Author's note: Thank you so much for all the positive feedback on my other fanfiction: 'There's nobody better than you'. I will be continuing with it, however, this idea had been on my mind for a few days now and I needed to write about it. Enjoy!
"You lot need to shut up and get on with your work!" Nikki shouted to the students of the PRU; today she wasn't up for any nonsense. Twiddling her thumbs and constantly fiddling with her desk, it was very clear that Nikki wasn't her usual self. "What's up Miss? You're not your joyful self today" questioned Barry Barry sarcastically. "I'm fine Mr. Barry, but you won't be if you continue… Get on with the work set." Taking a quick glance at her watch, Nikki noticed the time: 12:15pm, Lorraine would just be coming out of her board meeting. This is it… The plan is in full motion. Nikki carefully took her phone out of her desk drawer and begin texting the Benefactor cautiously, making sure none of the students would notice.
"Hey you! I hope the meeting went well. Meet me in the PRU room after final bell… I've got a surprise for you. Nik xx"
'Annnndddddd send' Nikki thought to herself. Nikki's plan was finally in full flow and a grin slowly made its way into the corners of her mouth, quite obviously too as Barry Barry seemed to have noticed and piped up again: "Sudden change of mood, Miss… Someone's planning something." Too happy to care, Nikki stated "I may have, Barry and you may get to find out later."
The rest of the day became painfully slow for Nikki and the wait was almost unbearable until finally the bell let out a joyous ring to signify the end of the day. "Quick, quick… Before you all go, those who I spoke to earlier, can you stay behind please." Everyone left the room, noisily like usual, except for Jodie, Rhiannon, Kasey and Jade, who were all in on Nikki's plan to pop the question to Lorraine. "Right, w've not got much time… Miss Donnegan is on her way. You know the drill right? If Miss Donnegan comes in, it'll just look like you've all misbehaved and I'm telling you off, okay?" Giggling and smiling, they all nodded. "You all remember your assigned positions, yeah? Good. You guys all need to be in the English corridor, in the correct formation waiting for our arrival on the roof opposite, got it?" Just as Nikki finished, Lorraine came down the corridor and into sight. "She's here!" Nikki whispered: "go, go!" Lorraine opened the door, "don't ever let me catch you doing that again, you hear me? Detention for a week, you're all to report to me." Nikki shouted as the pupils left the room. Closing the door behind her, Lorraine walked closer to Nikki and with her hands on her hips, simply stated "Come on Nik, you know I hate surprises… This has been bugging me all day." Placing her arms carefully around Lorraine's waist, Nikki said playfully "Well you'll just have to wait a little bit longer. Wait there!" Nikki ran into the PRU cupboard, leaving Lorraine on her own.
"Nikki? What are you doing?" Lorraine called to her, completely confused. "Before I give you your surprise, you've got to wear this." Nikki pulled her hands from behind her back and brandished a blindfold, placing it delicately in Lorraine's hands. "Nikki, we've been through it before… I'm not into that kind of stuff" said Lorraine, trying to make a joke out of the ever so confusing situation. "Ha ha, very funny, but seriously put it on." Nikki took the blindfold back and spun Lorraine around, placing the blindfold over her eyes and tying it carefully around her head, not to mess her hair up.
Grabbing Lorraine's hands, Nikki whispered "follow me, I'll guide you." carefully into Lorraine's exposed ears. "Nikki, what is this! I'm so confused." "Shussshh, or you'll ruin the surprise." The couple walked silently, except for the occasional giggle when Lorraine would stumble on her heels, all disorientated from the blindfold - Nikki made sure she was safe though.
Just as they reached the fire door to the roof, Nikki removed the blindfold but told Lorraine to keep her eyes closed, to which she obliged. Opening the door and guiding Lorraine onto the roof, Nikki positioned Lorraine in the perfect location to see the girls in the corridor opposite. Nikki took a moment to gaze at Lorraine, the wind blowing her long blonde hair; she's so gorgeous. This was perfect. "You can open your eyes now." Nikki stated, stood in front of Lorraine, blocking her view of the corridor. "What are we doing up here, Nikki? Seriously!" said Lorraine, getting more and more anxious. "Just remember that I love you, okay?" Nikki asked, trying to make Lorraine assume the worst. Nikki slowly moved out of the way of Lorraine's view and stood behind her. It took a few moments for Lorraine to notice but she finally saw the pupils in the corridor opposite. "What're they doing there… 'Lorraine, will you marry'" Lorraine stopped, she couldn't read anymore, instead she turned around to find Nikki down on one knee with a ring facing Lorraine.
"So, will you? Will you marry me Lorraine?"
No words were said, Lorraine look stunned. With tears in her eyes, she simply nodded. Nikki jumped up and pulled Lorraine in tight, both women crying into each other's shoulders; happy tears. Finally Lorraine spoke "of course I will!"