A/N: Sorry I haven't updated in so long. Reviews please? :)
Olivia awoke the next morning, her head felt heavier than the rest of her body. She was lying on a sofa. She managed to pull herself up, still in her school uniform. She pushed her hair off her face. She looked over at the other sofa and Rachel was still asleep. Olivia looked over at the clock, it was 6am. She made her way into the kitchen having a quick look around. She didn't want to go prowling in Rachel cupboards, so instead she put the kettle on. She stood looking out the kitchen window pondering. Her thoughts were interrupted by Rachel's vibrating phone, Olivia glanced over towards it, it was flashing "Chris" Olivia watched it flash on and off, then it fell silence again. Olivia returned to staring at the window only for her thoughts to be interrupted again.
"Are you ok?" The voice made Olivia jump. Rachel was stood in the doorway. Olivia looked Rachel up and down, she was dressed in a plain white t-shirt and a pair of grey joggers. She looked different in Olivia's eyes. She answered the question by nodding her head, "I'll drive you home soon, so you can get a change of clothing"
"Thank you" Olivia went back to looking out the window, "Why did you let me stay last night?"
"I couldn't leave you outside all night. Just don't mention it to anyone though, because I'm not suppose to let students sleep at my house" Said Rachel with a slight smile. Olivia nodded her head understanding, "So... why were you out last night?" Olivia sighed, the kettle clicked off.
"Tea or coffee?" Olivia asked.
"Answer me.... please" Replied Rachel.
"I had an argument with my sister, Gemma. She told me to leave" Rachel raised her eyebrows, "It's ok, she's tells me to leave at least 3 times a week. I don't refer to where I live as a home, it's just a place for me to wash my clothes and eat some food. I hardly ever sleep there, I stop at friend's houses. It's easier for my sister to pretend I don't exist"
"And what about your parents?"
"I have none" Olivia saw Rachel's face sadden, "It's ok though. They died a long time ago, car crash. My sister got left with me. I've ruined her life apparently. She's a bit off the rails... worst than me. Into drugs, like the proper stuff and then there's her boyfriend, he's a creep, likes to drink... quite violent too" Olivia's voice trailed off, "But it's ok, they're trying to find someone to foster me... or just anybody who'll look after me really"
"You can't keep living your life like this Olivia. You can't carry on with the drugs" Said Rachel.
"Look... I know I shouldn't take drugs, but I do. Just like people drink and smoke" Replied Olivia, "Oh and your phones been ringing this morning" Rachel picked her phone up off the side, she had 6 missed calls, all off Chris. The feeling of guilt washed through her, she forgot to ring him back. She pressed call back. After a few rings Chris answered.
"Rachel! Are you ok?! I've been so worried about you" He exclaimed before Rachel could even say hello.
"Chris, I'm fine. I'm sorry I didn't call back" Said Rachel. She walked out into the hallway.
"I've been worried... as was Max"
"Max?" Rachel was in shock. She didn't even know Max had feelings.
"Yeah. He called me a few times last night, asking if I got in touch with you... sounds to me like he likes you"
"Yeah well, I don't like him" Said Rachel. Chris smiled, he was relieved, "Look Chris, I'm gonna have to go. I'll see you later"
"Alright. See you later" Replied Chris. Rachel hung up and went back in the kitchen. Olivia was stood holding a cup of coffee, she handed it to Rachel.
"You strike me as a coffee person" Smiled Olivia.
Rachel pulled up outside of Olivia's house. It was a small semi-detched house. The garden fence seemed to be falling apart. The garden had a washing machine in it and what seemed to be a car door was leaning against the broken fence. The door seem to be falling off it hinges, it swung open.
"I'm gonna have to go... that's Liam, my sister's boyfriend. Oh and look, he's already hammered, oh how beautiful" Said Olivia. They both watched as he held himself up using the door frame. Olivia got out the car, Rachel did so too.
"Get in this house! Where have you been all night? And who the hell are you?" Shouted Liam towards Rachel.
"Ignore him. Go Miss" Said Olivia.
"I'm Miss Mason. Olivia's headmistress" Rachel started to walk up the path towards him. A girl came out the house, she was mid 20's. Rachel could tell it was Olivia's sister, she looked the split of Olivia, apart from she had dark brown hair. She approached Olivia, she grabbed hold of Olivia's wrist.
