being any different.' I say.

'Because you're so reclusive.' Hannah teases. 'Seriously Matt, you're always off on your own somewhere, will you hang around with me more?'

'I don't know, you're so popular with everyone. It might be easier if we just carry on as we are at school…..' I say before Hannah interrupts me.

'No Matt, things will be different. The year group will be smaller so it's an ideal time for you to change. You know you could be totally different, you could be on the rowing team, in any of the orchestras or bands and you could win any of the talent contests that there are and then there's all the stuff the really clever kids do like the maths and science clubs.' She says.

'You want me to do all that.' I say hesitantly.

'Why not, you'd be good at it all especially the clubs where you get to help the younger kids.' Hannah says.

'I'll think about it.' I say as I strip off and climb into bed. I lie back on the pillow and Hannah lies next to me. I wrap my arms round her and pull her close, kissing the back of her head.

'That's a start you thinking about it.' Hannah says.

'Hmmm, just thinking though.' I mutter sleepily.

'Matt, don't talk, just go to sleep.' Hannah says gently.

'OK.' I say and fall asleep instantly.

'Matt, Matt.' Someone is saying gently.

'Hannah, just shout at him. He'll never wake up if you're almost whispering.' Elliot says loudly.

'I'm awake now, thanks Elliot.' I say as I open my eyes. It's too bright so I close them again.

'You need to get up then if you want to surf.' Elliot says. 'I'm going to get ready now.'

'Have I really been asleep for two hours?' I ask.

'Yes.' Hannah says. 'I would have let you sleep but Elliot said you'd be disappointed if you didn't surf.' I pull her towards me and kiss her.

'I better head to the beach, are you coming to watch?' I ask her.

'Yes and take photos. Have you thought anymore about joining in things at school?' Hannah asks.

'Are you going to hassle me until I sign up for something?' I ask and she nods with a smile. 'OK, for starters I'll try out for the swim team.'

'One of the most difficult and competitive teams to get on.' She says in surprise.

'Yes and then when I don't make it I can get over my disappointment by hanging out on my own in the library or under the tree where no-one bothers me.' I say with a smirk.

'Matt, be serious.' Hannah says with exasperation.

'I am, I'll try out for the swim team to make you happy. I'm still thinking about all the other things you mentioned.' I say as I drag my shorts on and head out of the door. 'Are you coming now?'

'I wish I was.' She says and I stop and turn back towards the bedroom.

'You want me to make you come now.' I say and pull her close before pushing her gently against the wall. My hand move towards her breast as I kiss her ear. I hear her moan and want to be inside her. My hand moves towards her panties and I slip a finger inside. 'You're so wet.' I whisper hoarsely.

'Matt, no we can't.' Hannah whispers as I feel her quicken.

'Shh baby, come for me.' I say and she does. I hold her close as her breathing returns to normal.

'I love you Matt Grey.'

'I love you too Hannah Sullivan.' I say.

'Matt are you coming surfing?' Christian says as he opens the door and comes into the room. 'Sorry, am I interrupting something?' he says and Hannah blushes.

'Jeez Christian, you could have knocked.' I mutter.

'Sorry, I didn't think you'd be doing anything after the doctor's orders.' He says.

'Matt, go and surf. I'll catch you up.' Hannah says.

'Are you sure?' I ask and she nods so I kiss her briefly, my lips bushing hers. 'Let's go.' I say to Christian and once again head out of the room and he follows me down the stairs.

'I didn't think you'd be taking any risks?' Christian says.

'I wasn't.' I say and he cocks his head to one side questionably. 'OK Christian, imagine if you couldn't have sex would you still want to please Ana?'

'Of course.'

'There's your answer then, I wasn't risking my health I promise.' I say.

'I'm sorry I just barged in then and interrupted.' He says.

'Don't worry, we'd finished.' I say. 'I can't believe I'm even having this conversation with you. Let's head to the surf, I have too much energy that I need to get rid of.'