It was 2pm and Lorraine sat silently in Michael's office, well she used Tom's and Nikki's which she also called her own. She had put in another desk and chair in Michael's office which was now hers too, she thought she could do what she pleased, knowing she owned the school. She waited for Sonia to bring the misery in. Mrs Barry finally arrived and was now sat in front of Lorraine. Her frowns could have held things, they were that deep. Lorraine tried hard to stay serious in the situation she had been forced to face.
"Well?" Lorraine started
"Well? Well, I don't like to receive a phone call telling me my son is being taught by a lesbian and the benefactor is dating her"
"Mrs Barry, the sexual orientation of a teacher is not going to affect how a pupil learns" Lorraine said firmly
"Excuse me, but these so called teachers have an influence over children. I don't like what you are Miss Donnegan" Mrs Barry was the type who pushed everyone around, she pushed her own kids around.
"Well I'm sorry Mrs Barry, but there really isn't anything you can do; you can't exactly sue me for dating a woman. It would be ridiculous, a waste of money and my time" Lorraine had a perfectly good point, she had the upper hand.
"I might not be able to sue you, but I know a few reporters, who would be all over this like flies on shit" Mrs Barry's smile lined to the side. The colour in Lorraine's face had drained to a shade of grey and her eyes stared into nothing.
"I'd like it if you left Mrs Barry. If you don't like the way we run this school, then you can always pull your children out, but don't think other schools would touch them; they wouldn't, even with a barge pole" Lorraine got up, left the room and left Mrs Barry alone in her office.
"Sonia, deal with her. I've got bigger things to worry about"
"What?!" Sonia didn't want to go near Mrs Barry, she was scared to even look her in the eye.
"You heard me" Lorraine blurted and left the room, she wanted to find Nikki. She needed someone, anyone to confide in, but Nikki was teaching. Lorraine decided it was a good idea to go for a coffee with one of her friends, who had just moved up to Scotland.

It was 2:40 pm and Lorraine was sat in a little coffee shop called The Yarn. It was quaint, but decorated suitably for it's size. It was 25 minutes till Waterloo Road's day would have ended, all Lorraine could think about was Nikki and them cuddling.
"Hey!" Lorraine beamed, her friend had just arrived. His name was Mark and he was into the whole vintage vibe.
"Hey, how are you?" Mark was one of the nicest blokes Lorraine knew, she'd known him from school. They used to get into trouble together, go behind the bike sheds to smoke.
"Doing good thank you, what about you? I can't believe you're a daddy now" Lorraine's school friend becoming a dad was a little weird to her, she remembers the late nights getting trollied with him.
"Yeah I'm good Lo, been getting the room ready for the little one. This end of the world is perfect for a child, I'm glad I found out about it through you" Mark had the most piercing eyes Lorraine had seen on a man, no wonder he had a wife and a kid on the way; attractive man.
"I'm just glad you're doing great, how is Laura? I nearly forgot to ask!" Lorraine smiling
"Oh she's great, feeling the strain haha. So you got any special woman or women in your life at the moment?" Mark laughed at the fact he was making out Lorraine was a hussy.
"Just the one Mark, you're terrible!"
"Any pics then?" Mark insisted.
Lorraine took out her phone to show Mark one of the decent pictures she had of Nikki and her.
"Oh you go gurl. No, honestly, Lorraine she's stunning" Mark was surprised Lorraine had found someone to her standards, she normally went for the loser type. Mark had been through the rough times with Lorraine, they'd lost contact for a few years, but soon reconnected. He had seen the guys come and go, the one night stands. He sussed Lorraine was gay when they were both 16, the way she pined over Mrs Langly and always acted extra good for her (which made it obvious, as lorraine was the 'bad girl' in school) Mark was one of the few people who knew who Lorraine really was, he was her best friend. He hadn't been there when her and Brooklyn were together, but had always been there for Lorraine.
They sat for hours catching up on the good and bad times, time flew by and it was 4 pm.
"Well I better get back to the misses, she'll be wondering where I've gotten to. Told her I was going for a 'quick' coffee. It was really nice seeing you again Lo, keep me posted with Nikki. Sexy Nikki" Mark winked
"Haha, will do. Take care Jiffy, we will have to do this again sometime. Maybe next time I'll bring sexy Nikki" Lorraine couldn't keep a straight face at what she'd just said.
