Keep Your Enemies Even Closer

[HeavenForbid]

Thanks all for your comments Here is your next update for you! I have planned out the rest of the chapters and there are going to be 20 chapters so 5 left after this one. I'm also working on another story Hope you like this chapter!

Chapter Fifteen

Valentines’ Day was just around the corner. But with Aden and Belle at war with each other, Drew being blackmailed by Ruby and Geoff keeping his news from Nicole, it wasn’t likely that there would be much love to share on the day. But for someone, their mind was running a million miles an hour.

Upset about the secret she had told and what would come of it, Annie couldn’t believe what she had done. She always believed you had to be honest with people. Belle was a sister to her. Helped her with fashion, boys, make-up, homework - everything. Annie had sat in her bedroom worrying about what Aden would do. Would there be another fight between Aden and Drew? Would Aden do something to hurt Belle? Would they get back together? Annie didn’t know. All she knew was that she betrayed her sister and it was time she came clean about what she had done.

Annie walked slowly down the stairs where Belle was running around the house. She must have gotten up late and was rushing to get ready for school.

“Um, Annie! Irene wont be home when we get home tonight.” Belle said as she was walking about the living area, gathering everything at once “So I‘ll be cooking dinner. ”

Annie smiled and nodded “Sounds good”

Belle laughed “I know that is code for “God help me!” but I was thinking pizza? How many people screw up pizza?”

“You‘d be surprised” Geoff announced coming down the stairs, putting his tie on.

“Well I wont” Belle replied “Right, you guys ready to go?”

Geoff nodded as did Annie. None of them commented on how glum she looked. Were they really that busy not to notice? As the reached the school, Belle parked right by the door.

“Have a good day guys” Belle smiled, running into the school to get to class.

Annie slowly followed her, being pushed by all those walking past her. Once she got in, she saw Belle speaking to a teacher. She turned and opened her locker as a picture came out of it. Belle knelt down to pick it up. Her heart skipped a beat as she looked at it.

“Hey Belle! Nice assets” some guy winked walking by.

Belle turned around and saw others opening their lockers. The hallway was covered in pictures of Belle in the nude as copies came out of every locker that was open. Belle ran down the hall, past Annie and into the girls bathroom. Whispers and giggles filled the room once she entered. She ran into a cubicle, locking the door and sitting on the ground, crying. Who would do this to her? Those pictures were a bit of fun. Annie had come into the bathroom. She knocked on the door and called for Belle.

“Go away Annie” Belle sobbed.

“Are you okay?” Annie asked, knowing right well what the answer was.

“What do you think?” Belle snapped, standing up.

“Please come out Belle…The hallway is clear now” Annie explained “Miles got rid of all the pictures.”

“I bet there are many more where that came from.” Belle said opening the door.

“Come on, we will go home.” Annie smiled as Belle walked out.

Annie handed Belle a tissue and they walked out of the bathroom together where Miles was waiting for them, with another teach Mrs Kennedy.

“We got rid of any pictures found on school premises” Miles assured her. “But I have to ask. Who owned these pictures?”

Belle thought back to when the pictures were taken. It was just some stupid thing she decided to do. So young and naïve, unaware something like this would happen to her “Drew. Drew Curtis. I took them when we were together.”

“Sheila, will you get Drew Curtis to my office please?” Miles asked the teacher standing beside him.

“No.” Belle said, grabbing her arm “Drew wouldn‘t do this to me. I know he wouldn‘t.”

“Who would then?” Mrs Kennedy asked, folding her arms.

“It just couldn‘t of been Drew. He wouldn‘t hurt me like this. You need to speak to Ruby. Ruby Buckton!” Belle announced “This is something she‘d do. She has had it in for me and my friends from the start.”

“Thank you Belle. We‘ll go and speak to Ruby.” Miles smiled “Annie, you can go home with Belle. It‘s been a tough morning.”

“Thank you Sir.” Annie said. She and Belle walked outside the school and went on their way home, in Belle’s car. Back at the school, Miles called the teacher back.

“Get me Drew, also. Thank you.”

Miles stood looking down the empty corridor. This was unacceptable behaviour for his students. Whoever done this, better wished they hadn’t.

* * * * *

Lunchtime arrived in Summer Bay High. Nicole ran into the canteen, finding Geoff straight away. He was sitting down speaking to Aden. Running over she sat down.

“Did you guys hear about Belle?”

Aden and Geoff both looked at each other. They both looked as confused as each other.

“I guess you guys didn‘t get a copy then?!” Nicole replied, rolling her eyes. “Naked pictures of Belle were found around the school. In most of the lockers!”

“Wow, seriously?” Geoff looked rather annoyed “That is sick! Who would do that to Belle?”

“My thoughts exactly…” Aden replied looking down at his lunch.

