Nora's P.O.V

I woke up with zacky still snuggled into me, i felt safe, buts still it wasn't the same, i felt miserable that i sent Matt home last night, i felt awful how i made him feel and that i lied to him. I have feelings for brain in which somewhat i cant explain, he annoys and angers me very easy but i can let him be, cant forget about him, i was selfish, i have this gorgeous and considerate man already but i had feelings for his best mate, i cared for them both, this wasn't right, i wasn't right. Something else didn't feel right...i felt zacky snuggle into me, he kissed me on the cheek and i could feel his morning wood digging into my thigh, his arm was around me i couldn't move....i was trapped...he he, i tried waking him up by poking his shoulder but he didn't budge, i really needed a wee and he wasn't helping, i tried pushing him off but he was too heavy, i was kinda used to it to be fair, mat was like this most mornings but his morning wood, well i tend to help him out...he he...but zacky...ew...just no...he's like a brother...never in a million years, he started to stir in his sleep "Alex...Alex, i love you, im so glad you came over last night..." he said this with his eyes closed still, oh shit he though i was Alex...oh what was he going to do..Jesus Christ.."ZAcky!!"...with his eyes still closed he grabbed me and pulled me on op of him "Help me wake up darling.." he said with a smirk, similar to Brian's smirk, the famous one you couldn't resist, but zacky's didn't shout man whore, he just looked adorable, like a puppy. By the way he held me it was obvious that Alex and Zacky spent way too much time with each-other, his grip on my waist was tight, i was stuck... help!! "ZACKY!!!" He jumped up, shit didn't mean to scare the poor lad, he woke forgetting where he was , then it clicked, he looked at me on top of him, he started blushing "Sorry...i thou-" i started laughing, this was hilarious, my arse was he and Alex just 'buddies'!!!..."What?" he got redder, he was embarrassed "I know what you thought...he he..but no...ive already got 3 lads to worry about, don't need a fourth!" he smiled and picked me up like a child whilst he got out of bed, then placed me on the end of the bed, he leaned over and kissed my cheek "Everything will be ok...wait 4?!...huh...something you forgot to mention!" his eyes wondered to my stomach, his hand slowly covered his mouth..

"Wait!! what no...im not pregnant!...i mean't...ad-" he sighed in relief, and smiled shaking his head "Thank god!!...wait Adam...i thought he left you alone since the store?" my head fell, i think it was time to tell the truth, to be fair Matt was right, we needed to tell someone, even the police but i didn't want everyone to get too involved, so Adam had someone else to get at me with, to be fair ive been like this since i was a child, if i had a problem , i preferred to deal with it on my own, sometimes it worked out, others not so much, just like this case. I sat Zacky and spilled everything, his face was picture again, just like it was when me and Alex took him and jimmy to the cafe after the bump in with Adam..."Why haven' you got the police involved...this dude is dangerous!!"...."Zacky ive done the whole police thing before, it doesn't work, he's like Brian in a sense, like how Brian can manipulate any girl with his smile, but Adam does that but with words to anyone...its no use...but im getting scared, not for myself...but for Matt...i don't know what i'd do if he hurt him..." The thought of Matt getting hurt or worse, made me feel sick, tears started gathering in my eyes..."Well im here, but you need to tell the rest of them...this includes Brian as well, no-matter how much you to are pissed off with each-other at the moment...we can protect you... but by the fact that you've just thought of Matt in a horrible way, and don't deny it, i know you too well now Red" He put his arm around me as i saw him watch the tears fall down my cheek, my head rested on his shoulder.

" And i think you have just answered the one question that's been sat in your head since you came into our lives....who do you choose...by those tears running down your face... to me its obvious who you have chosen even though your mind is clouded at he moment" he was right, Matt was my everything, and i guess sitting here talking about Adam put things in perspective...After our chat, i got ready and changed into cool funky clothing but still practical, then zacky dropped me off at work, i text Matt on he way over like i promised.

"On my way to work, getting excited, never been a manager before, will come over o yours later for our date ;) ~N."

