A/N: Waterloo Road ends tonight D: *sobs* after a whole 9 years :'( I was procrastinating studying and this was the outcome, another update! Lorraine will return in a couple of updates time I think, she's only here to cause a bit of drama because that's what makes it more interesting! - I had ideas but struggle to link them so sorry if these next updates are a bit jumpy! Hope you like this part and thank you for the reviews, I love reading them xxx
~Mini Peacelet~
Born To Fly - Part 18
"Nik!? Is that you? Where have you been?" The instance Nikki had unlocked the front door and stepped inside she was greeted by flustered calls from her wife who promptly appeared out of the living room clutching her mobile phone tightly.
"Where have you been? Are you okay? I've been worried sick!" Christine continued to ramble in her panic and zealously hurled her arms around her lover and pulling her securely into her embrace, "Wait. You weren't wearing that earlier. Have you been at the gym or something?" She frowned perplexedly, combined with concern, as she realised Nikki wasn't wearing the tailored trousers, shirt and blazer she had last seen her sporting.
"I'm fine, please stop fussing." The brunette requested coolly, battling to maintain a level and normal tone as the cumbersome guilt from the kiss with Lorraine remained prominent in her mind, lips still pulsating pungently, "And no, I haven't been to the gym - I told you I would stop so I didn't compromise our baby's health from overly exercising. Lorraine text me, asking me to go meet up with her to discuss the PRU and future plans and stuff. It started pouring down while I was walking to hers and I got soaked so changed into my gym kit that I keep spare for when I have to do PE cover." She explained, hoping that her dishonesty was convincing enough.
"I came to your office before I left to tell you, but you weren't there." The former army captain continued, "I would have messaged you but my phone battery is dead." She sighed delicately, "I'm sorry."
The older female nodded understandingly, satisfied with her partner's description, "You have nothing to be sorry for." She pecked her silky lips tenderly, "I wasn't in my office because there was an incident regarding Lenny Brown; he collapsed for no obvious reason and didn't regain consciousness. I was dealing with that and the ambulance."
The English teacher chose not to admit that she actually perceived there was some incident revolving around Lenny, "Is he okay? Do they know what caused it?" She inquired sadly, still feeling incredibly remorseful and responsible because she could have prevented all of this. Yet she couldn't bring herself to confide the truth.
"Maggie said that he has now regained consciousness and the doctors are trying to decipher what caused it. It's a mystery at the moment. But they suspect he took something. I don't know why he would, though, he's always been such a well-behaved and disciplined lad." The blonde shrugged as she padded through into the kitchen and flicked the kettle on, grasping two mugs and depositing a PG tips tea bag into each.
Nikki followed and shuffled onto one of the stools that were lined against the island in the kitchen, allowing for her cherished cat to jump onto her knee to be stroked, "It's so unlike Lenny." She agreed.
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(The next day...)
Nursing a scorching brew in her hands, steam visibly evaporating into the atmosphere, Nikki casually ambled towards Hector in the corner of the staffroom whilst it was relatively vacant.
"Miss Boston," He grinned cheerily, this had been the first time since their kiss at the resilience camp that she had actually approached him and he wasn't going to miss the opportunity, "What can I do for you?" His charming manner was sickly, the brunette was already feeling exceptionally uncomfortable in his presence.
"Uh..do you fancy going for a drink tonight?" She murmured, briefly glancing round the staffroom before awkwardly locking her azure gaze with his seductive eyes and stomach churning beam and charisma.
"Well I'm really going to say no to that aren't I? Of course I will! Wouldn't miss it for the world." The PE teacher smiled zealously, "Are you finally coming round to my charm?" He was hopefully desperate, "Looking for more than that kiss?"
"Maybe." Nikki jerked her shoulders in approximation of a shrug, cautiously engulfing a petite sip of the roasting liquid in her mug, "So, that new cocktail bar in town? Say, about half seven tonight?" She suggested.
"Sounds great!" Hector beamed, "I look forward to it, but you shouldn't really be drinking cocktails with the, well you know..."
"The baby, Hector. You can say it you know." The English teacher muttered and rolled her orbs, "And they do sell soft drinks such as lemonade, so I will be more than fine."
"It's a shame really. Cocktails would really spice things up." He exhaled a miserable sigh, "Where will Christine think you are? We wouldn't want you to get into trouble now."
"Don't push your luck." Nikki hissed ominously, "Don't worry about Christine, I've got it covered." She shuffled away from her colleague when her wife entered the staffroom that had rapidly filled up with teachers during her conversation with Hector.
"Good morning!" The headmistress's Scottish accent was thick and she fleetingly shot a worried look at her partner subsequently to observing her with the male, "As I'm sure you are all aware, Lenny Brown was rushed into hospital yesterday at the end of school. He is doing fine and should make a full recovery but he has confessed to drinking some illegal vodka shots. Now we are presuming that somebody within the school gave them to him. We need to identify that culprit or culprits are quickly as possible before anyone else consumes them. They are highly dangerous. If any of you know, or even suspect, anything then don't hesitate in coming to see me. That is the only announcement for today, have a good everyone." She dismissed the teachers and hurried across to her wife.
"Are you okay? Has he been bothering you?" The blonde's teeth were gritted, she loathed Hector and refused to mention his name.
The brunette nodded simply, "I'm okay, it was nothing really. He just wanted to know if I would cover one of the year 12's PE theory." She shrugged futilely, "That's all."
Christine nodded contently, "Okay, but if he does start giving you hassle I want to know."
"You'll be first to know." Nikki promised, "I've got a lesson to get to, I'll see you later." She forced a soft smile and then departed the staffroom and paced towards the PRU.