“Well my money is on Drew, personally” Nicole said while the other two agreed “I don’t see who else would do it?”

“But why Drew?” Nicole asked, thinking while taking some of Geoff’s lunch.

“To get back at Belle using him the other night.” Aden blurted out, as the others looked more and more interested.

“Well I knew something happened when she came home the next day but she never did tell me…” Geoff said fuming.

“She had sex with him. The day we broke up” Aden replied sadly.

“Wow, Aden. I‘m really sorry.” Nicole said even though she knew that it would had happened sooner or later. She just didn’t know it already happened.

“Poor Belle though” Geoff said “I mean, she doesn‘t deserve that from Drew.”

Nicole nodded in disgust “Yes, that is horrible to do to her. Maybe we should all go see her?”

“You guys go.” Aden replied and stood up “I have to go somewhere.”

Aden left the canteen as Drew and Ruby walked in together. They looked like they were fighting about something. Ruby looked like she finally had enough and walked back out the door. She stormed down the hallway and out the main door where she noticed Aden sitting on a rock.

“So, what do you think?” Ruby smiled

“What have I done?!” Aden said with regret

“You wanted this to happen, Aden. I just helped you out since I had Drew‘s laptop. By the way, don‘t you find it creepy, he still has those pictures and they broke up like two years ago?”

“Creepy isn’t the word I had in mind.” Aden replied “Disgusting he would still have them”

“Well the plan worked. You got your back on Belle and I have got my payback on Drew.” Ruby smiled at her achievements.

“How can you say that? Drew knows you had his laptop” Aden questioned Ruby.

“It‘s his word against mine. It‘s back at his house anyways. There is no proof I had it, ever” Ruby smirked.

“You‘re evil” Aden replied disgusted at what she had done.

“Thank you Aden, thank you. It was great doing business with you.” Ruby winked at him before leaning in giving him a soft kiss on the lips.

“See you around…Happy Valentines Day, Aden”

"This wasn't what I wanted!" Aden screamed at Ruby who didn't turn back around.

Ruby left the school grounds, heading back into Summer Bay. While this is what Aden wanted, he was disgusted at himself. He had destroyed Belle. If she ever found out what he did, she would never speak to him again. He wanted to get back at her but not like this. He should have never went to Ruby. Aden should have known Ruby would do this.

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- Geoff worries about how Nicole will react to his news.

- Drew comes back to reality when he has a conversation with Belle.

[matticus01]

OMG... Annie told Aden

OMG Aden went to Ruby

Ruby done the photo's.... that really was mean and no one deserves that done to them

great update, the preview sounds good, I wonder if Belle will find out the truth

[Red Ranger 1]

Woah.Wasn't expecting it to be Annie that told Aden but it makes perfect sense, that did sound like Annie in the previous chapter.I knew that Ruby was behind the photos and she got them from Drew's laptop but I really did not expect Aden to be involved as well.There are so many astonishing twists in this story and I like where you're taking it.Glad that Geoff and Nicole were sympathetic towards Belle despite what she did.

[Georgia]

I understand Aden was upset with Belle, but to go to Ruby, and do something that horrible... I would never be able to forgive someone that did something that heartless to me.

I like how Nicole and Geoff are still there for Belle despite everything that has happened. I can't believe it was Annie that told Aden

As RR1 said, there are so many twists in this story, and I'm loving them all. I can't wait to see how it ends Update soon!

[Inactive User]

This is really good. Looking forwards to read next chapter More soon please

[adellejefferiesxox]

Thank you for updating again! I've been looking forward to this chapter. It was really good. I really felt for Belle - that scumbag Ruby. I really don't like Ruby, she's so evil!

The embarrassment of having naked photos of you shown to your peers must be the worst day to experience in your life. I understand Aden is hurt and wanted Belle to feel what he had felt when she hurt him, but he really went about it the wrong way! You can tell Aden still cares for Belle though I hope he'll comfort her during this humiliation. I'm glad he felt remoseful, if he didn't then I'd be a bit worried. Awww, I really thought Belle would be a good cook in this fic, when she joked about cooking dinner for Annie and Geoff (doesn't Belle work in the diner ) That was a nice added humour to the chapter. Annie and Belle's relationship is so sweet, Belle is very protective over Annie.

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“Did you guys hear about Belle?”

Aden and Geoff both looked at each other. They both looked as confused as each other.

“I guess you guys didn‘t get a copy then?!” Nicole replied, rolling her eyes. “Naked pictures of Belle were found around the school. In most of the lockers!”

“Wow, seriously?” Geoff looked rather annoyed “That is sick! Who would do that to Belle?”

“My thoughts exactly…” Aden replied looking down at his lunch.