"Well I will text or give you a bell. Maybe we could arrange dinner together, the four of us" Mark eager to meet Nikki.
"You mean the five of us" Lorraine laughed, it was true, Mark now had an extra limb. Mark laughed, they hugged and he left. Lorraine felt happy after seeing an old mate, it was always nice to see Mark and find out how he's doing. Lorraine left a hefty tip on the table, her good mood was rubbing off onto her actions.

"Hey can we leave tonight for another day?" Nikki asked, she didn't want to see Brooklyn after she'd finished up at Waterloo Road, today had been stressful enough. All Nikki wanted was a quiet night in with Lorraine.
"Sure, of course. To be honest, I'd rather have a night in with just the two of us" Lorraine was also feeling in the 'quiet night in' mood.
"Ugh sounds perfect, I can't wait to lay on the sofa with you and snuggle" Nikki pulling a face at the fact she had just said snuggle to Lorraine. She was now in front of Lorraine wrapping her arms around Lorraine's waist. Nikki kissed Lorraine, Lorraine taking in a deep breath as it caught her off guard. Eyes closed, soft touch, butterflies.
Lorraine pulled away from the kiss and looked Nikki dead in the eye, Lorraine's hands lifted to Nikki's face. Lorraine thumb was softly stroking Nikki's cheek, the two women taking in a beautiful moment.
"Hey, you do know nobody's here" Nikki pulled Lorraine's arms down from her face and onto her shoulders. Nikki gave Lorraine the look, the look that said she wanted Lorraine then and there. Lorraine and her were in Lorraine's office, Michael and everyone had gone home, Lorraine offered to lock up.
"What are you saying exactly, Miss Boston" Lorraine being cheeky and seductive.
"Well, maybe I should show you?" Nikki didn't need to ask that question, she knew Lorraine wanted it too.
Nikki's hands rolled down Lorraine's back, Lorraine sitting slightly on her desk. Her hands made their way to Lorraine's shirt, unbuttoning it. Lorraine always wore sexy lingerie, a white laced bra was now staring Nikki in the face.
"You're incredibly beautiful" Nikki whispered, kissing Lorraine's neck.
Lorraine laughed barely audible, tingling. Nikki's lips left Lorraine's neck and landed on Lorraine's chest, kisses making their way towards Lorraine's breasts. Nikki's hands glided down Lorraine's back, now fiddling with the zip on Lorraine's pencil skirt. The sound of it undoing made Lorraine's heart beat faster. The skirt fell to the floor with a little help from Nikki. Knickers to match Lorraine's bra, her hour glass figure fitted perfectly into them. Nikki's jacket was off, to the floor it fell and Lorraine was eager to get Nikki's top off. The two were both down to their underwear, kissing passionately, Lorraine sitting on her desk, whilst Nikki stood in-between her legs. Lorraine's bra was off, Nikki's off too, both in just their knickers.
Nikki started to rub on the outside of Lorraine's knickers, still kissing one another.
"Fu.." Lorraine getting hot under the skin, she had hold of Nikki's breasts. The firmer Nikki pushed, the harder Lorraine squeezed.
"You know you always look sexy behind that desk, but seeing you on it" Nikki trailed off, her breath was heavy. Lorraine moaned at the words Nikki had just spoke. Nikki kissed all the way down Lorraine's front, past her belly button, slowly sliding Lorraine's underwear off. Nikki knelt on the floor, the fact she was in charge turned her on. She grabbed hold of Lorraine's legs, nails digging in and opened them wider. Lorraine's long curls nearly hitting the desk as she tilted her head back.
"Uh fuck, fu.. Nik.. Shit" Lorraine's nails scratching at the wooden desk, one of her legs rested on Nikki's shoulders. Nikki looked up and smiled, seeing Lorraine being pleasured was something not a lot of people got to see; she was honoured. Lorraine pulled Nikki up, their faces meeting, the way Lorraine kissed Nikki made Nikki wet, the kind of kisses that made her legs wobbly.
