Nikki stood by the coffee machine, the tiny grains of heaven invading her nostrils. Her head was spinning. All the pupils were tired and grouchy, as were all the teachers. The staff room was surprisingly quiet which allowed her mind to wonder off and think dangerously. She could hear the familiar sound of heels clicking against the floor. Lorraine. "Morning." She greeted her at the coffee machine, yawning slightly. God, she looked gorgeous, even when she was yawning. Nikki shook her head, getting rid of those silly thoughts. The same silly thoughts that constantly popped into her mind at the most random of times. "Morning Lorraine." She sighed in her tired state. As their eyes unexpectedly met, Lorraine sensed sadness in Nikki. "What's up?" She asked, her soft side shining through as she placed a gentle hand on her arm, giving it a small squeeze. Nikki's stomach tied into knots. "Nothing." She gulped down some of the hot coffee, feeling it travel through her cold blood.

Lorraine removed her arm a bit too quickly, as if the heat from Nikki's body was burning her. "Anyway…" Nikki said changing the subject. "To what do I owe the pleasure of your presence?" she smiled, ignoring the tears welling up in the back of her throat. "I just wanted to apologise for being so stupid last term." Lorraine gulped, watching as the look of confusion take over Nikki's face. "And I would very much like to go for a drink with you sometime?" A small smile crept across both of their faces, despite the sudden sick feeling in the pit of their stomachs.

No. Nikki said to herself. No. She kept repeating it, hoping that it will change her feelings towards Lorraine. But it was no use, it didn't work. Because as soon as Lorraine's skin touched her own, Nikki felt her heart skip a beat, and it was a feeling that she didn't want to forget. She wanted to stay in that moment forever. And although it was a simple brush of flesh as Lorraine grabbed her cup of coffee, Nikki still felt a thrill, a sudden happiness and comfort. "Yeah." She mumbled before clearing her throat with a quiet cough. "I'd like that."

She suddenly felt the air disappear as their bodies became closer and closer with each breathe. Lorraine's hands were placed gently on Nikki's hips and her fingers trailed tiny patterns. She could feel her pulse beat faster than it should. Breathing heavy. Too heavy. Goose bumps covered Lorraine's skin as she became brave, placing a small and delicate kiss onto Nikki's rosy cheek. For a moment, just one moment, the world stopped spinning. And it was that little brief moment of contact that sent her heart running away. The thoughts, doubts and worries of Tom disappeared. She was fighting a losing battle, a battle that was no longer needed as she didn't care anymore. She had kept her feelings for Lorraine hidden in the dark for so long, but now it was time that she admitted it to herself. She liked Lorraine, and maybe, just maybe, Lorraine liked her too.

Lorraine pulled back, her hands still placed on Nikki's hips. Her heart was beating uncontrollably fast. She felt a bit relieved to be honest, relieved that she had finally expressed her feelings towards Nikki. And she could tell Nikki was thinking the same. The heat between them was becoming unbearable as her face turned a scarlet red. Lorraine smiled, noticing her body tipping forward slightly, Nikki's following pursuit. She could feel Nikki's eyes flickering too quickly from her eyes to her lips. She didn't know what was going to happen next, but she could guarantee she was going to enjoy it.

And then their chests were pressed tightly together, and Lorraine found herself tipping her head upwards, allowing Nikki to gently brush her lips against her own. Nikki's hands softly ran through her blonde curls, causing Lorraine to sigh into the kiss. Her hands moved wondrously around Nikki's thin yet well-built body; clutching tightly onto the fabric of her tight blue shirt, wrinkling it slightly as she pulls her closer. For a few seconds, their hearts stopped racing, and the sounds from the outside world died down. For those few seconds, it was just them, Lorraine and Nikki, lost in lust. But suddenly there was a loud bang, and the door flew open, startling them both. Nikki pulled apart from Lorraine, quickly tearing her lips away, causing Lorraine's eyes to fly open.

Stood leaning against the doorframe was the most feared student in Waterloo Road. Not only feared by the pupils, but also the teachers. Him and his family had power over everyone, and if he wanted something his way, he would get it. He was evil. Treated everyone with disrespect. And if he were to find out a secret which he knew would destroy someone, he wouldn't keep it to himself. Nikki could feel the hot, quick adrenalin pumping through her body. But she didn't know if it was from the heated moment with Lorraine, or the fact that Barry Barry, of all people, had just witnessed something that should never have happened.

"Alright Miss." He said, his cocky smirk growing bigger as he watched the pair shuffle further away from each other. "Didn't interrupt nothing, did I?" Barry asked sarcastically. Nikki sighed before walking over to him, taking a sharp grip of his arm, and pushing him out of the staff room. "Go to PRU, now. And I'll be having words with you later about why you can't just through your weight around where it's not wanted." She gritted her teeth, watching as he laughed. "You wanna be careful who you threaten Miss." He scowled. "I'm sure you wouldn't want anyone finding out about yours and Miss Donnagan's little secret." He grinned and turned away, strutting so confidently back to the PRU.

Lorraine sat on a chair, her shaky hands clasping over her mouth. She jumped up as soon as Nikki came in, praying that she had spoken sense into him, made sure he didn't tell a soul about what had happened. Both their mouths opened as if they wanted to speak, yet neither of them could find the right words to say. Nikki just shook her head vigorously before slumping her body into a chair, and burying her head in her hands. She knew that the news would spread faster than a house on fire. She wanted to scream, she wanted to break down and cry, she wanted to turn back time and make sure it didn't happen. But at the same time, she didn't. She wanted to do it all over again. She would happily do it all over again.

Lorraine walked over to where Nikki sat, and knelt down in front of her, taking hold of her hands. "It'll be okay." She said, trying to stay composed and confident. Nikki nodded, forcing a smile as she tucked a stray piece of hair behind Lorraine's ear. "I better go and talk to him. I don't want anyone else finding out about that." She gulped, standing up and walking, or rather running, to the door, in a desperate urge to find Barry. Lorraine rushed after her, managing to catch her arm before she actually got out of the door. "See you after school for that drink then." She slightly panted, raising an eyebrow. Nikki blushed, smiling and giving a small nod, trying to fight back the need to attack those lips again. Lorraine unconsciously bit her lip before grinning back, watching as Nikki turned away and walked at a top speed towards the PRU.

A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update this chapter, I had really bad writers block, which is also why this chapter isn't the best :/ I will make the next chapter more thrilling and involve Nikki/Tom and also add a little more Nikki/Lorraine.

Thank you to those who reviewed my first chapter, and I promise I will update soon xox