I like this scene because I can totally imagine it happening in the show. The gossip & rumours surrounding the incident. I like Aden's response, it doesn't give too much away but it shows Aden is concerned. I really thought it would be Drew. Something like this is Drew style of revenge..well more than Aden anyway. It's going to be an interesting read once Belle finds out the truth. It's a really shameful thing for Aden to do. Why can't they just get over it and make up already! hehe. Hopefully he can make it up with a Valentines Day and speech *hint..hint*

I really like your style of writing, its very true to the characters. I can hear the characters speak as you write them perfectly, i.e the dialouge. Also how you structure a certain scene and the storylines are very realistic and simple. I like that. You have many twists and turns, it keeps it fresh and exciting!

I hope things we'll be alright between Belle and Aden, and Belle needs to stay away from Drew - he's no good for her!! I'm glad Belle realised it was just the high of their relationship she missed and Aden is the person who she really wants and needs to be with. Aden will bring out a romantic passion in Belle unlike Drew, if that makes sense. She's better off with Aden. But what I like about this fic, its typical teenage style with everyone slightly being stubbon and child-like in their behvaiour. Sometimes they seem to be going around in circles when really they need to get over themselves and see the bigger picture.

Really good update, I loved it. Please don't leave the next update too long or I'll have withdrawal symptoms lol. Anyways, bring on Valentines Day, let's hope its a day to remember... for the right reasons May the day be filled with lots and lots and lots of CHOCOLATES!!

[HeavenForbid]

Thanks guys for your comments Here is the next chapter and it is a big longer than usual.

Chapter Sixteen

“Why did this have to happen to me, Irene?” Belle questioned as she sat down on the couch beside Irene.

“Don‘t blame yourself for this Belle. Aden is a sick sick person” Irene replied disgusted.

Belle leaned forward “Aden? No, no, no! Aden wouldn‘t do this. What makes you think Aden?”

“He was hurt about finding out about you and Drew.”

“I can‘t believe the entire town knows my business now. I need to get out of here”

“Running away won‘t solve anything Belle. You need to take it as it comes” Annie encouraged as she sat down on one of the chairs.

“I know, Annie. I know…Just thinking is all.” Belle said wishing she could just escape the town and all the gossiping.

“Well, girlie! You can‘t run away. You go to school tomorrow, holding your head up high. You made some mistakes, who hasn‘t?” Irene said supporting her “You‘ll be fine, Belle.”

As Irene stood up to begin making the diner, Nicole and Geoff walked into the living room. It took one look from Nicole to know that all was forgiven between the two girls. Belle stood up and the girls hugged.

“Oh, Belle! I‘m so sorry for our fight the other night and what I said. It was disgusting” Nicole apologised for any wrong doing she did. She hoped Belle could forgive her.

“No, it was me. I acted like such a tool. To think that Drew had changed…” Belle laughed “I was kidding myself.”

“Drew was questioned by Miles today at school over the pictures” Geoff interrupted, sitting down on the armchair.

“I told him to speak to Ruby. She would do this, I know she would.” Belle was so sure Ruby would be the one who set out to destroy her. She just had no proof.

“Why would Ruby do this though?” Annie thought “What has she got against you guys?”

“You don‘t know her like we do” Nicole laughed looking at Geoff “She‘ll do anything to rip our group apart.”

“Erm…Has Aden heard?” Belle asked nervously.

Nicole and Geoff looked at each other. “Um, he was the one who told us you slept with Drew the other night…” Nicole replied confused “We thought you told him”

“What?! No, I never did that. I wouldn‘t have the heart to tell Aden…It must have been Ruby!” Belle seemed to like blaming Ruby for everything. She didn’t have good reasons after all the trouble she had caused.

“How would Ruby know?” Geoff asked, wondering.

“She found my necklace I left at his house. I don‘t see Drew going to Aden and telling him…Ruby is the only person I can think of”

Belle’s mind was racing. She had too much on her mind. She couldn’t think straight. She needed to get out. She needed to speak to Aden and Drew. Maybe paying Ruby a visit wouldn’t be a very good idea.

“How about we continue this after dinner?” Irene suggested, bring in the plates.

“Guys, I‘m not really hungry…” Belle replied “I think I might just go for a walk”

Annie, Geoff and Nicole watched as Belle stood up and walked out of the house. Nicole wanted to go after her, but Geoff held her back. Annie’s guilt was becoming too hard to handle. She was going to crack up if she didn’t come clean soon. She was tired of watching Belle break down, jumping to conclusions. Blaming people who were innocent in this.

* * * * *

“We need to talk” Belle said, once Drew opened the door.

“I want to know everything. Me and you, the pictures. How Ruby knew. Everything. Drew.” she added when they went into Drew’s bedroom.

“Me and Ruby are nothing, Belle. We were never serious. You know that” Drew explained “She found your necklace and put two and two together”

“I can‘t believe this is happening” Belle said walking up and down Drew’s bedroom. “The pictures? Do you know anything about them…They are ones we took, Drew.”

