This short story takes place after Series 8: Episode 22 of Waterloo Road, when Lorraine asks Nikki to come around her house later in the evening.
Nikki had just finished packing up for the day in the PRU unit, after teaching the troublesome Barry Barry for a second period that day. She sighed with relief, glad that the day was over, although gladder that she could finally speak to Lorraine again in peace for the first time since last week. She quickly packed her belongings together before she started making her way down the corridor so that she could be free for the evening. Nikki found herself walking at a hasty pace, partly excited to speak to Lorraine but also partly nervous – she couldn't predict how anything could go tonight. Shoving her teaching plans and crumpled papers into the back seat of her 4x4, she jumped into the front to drive home in order to get ready. Speeding down the road and doing higher than the average, she found herself thinking things over in her head.
"Lorraine she said she wanted to talk about things. Things. Does this mean what had happened the week before was a mistake? No; she seemed perfectly happy whilst mentioning wanting me over earlier."
As Nikki's thoughts consumed her, she reached her household in no time at all. Turning her key in the lock, she placed her work onto a nearby oak table before climbing the stairs in order to find something casual and yet not provocative for night's meeting. She soon found a pair of neatly fitting black skinny jeans with matching converse boots, before putting on a snug navy blue shirt – sleeves rolled up as always. Smiling to herself in the mirror, Nikki believed that she had made an appropriate effort that Lorraine would hopefully notice. Walking down the stairs, she opened her door and made her way into her 4x4 once again.
Lorraine had been waiting patiently for about 20 minutes, hoping that she hadn't been too forward with Nikki, but also hoping that she hadn't been stood up. Ok, so maybe Lorraine was getting a bit impatient – but that was just in her nature. She had decided to wear a tightly fitting black dress with lace roses, seductive tights and black high heels – also deciding to wear lip gloss just in case the moment arises. Lorraine always came prepared, after all.
Nikki slowly pulled up into the drive of Lorraine's house, noticing her red Ferrari glimmering in the sunset. She got out, knocking on the door of the house four times. To her surprise, Lorraine answered the door almost immediately – little did Nikki know that she had been pacing up and down for 5 minutes, on the prowl like a cat. Nikki's expression must have given away the fact that she was surprised, as Lorraine laughed openly.
"I've been waiting! Come on in then, don't be shy!" She began, beckoning Nikki through. She laughed back.
"Me, shy? You don't appear to know me that well after all, Miss Donnegan." She replied. Lorraine closed the door behind her as Nikki found her own way into the living room.
"Miss Donnegan? Outside of school, you can call me Lorraine, you know. I don't bite!" She said jestingly, smirking slightly by the fact that she was being called Miss by somebody she considered a love interest.
"Oh I bet," Nikki replied. "You have a lovely house, it's quite big." She continued, admiring the cabinets filled with a variety of books. Lorraine stood in the doorway, thinking about what Nikki had just said.
"It's nice because it means that I can get all of this space to myself…but I do get lonely." She said almost provocatively, aiming to give Nikki a slight hint. Nikki smiled almost instantaneously, spinning around to look at Lorraine. "Do you want a drink by the way?"
"Lager?" Nikki asked curiously. Lorraine smiled.
"Not a wine kind of girl? I see. One lager coming up!" She walked off briskly, fetching Nikki a bottle whilst getting herself a glass of red wine. When she came back in, Nikki was sitting on the sofa, still admiring her abode. Lorraine passed the bottle over.
"Thanks," She responded, taking a sip. Swallowing, she turned to face Lorraine. "I remember you saying you wanted me to come round here – but was there a specific reason? Or did you just miss me that much?" She added, pulling Lorraine's leg. She smiled in response.
"Oh come on, you're not that brilliant!" She replied jokingly, taking a sip from her glass. "In all seriousness though, I did want to talk about our feelings…for each other." She looked down at her glass, circling her finger around the edge, almost embarrassed. Nikki sat in closer, curiously.
"What else is there to say? I was hoping that our feelings were clear at the time…" She said downheartedly, almost upset even. Lorraine looked up at Nikki, obviously surprised at how distant she seemed at that moment in time.
"I don't mean it like that Nikki, of course I don't. But, I guess I should explain…" She began. Nikki listened in intently, ready to hear more. "I guess I've always liked men. Or at least, I thought I did. But, I've never felt the same way about them as I have for...you." She admitted. Nikki looked at her surprised, but her heart melted at the same time. Lorraine never usually opened herself up like this. "I really do like you Nikki, and I'm wondering what you think about all of this. Nikki placed her tongue in her cheek, smiling.
"Well, I guess it's been slightly different for me. I've always known that I've liked women, ever since I was at school and especially so when I was in the Army. Ever since I came out of there though, I was never really interested in relationships. Not until I met you." She admitted, curious to see Lorraine's reaction. She looked up surprised, but she also felt truly cared for for the first time in a while.
"So, does this make us girlfriends?" Lorraine asked, almost teasingly at that point. Nikki placed her lager on the side, also removing Lorraine's glass from her hand gently.
"I could always show you what I feel about that idea," Nikki replied, smirking. Lorraine smiled back before their lips met. Both could feel a kind of warm energy surging through their bodies; a positive connection arising from both of them. Their lips interlocked perfectly, the firm feeling and yet the wetness acting in perfect juxtaposition. Their kisses soon turned into passionate pecking; Nikki lightly biting down on Lorraine's bottom lip, teasing her. She closed her eyes, letting herself go in the moment. Nikki began planting more kisses on Lorraine's neck this time, moving down her jugular to her collarbone, giving her cold shivers which trickled down her spine. Lorraine slid her hands down Nikki's back, lifting up her navy shirt with both hands whilst she was pinned down, showered with kisses. Nikki moved from the position, beginning to undo her buttons slowly. Lorraine placed her body against hers.
"That's my job, don't ruin the fun!" She whispered seductively, planting another kiss onto Nikki's lips as they both smiled into it. They both felt at home with each other, and their romantic connection was obvious. Lorraine undid the buttons, leaving her open to see Nikki's white laced bra. She giggled slightly before kissing above her left breast. Nikki held her close to her body, kissing her forehead as Lorraine continued searching. Nikki soon found the zip to Lorraine's dress, slowly undoing it before pushing it off her shoulders, exposing her intimately. Nikki pushed her down, kissing between her bra and breasts until she reached to the back of it, eagerly wishing to take it off.
The phone started ringing.
Both women jumped at the sound, both laughing at themselves afterwards for it. They could both feel that this sort of ruined the moment now. Lorraine rolled off the sofa, looking to see who it was. She sighed almost angrily.
"It's Michael. Well, I'm not answering it now, he can wait until tomorrow." She replied to herself, before strutting back to the sofa. Nikki wiped her lips slowly and looked up at Lorraine. They both smiled at each other, their eyes interlocking.
"At least we know how we feel about each other now, and at least we can make this work." Nikki said encouragingly, putting her hand in Lorraine's. "Come on. Let's just relax for the rest of the evening and talk. Thinking about it, I don't know much about you just yet!" She said, laughing. She lay back on the sofa whilst Lorraine curled up next to her, gently stroking her arm. Nikki smiled; her touch making her stomach do somersaults. Before much else could be said, Lorraine had drifted off to sleep, obviously comfortable in the position that she was in. Nikki looked down, a grin spreading across her face. She leaned over and kissed her forehead.
"Goodnight, Miss Donnegan."