"Fuck you know what you're doing" Lorraine had never experienced this kind of sex, this kind of sex felt different. Nikki laughed and kissed Lorraine their tongues touching. Nikki hadn't finished with Lorraine, Lorraine put her leg between Nikki's, still sitting
on the desk. One of Nikki's legs was in-between Lorraine's, their legs intertwined. Nikki started pushing her knee into Lorraine, Lorraine grinded softly on Nikki's leg. Her arms were wrapped around Nikki's neck, the two's skin delicately touching. Lorraine came and it was Nikki's turn on the table, Lorraine chuckled as they switched places. Lorraine's fingers got close to Nikki's G-spot and Nikki let out a sigh. Lorraine's fingers curled inside Nikki, Nikki's toes curling.
"Lorraine" Nikki managed to say in-between the moans. The papers Lorraine had on the desk were scattered all over the floor, Nikki's hands clenching the left over pieces that were still sitting on the desk.
"Be careful, they took me hours" Lorraine's breath just as heavy as Nikki's, a light hint of humour left the tip of her tongue.
Nikki smiled, but not for too long, Lorraine had just hit the right spot. The moaning got louder, Nikki's nails now in Lorraine's back, she would surely be left with claw marks. Nikki's lips touched Lorraine's neck as she cradled Lorraine, her saliva stuck to Lorraine; a thin layer of DNA.
"I'm.. I'm, Lorraine" Nikki's was now consuming Lorraine in her arms, they looked each other in the eyes and it was over. Nikki catching her breath whilst kissing Lorraine, they both smiled at the fact Nikki was pretty loud when it came to sex. It was lucky no one was there, the two would have been caught straight away. Trying to get dressed, Lorraine kept stopping Nikki with kisses. Lorraine pulled her long locks out of her shirt, they always got caught. Nikki didn't bother putting her blazer on, she was too hot anyway. Nikki pushed back her hair at both sides, it was a little greasy at the roots with sweat. Lorraine's face had a thin layer too, the sticky kind. It was humid in the office, the two couldn't wait to get some air outside.
"Lets go, I have a nice bottle of champagne at home" Lorraine grabbed Nikki's hand and held it.
"Why don't you come back to mine for a change?" Nikki looked at the floor, scared to ask.
"Sure, it'd be nice to have a change of scenery" Lorraine smiled, she was quite relived Nikki had asked her. The thought of being in her big house didn't sit well for some reason. Nikki's place felt warmer, she could imagine living there.

They pulled up outside Nikki's, Lorraine didn't bother taking her car. They got in and the first thing Lorraine done was get a bath. Nikki got in with her, bubbles running over their body. Nikki sat between Lorraine's legs, her back facing Lorraine. Lorraine thought it would be a great idea to play a game. She put shower gel all over Nikki's back, lathered it and told Nikki to guess what she was drawing.
"You can be so childish sometimes" Nikki joked.
"Oi you, just guess"
"An elephant?" Nikki was shit at this game Lorraine thought.
"An elephant?! Really?!" Lorraine gave up and just ended up tickling Nikki's back.
"That feels nice" Nikki drifting off
"Not as nice as the feeling you got in the office" Lorraine could be sexy at times, even sometimes without meaning to.
"God I love you" Nikki said those three words, regretted it a little after.
"I love you too Nikki. I've never felt like this, I feel human" Lorraine's response, was different from what Nikki thought it would be. Nikki looked over her shoulder and the look she gave Lorraine, made Lorraine feel like she could see herself marrying this girl.

"Hey what do you think about me getting a dog?" Nikki and Lorraine were relaxing on the sofa, when Nikki randomly said.
"A dog? What kind?" Lorraine got excited.
"Yes, you know, the things that bark and have four legs" Nikki joked
"Only a small one, like a Bichon Frisé" Lorraine saw Nikki as more of a cat person, but she couldn't have been more wrong.
"I've always loved dogs, I used to have one when I was growing up. His name was Barney" Lorraine laughed at what Nikki had called her old dog, but Nikki swore it wasn't her who named it; the parents.
"I think it's a great idea, you could bring it into Waterloo Road, sure the kids would love it" Lorraine wondered why Nikki asked her as if she wanted her permission, Nikki could do whatever she wanted; she was an adult.
"You want to come and choose one with me?" Nikki wanted to share an important event in her life with Lorraine, even if it was only looking for a dog.
"Yeah of course, you want to look this weekend?" Lorraine was excited on the inside, she was keeping her cool.
"Sounds great, hey you can even help me name it!" Nikki let her excitement show, she spoke as though she was a 15 year old again.
"Hahaha, as long as it's nothing like Barney" Lorraine winked and laughed.
