I can't apologise enough for not updating this sooner, I've been ill the past week and then I get a sacked of notes to copy up from school because I wasn't there, and when I finally do have some free time to write the next chapter the stupid laptop decides to die on me.

So I am really sorry, please forgive me

Hopefully this will make up for it

Please enjoy!

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"Right everybody can you please get into pairs and answer the last few questions at the bottom of the sheet, thank you".

"Hey, I'll work with you" Lydia had bounced up to the first row. As Marian was a new student at the school it was her privilege by the teacher to sit on the front desk in front of the whole class. God, she really hated teachers that belittle her in front of everyone.

"Thanks, I feel like a complete retard at the front," She said as Lydia pulled up a chair next to her.

"Yeah, he can be a bit of a prick sometimes" She said in a very hushed voice. "But who cares I'm here now so you shouldn't feel like such a retard!" Marian chuckled at Lydia's over enthusiasm.

"Anyway what are we suppose to be doing". Lydia then pointed to the last question on the sheet. "Easy as pie". She smiled.

"Yeah for someone who can do maths with their eyes closed".

"Well then its lucky for you, that I can". She said while finishing writing down the equation. "And that's how its done" She laughed.

"Wow impressive".

"Yeah, yeah I know, so, we now have the rest of the lesson to kick back and relax".

"I suppose we do".

"So tell me what do you really think about the gang, when you met them in registration this morning".

Marian immediately felt uneasy by Lydia's forwardness "What do you want to know?" She spoke quickly keeping her wits about her.

"I'm just curious, you know for example anyone you like?"

The smile that lit up on Marian face was all the evidence Lydia needed to know before she started her interrogation. "Let me guess, erm… Archer?" No reply. "Will?" Lydia smiled cockily. "Don't like the quiet type, hm?" Marian had turned red with embarrassment. "Or maybe it's Allan?"

"Ok. Ok will you stop, I won't deny it you have some pretty fit boys at this school" she stopped and thought for a second before saying "Its just I don't know anyone that well enough to give you a definite decision". The last thing Marian needed was to tell Lydia that she liked Robin because A. she may liked him as well or B. he could be already going out with somebody else. And anyway it was just a little crush, right? You couldn't possibly fall in love with someone you just met.

Marian never had believed in love at first sight, she thought that you had to get to know someone and find out there true colours before you could make a decision if you really liked them. Which was always a difficult screening process, especially if the guy was hot.

"Fine you don't have to tell me if you don't want to" It was obvious that she was a little disappointed, although the tone of her voice suggested that she understood.

"Thanks" She spoke quietly. "So, do you like anyone or are you going out with someone?" She asked because she honestly didn't know what to say, she felt incredibly awkward when there was no instant reply.

"What makes you think I'm going to tell you now" Her face showed her seriousness. Marian started to worry that she had just buggered up the opportunity to make a new friend. "Just kidding" She laughed, "You should have seen your face". Relief washed over her in an instant.

"No, I'm not going out with anyone at the moment".

"I sense a but coming along".

"Your right there honey" She sighed "Well it's me and Allan, we have been this on and off couple for about 2 years now, and we've only just broken up again about a week ago".

"Why?"

"Why else, he's a player, I mean don't get me wrong he's never actually cheated on me, its just the way he stares at other girls and he'll start chatting them up and I just get sick of it… so in the end I break up with him, but we both know within the month we'll be back together again" She said it as if it were common knowledge to the world.

"Oh, ok".

"Allan is a great guy though, he was my best friend before he was my boyfriend".

"Yeah that sounds familiar" She smiles as she thought of Carter.

"How so?"

"Well before I came here I had a boyfriend called Carter, he was amazing and so romantic too, but I broke up with him when my mum decided to move here, I just didn't want a long distance relationship".

"Was he cute?"

"No, he was fuck ugly" She giggled. "Of course he was good looking".

Lydia just waved her hands for her to continue.

"Ok, he was tall, blond, oh! And he was captain of the school ruby team, god he had a nice body" She smiled at the memories.

"Oh nice honey, I'm practically drooling" She pretended to wipe her mouth.

Marian's expression then changed to a sad one she then slumped herself over her desk, resting her head on the table. "Hey, don't worry honey, like you said there are plenty of fit guys out there just waiting for a girl like you" Lydia did her best to comfort her new found friend. Marian then looked up at her "I know, thanks". Still with her head resting on the surface of the table.

"It shouldn't be difficult for you anyway, I mean did you see the guys out in the hall they were practically falling over themselves when they saw you".