This was it. Drew could come clean and Ruby would get what she deserved. “The last thing I would want to do would be to hurt you Belle, I love you…” Drew said, taking Belle’s hands and pulling her towards him slowly.

“No!” Belle snapped “It was one time and it will never happen again, Drew. I love Aden and I love what we had. We may not be as exciting but we are in love with each other. I‘m going to fight for him. I love him, I really do Drew. Me and you…It can‘t be anything more.”

Drew smirked “I remember us having this conversation not too long ago and look what happened there…”

“I‘m serious this time. I messed up, big time. All I want to know was who did this to me.”

“Well it wasn‘t me, Belle” Drew answered honestly. He took a deep breath before he started to explain “It was Ruby - ”

“HA! I knew it was that cow” Belle raged

“Well yeah. It was her, or it had to be her…She took my laptop. She said she was going to get things for me in order to keep her mouth shut after finding the necklace. The pictures were on the laptop.”

“Why do you still have them?” Belle asked, slightly embarrassed at her behaviour.

“It was from a really great time in my life. Me and you, nobody could come between us…I missed it all after I left.” Drew replied sadly.

Belle felt terrible for Drew. She walked over and gave him a hug. “You‘ll always be the first person I loved. But I think we can just be friends…”

Drew smiled “I think I realise that now. What we had was two years ago. It‘s over now and time to move on.”

“I like your thinking” Belle laughed “I better get going. And thank you.”

“For what?” Drew asked walking down the stairs.

“Being honest with me.” Belle replied smiling.

Belle left Drew’s house realising Drew was actually different. He was a good guy. He would never hurt her. All he wanted was what was best for her. She hoped now that them being friends would work out and that Aden, Nicole and Geoff would be able to accept him into their group. That was of course, when everything was sorted out with Aden.

* * * * *

The evening settled in nicely for Geoff and Nicole. They decided to wait up for Belle to return home, making sure she was okay. Annie had gone to do her homework while Irene decided to call it an early night, having a bath and straight to bed.

“Are you alright Geoff?” Nicole asked, noticing Geoff didn’t seem himself.

“Actually Nicole, I need to show you something…” Geoff said reaching into his pocket.

Nicole opened the letter that Geoff handed her and read it in her head. Geoff waited nervously until she was finished. How would she act?

“Oh my God, Geoff!” Nicole beamed “This is the greatest news ever!”

Geoff laughed “What? Are you sure? You want me to do this?”

“Of course I do, Geoff. This was always your dream. Study in London.”

“I have to leave next week if I want to do this.” Geoff announced.

“I want you to do this. This is what you have always wanted. And of course I‘ll miss you so much but I‘ll be waiting here for you to return” Nicole said proudly.

“What if I get it? I‘d be moving to London…”

“I‘ll come with you, Geoff. I love you and never want to let you go. Everything that happened with us and Ruby showed me how much I care about you and now she is coming between Aden and Belle… I wish she would just get out of town”

Geoff kissed Nicole. He couldn’t believe how supportive she was being. This was a great moment in his life and he hoped everything would be like this. It was settled. He was leaving for London for two weeks.

* * * * *

“I didn‘t think you‘d want to see me”

“All I have been thinking about is you, Belle” Aden smiled as he sat in front of Belle on the patio.

“I don‘t know where to begin. I don‘t know what to say.”

“How about we just forget about everything and start fresh?” Aden suggested, taking Belle’s hand.

“That…That sounds like a fantastic idea” Belle smiled, leaning closer to him.

“It‘s only been a couple of days and I have missed you like crazy!” Aden laughed at himself, as Belle giggled.

“Think we can get over this?”

“Of course I do. Drew and I work together, I don‘t want any fights. I‘m glad Annie told me about you and Drew…”

“What?!” Belle grabbed her hand back, shocked “Annie knew?”

“I thought she would have told you she knew!”

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- Annie explains how she knows about Drew and Belle

- What surprises are in store for the teenagers of Summer Bay on Valentines Day?

[Red Ranger 1]

Oh, Belle still doesn't know Aden was involved with the photos...Interesting how Irene instantly suspected him.I'm kinda intrigued to know how Belle will react to Annie.Glad that everyone seems to be sorting things out but I've got a worrying feeling it's all going to come crashing down at some point...

[matticus01]

ooooooo so the secrets out....

I wonder how Belle's going to react to Annie and whether or not Annie is going to tell the truth...

I kinda feel sorry for Belle but she dug her own hold, she can stay in it lol... but I'm glad her and Nicole made up

[Georgia]

This isn't going to end well.

I'm glad Aden and Belle are starting afresh, but he really needs to tell her about his involvement in the whole photo fiasco.

Update really, really soon