It was as if they were getting the dog for the both of them, Lorraine liked the idea, it made them seem more official.
"Hey I'm off to bed, we have another earlymorning tomorrow. At least it's Friday though" Nikki really did look knackered, but Lorraine didn't want to sit alone, so she followed Nikki up to bed.

Lorraine woke to Nikki staring at her, it was a little creepy, but at least she came with a cup of tea.
"Thank you, you're a life saver" Lorraine naked, sitting up.
"It's only a cup of tea, didn't think you were so easy to please" Nikki liked being both serious and cheeky with Lorraine, Lorraine's face was a picture.
Lorraine laughed and took a sip of the tea, Nikki snuck a quick kiss on Lorraine's sweet tasting lips. Lorraine pulled Nikki in more, then remembered she had a piping hot cup of tea in her hand, she laid it down on side table. Nikki fell on top of Lorraine, she was already dressed and ready.
"We haven't got time" Nikki said
"We make time" Lorraine pulled Nikki on her and wrapped her legs around Nikki's waist, just so she couldn't get away. Mixing pleasure and work was something Lorraine quite enjoyed.

I watched her walk in, she was gorgeous, none of the other pupils like her; I did. I didn't tell anyone, nobody knew, I didn't even know what I was myself.
"Mark!" He finally arrived, I was beginning to get irritated sitting alone.
"Lo, Lo. How's it going" Mark was my best friend, we met here in school and clicked instantly. I didn't know whether I should tell him, tell him about my unusual feelings. These feelings had started at 13, but I thought they were normal. It was only when I turned 15, that I heard some of the girls picking on Lesley for being gay; supposedly. Was I gay? I had no idea, but I think I love Mrs Langley. Love, what is love? I had a boyfriend, his name was Steven Willard. He was the most popular boy in school and I was the worst.. When it came to my behaviour. He liked that, he used to come and ask me for cigarettes and one day asked me out. We had our first kiss whilst at the cinema, we went to see Tiranic. The film had just come out and was a big box office hit, Steven thought it was a romantic film, until he saw the ending. I cried, he laughed at me, guys really didn't get women sometimes. It was 1998, my birthday was soon, well when I say soon, I meant a couple of months. I was bornon the 16th of March and I'm a Pisces. It was January, cold and dreary, at least I had an excuse to wear big baggy hoodies. I wanted school to be over, the more I came here, the more I just wanted out. I had a reputation, a bad one, although I did promise Mr Byrne I'd try harder. I was even considering night classes, which was out of character for me. He was probably the only teacher who actually believed in me. Even Mrs Langly was a harsh bitch at times, but somehow it made me like her even more.

I sat in the back with Mark, we used to pass messages to each other whilst we were being taught. It was a way to pass the time and it was soon break. I loved break, it was nice to get outside. I needed a fag so badly, being cooped up like chickens took it's toll on my brain.
"Here have one" I passed Mark a fag and we sat behind the bike sheds. We spoke for ages about Mrs Langly, which was fine by me. Steven all of a sudden popped up behind me, and squeezed my boobs.
"Hey quit it" I hated it, us being together made my skin crawl. Kissing him made me feel sick, it was nasty to think like that, but he really wasn't my type. I tried to ignore the fact, that I could be gay, but I knew it deep down... Somewhere miles down. I'm still a virgin, but Steven wants us to take the next step. I don't want to, at night, alone in bed, I imagine kissing girls and other stuff. I liked brunettes more, the way their hazel strands glowed in the sunlight. I got shivers thinking about sexy brunettes, then reality hit me, I was back with Steven's arms around me.
"Hey Steve, leave it yeah" Mark piped up and defended me, he could probably tell by the look on my face.
"Alright blimey, I came for a fag" that's all Steve wanted at break, was a fondle and a fag. He got his cigarette and left me and Mark to carry on with our conversation.
"I don't know why you put up with his shit, he doesn't know that you're actually worth something Lorraine. I can see you being the one who gets out of this shit hole" his words repeating in my head. I want to make something of myself, I really do. With Marks words in my head, I made my way to the teachers staff room. I needed to see Mr Byrne, I wanted to take up his offer of night classes. I wanted to get out, better myself, no more messing. I needed I see him as soon as and was even running down the halls.
"Lorraine Donnegan, walk!" A stern voice came from behind me, it was Mr Bingham, he was a tight arse. I walked fast to the staff room and found Mr Byrne there.
