I forgot to mention Eddie and Rachel are younger here than in the series. Eddie is thirty eight and Rachel thirty six. Michael was nine when he met Rachel and Eddie had him when he was 22... Everything happened on Waterloo road(which I don't own :( ) and Rachel was 26 and Eddie 28 when they first met. I think all of them add up if not correct me if I'm wrong :). Xx
Rachel walked nervously towards Eddie,for the first time in seven years. He hadn't changed much,his hair had begun to gray,but that was about it. Once she arrived at her destination in front of Eddie,she begun nervously toying with her fingers as she begun to speak,"can I have a word?" Rachel asked obviously nervous and in shock as her voice wavered towards the end. Eddie nodded his head as they walked towards a quiet corner in the staff room. "This is awkward," Eddie thought to himself as they reached their corner,slowly turning to face each other properly.
Steph,Tom and Matt were sat next to each other,huddled in a little group,discussing the recent terms in events,"I'll love to see how this goes down." Steph remarked, not so casually peering over Tom's shoulder at the two people reunited in the back,"they still have that loving look in their eyes." Matt commented,making Tom turn in his seat to peer towards them. "Yep. I agree. You two do know Eddie's going to have to talk about relationships Friday,"he explained to the two other member of staff,that were now in doubtfully in shock. This comment made Grantly look up from his racing post the first time that day,"well that's going to be fun."
Rachel faced Eddie,well looked up towards him as he was considerably taller and gave him a small smile before speaking,"I need you to do me a few favours?" Eddie nodded his head,what was it with Rachel that made him want to do anything and everything for her? "None of the students or most of the staff know that I was the headmistress here or my...relationship with you,"she visibly swallowed the lump in her throat,"so,could you keep it quiet? And could you speak about a...past relationship on Friday in front of the whole school?"
"Yeah ok,if that's what you want. Michael's going to be happy to see you again ,"he smiled,awkwardly.
"How old is he know? Sixteen?" Rachel asked astonished.
"Yep. Don't worry,I'll speak to him. What are you doing know? Assuming you're not the head?" Eddie questioned,curiosity getting the better of him and not for the first time. "I'm head of pastoral care and teach religious education. And English and history if needed," a slight giggle emitted from her lips as Eddie smiled fondly at her. He had always liked to hear Rachel laugh and see her smile,it gave him a sense if accomplishment. "Right,paperwork to be done. It's great seeing you Rach," he said,slightly pushing his boundaries by kissing her on the cheek, before beginning his journey towards the exit of the staff room. Eddie stopped when he heard the recognisable voice teasing him,"YOU! Paperwork! Makes a change!" Eddie chuckled as Rachel shouted this at him before retorting,"you! In the staff room? Surprised you're not in your office." Rachel couldn't argue there as she laughed,whilst the staff looked bewildered and Eddie exited still chuckling to himself down the corridor.