1.1 A shock

Mathew had been driving for hours; he had no clue where Lucky Palms could be. He finally turned the corner and without warning there it was. The dessert looked amazing with beautiful skies and inviting water. He got out to ask directions to his new home, he was shocked to discover his Dad had got him a place on the water front. He got back in the truck and headed to his place.

When he parked up he couldn't believe he was going to be living on the waterfront. He got inside to find bunk bed and a single bed downstairs; he passed them to find a kitchen and living room. He took a walk upstairs to find a bunk bed and bathroom. Matt seemed puzzled by what he had seen and just then his phone rang. 

The ID showed Dad, "Hi Dad, I just got through the door."

"Glad you arrived safe." Spencer said.

"In the house there are loads of beds..." Spencer interrupted Matt. "Sorry, son but I forgot to mention that you are sharing the house with a few other people."

"What!" shouting down the phone to his Dad.

"Got to go, bye." Spencer hung up before Matt could grill him further. Matt was not impressed that he was stuck with people he didn't know and just hoped they would be a friendly bunch.

He was watching TV when he heard noise by the front door and as he approached the door he heard, 

"Don't you tell me what I can and can't do."

"Stop flirting with any guy you see sis. Have some respect for yourself."

"Respect huh what would you know about respect when you busy with Miss what's her face."

Matt stood watching and said, "Can I help you?" They both looked at him and replied in unison, "We live here and you are?"

"I am Mathew."

"Oh, you're the newbie. I'm Jake and this is my sister Kirsten." shaking Mathew's hand.

"I'm his big sister actually." walking passed them both but not taking her eyes of Mathew. He felt suddenly uncomfortable. "I wouldn't worry about her she just in a mood with me but it will pass, Matt. Oh you don't mind being called that?"

"It's fine. Is they anyone else living here?"

"Andrew and Hazel live here too."

"Are they..." Jake interrupted him

"No they are not an item why fancy your chances do ya?"

Feeling a little embarrassed replied, "I didn't mean..."

Picking up on Matt feeling uncomfortable shouted, "Shit, have you, you know had sex?"

"What!" as he started to go bright red.

"You're a virgin? Sis Matt's a virgin."

Matt left Jake outside and headed towards the kitchen when Kirsten appeared out of nowhere, "You know I can help you with your little problem Mattie." He didn't know what to say. His only girlfriend had been Snowie and other than a few glances at school no girls had ever thrown themselves at him.

"Um thanks. Now can I get passed, I'm thirsty."

"Remember Mattie I can always quench that thirst for you." Matt decided not to say a word and carried on towards the kitchen.

"Where did you get too?"

"Sorry man, Kirsten went off on one and so we ended up here. The rich kid Matt is here."

"What's he like?"

"Why don't you ask me instead?"

"Hay Matt, I'm Andrew."

"So I've been told."

"What's your problem?" Andrew asked.

"My problem is I'm not a rich kid, you don't know me so get off my case." Matt yelled.

"Accept Matt here is a virgin." Jake joked.

Matt now was angry and went for Jake, "Listen you, it's none of your fucking business if I am or not. So stop taking the piss out of me ok."

Andrew pulled Matt off Jake, "Look Matt, you are new here but we are just having a laugh but I will tell you this in Lucky Palms if you are virgin, you won't be for long as there are too many girls out there to chose from, right Jake."

"I couldn't have said it better, Andy." Then door swung open and in walked Hazel, "Why are men such assholes?" running up the stairs not even noticing Matt was there.

"Um that was Hazel by the way. The girls sleep upstairs and as you are the newbie you have the bed under the stairs." Andrew informed him.

Matt was sound asleep when he felt something that disturbed him he turned a light on to find Kirsten on top of him, "Now shall we fix your problem?"

Matt couldn't raise his voice as the boys were not far away but his tone was clear, "Kirsten get off me your brother is asleep over there."

"I don't mind if you don't." trying to move the covers.

Backstory

Mathew was born 29th September to Tracey and Spencer. Even though his parents never married his home life was good but when he was a toddler his father was sent to prison. Leaving his mum to struggle with Mathew. The next few years Spencer was in and out of prison. When he was let out early for good behaviour Spencer swore he would go straight. After a month of being home, Spencer found a note from Tracey saying she was leaving and that Mathew was now his responsibility.

Over the next year or two, Spencer got a part-time job and he and Mathew grew closer together. Unfortunately trying to make ends meet Spencer finally had to admit he needed help so his sister agreed to help.

While growing up in his Aunts home Mathew thought he could get away with anything because his Aunt was rich but soon learnt the hard way.

When he becomes a teenager he starts to stay out late sneak into clubs. His father tries to help but he can't get through to him. When his father announces he is dating again Mathew takes the news badly. When meet Snowie, he starts to change and calm down accepting his Dad's new life and becomes closer to his Dad once again and extended family.

Now Mathew graduated school with honours he is offered a trip around the country and at first is reluctant to take it but in the end agrees. Now Mathew is on his own he has no idea what to expect and little does he know what is in store for him.

Mathew Dark

Date of Birth: 29/09/1998

Mathew's different looks 

Leaving home to explore the country was a hard decision. His first stop is Lucky Palm and he loves the look of the new house on the waterfront. When he gets inside and looks around he realises he has to house share with one bathroom.

When he first meets the people he is sharing with, the boys tease him and Kirsten is throwing herself at him. Hazel is the quiet one. Even though he has had a girlfriend, he is not used to the attention from Kirsten and doesn't know how to handle it. Mathew is still concerned how he left things at home with Snowie and feels he needs to hear from her before he can move forward.

Will he move forward and find someone new?

Andrew Morgan

Date of Birth 29/06/1974

Andrew parents died while he was a young teenager. He came to Lucky Palms to live with his Grandfather who dotted on Andrew. Looking up to his Grandfather he wanted to go into the military. A few weeks before joining the military his Grandfather died so Andrew pulled out to sort things out. He was left a small amount of money but his grandfather knew as a young man Andrew would go through money like water so put in trust a large amount of money including a house that Andrew will only be made aware of when he settles down.

When Andrew is not working he can be found at the gym preparing for a fitness test to regain his place at the military. During the evenings Andrew can be found with his housemate Jake either at the Dive Bar or Casino having a good time but mostly trying to pick up woman.

Andrew has found the women for him but she has no idea he feels this way. Due to his feelings for her he has been going through a dry spell. When Matt comes to live with them, Andrew sees the woman throwing themselves at him and believes that Matt can help him out.

Will he tell the woman he loves how he feels or will she find out?

 
Story begins 26th September 2012