A/N: Thanks for the reviews :D sorry this is short, had no idea what else to write :c Nikki will confess everything to Christine eventually but there are some other things that are going to happen first! Hope you like this part :)

~Mini Peacelet~

Born To Fly - Part 19

"Gabriella, can I have a word please." Nikki requested coolly as she tightened her grip on the edge of the mechanised door she held open as the rest of the PRU students funnelled out of the classroom for break. When everybody else had departed, she tentatively clicked the door shut and paced apprehensively to her desk were she perched on the edge.

"I also would like a word with you, as you put it." The blonde's posh accent was prominent as she folded her arms across her chest, almost impatiently. Subsequently to the teacher nodding and gesturing curiously, she elaborated what she desired to inform.

"Everyone is talking about the vodka shots that Lenny consumed which resulted in him ending up in hospital. I trust that you haven't said anything?" Her scornful gaze was narrowed scrutinising, tone violently patronising as she virtually implied that the brunette would have grassed.

The brunette scowled irritably at practically being accused, "I haven't said anything. Although, I probably should. I haven't and I won't." She announced in a disdained murmur, "But just because I won't say anything isn't necessarily going to stop any of the other kids you sold them to speaking! You can't hold me responsible for that."

"Oh, but I do and will." Gabriella growled ominously, "And if I find out that you have said something then you will be the one responsible for anything that happens to you or your baby. Because that would be rather unfortunate, wouldn't it?" She was bubbling with spite, arrogance pungent as she smirked smugly.

The former army captain's right had clasped firmly round the edge of the desk, her left hand shifting to rest subconsciously on her stomach, "I understand." She confirmed with a sharp swallow, shaking her head slightly to brush her fringe from her stunned orbs that darted around anxiously.

"I spoke to Mr Reid, Hector. And you are going to meet him at the Caribbean Cocktail Bar in town at seven-thirty tonight." Nikki revealed quietly and she regained her equilibrium and padded round to the other side of her desk to collect her handbag.

"What if I've made plans?" The adolescent retorted ungratefully, "It's rather short notice."

The brunette rolled her azure orbs in frustration, "Well unmake them then!" She hissed, "Look, you asked me to get you a date with Hector and I have, so quit making this more difficult then it needs to be!" She stamped her assertive personality harshly, bubbling with bitterness.

"Well, if this is the only chance I am going to get then I guess I shall just have to take it." The wealthy teen concluded as she flung her designer handbag of her arm stylishly and stalked out of the classroom without another word.

Exhaling an exasperated sigh, the female raked her fingers through her hair and allowed herself a few moments to calm down and regain composure. She loathed the arrogant girl who was set on making her life hell. Gabriella frustrated her deeply yet there was absolutely nothing she could do about it unless she wanted the consequences. And frankly that was worse.

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Subsequently to exchanging her work attire for some comfy pyjamas and and over-sized hoodie, Nikki was curled up on the sofa snuggled into her wife beneath a fluffy blanket as they watched trashy television programmes. The brunette wasn't really paying that much attention, engulfed in her own thoughts, yet being in Christine's secure embrace made her relax. Her phone was switched off and abandoned in her handbag out of the way; she comprehended that Hector would be desperately trying to contact her because she had bluntly stood him up.

Hector was perched on a pew in the bar, swigging impatiently at his pint of beer occasionally. He was early; only because he knew exactly how punctual the former army captain was and he didn't want to be the one who was late. The clock continued to tick, minute after minute past. Half past seven came and then promptly left.

"Fancy seeing you here, Mr Reid!" The classy voice of Gabriella Wark reverberated the atmosphere and she paced across to the PE teacher, angelic blonde curls bouncing with every piercing click of her designer stilettos against the wooden floor of the bar.

He sighed sharply, "What are you doing here? You are not eighteen."

She jerked her shoulders in the approximation of a shrug, "They don't know that, though, do they? Do you seriously think I look under eighteen?" A stylish black dress hugged her petite frame and fell to just above her knee. She had applied make-up; natural yet enhancing. Her ruby red lipstick corresponded with her heels.

"That's not the point is it? I know you are only seventeen." The male stated sincerely as he brushed the sleeve of his shirt up a little and glanced at his watch then scanned the cocktail bar in hope to locate Nikki. But she wasn't there. "You should be going."

"Why? Are you waiting for someone? Worried that I'll be prettier than her? I can't just leave you on your own now can I?" A smirk graced her shimmering lips as she ordered herself a beverage and the PE teacher another pint, adding it to her Daddy's credit card. "What time was she due then?"

"Half past seven. She'll be here any minute, I'm sure." Hector mumbled yet politely thanked her for the beer.

"Darling, it's three minutes past eight. I doubt she's coming." The blonde adolescent twirled a lock of hair between her fingers, "But it's okay, I'll keep you company." She smiled sweetly.

"No you won't. You have to stop this Gabby! These insane fantasises you have of you and me are never going to happen! I'm not interested in some stalker school girl!" He stamped his authority firmly before striding out of the bar and down the road, attempting to ring Nikki. But it just went to voicemail. Exhaling a forlorn sigh, he figured she wasn't coming. He had been stood up.

Gabriella frowned bitterly as she perceived her crush depart. That only triggered more spite. And she was already planning her next move.