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Chapter 48

*C H A R L O T T E*

Lizzie wasn't exaggerating, the chili is delicious!

"Oh, I missed pub food so much!" I sigh.

"Told you the chili con carne was good," Lizzie laughs.

"From now on, I will always trust you when it comes to food, Lizzie!" I vow.

During our lovely pub meal we plan the next day. We're all very excited because Pembrokeshire has been on our bucket list since last year. Even Killian wants to join but he has to go to class. He's a bit sulky about that which makes us tease him all night.

Killian walks home with us after dinner and after a quick inspection of the walls we decide to start with the first layer of colored paint.

"I can't wait to see the actual color on the walls!" Lizzie claps her hands.

Her enthusiasm makes us all smile and we get to work! We're excited to see the result as well.

Killian and Jack each take one wall, Hero and I share one. The wall we finished last could still use an hour or so to dry so Hero and I decide to both work the third wall and finish both walls together. It's nice to work in perfect harmony with my friends. Lizzie can't be in the room obviously but we left the door open so she can talk to us at least. I really had the best two days so far and I can't wait to see what else will happen in the next few days.

I wake up really early from Hero's alarm. We worked 'till very late last night and were very tired afterwards so we didn't say much when we went to bed. There was no real temptation for once. I actually managed to sleep and not dream about him!

Hero doesn't seem to wake up from his alarm so I throw a pillow at him.

"God, remind me, why do we have to wake up this early?" Hero groans.

He throws the pillow back and buries his head under his duvet.

"Because we all wanted to go out for breakfast and get an early start because Pembrokeshire is a bit of a drive," I yawn.

"Hmpf," Hero groans again.

He makes me smile. It's funny to see him all grumpy.

My phone buzzes and I get a text from Lizzie saying we can use the bathroom first because she's still a bit tired. I tell Hero this and he glares at me.

"Okay okay, I'll go first," I snigger.

I actually expected this. Apart from Jack, none of my friends like to get up early. Why they agreed to an early start is a bit of a mystery to me.

After my quick shower I put on a ripped jeans and an AC/DC t-shirt. It promises to be another nice and sunny day so a shirt and my leather jacket sound like the perfect combo. I'm in such a good mood because of the sunny morning. I just know today will be a good day. I walk to the kitchen to make coffee for Jack, Hero and myself. I have a feeling they can use one. For Lizzie I put the kettle on.

Jack joins me first.

"God, we should have known Hero and Lizzie would want to sleep in," he yawns.

"We can always threaten to skip the food," I shrug.

"Good point." Jack pours some coffee. "Well, Hero is taking a shower now and Lizzie should be ready to take one after that."

"I'll bring Lizzie some tea," I say. "Maybe that'll wake her op more!"

I make a cup of chamomile tea and knock on Lizzie's door.

"Come in!"

"I've brought you some tea," I say and I put the cup on the nightstand.

"Are you bribing me to get out of bed?" she asks suspiciously.

"I wouldn't dare," I smile.

It takes another hour for everyone to get ready, but finally we're on our way. To spare some time we've decided to take the car to the city center. We want to leave for Pembrokeshire as soon as possible and a walk to town an back would take up too much of our time, especially at Lizzie's pace. We're smart enough not to tell her this obviously!

"God, I'm craving pancakes," Lizzie says.

"Me too," I sigh. "They smelled so good yesterday!"

We order our food and some drinks.

"I've put the coordinates for St David's Cathedral in the GPS," Lizzie says. "I didn't search for any near the coast, we could just drive."

"Sounds good," Hero says. "If you get too tired, Jack, I can drive as well."

"Thanks!"

Since Lizzie is too pregnant to drive and I hate driving, the boys are in charge of getting us there.

"Can I pick the music?" Lizzie asks.

"Nope, driver's choice!"

Lizzie glares at Jack but her face lights up when the food arrives.

After another amazing breakfast, we hit the road. Hero and I are on the backseat. I've put my sunglasses on and enjoy the view outside. Even the way to Pembrokeshire looks amazing. Now that I've rested and I'm fed, I feel the tension coming back. Hero sits very close to me. His leg is only an inch away and the need to touch his leg with mine is overwhelming. It doesn't help that he looks very sexy today. He's wearing a black jeans and a black shirt. I've always loved him in black. I think he feels it too because I catch him staring at me. He gives me an apologetic smile and looks away, outside the window. I can't take it any longer and I decide to be brave. I move my leg a tiny bit so it touches his. I feel Hero freeze immediately and he stops breathing for a second. I bite my lower lip and look outside. After a minute I feel his hand on my leg and I relax.