"Get in the house, we need words" She glanced over at Rachel, "I'd like you to get off my property, now" Olivia pulled back off Gemma, "Ok, we'll discuss it out here. I'd like to who you've been purchasing your drugs from, because it sure as hell isn't Liam here"
"I haven't been buying any" Lied Olivia, "Miss, you should leave. I'll see you later" Olivia walked off in the house. Liam and Gemma both gave Rachel a dirty look before walking off inside and slammed the door shut. Rachel walked back down the path and to her car. She looked up at Olivia's house, she dreaded to think what could be going on behind those doors.
Rachel left the school assembly, she was rather worried there was no sign on Olivia anywhere. As she was walking down the corridor she heard her name being called from behind. She turned around, it was Max.
"Did you get home ok?" He asked approaching her.
"Yes fine, why are you bothered if I go home ok?" She asked.
"Sorry for been concerned about a... friend" The word friend sounded almost sarcastic. Rachel let out a fake laugh.
"Friend? You're kidding no one Max, trying to be nice to me" Said Rachel, she began to walk away from Max, however, he followed. Rachel stopped still, she watched as Olivia walked down the school path. Rachel was relieved and Olivia looked unharmed.
"She's not making a good impression is she? I think a day in the cooler could easily sort her out" Said Max standing behind Rachel.
"No Max" Replied Rachel. Olivia walked through the school doors.
"Cooler, now!" Shouted Max.
"What? Why" Asked Olivia.
"I'll explain once we're in there" Said Max, "Come on" He started to lead Olivia to the cooler. Rachel stood shaking her head, she began to follow them both minutes later.
Rachel stood outside the cooler, she heard Max shouting, Olivia was shouting back. Max had closed all the blinds in the classroom so Rachel couldn't see in.
"Don't touch me" Rachel heard Olivia shout, "I don't think you're in any position to make threats to me. I could ruin your marriage... you reputation even.
"And who'll believe you? No one" Sneered Max. Rachel stood by the door, leaning close listening, she heard a crash. Rachel opened the door to see a table overturned and Olivia stood at the back of the room, Max was stood over by the window.
"Will someone please explain to me, what is going on?" Rachel asked.
"I want her out of this school. Now!" Roared Max. Rachel could see he was fuming.
"No, this is my school, Olivia is staying" Replied Rachel calmly. Max turned to her, she could see the fury in his eyes, Max started to walk over to her.
"I'll say this one last time, I want her out of MY school" He said.
"No Max!" Shouted Rachel. Olivia started to walk towards the door to leave. Max grabbed her by her arm stopping her from going anywhere.
"Sit down" He demanded. Olivia pulled back off Max
"What is going on?!" Shouted Rachel looking from Max to Olivia who were both glaring at each other.
"Well..." Olivia began, she took a seat, "Mr Max Tyler here has been having it off with my sister behind his wife's back" Rachel turned to Max.
"And when were you planning on telling Kim you had a wife?" Rachel asked Max.
"Oh there's another woman, why aren't I surprised" Sneered Olivia.
"We'll discuss that later Miss Mason... I think Olivia can stay in the cooler all day though" Max stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind himself.
"He enjoys storming out and slamming doors doesn't he? He does that better than running this school" Said Olivia.
"Let me get my head around this, Mr Tyler has been sleeping with you sister" Olivia nodded her head, "I can't believe that man"
"My sister wants to leave her current boyfriend for Max... he keeps saying he's divorcing his wife for her. They're made for each other anyway, they're both scum" Olivia paused, "I don't why I've come this school, it's caused me nothing but trouble"
Rachel lightly knocked on Kim's office, she heard a voice behind the door telling her to enter. Rachel pushed the door open slowly.
"Not busy are you Kim?" She asked.
"No, what's up?" Replied Kim.
"You and Max... is it serious?" Asked Rachel. Kim looked completely puzzled.
"Is what serious?" Asked Kim.
"Your relationship with him" Said Rachel.
"I don't know what you're on about. If you're on about last night, we just nipped in for a drink as friends, nothing more... I knew the rumours would start, has Steph mentioned something to you?" Rachel shook her head, "Grantley?"
"No, Max himself... he made out that you and him were together last night, saying it's early days for you both or something along those lines"
"Nothing at all is happening between me or Max. I can't believe he said that. Probably trying to boost his ego" Said Kim with an added laugh. Rachel smiled, she was confused to why Max lied to her. She said goodbye to Kim before leaving the office and making her way back to her own.
