Chapter Six- School Trip.

The gang waited under a tree for the bus. It was pouring with rain and they were off on the annual year 13 trip to Le Chateau Cambroix in northern France for three days. Everyone in the year was going and they were currently waiting for the bus which would be driving them down.

As the bus pulled up their teacher, Ms Moorland yelled at them all to chose their partners for seats.

"It's going to be a long trip so pick someone you're friends with. I don't want anybody murdered on the motorway." everyone laughed and began shuffling around.

Will glanced around and saw Robin grab Much and Marian grab Eve. Allan was making his way towards Djaq, when he spotted the lonely figure of his best friend. He looked to Djaq, who nodded in understanding, if anyone could make Will talk it was Allan. The par of them had been best friends since playschool and were inseparable.

Will jumped when Allan tapped him on the shoulder. "Sit with me, mate."

"What about Djaq?"

"What about her? She can sit with Francesca or Nadine. I wanna sit with you."

"Fine, but you can't make me talk."

Allan smiled at his friend, that was so like Will, always assuming there was an ulterior motive. Mind you, with Allan there normally was, so he was right to be suspicious. They joined the back of the queue and climbed onto the coach.

Will let Allan take the window seat, it didn't bother him either way. He looked up and down the aisle and spotted Gisborne helping Charm into her seat, a few rows in front of Will and Allan. He smirked at Will and slid into his seat.

"Well, well Scarlet, looks like you're the only company I have for this long journey." Will jerked his head round and found Carter sat in the seat across the aisle from him. "And since your mate is asleep, I can make your life hell for the next six hours."

Will closed his eyes, great, I escape one tormentor only to be greeted by another. "Why do you always do this to me Carter?"

"Because I can. You make it so easy. There's so much wrong with you that you're an easy target. Face it Scarlet, you were branded a victim the day your mother died." as he finished his sentence Carter reached across and slapped Will across the face.

XxXxX

As the coach swept into the grounds of the chateau, Ms Moorland stood up and took the microphone.

"Ladies and gents, I will be handing out room listings as you collect your bags, so make sure you see me as soon as you have claimed your luggage."

Will grabbed his bag and made his way over to the economics teacher. He took the sheet that she handed him and glanced quickly down the list. Looking at the name next to his he groaned, Gisborne, typical.

"Looks like you're in for a fun three days Scarlet, if you survive it." Gisborne laughed, and dropped his bag at Will's feet. "Bring my bag up to the room. I can't carry it myself. My arm hurts too much."

"Right then Kids, your room partners will also be your study partners for the duration of the trip. There will be no swapping, no going out without your partner, although the evenings may be spent at your leisure, inside the Chateau." Mr Kindal yelled over the hub bub.

"Scarlet, my bag." Gisborne shouted at him. Will sighed and picked up the suitcase. He followed Guy to their room and dropped the case on the floor. Gisborne held out his hand. "Give me your key."

"Why?"

"So that I can be positive you won't go running to Robin when I go out. If you I'll know, because you won't be able to get back in." reluctantly Will handed over his room key. "Oh and unpack my stuff, you can keep all yours in your rucksack." Gisborne left, slamming the door behind him.

Will threw himself back on one of the beds and closed his eyes. Shit. He was stuck with Gisborne for three fucking days, with no escape. What had he done to deserve this?

The door swung open and Guy glared down at Will, who had fallen asleep on the bed before he had even unpacked the suitcase. He punched Will hard in the side, and watched as he sat bolt upright, fear obvious in his eyes.

"William, is there something you've forgotten to do?" Gisborne pointed at the still full suitcase on the floor. "Like unpack my clothes? Listen it took a lot of money, and effort on my part to sort this room arrangement out. So if you don't do as I tell you to, I'll be incredibly pissed off, and you will be spending the rest of the trip in a lot of pain."

Will shuddered at the thought. Then it hit him, Gisborne had paid the teachers to put them in the same room! Wanker.

"Get a move on, you little shit." Guy hit Will across the head, causing the younger boy to cry out. "And shut the fuck up." Will whimpered quietly as he unpacked Guy's belongings. "You wanna know the best bit? My dad is looking for someone to help out at our mansion. So count this trip as your trial. If you do a good enough job, you're mine."

"Wha... what? I don't wanna fucking work for you Gisborne. It's bad enough having to go to the same school." Will's head whipped backwards as Guy slapped him again. "Bastard." another slap resounded around the room.

"Of course you don't want to work for me. No one does. But you're going to, regardless of what you want. Your uncle Brett was more than happy with the arrangement."

"You... you spoke to my uncle Brett? When?" Will sat back on his heels mouth open with shock.

"This morning. He was more than keen for you to get a job. Said it was about time you contributed to the household."

Will felt the tears building in his eyes. How could this be happening to him? A knock on the door interrupted the 'conversation.' Guy opened the door and Will looked up to see Allan barging in.

"Not being funny right, but this fucking stinks." he sat on Will's bed and put his head in his hands. Guy stormed out, stupid Allan a Dale.

"What's wrong mate?" Will sat down next to him.

"Djaq. She... she... she dumped me."

"What? Why?" Will was in shock, the were the perfect couple.

"She didn't say. Just that we were finished." Will looked at his friend. Allan was distraught. "Let's sneak out, get wasted."

"What about the others?"

"Fuck the others."

Will shrugged. "Fair enough. Let's go then."

XxXxX

They staggered back into the Chateau at about three in the morning, laughing loudly. Allan had to hold his friend upright. It was obvious that Will wasn't used to drinking this much, the way he staggered and swayed around.

Allan dropped Will outside his bedroom door before heading down the corridor to his own room. Will raised his hand to knock on the door when it swung open, revealing an extremely pissed off Gisborne.

"Inside, now." he hissed.

Will bit his lip to stop himself from laughing and slid silently into the room. Gisborne paced up and down in front of him in complete silence, with such an angry look on his face that Will was scared witless. Suddenly he could feel the alcohol backing up on him.

"I... I don't feel so good." he looked up at Guy, who backhanded him across the face.

"Shut the fuck up." was the response. Suddenly Will lurched forward, puking up the contents of his stomach all over Gisborne's feet.

"You little twat. How fucking dare you?" Gisborne raised his fist and laughed as Will drew back in fear. "That's right, you will fear me. I am your worst nightmare Scarlet. Now get some sleep."

Will tried to pull himself to his feet, but Guy pushed him back down. "No, you sleep on the floor until I tell you otherwise."

XxXxX

Three days later, they were all sat on the coach ready to head back to the school. Will was staring out the window, when a tap on the shoulder made him turn around. As he turned, a fist slammed into his face, knocking him unconscious.

"Is he alright?" Ms Moorland asked, pointing at Will.

"He's fine, asleep." Allan grinned, that'll teach him for trying to move in on his girl.

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SxBx