Rob couldn't believe it, couldn't comprehend it and didn't want to, he supposed. What did she want? And now? Of all times it had to be now, just when things were going right, just when he had finally gotten past all of Karen's barriers. Rob sighed and turned onto his back, covering his eyes with his arm as he lay in bed.

He smiled at the memory of their kiss, so close to being lost. There had been no hesitation from either side, as if Karen had been almost waiting, praying for him to kiss her and moments later she confessed she had. He was falling for her he knew, he knew and he didn't want to stop it because in his mind he also knew she was amazing. Walls and barriers had been placed to protect herself, to save herself from the emotional hurt that came with life. But beyond that, beyond everything, she was beautiful, sweet, witty, kind and so much more. He just prayed he could explore her further, find her pleasures, weaknesses, strengths, everything, he wanted to know her completely. He wanted her completely and deeply embedded in his heart and soul.

He breathed in scrunching his hand up as he looked into the pitch black of the night, the only light coming through the curtains from the orange lamp in the street.

Now Naomi was here and there was nothing he could do. He wanted her to leave, to be gone but at the end of the day she was Adiens mother and they had a past.

He hated this, he hated how he knew where this would go, he could see it so clearly it hurt. Karen would find out and when she did she would reject him, close up, shut down and block him completely out. Oh how he just wished Naomi would just leave.

But once he got that ball rolling Naomi would persist even further, demand to stay and cause chaos and upset until every tether of friendship between him and Karen was shattered and gone, it was the way she worked, she didn't want him but neither did she want anyone else to either.

Rob groaned and sat up rubbing his hands over his face before looking at his clock on his bedside table. He needed to get out.

-WLR-

Karen groaned as she rolled onto her side, straining and prying her eyes open from sleep as the doorbell persisted to ring. Looking at the clock she frowned and suspicions and worries started to fill her mind. Getting out of bed quickly she rushed down stairs praying to god and any lord that existed that Bex was okay, that being the only reason she could think of that her doorbell would be ringing at 2 in the morning.

Unlocking it all quickly, uncaring to the sight she looked she opened it, her stomach and her heart lurching into her throat as she tried to open it quickly enough. But as she swung it open, a little too quickly she had to admit, her heart stopped and a blush crept up from under her baggy grey t-shirt, a silence settling over the two people for a moment.

"Rob?" she whispered confused and still a little worried.

Rob smiled shyly "Hi" he replied unable to say anything else as he looked at her. Her hair dishevelled and her make up gone as she stood there in a grey baggy t-shirt, some pyjama shorts and long black socks, a sight too simply beautiful and seductive he thought.

Karen blushed again and tugged at the bottom of her t-shirt as his eyes skimmed freely over her as if he had access and permission. Oh did he know that he more than just permission she thought as she tried to calm her racing heart and tried to think of a calm and coherent thought or at the least something to say.

Looking at him she opened her mouth forcing words to come out "You're here" she said quietly.

Rob nodded as he stared at her "Yeah"

Karen breathed in, the warm night air crawling up her skin "At my home"

Rob looked at the house observing and teasing her slightly before confirmimg her words "Apparently so" he paused "Though looking at you I'm not sure if I have the right house… maybe I should.." he teasingly went to turn away but Karen stepped outside slightly putting her hand on his arm to stop him.

Rob smiled as he looked at her slightly smaller form and Karen smiled slightly back but her eyes suspicious "Its 2. 00am Rob"

Rob looked down guiltily peering up at her like a naughty school boy "Yeah"

She rolled her eyes trying to supress her smile despite the late hour as the street lights bathed them in an orange/ gold light "What are you doing here?" she asked gently as she wriggled her toes in her soft black socks and crossing her arms over her chest hoping he wouldn't notice that she didn't have a bra on.

"I want you to come with me somewhere" he said hoping and praying she would.

Karen's mouth dropped slightly and she looked at him as if he were mad "It's two in the morning!" she whispered ridiculously.

Rob supressed his smile as he rocked on his feet, his hands in his pockets as he looked at her openly "Yeah" he replied nodding.

"And you want me to come with you now?" she said preposterously

Rob smiled cheekily "Yes, yes I do"

Sighing, she put her hand on her hip and raised an eyebrow as she looked at him "Are you going to agree with everything I say?"

"No"

Karen looked into his eyes her gaze slowly drifting to his lips before she quickly looked away, remembering what his lips had felt like on hers only hours ago.

But though she tried to hide it Rob saw and smiled, relishing in the effect he had on her as he saw yet another blush creep up her neck and onto her cheeks "Come with me" he asked softly.

Karen looked back at him gently contemplating everything "I'm not even dressed" she tried to convince him.

"Neither am I" Rob said opening his jacket revealing his black t-shirt and grey cotton bottoms trying desperately to persuade her but he knew she was breaking, he could see it In her eyes and the way she looked at him, pouring all her trust into just one look.

Karen licked her lips searching for an excuse. To what? To Stay? To Go? Oh she didn't know, all she knew was that this man, for all his ruggedness and wit, he made her feel. He made her feel loved and cherished and sensual almost "I have school tomorrow" she persisted.

