Rachel sat in her office, it was at least an hour and half after school had ended. She had a lot of work to do and she wanted to get it done so she could have a peaceful night.

"Still here I see" The voice made Rachel jumped. She looked up and it was Max, he closed the door behind himself. "Not going the pub with a certain Mr Mead?" Max asked, he took a seat in front of Rachel's desk.

"No, I'm not" Replied Rachel as she carried on typing on the laptop.

"So you're not doing anything tonight?" Asked Max. Rachel didn't reply, "I'll take that as a no... so why don't I take you out for a drink?" Rachel stop typing and looked up at Max, "Come on Rachel, away from all of this, just me and you... I'm trying to be nice to you"

"And what about your wife? And Olivia's sister?" Asked Rachel.

"Me and my wife have split up... and myself and Olivia's sister was a one off. It's all over now" Said Max, "Maybe we could build some bridges" Rachel looked back at her laptop, she couldn't believe she was considering it.

"Fine" Replied Rachel looking up at Max. Max smiled widely.

"Great. I'll pick you up about 8? We can go somewhere... quiet" Suggested Max with a small smile. He stood leaving the office. Rachel sighed and got back to her work.

"Tonight's going be interesting" Rachel muttered to herself.


Olivia stood in her new room. It was paint purple with a wooden floors. She was grateful she got a room to herself. She stood in front of her mirror, quickly running the brush through her hair. She was finally ready. She glanced over at the clock, it was 8pm. She wrote down Michaela's address off her phone and slowly slipped her heels off so she didn't make any noise when walking down the stairs. She grabbed a few pillows and padded out her bed to make it look as if she was asleep in it. She had no idea what would happen when they found out she wasn't in it the following morning. She'd got her uniform in a spare bag for the next day. She slowly opened the door and looked out onto the landing, no one was around, she slowly crept down the stairs when she got to the bottom she slowly walked towards the door, opening it as quietly as she could, she doubt it could be heard over the loud television in the living room. She quickly made her way down the drive, she got the end and put her heels on and began to walk down the road, her alcohol bottles clanking against each other in her bag.


Rachel stood on her front doorstep. She had no idea why but she had made an effort for tonight. She pulled her coat tight around her as the cold wind blew against her. Max's car finally pulled up in front of her house. Rachel made her way down her drive and got in the passengers side.

"You look nice" Said Max looking her up and down. Rachel narrowed her eyes slightly, pulling her coat round herself even tighter, although inside she was pleased he had noticed.


Olivia approached Michaela's house. There were a few teenagers stood outside, some already drunk. Olivia passed Danielle who was sat on the drive with her head in her hands, she looked over at Aleesha who was sat by her.

"Lightweight" She said, with an added smile. Olivia looked from Danielle to Aleesha and smiled. She made her way into the house, placing her bag down behind the door. It was rather full. Olivia could hear her name begin called from behind, she turned around and Bolton and Paul were entering the house holding two boxes of beer.

"Glad you've come" Smiled Paul. Bolton laughed and nudged his mate. He walked off leaving Paul and Olivia stood talking.

"Beer?" Paul said taking one out the box and handing it Olivia. She took hold of it and smiled slightly.

"Thank you" Replied Olivia, "Bottle opener?"

"Oh... bottle opener... yes" Said Paul, he reached into the box again and pulled one out, "Prepared you see" He added a wink at the end of his sentence which caused Olivia to smile. She took the bottle opener and opened her drink, she took a large mouthful.

"What drink have you brought then?" He asked.

"Bit of everything really, mostly wine and vodka though" Replied Olivia.

"Vodka? Do you think you can handle all of it?" Asked Paul. Olivia laughed and rolled her eyes.

"Of course I can, I could probably drink you under the table" She replied smiling. Paul raised his eyebrows.

"Really? Come on then... prove it" He said, "In the kitchen now, I'll get Bolton pour us some shots out"

"But I haven't warmed myself up yet, do you want to get me hammered?" Olivia questioned as she followed Paul into the kitchen. Paul pulled a stool out for her to sit on.

"Maybe" He replied. Olivia smirked and sat down, Paul sat down next to her, "Right Bolton mate, some shots please"


Rachel sat in the pub with Max across from her. He was right, it was a nice, quiet pub.

"Another?" Asked Max, noticing Rachel's glass was empty. Rachel pondered for a moment, she didn't want to drink a lot as she had work in the morning. She reminded herself, work with a hangover is never good.

"Only one more" She replied. Max smiled and went to the bar to fetch her another drink. Rachel sat looking around the pub, she still had her coat on as it was a little cold. Max brought her drink back over for her, she smiled and took it off him.

