As promised, another update for you lucky lot. I can't believe the reviews you guys leave me. You're all so sweet. Thank you for reading and leaving such lovely feedback!

Anyway, here's chapter 3. It's a bit short as it's a sort of filler. But I hope you enjoy it x


I march my way through the corridors filled with kids messing about. Going as fast as my heels will take me, ignoring the wolf whistles from some arrogant school boy's lurking on a corner. I reach the PRU and hope that Nikki's alone as I burst in. And there she is, sat at her desk, half-heartedly marking books of pupils that will never make it in the world. She looks up at me dropping her pen and sighing.

"What do you want?" She makes no effort to make me feel welcome. I walk towards her, stopping just before her desk. "Lorraine I'm really busy." It's obvious that she doesn't want me there, but I'm not leaving. I don't want Michael to fire her because of me. So I'm going to sort this out. Whatever this is.

"I know I've said it a million times before, but, I'm sorry Nik." I bite my lip because I know it drives her crazy. And I watch her bow her head, focusing on anything but me.

"So am I Lo." She mumbles, looking straight back up at me. Our eyes not quite connecting yet. "I shouldn't have said anything in front of Michael."

"No it's fine. I was wrong to end it so soon." I gulped as Nikki got out of her chair and walked round the desk, leaning on it, right in front of me. Her hands stuffed in her pockets, a strand of hair falling down her face. I had to fight the urge to tuck it back behind her ear.

"Why did you end us?" She speaks softly, staring at the ground, watching her feet shuffle. I shrug, not knowing what to say. Well, what can I say? I was scared. I didn't want Michael knowing about me being gay and I certainly did not want it to be spread around the staffroom. But I can't tell Nikki that, because then she'll think I'm a coward. And maybe I am.

"I thought it was for the best." I lied. I knew it wasn't for the best. But it was the only thing that would protect my pride. I just didn't know what else to say. "Maybe I… I was wrong…" I stuttered a little as Nikki stood up, shortening the gap between us. She ran her hand down my arm, giving me shivers. And I couldn't help but stare at her parted lips. Coated in a shiny gloss which I know tastes like strawberries. It's the one she always wears; her favourite. And I can feel my heart beating faster than usual as the space between us closes. Her lips only inches away from mine. Then we're connected. Our lips colliding, passion spilling out. Deep, caring kisses. As if we've been apart for years.

Her hand runs down my back before holding onto my waist. My hands in her hair. And then she's twisting me round and pushing me onto the desk, kissing my neck as I share a little moan. Our hearts beat against each other's chests, pounding too hard. She bites my lip and I love that. It makes me think that everything is going to be okay. But then it's all over too soon. And she's pulling back. Touching her fingers to her lips as if what we just done was wrong. I got off the desk, straightening my skirt.

"We shouldn't have done that." Nikki said, pacing around the room. "Someone could have walked in. Michael or… or Barry could have seen us!" She's worried and I don't know what to do. So I go up to her, hold her hands close to my chest and smile.

"Nikki, it's fine. No one saw us." I give her a quick peck on the cheek. She smiles back at me, nodding her head in agreement.

"I'm sorry… for kissing you." Her voice wavers a little. And I hate it. It makes her seem vulnerable and she's not. She's the strongest person I know. "I shouldn't have done it." She pulled her hands away before returning to her desk.

"Why not?"

"Because I've lead you on." Nikki snaps her head up, her face red hot and her hair ruffled up. "We can't do this again, Lo. I can't do this again. I meant what I said about not putting my heart on the line for you. I refuse to get hurt by you a second time."

"I won't hurt you again, Nik." The lump in my throat was getting bigger and bigger as I realised the reality of the situation. She was right. It can't happen again. As much as I want it to, it just can't.

"I think it's best that we stay friends… colleagues." She said, her eyes glazed with tiny tears threatening to spill. "We need to stay professional, Lorraine."

"Yeah. Professional." I gulped back my own tears, hoping that it wasn't obvious that I was in pain. "I'll see you around." I said before escaping quickly. A hot tear falling to the floor. Leaving Nikki staring at the space where my body was stood seconds ago. Ready for the weeks of acting nothing but professional. No more stolen glances in the staffroom. No more secret kisses when no one's looking. No more us.


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