Author's Note: I have recently been watching series 5 of Waterloo Road and I love what I've seen already! This was just an idea in my head. Not expecting anything above T here. The next few weeks are a bit hectic with enrolment, a swimming competition and then starting college but I will update when I can and when I know where to take the story next.

Danni x

"You're coming with me Pandora." My dad grabbed me by my shoulder and pulled me close to him so he barely had to whisper. He said that because I had refused (for weeks before today) that I was not going to that school.

"No! People are just gonna give me shit..."

"You know that kind of language will not be tolerated." He interrupted.

"Say that to them then not me." I muttered under my breath as I try to go to the door. He then tightened his grip on my left arm and shoved me to the wall before I slid down to the floor.

"Don't give me any more grief." He whispered harshly before leaving the house.

Eventually, I pulled myself together and left the house to go to school. I winced in pain as I noticed the bruise that was beginning to form on my left arm. Ignoring this, I got up and left to go to school. I'd be in for worse if he found out I didn't turn up.

As I walked towards the entrance, I ignored the remarks that people made. Basically saying, 'Oh the new girls already late! Mr Tyler is going to be angry.' with laughter following. There was one member of staff who was stood at the entrance to the building, encouraging people to come in and people did listen to her. She then made eye contact with me and approached me.

"Miss Mason. I'm the headteacher here."

"Pandora Tyler. My dad's already here." I shyly introduced myself.

"Yes he told us you were going to be late. Are you okay?" I could see why Miss Mason was respected, she was so kind.

"Yea. Just a bit nervous that's all."

"You'll love it here I promise. If you need anything just come to me or your dad ok?"

"Yes miss." I then made a quick getaway and went straight to English. I was timetabled to have Miss Hopewell.

"Will anyone volunteer to read? What about you Pandora?" My useless teacher asked looking at me.

"Sorry miss I can't. I hurt my throat this morning."

"Shut up you slag! You think you're so good because your dad is Mr Tyler!"

"Shut up Michaela! It's not her fault is it?" Lindsay, a girl I knew from Foster's stood up for me. We weren't really good friends or anything but we knew each other.

"She shouldn't have come here then should she?"

"Just for the record, I didn't have a choice to come here!" I grabbed my bag and went straight out of the room, slamming the door behind me.

"Miss should I go tell Miss Mason?" Another girl, one from Waterloo Road, asked. She looked like the type that didn't cause any trouble.

"Yes please Karla. Can you also show Pandora where the Cooler is?" She nodded in reply and came out to see me. She told me to just ignore Michaela as she was one of the girls that not many people liked. When we got to the room, Karla asked if I wanted to be left alone or not. Not even wanting to think about how much trouble I'd be in if dad found out I had walked out, I opted to be left alone.

"Thank you Karla. Can I meet up with you at lunch maybe? Here?"

"Sure." She gave me an encouraging smile before going back to lesson. I walked into the room and sat down in the back corner, looking out of the window.

Whilst I was looking out the window, a woman approached me.

"Hey. I'm Miss Campbell, head of pastoral care."

"Pandora. I'm sure all the staff know me just by hearing my name."

"Mr Tyler did tell us about you. He said you were a star pupil so why are you in here?"

"Michaela White took the piss out of me and I walked out."

She then walked out, presumably to tell my dad what had happened. To be honest, the last thing I wanted was for him to be on my back. I decided to go back to lesson and pretend that none of it happened. I got weird looks of Michaela but Lindsay looked at me as if to check on me so I just smiled. I decided to sit next to Karla and I completed all my work.

The rest of my lessons went okay. No problems which was helpful. I was standing with Karla when the fight happened but I didn't dare to get involved myself. I really wanted to help Lindsay after she helped me with Michaela but it just wouldn't be worth the amount of trouble.

Mr Tyler wanted me to meet him at his office after school. I knew what it was gonna be about but I'd be in worse shit if I didn't go.

"You wanted to see me Sir?" I entered the head's office. Miss Mason was sat at a desk whilst Mr Tyler was sat on the chairs across the room.

"Miss Campbell told me that you were in the Cooler today." I looked to the floor as he put his harsh tone on.

"And? At least I didn't get involved in that girl gang crap." I muttered.

"What did I say to you this morning?" I didn't reply and continued looking at the floor. More harshly he repeated himself, "What did I say to you this morning Pandora?" Miss Mason saw how difficult the situation was getting and stepped in.

"Max. It's only her first day. She's right. She didn't get involved because she's a sensible girl and she knows better." He then calmed down after what the head said. He grabbed his belongings and went out of the room, leaving me with the head.