First off, I got a review asking why Chapter 1 is basically episode 21 - it was because the episode aired after I got this story idea so I wrote the episode (well, their scenes, really) and I'm starting mine off from there. If that makes any sense. :) Secondly, I hate how sort this chapter is, and chapter 4 will probably be the same but it's cause it can't have the drama that'll built up until the end so these two are basically filter chapters. :)
Anywho, enjoy!
"So I hear the school is being fitted with cameras today?" Sonya questioned.
"Yeah," Lorraine responded, "being fitted in every classroom."
"Exciting!" Sonya squealed.
Lorraine nodded and laughed at her sister.
Lorraine was waiting for Michael to arrive at his office. He had been in a meeting this morning with other staff members discussing Lorraine and Nikki's pitch from last night. She had taken time to talk to her sister about the situation in the meantime. The two women have completely different personalities - Sonya is bubbly ninety per cent of the time whereas Lorraine is business-minded but it weighed out evenly when the two of them worked together.
"And I'm in charge of these cameras?" Sonya asked.
"Yep," Lorraine nodded. "I know it sounds like a big responsibility but I know you can do it."
Sonya squealed. "Aw, thanks, sis!" she punched Lorraine lightly on the arm then smiled innocently when she saw the shock on her sister's face.
"Ay, don't think teachers will be kissing each other in classroom now," Sonya giggled.
Lorraine tilted her head, shock written on her face in a surprising way. "Who do you know that does that?"
The bubbly sister shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know, seen Michael and Christine kiss a few times sitting here but not a snog, you know? But with these cameras – exciting stuff!"
Lorraine shook her head as she chuckled. She was grateful they hadn't been installed over the break otherwise she'd be in trouble.
"Yeah, okay thank you, that's great, I'll run all that through with my colleague. Thank you," Michael walked through the office on his phone.
Sonya nudged Lorraine.
"Michael," Lorraine called out, getting up. Michael turned at the sound of her voice. He hung up his phone and put it in his blazer pocket. "Quick word?"
"You guys aren't going to be the PRU today," Ms Boston walked into her class. "Today, you will all be going into mainstream classes. Starting with English with Mr Clarkson, you'll pick up from where we left off."
"Does it have anything to do with you not wanting us anymore, Nikki?"
Ms Boston sighed. "Barry, must you always make a comment?" he nodded. "Well, for your information, it doesn't, in fact."
"So why are we going to lessons today then?" Rhiannon commented.
"To prepare you all," Ms Boston expressed. "And I have a few things as deputy I need to take care of."
"Come in." Nikki stepped to the side.
Nikki and Lorraine hadn't made plans to spend time together after work today but Lorraine wanted to talk to her about something that had been playing on her mind.
"I hate to be a bother but—"
"You're not," Nikki reassured her. "You wanted to talk to me about something?"
"Yeah, um," the pair made their way over to Nikki's couch. "Nothing bad, just something that struck me when I was talking to my sister this morning."
"Sonya?"
Lorraine nodded. "We were talking about the cameras that were installed today," she looked at Nikki for a split second then down to her lap. "Know I want this," she pointed between herself and the brunette opposite, "before I say anything else but we need to be careful. Those cameras will be in every classroom, I've said that more than enough times. Had we pitched before Christmas, those cameras would have been in action last week." Nikki nodded. "Meaning my sister would have seen us kissing and I don't think her heart could take it," she bit her lip slightly.
Nikki laughed lightly. "Does she know?"
"About us, no," Lorraine said, lowering her tone of voice. "About me and who I'm interested in, yes."
"And how does she feel about that? You make it sound like she isn't comfortable with it."
"Oh she is," Lorraine nodded. "She was one of the first people told who accepted me but if she knew about this, she'd fear for my career."
Not wanting to question further, Nikki changed the subject. "I don't want to publicise our relationship. That kiss was an in-the-moment thing, don't you think? Not that I regret it."
Lorraine nodded. "I do, I'm just not ready to have my relationship out there like Michael."
"Hey, I'm interested in you,not who knows about it," she smiled, taking Lorraine's hands in her own. "Whether we tell anyone or not is up to you, I won't push you into anything."
Lorraine's eyes softened. "I know. Thank you."
Nikki didn't respond. The moment between them didn't need words, it needed actions. The last two months had been something of unforgettable and neither of the women had any plans to end it now. Nikki knew she should end the conversation there and go home if she wanted to get the right about of sleep to keep her awake tomorrow, so did Lorraine but there was something in the moment that made Nikki want to pick up Lorraine, carry her into her bedroom and whisper sweet nothings into her ear through to dawn. And that's exactly what she done.
Once Lorraine's back hit the mattress, her arms wrapped around Nikki's neck, the brunette placed a gentle kiss there then to her lips. Lorraine brought her hands up to Nikki's hair and the pair looked at each other. What Nikki saw in Lorraine's expression told her this was what she wanted. With the sound of only their breathing, they brought their lips together again.
They took their sweet time with each other. Lorraine quivered beneath Nikki before they switched roles again and again, not being able to get enough of each other.
Afterwards, Lorraine's head rested between Nikki's neck and shoulder blade, Nikki having her arms wrapped tightly around the blonde, they talked and laughed over little things. Stealing kisses in between, they lay together. Nikki ran a hand through Lorraine's locks, grateful to have such a beautiful woman, same went for Lorraine.
"I love you," Nikki whispered into the darkness, meaning every word.
Lorraine lifted her head from Nikki's chest. "I love you, too," she smiled then slowly kissed Nikki, sealing the deal.