I hope this doesn't disappoint, the beginning of Caroline's plan being unravelled...

Caroline held Kate's sobbing figure smoothing her hands through her hair " it's ok, it's ok". Caroline felt awful she had known he was devious but had no idea she would have to watch Kate every movement to keep him away, he was everywhere it seemed. Shed promised to keep Kate safe and she had failed...

Caroline held Kate tight rocking her gently as she reassured her telling her she was safe and loved, that she was right here. Her words empty she couldn't take Kate anguish away she felt powerless, not many people had managed to make the strong minded Caroline feel like this And she was not enjoying the feeling one bit.

It was time she did something about this, he needed to be sorted once and for all.

"Do you think you are up for dinner were meeting the students in 10 minutes, if your not it's ok. you will be safe if you stay in your room".

Kate sat up " I want to stay with you" , Caroline smiled kissing her temple "well I've got to supervise at dinner".

Kate nodded and smoothed her shirt "ok, I'm coming then" " you sure?" Caroline asked concerned "Yep" Kate nodded and smiled. Caroline couldn't help smile at this strong, beautiful, resilient woman, Caroline leant forwards letting her lips gently caress Kate's lips.

She felt Kate smile "what! ?" "Nothing I just can't believe how much I love you". "I love you too Kate and I have a plan to sort Michael out, if he wants to keep his reputation he will never bother you again".

Kate raised her eyebrow questionably "well let's just say a taste of his own medicine and well a few, embarrassing extras to keep as my hand to play if he refuses to leave school Caroline smirked. Kate looked intrigued "wait and see" Caroline smirked, they held each other for a while Caroline peppering kisses over Kate's face enjoying the intimacy.

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As they reached the foyer and the students, Caroline lead them all to the dinning hall, she watched them take there seats and went to sit at the teachers table. As the food arrived she realized how hungry she had been, she couldn't help but smile as she watched Kate tuck in to her pasta. She felt her hand upon her leg enjoying the closeness, knowing at this distance Kate was safe under her protection.

She watched Michael across the table his eyes glued, Watching Kate's every move it made her stomach jolt, the weasel she hated him so much. She watched him until his eyes drew level with hers, a smug smile across his lips as if he knew a secret she wasn't privy to.

Caroline smiled back warmly did he really think Kate wouldn't tell her! Even before they got together they were close friends, he was dreaming! she feigned ignorance to his smarmy smug look as it played into her plan. She let her foot drop from her shoe and carefully positioned it between his legs and rubbing, she watched as he dropped his fork in shock nearly choking. She smiled at him and winked watching his dumbfounded expression cloud his face, she rubbed harder further up the inside of his leg, watching his cheek blush as he pushed her foot down.

Caroline returned her foot with more vigor, she felt him shift uneasily under her touch Pushing her unwanted advances away. Caroline smiled at his uneasy expression, before letting her foot drop away again. They carried on eating dinner and as the students filtered off the staff remained, Caroline had persisted with her looks and gentle touches upon him. She had watched as he had become more and more uncomfortable and had to say she was guilty of enjoying watching him squirm.

Soon the other staff had left to check on the students as it would be lights off in the next half an hour, with a long day ahead of them the staff had also given in to exhaustion. It had been a long day and she thought she deserved a swift drink before bed as they moved to the bar, Caroline ordered a bottle of wine and watched Kate sink two glasses her eyes bleary with sleep. "I'm tired Caroline, I'm going up to the room", Caroline nodded " I won't be long". Caroline throwing her a dazzling smile, which Kate returned under the watchful eyes of Michael.

Michael made to move to follow and Caroline poured him another drink "not off to bed so soon?" she asked flirtatiously. He had witnessed her flirtatious looks and manners all evening, he was confused to say the least he knew shed been married so it made sense shed like men and women, but she was his boss and was being highly inappropriate.

As they suddenly realized they were alone , Caroline placed a hand upon his leg "alone at last" she breathed heavily stroking his leg. "Caroline I'm not entirely comfortable with your... He motioned to her hand. she let her eyes flicker "what you don't find me attractive, you don't want to sleep with me?".

His mouth dropped ummm "I'm not a free agent, sorry and I don't think as your my boss it would be..." he trailed off "take me to bed?" she whispered huskily in his ear. He wasn't sure what to say where to look why would he fancy her, she was much older than him and not his type and she was an arrogant cow. She constantly made his life difficult made him feel inferior, and obviously rather easy if she was wanting to sleeping with several people.

"No Caroline" he said forcefully "your not my type" Caroline didn't look deterred she pressed on moving closer to him. "Caroline this is not appropriate he stood to leave "I'm going to bed" he huffed. Caroline could see his annoyance she had not taken his rather obvious hint " I know you want me she took his hand moving it to her breast, she saw his face turn to anger. " what about no do you not understand" he shouted, she smirked shame you can practice what you preach she thought.

"I'm a very determined woman Michael I want you , and I don't care what you want I usually get what I want". She saw the shock of her frankness "Caroline stop" ... Caroline smirked "well we have the whole weekend so we will see who wins this battle, and I would hate to make things difficult for you if you didn't do what I wanted Michael. She grinned as she stood up and walked away towards the stairs , trying to wipe the smile off her face Seeing the look of horror upon his face.

Micheal sat the bar what the hell had just happened, why on earth would she think she had a chance of being with him. He hadn't given her any signs of wanting to and well he couldn't think of anything more repulsive. He was stunned "how dare she threaten me" he suddenly said aloud feeling the anger build, she wouldn't dare blackmail him.

Caroline winced at her forwardness paybacks a bitch she though remembering Micheals uneasiness, maybe it would make him think twice about doing the same to Kate. But she wasn't finished with him yet, let the games begin. She couldn't help let a small chuckle escape her lips as she knocked on the three doors closest to her and Kate's room.

"Lights off, we all have to be up by 8.30", a few of the students moaning slightly. Once satisfied there were going to be no midnight raves she knocked lightly on her door and waited. Kate opened the it gently, Caroline smiled as she saw Kate in her nightdress "hello lovely" she whispered shutting the door.

"So?" Kate questioned "well I think he got the message, but we will have to see how tomorrow plays out". Kate smiled, "so your not going to tell me?" "nope" then you can claim total ignorance if I get a harassment claim made" she smiled. "Caroline" Kate said exasperated looking concerned "I've done nothing worse than the games he plays, don't worry it will be fine." Kate sighed "trust me, he won't be sticking around after this weekend if I can help it" Caroline concluded.

kate looked unsure but as Caroline's lips met hers all thoughts of Michael evaporated and only Caroline mattered, as their arms wrapped around one another reveling in the embrace".

"Now where were we this afternoon?" Kate stopped to pout as if thinking "oh yes... " she slowly undid Caroline's top pulling her onto her.