Chapter 2

You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me. But we- e are never ever ever getting back together came the voices of all of the Waterloo pupils as they continued in their karaoke that they'd been doing for the majority of the journey.

"If I hear that song one more time" Eddie cursed

"I quite like it, it's rather catchy. You have to admit"

"Hmm"

A little while later Rachel recognised that they were nearly at the airport.

"Right" Rachel announced turning around to face all of the pupils "we're going to be arriving at the airport in about 10 minutes, so"

Rachel had to stop speaking because no one could hear due to the screams that were now being shouted through the bus. Once it had finally calmed down a bit she continued.

"So when we get into the airport I'm going to go and find someone to help us check in, so you all need to stand patiently and wait"

It wasn't long before the bus arrived into the car park at the airport and everyone got off the bus, collected their luggage and walked into the airport. Rachel went and spoke to a lady who checked them all in, before they all went through security.

"Right everyone, you have an hour and a half before we need to head to our gate. So whatever you do make sure you're back here by 10. Everyone clear?" Rachel instructed

"Yes Miss" everyone replied before heading off in their own groups to look around the airport.

Rachel and Eddie headed to costa for a much needed cup of coffee, whilst all of the other teachers decided to have a look around the shops first instead.

Rachel slumped into a comfy chair in the cafe, feeling exhausted after the journey and early start.

"Do you want a coffee Rach?" Eddie asked

Oh how she loved it when Eddie called her Rach. No-one else called her that. Just him.

"Yeah, that would be lovely please" Rachel said going into her bag to get some money out.

"I'll get this, you can buy them next time" Eddie joked

Eddie went up to the counter and ordered their drinks, and then brought them back to the table. Eddie knew exactly how Rachel took her coffee, he didn't need to ask.

After they'd drunk their coffees they went for a look around the airport shops and it was soon time to head back to meet the rest of the staff and pupils.

Once they'd done a register to make sure everyone was back, they headed down to their gate and then boarded the plane.

Eddie had made the seating plan and, conveniently for them both, they were sat next to each other. Rachel sat by the window and then the other side of Eddie was Matt. He was gossiping away with Steph who was sat on the opposite side of the isle to him.

They were sat waiting for their turn to go on the runway when Eddie noticed how quiet Rachel seemed.

"Are you alright, you seem a little quiet?" Eddie asked clearly concerned

"I'm fine, just don't particularly like flying"

"Oh, I don't really like it either, but don't worry in a couple of hours we're going to be in the glorious sunshine" Eddie smiled at her

Rachel returned his smile and then returned her glaze to looking out of the window.

The plane was just about to go down the runway and Eddie could tell just how nervous Rachel was so he took her hand. He didn't know whether he should or not, he didn't want to seem unprofessional. But at the same time he wanted to be there to reassure Rachel, he hated seeing her so worried.

Rachel tightened her grip on Eddie's hand and was very glad of his support, it really did help to calm her nerves. Once they were in the air Rachel felt a lot calmer.

"Thank you" Rachel said to Eddie. Although those two words were simple, they conveyed just how thankful she was for him not only reassuring her then, but for all of the support he'd given her over the past year at Waterloo Road.

It wasn't a long flight to Majorca so they arrived after a couple of hours. They collected their luggage and then drove to their hotel in Puerto Pollensa.

"Hello. We have a reservation for Waterloo Road" Rachel said politely to the lady at reception. Everyone else was waiting outside with in the sunshine whilst Rachel and Eddie checked them into the hotel.

"Let's have a look"

The lady found their booking and then checked them in. She handed them all of the room keys for the kids, and then the ones for the teachers.

"And there's the keys for the other three double rooms"

"Urmm, no I think we booked one double and four singles" Rachel replied

"Oh, well under your booking you're down for three doubles"

"We definitely booked one double and four singles. So can you just change it around?" Eddie asked

"I'm afraid not sir. We don't actually do single rooms so I don't know how you managed to book any single rooms, and we're fully booked anyway. Sorry"

"Okay, well there's nothing we can do about it. We'll just have to share like Tom and Davina" Rachel said trying to remain calm

They handed out the room keys to the students and allocated two to a room. Rachel and Eddie then explained the room situation to the rest of the staff.

"Oh well, me and Matt will share and then you and Eddie can share" Steph said

"Oh, urmm, oh, ok" Rachel said a little surprised, she'd just assumed that she would be sharing Steph and then Matt and Eddie would share.

Her and Eddie's room was on the 5th floor of the hotel so they joined the rest of Waterloo Road and waited for the lift. After quite a while they finally got to their room. Eddie unlocked the door and then they both walked in.

Rachel couldn't believe it. She knew it was a double room but she assumed it was going to be two single beds. But it wasn't. It was a double. Eddie sensed that she was feeling a bit uncomfortable with the situation.

"Well I can sleep on the floor if you want, I can probably get some spare blankets from somewhere" Eddie offered

"Don't be ridiculous, you'll hurt your back and then you'll be a whole load of fun." Rachel teased trying to lighten the situation. "We'll be fine sharing a bed. I mean we're both adults, aren't we?"

"Yeah, exactly"

I'm going to include more of the other characters in the next chapter, just finding it quite difficult to keep them all in character. Please review