Chapter 4

Once everyone was ready they met in the hotel lobby and then walked into the town for dinner. The teachers had found a nice restaurant earlier that served most things, to keep everyone happy. They'd had to book because there was so many of them, so they took up the majority of the restaurant.

Even though it was the evening it was still really hot, and everyone was enjoying not having to wrap up. They were seated on several tables and then handed their menus. Once their order had been taken they all just relaxed and talked.

"I hope that you two aren't going to make too much noise tonight and keep us awake" Steph said to Rachel and Eddie who were in the room next door to Steph and Matt.

"I'm not planning on it Steph. I think I will be asleep pretty much as soon as my head hits the pillow tonight, after that early start" Rachel said although actually she was worried that it may be a little bit awkward trying to get to sleep with Eddie lying next to her.

"Yeah me too" Eddie added in

Steph had a smug look on her face. She wondered if the two of them sharing a room together would be the start of something. It was clear to everyone that they liked each other, so she didn't know why they didn't get on and do something about it.

"Excuse me" Steph said to get the attention of the waiter "could I have a glass of white please?"

Rachel gave her a disapproving look, but she was only joking. She didn't mind the staff drinking, as long as they were sensible about it.

"I'll have a glass too please, does anyone else want one?" Rachel said

"I'll have one Miss" Bolton said

"I don't think so. I meant any other staff"

Once they'd finished their meal they headed back to the hotel as everyone was tired and desperately wanted their beds after their early morning.

Rachel went into the bathroom and changed into her night wear. She was regretting not packing some that covered her up a bit more, considering she was going to be sleeping within a very close proximity to Eddie.

She walked out of the bathroom and Eddie definitely wasn't complaining about her choice of attire.

"Wow, you look nice Rach"

"Uhh, thanks" Rachel replied "I'm only wearing a night dress though, nothing special" getting into bed.

Eddie then went into the bathroom to brush his teeth, before coming out again.

"Rach" Eddie said awkwardly

"Do you mind if I just sleep in my pants. I would wear pyjama bottoms, but I don't have any with me"

"I don't mind that's fine"

"Thanks" Eddie replied removing his shorts and t-shirt and climbing into bed next to Rachel.

"It's really nice here" Rachel commented

"Yeah, it's lovely. I think we're going to have an excellent week"

"I hope so. The kids all deserve it"

"As do you. You've done a really great job with the school this year"

"I couldn't have done any of it without you, so thank you" Rachel said gazing into Eddie's eyes.

"It's been a pleasure, I've never worked with such a good head. And I'm not just saying that" Eddie said smiling.

The two just looked into each other's eyes before Rachel looked away.

"Night Eddie, see you in the morning" Rachel said leaning over and turning off the bed side light.

"Night Rach, sweet dreams"

Although Rachel thought that sharing a bed with Eddie would be awkward. It wasn't. She felt really comfortable and safe with him by her side, and she liked it.

When she awoke in the morning, by a snoring Eddie, she was surprised to see feel that her head wasn't lying on a pillow. But on Eddie's chest. And his arm was draped around her waist on her stomach. She knew she should probably move, but she was too comfortable.

She laid there in his arms for about half an hour before Eddie also woke up.

"Morning" she said "you make a very good pillow, did you know?"

"I'm so pleased. Was yours too uncomfortable?"

"I guess it must have been. Sorry if it was uncomfortable for you, I woke up and I was just there"

"That's alright. I didn't even know you were there, you're as light as a feather"

Rachel realised the time and quickly jumped out of bed. They were due downstairs to meet the kids for breakfast in less than 20 minutes.

Whilst Eddie went to the toilet and brushed his teeth Rachel put her bikini on, followed by a beach dress. She didn't bother with any make up and just tied her hair back into a pony tail.

Once they were both ready they headed down to breakfast. Most people were there already.

"We're going to go down to the beach today. So after breakfast if you go back and get all of your stuff and then meet back in the lobby" Rachel informed the students

"Miss, did you sleep with Mr Lawson last night?" Paul asked cheekily

"No Paul, I did not"

"Oh, but I thought you were sharing a room with him" Bolton said

"Well yes I was. So yes I did, sleep in the same bed as him, but I did not sleep with him" Rachel said rolling her eyes at the boys' immaturity, colour rising up her neck and cheeks.

"I bet you by the end of the week they have slept together" Steph whispered to Matt

"Don't be stupid Steph. They're both adults, I'm sure they'll be able to control themselves for one week"

"That's what you think"

"Let's bet on it then"

"I like your thinking Mr Wilding"

After breakfast they all collected their stuff and then walked down and found a nice spot on the beach in between two blocks of sun loungers, ready for a great day at the beach.

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