Back to the Future

[MissOlivia22]

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Chapter 28

“What's going on? What are you two up to?”

Suspicion rang in Aden's voice, he knew Belle too well to miss the look of a plot.

“Nothing's wrong Aden, why would you think that? Nic and I have just been getting to know each other a little better, seeing she's kinda like your sister...”

“...and Geoff's kinda like Belle's brother.”

Nicole added, her smile wide. Aden and Geoff looked from their respective girlfriends to each other and back again, neither of them trusting what was in front of them.

“We've brought food.”

Geoff's voice was a bit hesitant, as if not quite sure of his reception.

“Great, let's eat!”

Belle sat up and stretched, the move choreographed to ensure Aden's undivided attention. It worked, he swallowed visibly and sat down in a hurry. His girl's smile was one of almost feline triumph. Meanwhile, Nic had put some choreography of her own into practice - reaching for her shirt in a manner guaranteed to display her bikini clad figure to full effect. Geoff quickly averted his eyes and concentrated very hard on unpacking the picnic, Nic's low chuckle telling him that she'd noticed his response.

They settled down to enjoy their meal, friendly banter being exchanged between the group. After the stresses of recent times, it was a pleasant change to just enjoy the company of friends – and they were friends! Somehow, some-way, the two most unlikely couples in town had become friends.

The next few days settled into a comfortable rhythm, the high school was closed and Belle had been given the freedom to take as many landscape pictures as she wanted. She spent most of her time travelling around with Aden, exploring the areas around the town. The evenings they spent together, sometimes alone and sometimes with Geoff and Nic. There had been no further contact with Simon or attacks by him, but no-one had any illusions – he wasn't finished yet.

On the Friday evening, the quartet of Geoff, Nic, Aden and Belle had been to the cinema. They burst through the door of the beach house in fits of laugher, the girls roundly condemning the film whilst the boys were extolling its good points.

“Blood, guts and explosions...that's all there was to it!”

“Nic, that's not fair! The acting was...”

“Almost non-existent Aden.”

Belle's response was dry and final, a guilty flush crawled up Aden's neck giving away his prior knowledge of the film's 'story line'.

“Okay, so maybe there wasn't as much acting as there could have been. I still think it was a good film.”

Nic shot him a flat look, then turned the same look on her own boyfriend.

“The next film we go to see, will be chosen by Belle and myself...end of!

The boys looked at each other with horror, shared thoughts of romantic, chick flick slush passing between them.

“Belle, you mind if I use the bathroom before iIgo home?”

“Not at all, you know where it is.”

As Nic headed to the bathroom, Belle excused herself and went to her room to side her bag – leaving the boys alone.

“I wish to God I knew what they were up to!”

Aden's comment was so heartfelt that Geoff had to laugh.

“I can't believe you're so worried, they'll do whatever anyway...it's not like we could stop it. Whatever, I've had enough of stressing out about every tiny detail. Nic can accept me as I am or not at all, including my reaction to any practical jokes or plots.”

Aden settled himself on the couch, inordinately glad that Geoff had decided to chill out – maybe his days of relationship guidance were finally over.

“Hmmm, maybe. I'd still be happier if I knew what they were up to though.”

Geoff settled himself in a chair and rested his head back against it, a cushion once again clasped in his arms. The gesture was self-protective and totally instinctive, Aden wondered vaguely why her would feel the need for it. Just then, Belle walked back in, so any further discussion on the matter was put firmly on hold. Nic joined the soon after and she left for home with Aden, he wasn't taking any chances with her safety any more than he would Belle's.

Belle sat in her room thinking about Aden, he hadn't stayed over since he'd freaked of her. Was he just taking the time and space he needed? Had is protective side gone into overdrive? Or was he still worried about what he'd done? She'd done everything she could to re-assure him, but maybe he needed more help than she could give him. Deciding to leave the issue there for the time being, she settled down to sleep. A few moment later, she almost jumped through the ceiling when there was a tapping at her window. Without stopping to think, she sent Aden a text. His reply was immediate – it was him outside her room!

“Right at this moment I could throttle you! Do you have any idea how much you scared me? I...”

Whatever else she was about to say was cut off by his kiss, a kiss that started slowly but built gradually. Soft and teasing, nibbling her lip and tormenting the sensitive corner of her mouth, to hot and hungry – a thorough exploration of every sensitive area around her mouth and lips. Belle returned everything he did, their passion and pleasure completely mutual. After a long time Aden gently pulled back, resting his lips on her forehead and then on her temple. He wrapped his arms around her, taking pleasure from just having her close. Belle lifted her head and kissed the side of his neck.

“It's getting late.”

She drew back from his arms and took his hand, exerting just enough force to indicate that she wanted him to join her. He didn't need a second invitation, carelessly stripping off his shirt, shoes and jeans he crawled into bed beside her. Minutes later they were both asleep, two halves of a whole...together again.

The next day, Belle and Nic were at Roman's house. They were waiting for their men to get back from the gym, Aden had stopped moaning after each session – his fitness was returning at last!

“Isn't it odd how this has all worked out? I'm the 'bad girl' with a history few would believe and I'm dating the poster child for good boy. You're dating Aden Jeffries, the poster child for bad boy – yet he's nothing like his rep. I don't know your rep so I can't comment!”

Belle laughed.

“I'm the bad girl turned good, in many ways I'm a lot like Aden.”

There was a knock on the door.

“That won't be Aden and Geoff, they'd just walk in. I wonder who it could be.”

Belle went to the door and opened it with a pleasant greeting. The woman on the other side pushed past her rudely.

“Hello Nicole, I've come to take you home.”

[xknomex]

loved that chapter

[Taniya_K]

Loved that! Poor Aden! Feeling guilty, and then Belle threatening to strangle him! Though I do understand why!

Can't believe Nic's moms there to take her! She won't go, will she?!

Can't wait for more!

[jenlee]

Just managed a catch up...it was all fantastic as usual. Looking foward to the next chappy

[wrongturntaken]

the scene with Aden and Belle was sooooooooooo sweet!!!! Great chapter! I love the interaction with the four of them and i could actually see them becoming like that on the show, they'd be like the new four, like it used to be; kirsty, jade, seb and nick, and then it was ric, cassie, matilda and lucas so they'd be the new lot (which i think haa really needs!)

I'm intrigued to find out what's going to happen to Nicole! Please update soon, i cant wait!

[karter]

At the fist half of that chapter, its amazing how you go from humor to serious stuff so smoothly, I love Nicole and Belle teaming up, it's so wicked.

Nicole's mum at the door? I wonder what secrets will come out now. Poor Nic. Very interesting.

[mk1diva]

the fab four i love them in this fic even nic lol I wonder want her mum wants tho???

[xknomex]

any chance of an update tonight??

[Taniya_K]

PLEASE?! =D

I'll do anything to find out what happens next!!!

xoxo