Hello, sorry I haven't written anything good recently, I've just been really busy. I came with this idea whilst doing a drama performance for my GCSE (random, I know). But as it is my own idea, and far from the actual plot of Waterloo Road, I will keep this fic running in my own direction. I hope you guys like it. Let me know what you think and if I should continue or not x
Nikki's POV
I walk down the hallway towards my lesson, ushering teens into their classes as I go. The hallways are nearly empty by the time I get to my lesson, just a few supply teachers walking around, or some troublesome teens bunking. I enter my classroom, witnessing my year 11's chatter quietly amongst themselves. For a moment, I just stand and smile, glad that everyone is finally doing as I ask, everyone's getting along. But then the bell goes and I realise that it's over all too soon as they all stop talking and start watching me write the date and title on the board.
"Right, today's lesson is going to be reasonably easy and relaxed." I started, hearing the quiet sighs of relief coming from the pupils. I grab the book 'Of Mice and Men' and start handing them out. "I want you guys to read the introduction of Curley's Wife, and then you need to explain how Steinbeck portrayed the role of women in the 1930's." I sit back in my chair, checking my phone as the pupils get on with the work provided.
1 new message.
I unlock my phone, assuming that the text would be from either Hector or Eve. But to my surprise, it wasn't. The message was from Vix. My heart skipped a beat as I opened it, reading it carefully with my eyes.
'Thank you for the letter. Xx'
The corners of my mouth slip down slightly as I think about her stood outside the school gates, staring straight at me. No. Staring straight through me. Her eyes rimmed with tears, yet they still showed no emotion. I hate the way Sue persuaded her to walk away from me, from us.
My thoughts are disturbed by an ear piercingly loud scream and then a sudden penetrating bang. The whole class falls silent, all looking around the place as if to search for a clue of what's going on. Kacey Barry looks up at me, confusion painted across her face.
"What was that, Miss?" She asks, her accent shining through. I shrug, slightly confused myself. The level of noise in the class starts slowly rising, questions flying from person to person.
"Okay, everybody, settle down!" I raise my voice, gaining respect from the pupils. "It was probably nothin-"
A second scream. Another bang. And the lights go out. Pitch black. The only light showing is the faint outline of the sun shining through the window. The already grey skies become even gloomier as clouds cover over the sun. The students start to worry, getting out of their seats and running out into the corridor.
"Everybody get back into the classroom, now." I exclaim, escorting everyone back in. Kacey stays still at the end of the corridor, looking down the staircase. "Kacey, come on." I say, gesturing for her to follow me. She doesn't move, she just stands there. Staring. I go over to her, gently placing my hand on her shoulder. "You alright kid?" I ask softly, feeling her shake beneath my fingertips.
"It's Barry…" She almost whispers, her words barely audible. I peep down the staircase myself, interested in what all the fuss is about. I see Barry Barry stood with his head held high. A smirk painted across his face. I could have sworn Barry went to prison a couple of weeks ago… Did they let him go? Surely not. I look back up at Kacey, her face filled with confusion and fear. Fear. Why does she look scared?
Suddenly, she jumps back as far away from the stair case as she can. She looks up at me, her face painted in shock. Her lip quivers and her smile drops dramatically. I can see more fear pumping into her veins. She trembles uncontrollably, opening and shutting her mouth as if to say something. And then, she finally spits it out. The truth…
"He's got a gun."
I know it's a very random, but it's a good idea that I could write about for ages. Leave me a review to let me know if you liked it or not :) xox