"Hello Lorraine and what brings us the joy of your presence?" Mr Byrne smiling
"I wanted to talk to you" I wanted to make myself a good reputation.
"Sure" we walked to the side and I began.
"Mr Byrne I need to take those night classes, I need to do something with my life" my words serious and I meant every last one of them.
"Sure Lorraine, but what brought this on?" He sounded surprised I wanted to take up his offer.
"I want to get good grades and better myself, I want a better life for myself" I nearly had tears in my eyes, I hated home life, that's why I acted up at school. I had Sonia, she was also my best friend as well as my sister. My mum didn't really want to know, she was always trying to find herself a new man, or would spend her nights at the pub. Dad left us, he didn't run, he died when I was 10, I'd never really mourned it. I was young then and didn't really understand, although I did notice a change in mum, she never cried; she seemed lost.
"Well how about we start tonight then, if you're that keen?" I was keen, but tonight, I ended up agreeing. I left the staff room and sat through my last two lessons of the day.

I turned up at the night class, it wasn't really a night class, it was more of an evening class. It was 6pm and I was sat in front of Mr Byrne, I was the only one there. He doesn't normally do night classes, if you sign up for extra tuition, it's normally Mrs Joliet. I was glad it was just us, I always felt there was a pressure to know everything in class. I hated when Miss would ask me a question, even though I hadn't put my hand up. Me Byrne was different, I enjoyed his classes and he seemed like he actually cared; a teacher who cared was uncommon.
"Ok Lorraine I have some books for you, we're going to go over some English first" I dreaded not knowing what all the big words meant, I felt stupid sometimes. Mr Byrne reassured me and it was soon the end of the class. Mr Byrne offered me a lift, but it would have been awkward all the way home. I walked in the dark, as January evenings got dark early. It was half past seven and I lived around 30 minutes away from the school. It was a long and scary walk home and some guy shouted hottie across the road. Creeps I thought, men really get on my last nerve. I reached home, it wasn't really a home. I got in the door and Sonia was there, saying how mum was getting worried. Mum wasn't one to worry. Everyone would say how me and her were so alike, I couldn't see it myself. She sat in the living room, glass of wine in hand and her favourite brand of cigarette in the other.
"Where have you been?" Like she cared
"Night classes with Mr Byrne" I replied
"Night classes! Ha, you ain't gonna get anywhere Lo" she was the reason I didn't believe in myself, I can remember her being as nice as pie when dad was alive; now, just a shadow of her former self.
"I'm going to bed" I needed a log bath and then some music to drown her out. I didn't know why she could be like that, she favourited me, but it was like she despised me at the same time. My mum was like it to Sonia too, maybe that's the reason we're close. We always go to the arcades on a Saturday, me and Sonia always found the fun in everything. I sat alone on my bed, me and Sonia had separate rooms. We lived in a semi-detached house, three bedrooms. I had the bigger bedroom being older, some nights me and Son would stay in the same room. I liked her company, she was actually one of my best mates. She didn't get into trouble like me, she was a goodie two shoes, but I made sure no one hurt her. I had Guns N Roses posters all over, I was a fan. Blondie, don't get me started on Blondie. Debbie Harry was gorgeous, she was one of my crushes. I adored her defined jaw line, she gave me goose bumps when she sang. I sat thinking about Debbie, when Son came in.
"Hey sis, you alright. Don't listen to mum, you're a star" Sonia was the sweetest, she gave me hope.
She was only 14, there was only two years between us, but she had her head screwed on.
"Yeah I'm fine Son, nothing to worry about" truth was, I wasn't ok, mum made me feel like there wasn't a light at the end. Me and Sonia both made our rooms nice, but the rest of the house was a little shabby. The kitchen was barely used by mum. Mum just gave us money to get takeaway most of the time and I was the one who cooked meals, if me and Son got fed up of takeout. Mum worked, she had two jobs, but she would spend it on wine and late Saturday nights out with strange men. Sonia had a job, well it was helping out our neighbour who was quite old. She would take her out shopping and cool her meals sometimes, just look after her. I admired Sonia and her kind heart, I cared about those close to me, but if I didn't know you, I wouldn't give a shit. I needed to curb my ways though, I needed to give me and Sonia a nice life somewhere, where rich people go. I wanted the world and I wasn't going to stop till I got it.