Thank you for your reviews, they mean a lot! So, here's another update. It was pretty rushed so again, sorry if it's not that good. But other than that, enjoy x


Empty and cold corridors. Deserted, with a few loose papers laying low on the grubby floor. The sound of some teachers moaning as they leave the school. I walk into my office, grabbing my bag and turning all the lights off. Walking as fast as I can out of the dark. The dark that gives me nightmares. Reminds me of the horrible times I had a teenager. Growing up in a family that hated dykes. Hated what I was.

I walk out into the cold night's air, stepping in a small puddle. I look across the playground, spotting my beautiful red car and walking towards it with confidence and pride. Tiny little shivers traveling down my back. And I notice Nikki leaning against the wall, trying to balance a pile of books in one arm and her bag in the other. I rush to help her as she almost drops the books.

"Do you need help?" I ask, taking a few books out of her grip. Her face lighting up as our hands touch slightly. Just the feel of her skin on mine is enough to make me float on cloud 9.

"Thanks Lo." She sighs with relief. We walk to her car together in a silence that is hard to describe. It's not awkward, but I still wish that she would say something, anything to break the barrier between us.

"Look, Nikki," I start, stopping just as we reach her car. "I know we said that we were going to keep things professional. But… well, do you fancy going for a drink?" I stutter, allowing my nerves to get the better of me. "As friends of course. Maybe we could discuss the PRU…"

"I'd really like that actually. I've had a shit day and could really do with a friend to talk to." She replies, taking the remaining books out of my hands and chucking them on the passenger seat. "I'll meet you at the pub." She smiles and I'm nodding in agreement, before quickly hurrying back to my car. Jumping in and speeding down the road. Eager to spend the evening with Nikki, even if nothing more than stolen looks are shared between us.

We arrive at the bar and take our seats before ordering a wine for myself and a beer for Nikki. A few hours pass and I'm listening to Nikki ramble on about how her day has gone from bad to worse. But I'm not really listening, because I'm distracted by her sky blue eyes. Glistening back at me. Full of emotions that I can't figure out. The corners of her lips curve up as she notices my eyes lingering on her lips for a moment too long.

"Have you even been listening to me?" She giggles, the alcohol slurring her words slightly. And it takes me a while to find the right words to say back.

"Sorry. I've just got a lot on my mind." I reply, looking down at the empty wine glass in my hand. Wishing it was full. I suddenly feel Nikki shuffle closer to me, placing her hand on my knee. Then I feel her gaze on my lips. Gravity pushing our heads closer together. And I can feel her breath on my breath as she leans in, our lips gently brushing.

But then she's pulling back, continuing to drink her beer. Teasing me. Smirking as she removes her hand from my knee. And I instantly miss her touch. The warmth gone and instead replaced with freezing nothingness. I look up at her, noticing the bruise on her neck. The make-up had obviously worn off over the day. I softly touch two fingers to the bruise, biting my lip. My eyes flicking from her eyes to the bruise.

"I remember when you gave me that." She half-laughs, half-mumbles. Running a hand through my blonde curls, that were slowly losing its luscious look. "It was the same night you said you loved me." I saw the happiness in her eyes die. Remembering the good times we had together. The times that are no more.

"What happened to us Lo? We used to be so close. Now we can't even look at each other without feeling pain."

"It… It doesn't have to be like that." I stutter. "We can still be close, Nik." I grow confident, placing my hand on top of hers. I'm Lorraine Donnegan for fucks sake. I can have what I want. And I want Nikki.

All too soon, she pulls her hand away, turning her body away from me. "No we can't. I can't do this again."

"You can. Come on Nik. You know we're great together!" Placing my index finger under her chin and lifting it up. Allowing our eyes to connect.

"I can't…" She trails off, our lips faintly touching again. "… Do this." We're so close. I can taste her breath. Beer and lust. And then she's giving in to all temptations, kissing me with everything she's got. Tracing my lips with her tongue. Begging for entrance. Our tongues entwined. Sharing passion. Speaking our thoughts without actually saying a word.


If this chapter gets enough reviews, I'll probably upload another one later xoxo