Piper couldn't believe how quickly Friday night had arrived. She stood in the mirror checking over her make-up and outfit choice. She'd decided on a black zip-up top with long sleeves and a sweetheart neckline, followed by a pair of navy blue skinny jeans that hugged her figure perfectly. She finished off the ensemble with a black pair of kitten heels and her black leather jacket. The look she was going for was smart casual, so she'd only applied a gentle dusting of makeup to her pale skin and her hair was put up in a messy ballerina bun. All she had to do now was wait for Will to arrive in the taxi, which judging by her watch would be any minute now. Piper was still a little gutted that Seb couldn't make their evening out and even a little jealous that he'd made plans with someone else. She was also intrigued as to who it could be as Will had made it sound like it was definitely a date. Before Piper's thoughts could wander any further she heard a car

As Piper sat listening to Will speak she thought what a wonderful night it had been so far. Apart from the moment that had passed between them earlier, the conversation had been easy and the drinks had gone down very well. Piper also found herself comparing Will to Dale, things had never been this easy with Dale. He was always awkward and stilted and made her feel like she was the problem. He would never have taken her for a few drinks just the two of them. He believed their relationship was best kept to the confines of his place or hers.  Dale also hated her socialising in general, and would make life difficult for her if she decided to see her friends after work. He was very protective or as she later realised, controlling. It had taken her a long time to see him for the man he truly was, and it was one event in particular that finally opened her eyes. But that was something Piper still wasn't ready to revisit. She should've known that somethin

Will could feel his brother's eyes boring into him. He was busted, and he knew it! There was going to be no way of getting out of this. He just hoped that Seb wouldn't confront him in front of Piper. "Fancy bumping into you brother". Will smiled expectantly at Seb. "Fancy that". Seb responded, "If I didn't know any better I'd think you and Piper had been into Helston?". Piper came up behind Will laughing, clearly tipsy "Oh, hi Seb! You coming in for a drink?". Seb regarded her carefully "Why not? In fact, I think it's my round by the looks of it". Before either of them could reply, Seb headed inside to the bar and ordered the drinks. He was so angry! It took every ounce of restraint he had not to lose it with the pair of them. They had gone out and not even thought to invite him; unless it was a date? That would explain it! Will always got his way with any woman, so why should Piper be any different? It's not like he really knew her anymore, 9

It was a week since Piper's night out with Will and she still couldn't believe how the night had ended. It was because of that, that she couldn't face answering Will's calls or texts.  She still had no idea how she felt about it, or how she felt about Will. It was a turn of events that she'd never expected, especially so soon after coming home. She knew she'd have to speak to him at some point, but what would she say? Sorry, it was a mistake? She didn't even know if it was! It was such a sticky situation to be in because they were friends and she knew Will had a reputation around the town. What about Seb? He was bound to find out sooner or later? Assuming Will hadn't already told him. Oh gosh, how had she let this happen? And there wasn't anybody she could talk to about it to - definitely not her parents.  The only saving grace was she hadn't let it escalate further, although her body had responded to his. That night had been a very flustere

Seb was mooring his boat when he looked up to see a familiar face standing looking out at the harbour. Piper looked so lost and forlorn that it made Seb curious and sad at the same time. It looked like she needed a friend right about now. "Piper". Seb shouted waving in her direction and ushering her to come over. "You look like someone with a lot on their mind? Fancy coming for a boat ride?". Piper was completely taken aback - Seb offering her a ride on his boat without any kind of hostility directed at her? "Erm... if you're sure? I thought you were too busy though?". "I think I can make time on this occasion". Seb replied seriously. "Hop up, and we can sail the seven seas!" Looking at Piper's face his attempt at a joke had fallen flat. Then again, he wasn't known for being a joker. Piper climbed aboard and took a seat without saying a word. Seb could sense that she just needed some quiet time for now so he started the boat and exited