"Don't be silly they weren't looking at me, they were looking at you".

"Yeah what was I thinking, it probably was me they were looking at" Lydia gave her a cocky grin. Marian just shoved her lightly in the arm. "Oh get over yourself, honey".

"Oi don't be cheeky, you need my permission to call me, honey" Her tone sarcastic, knowing Marian was mocking her. Then as if from out of nowhere there math teacher Mr Potter leaned over the other side of the table and asked "You girls finding the work ok, its not too difficult for you" From the look on Lydia's face it looked like she was going to slap him but instead replied sweetly "No, thank you sir we're fine". He then smiled and walked in the direction of Much and Will, who were as equally pleased to see him as they were.

"Argh! Patronizing dick head, what does he think that because I have ovaries, that I can't do a simple maths problem!" She grumbled.

Marian knew she shouldn't laugh but she couldn't help it "Depends what you mean by a simple maths problem". Lydia's mood changed and instantly she lighten up.

The bell then rang for second period and they made their way to there next lesson.

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A few hours later and it was time for lunch. Lydia had made arrangements with her telling her to meet her just outside the science block, where they would walk to the gangs usual lunch spot together.

"Alright, good lesson?"

"Not bad you?"

"Pretty shit but what you gonna do hey?" She laughed while fiddling with the length of her side bag strap.

"So where do you guys eat lunch?" Marian questioned.

"Oh we have this great spot under a huge oak tree on the edge of the field, it just that way" She pointed. "Hey actually do you mind if we stop by the loos first?"

"No sure that's fine"

"Cheers".

Then made there way in to the nearest building to find a clean toilet that was not in use. Although this school was really nice and well looked after, the sight of the school toilets was enough to send a girl out screaming. It was quite clear that some people more than likely the lower years found it amusing to trash the girl's toilets by throwing toilet paper around like streamers and by stuffing so many paper towels down the toilet as possible to make a hell of a mess for the cleaners later. She also notices the vandalism on the wall, which was brightly coloured with permanent marker, with the obvious crap written on it. Like who into who and who thinks who is a complete wanker and other rubbish that she couldn't be bothered to read.

Lydia exited one of the cubicles sighing, "I know it's revolting isn't it". She washed her hands then her and Marian quickly checked their make up. "Lets get out of here".

Lydia pushed open the door to exit the toilets, but it had collided with someone on the other side. "Shit" Marian whispered under her breath. Although, Lydia didn't look as remorseful, as Marian would of thought.

"Look where you're going you stupid whore!"

"Oh bite me Sarah, and put on some bloody clothes!"

"Take that back you stupid bitch!"

"Make me you cheap excuse for a hooker!" Sarah didn't know what else to say so instead she just shoved Lydia hard in the chest.

Marian decided to step in "Hey girls that enough, look" She turned to Sarah "It was just an accident, ok".

"What ever" Sarah gave Marian a once over, then smirked evilly before giving both of them dirty looks.

"What was that all about?" Marian questioned.

"Oh that's Sarah, the school's bitch and a complete slut" She spoke in an overly loud voice "And she's also a well known member of the black knights".

"The black knights" She asked.

"Yeah you know we're the Outlaws and they're the black knights" Marian giggled to herself.

"Well ok, I'm guessing that's your rival gang".

"You've got it in one honey, let me tell you, the black knights are horrible people, firstly you have John prince, who the leader, if you will, of the black knights, then you have this right hand men Vasey Sheriff and Guy Gisbourne, there never to far away from him. Then you have this team of professional kiss arses, Sarah who was that charming young lady you have just met, but there also Isabella Gisbourne and Davina Sheriff, who by there last names you can tell are the sister to Guy and Vasey".

"Right, thanks for the heads up then, I'll stay clear of them"

"Yeah, I'm really not kidding there bad news, and because your new here, your be there prime target" Marian looked confused at Lydia. So she carried on.

"Fresh meat, so to speak" Marian nodded in understanding, then smirked and her while they made there way down the hallway.

"There a lot going for me at this school, isn't there?"

"Sorry Hun, that's the way the cookie crumbles"

Marian let out a short laugh "That's so lame".

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Ok I know it was a bit Marian/Lydia in this chapter

But I feel that I should start another chapter with what happens next

So really the chapter has just been spilt in half and not to worry I'm going to start writing the next chapter now!

And it should be up sometime over the weekend – hopefully (depends how much work I get, but I'll try and make it happen!!) Ok?

PLEASE REVIEW!!

Robyn

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