"You should take your coat off" Suggested Max.

"I will in a bit, I'm a little cold" Replied Rachel. They both fell silence. Rachel sipped on her drink, Max was watching her out the corner of his eye, he smiled to himself. Rachel noticed and turned to him.

"Something to smile about?" She asked.

"I was just smiling at you" Replied Max.

"Why?" Asked Rachel, she placed her drink back down.

"I just was. Come on Rachel, relax a little. I'm not all that bad... I know you like me, even if it's just a little bit" Replied Max.

"Max, I don't fancy you if that's what you're getting at. You're not my type" Stated Rachel.

"Maybe not your type for a relationship, but I'm your type for a one night stand" Retorted Max.

"I don't do one night stands Max! You might do, but I don't" Replied Rachel, Max raised his eyebrows, "I don't! So you can think again if you reckon you can get me into bed. Is that why you've brought me here? To get me drunk so you can sleep with me?"

"No, I could get into bed without bringing you to the pub" Replied Max. Rachel laughed and shook her head.

"You could not Max" Said Rachel, she picked up her drink and sipped on it again.

"We'll see about that" Replied Max with a smirk.


Olivia sat on the stool, she push her hair out of her face and took a deep breath.

"Paul, give up. You'll never... ever, ever, out drink me" Said Olivia. She was unsure about that as she was already drunk, as was Paul who had his head rested onto the counter and his eyes closed. Bolton stood behind them, he pulled Paul to an upright position. Paul opened his eyes.

"Why don't you both just agree you can't out drink each other" Suggested Bolton.

"I think I've won anyway, he's way more drunk than I am" Replied Olivia, "Come on lets get some fresh air" She grabbed hold of Paul and pulled him off the stool. Paul steadied him self and headed towards the door with Olivia. Michaela was stood at the door too, Sam and Lauren were walking up the driveway.

"Sorry we're late Michaela" Said Lauren as she passed Michaela. Sam gave Michaela a wide smile and entered the house. Olivia sat down on the drive and Paul sat down next to her.

"Vodka?" He said, handing her a bottle.

"Why not" She replied, she unscrewed it and took a mouthful, "Woah, that's strong"

"The stronger the better" Stated Paul, "I feel rather sick"

"Pull yourself together" Exclaimed Olivia, "Man up" Paul lay back on the drive and closed his eyes. Olivia joined him, expect she kept her eyes opened and stared at the sky.


Rachel was on her 6th glass of wine, she was feeling a little drunk. Max stuck to his water as he was driving.

"Another?" Asked Max. Rachel shook her head.

"No more for me thanks Max" Replied Rachel.

"Oh come on. Live a little" Max said. They were sat inches from one another, Rachel glanced at him and shook her head once again.

"No, I can't get drunk. I have work tomorrow. As do you" Replied Rachel. Max smiled, he edged even closer to her, "Maybe you should drive me home soon"

"Maybe... or maybe we should drive to my flat" Replied Max.

"Flat? So you are no longer with your wife?" Asked Rachel.

"No, I told you I wasn't. I'm living alone now. You should come round, I get lonely sometimes, I could do with some female company" He said, he slowly ran his fingers through Rachel's hair, Rachel turned to him. Their faces were inches from one another. Rachel could feel his breath on her face. Rachel felt Max's lips on her, it took a moment for her realize he was kissing her. She pulled back suddenly.

"No Max. It's not the right time" Said Rachel. Max let go of her, nodded his head and smiled, he was smiling to himself though, his plan was finally in action.


Olivia stumbled down the corridor towards the bathroom, she opened the door to find Danielle lay in the bath asleep. On the floor was Aleesha who was also asleep. Olivia closed the door and walked into one of the bedrooms. It was early hours of the morning and many were asleep. She saw the bed was free and lay down on it closing her eyes.

"Good night?" Olivia jumped and opened her eyes, she looked next to her and Paul was lay there.

"Where did you come from?" She asked, "Gave me heart attack"

"I was on the floor, heard you come in" Replied Paul, "God knows how I'm gonna cope with school tomorrow"

"I'm lucky, I don't suffer from hangovers" Said Olivia smiling. Paul smiled back.

"You're very pretty when you smile" He said. Olivia laughed.

"You're only saying that because you're drunk" Replied Olivia.

"No, I mean it" Replied Paul, "You are pretty... and I'd tell you that sober" Olivia smiled again, she turned into Paul.

"We're too drunk to be having this conversation" Stated Olivia, "I'm going sleep, goodnight Paul"

"Goodnight Olivia" Paul replied.