Smile
There was a report that needed finishing, a copy needed for the governors and another for the senior members of staff. Eddie had said he would assist, but between his end of year marking and his allotted time with Michael, he'd hardly been much help. Kim had offered and although she had been good company, they often got distracted by gossip than by work.
If that wasn't enough, the report had lessened her sleeping time. Five hours of sleep was enough to make her irritated. Finding she had forgotten to buy more coffee, she had dazedly made her way to school, only to feel a sharp pain in her stomach. Luckily for her, Rachel was always prepared. She promptly went to the toilets, cursing the faint spot of red in her underwear. Grumbling, she ate her packed lunch before break-time.
Elbow on the desk, propped under her chin, Rachel pretended to work. She scrolled through the report, noting the unfinished sections. Still, she made no effort to start them. Then she heard a knock on the door, a little polite. Dragging her gaze upward, she noted, with surprise, that it was Eddie.
"Jasmine said she was completely free so she'd spend this period in the cooler. Now I've got some extra time, I thought I'd come here."
Rachel raised her brows. "And help me with the report?"
He shrugged; that was clearly not the reason for his visit. "That too, I suppose."
Grinning, Eddie had already dropped into the sofa, silently asking if she would join him. He didn't need to ask. Rachel stood, her own grin spreading as she made her way to him. The rain outside lashed against the window and she still felt as if her stomach was curling into itself; yet, she could allow herself a moment of happiness. This once.