Chapter 3 – She has a boyfriend

Her face was stained with mascara, still running down her neck, tracing black lines into her skin.

They stayed in the toilets for the whole lesson, her and Djaq, and their lecturer wasn't happy they'd missed their first lesson.

"How…I…what….why…?" Marian sobbed into Djaq's shoulder.

"I know, I know," Djaq said softly, patting Marian lightly on the back.

One hour later they emerged from the toilets, to find will waiting outside for them. Robin made his way over to them but Marian stormed away, holding her tears back until the trio had marched around the corner.

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What had she done to deserve this, should she have visited, he'd never come to visit her, or asked her to come. Of course, he's been so wrapped up in his new life and Jessie.

His confused face floated into her head, the slight moment she had looked into his beautiful green eyes, reflecting the hurt and betrayal she had felt.

Tears still streaming down her eyes, she, Will and Djaq made for an empty bench behind the college, hoping not to be seen.

"I can't believe this," Marian said hopelessly, "I just…"

"Marian, he's a slimy git, just ignore him, he hasn't talked to any of the gang since he was expelled, even Much."

Marian recalled the pain in Much's expression every day of the past few years, no phone calls answered, texts, emails or letters replied to. Not one single bit of contact, even though Marian had asked him to talk to Much. Although, why would he care what she thought?



Then he approached, alone this time, striding purposefully forward towards the group. She felt Will tense beside her and saw his fists clench as he glared at Robin.

"Can I speak to Marian alone please," Robin asked politely, nodding to Will.

"I…" Marian began.

"She doesn't want to speak to you, she doesn't care about you anymore," Will snarled, his fists rising from his sides.

"I'm sorry Marian, really I am, it's just…"

"Go away Robin, she doesn't need you anymore, she's already got a boyfriend," Will growled.

"What?" Robin asked taken off-guard.

"Yeah, what?" Marian asked in a whisper.

"Me," Will answered simply, ignoring the shocked look that crossed Djaq and Marian's faces.

"What about Djaq?" Robin asked, not convinced.

"Guy," Djaq cut in sweetly, smiling as Robin tensed.

"I still don't, I don't…prove it!" Robin stuttered, finishing his sentence with a 'I know I'm right look on his face'.

"Fine," Will shrugged, walking closer to Marian.

Taking her completely by surprise he put his arm awkwardly around her waist, leaning in and touching her lips cautiously. He kept his mouth firmly shut for a moment, just resting his lips on hers as she registered what was going on.

'Oh my god," She thought, "This is Will, Will, one of my best friends, my best friends boyfriend, and this doesn't feel to weird. I've got to get back at Robin, he won't believe me, unless…"



Marian opened her mouth quickly, pushing her tongue into Will's, closing her eyes and enjoying the sweetness of revenge. Will kissed her back, running his tongue across her teeth, slowly, before breaking away. They stared each other in the eye for a second, breathing heavily, before turning to Robin, avoiding Djaq's eyes.

"Well," Robin looked shocked, "I hope, I hope you're happy together," He said firmly before turning swiftly and walking back the way he had come.