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Lorraine walked straight through to Christine's office, head high, heels clicking to announce her arrival and a confident smile on her face.

"Oh do come in..." Christine rolled her eyes sarcasm dripping from her unimpressed tone.

"Oops sorry. Force of habit." Lorraine lied. She wasn't sorry. In fact she couldn't care less. She'd never been close to Christine and just wanted to get this formality out of the way so she could get on with her new job avoiding Christine wherever possible.

"Looks strange in here." Lorraine looked around the office with a sad smile.

"We've not changed anything?" Christine followed Lorraine's eyes around the room.

"I mean without Michael. Doesn't feel right." Lorraine looked Christine right in the eyes. Making sure she knew she was referring to her. She didn't look right behind the desk.

"Well I suggest you get over it if you want to work here, Lorraine. Things are a lot different now." Christine smirked.

"Oh don't worry about me. I adapt well to change, Christine. If I remember rightly it was everyone else who I had to battle to accept it." Lorraine smirked right back. One-Nill.

Nikki walked into the office instantly sensing an atmosphere between the two women at the desk.

"Everything alright?" Nikki asked wearily. Not really sure she wanted the answer.

"Perfect." Lorraine turned to smile cheekily at Nikki. "Just having a catch up before I get started."

"Hmm. Well just so you know... It's not just business studies we'll need you for. You'll be expected to cover wherever else we fall short... We'll provide training obviously." Christine's smirk was back. Enjoying the power she felt she had over Lorraine.

"You do know I don't need this job. I can walk out at any time I like." Lorraine quipped. But looked over at Nikki and realised that actually she did need this job. Not financially obviously but to get close to her. "I mean I won't. Because I want it. I miss this place & I'm thrilled to be back but just because I'm not in charge anymore doesn't mean I'll let anyone talk down to me. Show me respect and it'll be returned." Lorraine smiled calmly through gritted teeth.

"Of course... You might want to lose the heels though, if you're ever needed to cover PE." Christine scoffed looking down at Lorraine's ridiculously high shoes. "Right well we better make the announcement then. Staff room 10 minutes." She nodded and left Nikki and Lorraine alone. Lorraine stuck her middle finger up at Christine's back as she watched her stomp out of the office. Nikki tried unsuccessfully to stifle a giggle. Lorraine watched little creases appear either side of Nikki's eyes as she closed them while she laughed. She loved being the one to make Nikki laugh from the back of her throat. That sexy laugh. God she wanted her.

"You're terrible" Nikki finally managed to speak.

"So's she and you know it." Lorraine teased.

"Couldn't possibly comment. You did well not to rise to it though. Where's the Miss stubborn 'Im always right' Donnegan gone?"

"I've changed." Lorraine was now serious. Her eyes genuine and looking directly into Nikki's.

"I kinda liked the old you though." Nikki shrugged. "Most of the time." She joked. Well, half joked. Bringing Lorraine's smile right back.

"Ok, well I've improved. Not changed. I now know what I want..." Lorraine stepped closer to Nikki who was leaning against the desk.

"And what's.." Nikki cleared her throat hoping this would help her remember how to speak. "...What's that?"

Lorraine stepped even closer to Nikki. Trapping her between her body and the desk. She took hold of one of Nikki's hands that were hanging down nervously by her sides and closed both of her own hands around it tightly. "You." She looked up into Nikki's eyes and parted her lips slightly. Inviting Nikki to kiss her. Nikki looked down at Lorraine's lips and back up to her eyes silently pleading for her to close the gap between them. The hairs on the back of Nikki's neck stood up as she felt Lorraine's breathe on her face. They were so close now that only their hands clasped together were between them. Nikki closed her eyes as she felt Lorraine's lips on her own. Soft, gentle kisses at first as she stroked her thumb over Nikki's hand, then she let go, bodies pressed together and ran her hands through Nikki's hair pulling it slightly as she deepened the kiss. Their tongues fast, passionate, excited to meet each other again and angry for being separated for so long, fort each other for dominance. Lorraine let out a small moan as she bit on Nikki's lip. She wanted her right now. Nikki's eyes quickly flew open and she pushed Lorraine off her. Both gasping for air.

"No. Fuck you Lorraine. You're not doing this to me again." Nikki angrily wiped Lorraine's lipstick off her lips. As if trying to erase the kiss.

"I thought you... I thought you wanted me to" Lorraine blinked far too fast. Confused. She hadn't even had time to process the kiss in her mind before it was snatched away again.

"I won't do this again. Let you do this to me again. Pick me up and drop me. Do you know how long it took me to get on with my life?" Nikki was shaking her head. More angry with herself than Lorraine. She tried to storm passed Lorraine but she stood in her way. "Move"

"No. I won't move. Why don't you get over yourself? You're the one already in someone else's bed, Nikki. Not me. There hasn't been anyone since! So what makes you think you were the one hurt the most? You sure did move on quick..." Lorraine was now also angry. She had blamed herself for the way things had ended but like she said, Nikki was the one who had moved on. Not her.

"Oh so that's what all of this is about? You being a spoiled brat. Not wanting me but not wanting anyone else to have me either?" Nikki tried to move passed Lorraine but once again she blocked her. Nikki grabbed both of Lorraine's arms and pushed her against the door. She wanted to get away from her, out of this office, be around other people and safe from Lorraine's charms.

"But I DO want you, Nik." Lorraine whispered as she looked up at Nikki. Arms still pinned up against the door, she didn't even struggle to get out of Nikki's grip. Lorraine leaned towards Nikki, lips aching to be on hers again. Nikki let go of Lorraine's arms and pulled her by the waist away from the door. Out of her way. Eyes full of tears she gently pushed her away.

"No. Leave me alone." Nikki was gone out of the office. Leaving Lorraine shocked. What the hell had just happened? Nikki had wanted her to kiss her. She was certain she hadn't read it wrong.

"What the fuck?" She whispered to herself staring at the closed door.