Author's Note: Hey guys! Sorry for not updating over the past few days but college has been eventful! I am enjoying it though :D From now on, as you may have realised, don't expect regular updates because it is going to be a case of when I have an idea but also when I have the time to do it and since starting college, I haven't had either of those at the same time. I know most of this is dialogue but please go with it.

Danni x

"Now that we've sorted everything out, we'll be heading home. I'm staying at yours again tonight." Mum explained as we all walked to my dad's car. I sat in the back whilst dad got in the driver seat and mum sat next to him.

"Cool. I've got quite a bit of homework to be doing anyway. Need to finish planning for my science coursework along with some other things."

"Just make sure you don't over do it. Come down at some point." dad advised to which I promised that I would before I went to bed.

When we arrived back at the house, I went straight upstairs to get this homework done so then I could chill out. I got my laptop out and put YouTube on so I could listen to music while I did my work. I always seemed to be more productive when doing work at home but also when I had music on. Probably because I wasn't as distracted since there's always, at least, one kid messing about which means you can't get much work done. But there was one thing that was keeping my mind occupied more than anything else. That nightmare I had last night. Normally, I can ignore the dreams that I have because I know it's not real but last night's dream could have easily been a reality. And that's what is making it scary.

Some time later, I heard some knocking on my door, and my dad entered. I was still looking at my piece of paper not having written anything whatsoever.

"You okay? Just that you haven't come down."

"Yea just struggling with this a little."

"We came home at about half three and you came straight up here. It's five now." Not believing what he had said I looked to the corner of my monitor screen to see that he was right. I had been sitting there doing nothing for an hour and a half. I had been distracted by my nightmare for that long. I just couldn't believe it, "Rachel has gone out because she's got some paperwork to do for this meeting she has tomorrow. Do you want to come down for a bit?"

"But what about my work?"

"Is any of it due for tomorrow?" My father asked looking at the work I had spread out across my desk.

"Just science. The rest is due next week."

"I'll have a word with Mr Mead if you don't get it done." He then sat me down on my bed and also sat beside me, putting a hand around me and on my shoulder before continuing, "You and I both know that something's wrong Pandora because you wouldn't spend that long planning for coursework for any subject." He had me cornered now. I couldn't lie and tell him that there was nothing wrong with me because he'd see straight through it but, on the other hand, I don't want Rachel feeling any worse about it all.

"I didn't say anything because I didn't want mum to feel guilty about it."

"But if something is stopping you working and sleeping, mum's guilt can be put to one side. We need to get this sorted out. Would you like me to see Miss Campbell and ask if me, you, mum and her could have a little meeting? I can give her the basic details before the meeting if it helps. She'll know what the best thing to do will be."

"Okay. I'll do that. As long as you are both there."

"Of course." He then brought me into a hug before encouraging me, "We'll get this sorted. Don't worry."

The next morning

Max had just finished the daily management meeting with Chris, Rachel and Kim. He asked Chris if he could have a word before he left to go and prepare for his lesson, "I need to talk to you about Pandora." Hearing her name sparked something worrying inside Chris. He knew how she had been badly affected by Rachel putting her life on the line recently, "She wasn't able to complete her planning for coursework for today because she's been having trouble coping with how close Rachel was to, you know."

"Yea. That's fine. I'll have to contact the exam board because it's due soon but if you and Rachel back this up and can explain it to them, they should give her special consideration."

"We'd be happy to do whatever we need to."

"Has she been okay?" Chris showed concern for one of his pupils.

"Apart from that she's been fine. She's said she's going to speak to Kim but I'm going to give her the basics before then anyway even though we will be there at the meeting."

"Okay. Keep me posted."

"Will. Thank you Chris."

"Pleasure." He then proceeded to go to his science lab to get ready for his first lesson.