RICKY'S POV:
"Now I know you hate them, but I've run us a bath" I informed Brax, making my way out of our en-suite bathroom to find him sitting on our bed, watching TV
"I don't hate them when I get to share them with you" he admitted, smirking at me
I rolled my eyes and grabbed my towels from the radiator… "Come on then"
Doing as I said, he switched the TV off and followed me into the bathroom. Shutting the door behind us, he watched me as I began to strip, climbing into the bath a couple of minutes later, immersing myself in the bubbles and the warmth of the water…
"Defeats the object of sharing a bath if you just stand there" I admitted
"Just trying to get over how beautiful you look" he informed me
Bowing my head, he eased himself into the bath behind me, pulling me against his body, my back resting against his front…
"You know if you ever wanna talk…" I began, breaking the comfortable silence we were sitting in
"I know you're here" he replied, pressing his lips against my bare shoulder
Brax and I made our way into our bedroom as the water began to get cold and I had to bow my head as I started to blush under the intensity of his gaze. Watching his feet as they moved closer to me, his fingers tilting my chin up, I came face-to-face with him again…
"What's the matter?" he questioned
"Nothing, I'm perfect" I replied, smiling at him warmly "it's just…"
"Just what?" he asked, raising an eyebrow at me
"When you look at me the way you are now, I feel as though my legs are gonna give way beneath me" I admitted
He smiled at me warmly and pressed his lips against mine softly. Sighing against his lips as his hands moved up to cup my cheeks, I wound my arms around his waist, moving myself closer to him…
"We won't hurt this one, will we?" Brax inquired as he lay above me, his hand gently caressing my burgeoning stomach
I shook my head, signalling no. Pressing my lips against his, he slid into me, his hands running up my legs, locking them around his waist…
I watched Brax as he slept in my arms. Kissing his cheek softly, I untangled myself from his embrace and climbed out of bed and made my way into the kitchen, finding Bianca sat at the table crying…
"B?" I questioned
"I didn't think anyone else was still up" she admitted, dabbing at her eyes with the tissue she had in her hand
"What's wrong?" I asked, making my way over to her, taking a seat at the table next to her
"You don't wanna listen to me, not with everything you've got going on" she replied
"Hey, you listened to me, now it's my turn" I informed her "what's going on?"
"I'm scared" she admitted "scared Heath and I are going to break up"
"Why would you break up?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow at her "you two adore each other!"
"I know we do" she replied "but things haven't been right between us sexually for weeks, maybe even months. Can I ask you something?"
I nodded my head, signalling yes…
"How do you and Brax keep the spark alive?" she inquired "you guys have been together so long, I mean you're childhood sweethearts for crying out loud"
"We make sure we have time together, on our own" I informed her "whether it's a walk on the beach, a meal or a trip to the cinema, we have that time alone for us and only us"
"Do you think I should suggest Heath and I do that?" she questioned
"I can't answer that, B" I admitted "that's up to you to decide. You need to do what you feel is right for yours and Heath's relationship"
She sighed and ran her hands over her face… "Thank you. You're pretty amazing, you know that?"
"And so are you" I replied "are you gonna be okay?"
"I'll be fine" I assured her "gonna finish this and then head back to bed"
Smiling at her warmly, I sorted myself a glass of water and made my way back into mine and Brax's bedroom…