I gave zacky a kiss on the cheek and hopped out he car "Thanks for last night, thanks for everything, you've helped me a lot....im glad to have you as a brother.." I turned o walk away before i heard Zacky call my name "Hey Nora...umm...was wondering what your doing tomorrow...thought we could have an us day? bit of go karting...then lunch...then drinks in the evening?" i nodded and a smile beamed upon his face " I'm working but from 9-2...pick me up afterwards?" he nodded again "Yeah sure....can't wait...speak later...enjoy work...good luck!!" and he waved goodbye and sped off down the road.. tomorrow was going to be epic. I reached the doors of sound pad, i had never actually stepped into the building before, i got the job over the phone, the boss phoned me as i was recommended by my last boss, Sam ,at the time. He knew i was moving out to orange county and Charlie, my boss at Sound pad, was looking to hire, Sam had recommended me and well i guess Charlie liked the idea, he phoned me and we hit it off, now im here...a manager...well im excited now. I walked into Sound Pad and it was a musicians heaven, guitars hanging from the ceiling, guitars and basses draped everywhere, drum kits placed in every corner, amps from ceiling to floor...i was mesmerized and i couldn't wait to start. A beautiful Jackson Dinky DK2 PRO Guitar was in the corner, it caught my eye, blue finish with a swirl of purple, staring at it for too long i felt i was on a high, it was amazing. I picked up the beautiful instrument and sat down on a stool next to the guitar stand, i start plucking at the strings, it felt comfortable in my hands, i was nervous holding such a unique guitar.

"Nora?" i turned and saw a tall dark haired man standing in front of me, long hair, big arms. He wore black jeans and a black t-shirt, he shot a smile, a smile that would instantly make a girl swoon, he was gorgeous..."Charlie im guessing?" i held out my hand and he shook my hand "Yes...nice to meet...your not what i expected" he chuckled as i watched him look at me, even though he couldn't see much due to the guitar being in my way. I put the guitar down as he helped me to my feet "What were you expecting then?" i smirked and so did he "I don't know i guess...ignore me..your lovely, let me show you around" he held out his arm and showed me around the shop. Sound pad was huge, instruments everywhere...it was like a dream. "So now you know where everything is..if your ok with it wanna start working?" i smiled and started giggling "what?" he smiled, i shook my head "Charlie..you haven't actually said what im doing?" his face was cute, it was like a light bulb moment happened "Oh...right yeah...well us two will be running this store...people will come in to buy music and instruments, so you'll help people like that like in your old job with Sam, also i know your skill on the guitar and your vocals, we have a club sort of thing where we help teach people to play instruments in the back studio, i hope its ok on you" I nodded and headed to the counter "Before we open i guess i should introduce you to the others" Others? stupid i guess to think it was just us two...oops. Three bodies walked in "This is Luke and Dean".

"Hey" Luke shook my hand and gave friendly smile "Hello little one, how's it doing down there" Dean winked pulling me into a hug, looks like he's a hugger, don know if that is good or not. They seemed friendly, Luke had blonde scruffy hair and shocking green eyes, he had small black gauges in his ears, he dressed in a black shirt with a black tee underneath and burgundy skinny's and black converse. Dean was a tall about 5,8, to be fair both lads were, Dean wore a red checked shirt and black skinny's and black boots, he had longish scruffy hair, it was black with a purple stripe in the front, he had brown eyes and an eyebrow piercing. After the introductions we opened the store, after an hour or two it got busy, Cd's were selling like hot cakes, so were instruments, i felt so comfortable here, the banter between me and the guys was great, its like i had been here for years, it was safe to say i enjoyed working at sound pad. Sadly as soon as the day started it was over, i said my goodbyes and headed out the door to go home, i text Matt to tell him i would be over soon.

" Just finished work..will be over soon, so hot...need a shower, maybe you could help me ;) love you ~N."

I started walking home, sound pad wasn't too far from mine, and matt's, so walking wasn't too bad, it was then a black truck pulled up next too me, it was Charlie.

"Hello stranger" He had aviators on, similar ones too matt's, he looked so attractive right now, not cool, had enough problems already, me and Matt were rocky at the moment, whatever was going on with Bri, not forgetting Adam. "You just going to stand there? get in the car, ill drive you home.."He smiled as he leaned over the passenger seat and opened the door for me, i hopped in not realizing i was blushing, but he did "That color suits you, matches your hair" he chuckled making me go redder "Yeah whatever, love the werewolf look by the way" i said messing with his long hair and pointing at his facial hair, it went silent but then we both just burst into laughter, it was fun, today got my mind off of everything, it was like therapy for me i guess. We were driving down the road, starting entering my street and he stopped to a halt, i flung forwards then flung back into the seat "Whoa what happened was their a dog or something?" he face palmed himself "I was too busy talking to you i forgot to ask where you live, ive been heading to my house, instead of yours" Did he live on the same street? if so...small world..."Its ok i live down this street, you see the large house on the end over there, you can just see it black glass door, with roses out front" he looked and smiled and nodded "that's my house"..."Haha really?! funny thing is...you see the house opposite on he over street" i nodded "The house two doors up, green door, that's mine"...haha this was brilliant..defiantly small fucking world "So guess i can call you neighbor now then eh" i winked at him, getting a laugh and a sexy smirk in return. We carried on driving, he parked outside mine, i went to go get out the car but he quickly ran round opening it up for me, like a proper gentlemen, he was cute, bless him.