"So do I"

"The kids…"

"Come on…"

"Rob…"

"Karen" he said looking at her as he moved closer, making her breathe a little deeper.

Karen swallowed resisting the urge to touch him, he was so close but she stayed still, shivering as his breath hit her face at his close proximity.

"Come on, let your hair down" he said so gently.

Karen smiled as the wind swirled past them slightly "I thought kissing you was" she whispered as she stared endlessly at him, letting everything down and allowing him in.

Rob smiled his trade mark smile, the twinkle in his eyes mischievous and cheeky as always "Not by far Mrs Fisher" he replied and leaning down his lips neared hers, his arm slipping around her waist as their lips and tongues briefly touching before the opening of a door open stairs made them stiffen and separate quickly. Waiting for either Jess or Harry to return to bed they stayed quiet looking at each other, Karen biting her lips with need to finish that kiss.

When the closing of a door was heard again they let out a breath and smiled at each other "...Alright, but no public places" she said even though there was hardly anywhere they could go at this time of night.

Rob smiled "Oh don't worry, I hope this contraption shall be for my eyes only" he said seductively referring to her attire.

Karen blushed but rolled her eyes in attempt to stave off the desire she had for him "Let me get my coat" she said as she disappeared off into the house and coming back with her keys, phone and coat before slipping on her wellys just in the porch.

Rob smiled "You don't know how irresistible you look" he said as he took her hand and lead her out of the house. Karen smiled but kept hold of his hand even as she locked the door before following him to the car.

She couldn't comprehend how relaxed and safe she felt with him. She was usually so guarded and careful, sticking up for herself, but with Rob, she didn't need to. He was her safety, he was her guard, the person keeping her safe from harm, everything.

"So where exactly are we going?" Karen asked as they pulled out of the drive way, Karen settling in her seat as she looked at him.

Rob smiled as he felt her eyes on him and not just looking at him, but looking over him, imprinting his image into her mind "Now that would be telling"

Karen pouted playfully "Would it help if i said please?" she teased.

Rob suppressed his laugh and continued to concentrate on the road "Patience is a virtue"

Rolling her eyes she carried on "I am patient. I'm patient with my students, my children, my staff..."

Rob gave her a slide glance and a raised eyebrow as Karen chuckled "Okay so maybe I'm not patient with my staff all the time. But I'm not bad you have to admit!" she said sitting up.

Rob grimaced through his teeth teasingly "I don't know…"

Karen scoffed at his playful banter before laughing.

Taking her hand for a moment he squeezed it "Don't worry this trip won't take long I promise"

Karen smiled and squeezed back trying to process her emotions and racing thoughts. It was almost a cliché, her and Rob, the head teacher and the caretaker. She breathed in shaking her head mentally, these situations only happened in stories, romantic novels, which had to admit she had read too many of, but still she was here, in his car at two in the morning driving to a completely unknown destination, placing all of her trust in him.

It was stupid really, careless and stupid… but she didn't care, she couldn't, for years now she had tried to put her children first, mould them and guide them in the right direction, too much so almost and look where it had gotten her. Her first child run away, a family spilt, and now herself divorced. But finally after years she had let her grasp go a little and she had gotten her daughter back and her relationship with her two others kids had come on in leaps and bounds. True her divorce still there but she didn't care, maybe even if all of that hadn't have happened they would still be together, but then maybe she would have be the one having the affair because she had no doubt that her feelings for Rob would not have changed. No, everything was right, everything was for the best. She was finally happy.

-WLR-

As the car slowed some five minutes later Karen frowned, her eyes skimming over the all too familiar gates despite the darkness "Rob, this is the school" she said confused as she looked at him, who was undoing his belt unfazed.

"Very well observed" he said as he popped out of the car and unlocked the gates, pushing them opened before returning to the car.

Karen sat silently as they drove in, Rob stopping a moment to lock the gates again before he parked by the front entrance wall. Karen stared at him with curiosity as they stopped, the darkness and lateness of the hour all colliding together to give her the full force of what she was doing, what they were doing. What exactly were they doing She thought?

Raising an eyebrow she questioned him silently only to receive a simple smile from the man next to her. She watched him get out of the car and come round to her side, opening the door for her to get out.

"Try to trust me" he whispered.

Karen didn't say anything, just let him take her hand as he went to the back of his car and got out a soft blanket along with two glasses and two bottles of wine, handing her the wine glasses for her to hold in one hand while he held the blanket and wine his other hand, determined not to let go of the hand he was holding.

Karen smiled as they walked up the steps; Rob only just realizing he had to unlock the door before Karen shimmied her hand out of his despite the grip he had to keep it in his "Let me" she whispered as she stepped in front of him, her hand slipping into his large cotton bottoms as she searched for his keys.

She giggled when she heard his breathing hitch and quickly withdrew her hand with the keys smiling as Rob narrowed his eyes playfully at her "You're a cruel headmistress" he said as he watched her unlock the door.

Opening the door for him to come in she smiled "Where to next?"

Authors note: Eeeeep i just LOVEEE! this couple so i had to write a story for them , i hope you like it and hopefully i shall have the second chapter up soon, so please review and tell us what you thinksss Thankyouuuuu :D