"Thank you...thanks for the lift...thanks for today, you seriously don't know what this job has done for me...like mentally" he frowned but didn't ask any questions, i hugged him goodbye and watched as he got back in his truck and drove a little bit down the road to his, may sound creepy but i watched him all the way, even to the bit where he got to his door, he caught my eye and waved once more before entering his house, making me smile to myself before walking inside. My phone bleeped, i looked at the screen, i had a missed call and 3 messages, the messages were from Matt, and the call was from Brian...what?! i decided to ignore the call and opened the door, i dumped my stuff on the couch, i looked at the messages from Matt.

"Before you head to mine go to yours, you have a surprise i hope you like it <3 ~M"

"Did you like it~ M?"

"Are you ok? i haven't heard anything...~M"

I smiled at he texts, it was cute, what was the surprise? i walked into the kitchen to grab a glass of water before i walked over o his, as i entered the kitchen there was a big black box on the counter, there was a note attache to the large bow on the front, it read:

-Im sorry for last night, Please enjoy this.
See you later, love you.
Forever and Always.
M Xx -

I smiled and opened the box, i pulled out a beautiful dress, it was knee length dress with a white bodice with sparkling monochrome embellishments at the waist. It had a black ballerina tulle over the top the skirt, it was beautiful, note to self..thank Matt by loving him more than ever...i wasn't in this for material things, but he had went to this much trouble to say sorry, it was adorable. I ran upstairs, freshened myself up, i was excited now, i just wanted to see Matt, nothing was going to distract me from him. I put on the dress, it fit perfectly, i paired-it with black heels and diamond earrings and a bracelet to match, i slightly curled my hair then pulled sections back, plaited them, hen pinned them, my makeup was smokey but not to heavy, to match the dress. To finish it off i put some perfume on, matt's favorite, Daisy by Marc Jacobs, he always said i smelt like strawberries and fun whenever i wore it. When i was done, i grabbed my phone and my keys and headed the door but was stopped by a red envelope on the floor, must of missed it when i came home earlier, i decided o ignore it and went out the door, i went to lock up but curiosity got the best of me, i needed to know about the contents of that envelope, i swung the door open again, slammed it behind and grabbed the envelope and sat on the couch and opened it. It contain a letter, i opened it, it was hand written and addressed to me:

Dear Nora,

I'm sorry for the way i reacted to your reaction last night, im sorry i didn't have the guts to say this o your face. I shouldn't of shouted at you, it was wrong. I always find it hard to be angry with you, i hate it, it makes me physically sick, i don't know what it is, but i can't help...i can't get you out of my head, your driving me crazy, i love Matt like a brother, and there is a part of me who cares for Nikki, now hat she is carrying my child, but i can't stop putting my feelings and hiding them forever...Nora...i's hard for me to say this..i love you.

I need to see you, if i can, please meet me for dinner at the pier at 8 on Friday, the restaurant we went to the first night we all got the pleasure to meet you, please let me explain everything, im sorry if this screws with your mind, i know it has with mine. If you don't meet then i know where i stand and i promise i'll leave you be, let you live your life with Matt and i with Nikki...no matter what, i'll always protect you...always care for you...

Brian X

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Holy fucking shit!! i sat there on the couch in total silence, i was speechless, he loved me? Fuck...i couldn't breathe...i felt the tears gather, oh no you wont! ive spent ages on my makeup, im not going to ruin it now!!..but fuck...do i meet him? How the hell was i supposed to go to matt's, to show him how much i care for him, that he is my everything, when ive just got this, i don't know where...or what...shit. I don't know if going to Matt's is the best idea...

Notes

Nora's clothes for work: http://www.polyvore.com/music_store_daydream/set?id=133017023
New guitar: http://www.guitar-museum.com/uploads/guitar/173/320339230705-1.jpg
Nora's dinner outfit: http://www.polyvore.com/black_white/set?id=133293957

please comment.....so a bit of drama, what do people think of Charlie? temptation? think Nora is a good girl? will she stay away...hmm...only chapters will tell :P the letter too, did anyone see that coming? hehe ...so again i'll ask...who should Nora go to.Brian or Matt? or do you think Charlie is in for the running too? ;) all up to you guys :)