Please note that I have changed the rating to M, just in case. Nothing too explicit. Thanks for all the reviews, they put a smile on my face and keep me writing!

Nikki had had to wait longer than she'd expected to hear from Lorraine. She knew that Michael had requested a meeting to discuss the new 'shake up' as he called it. Lorraine had to make the school more profitable for it to run long-term, but it was proving difficult, and she wasn't making any friends in her attempt to make the school more efficient. When Nikki's phone did ring it startled her.

"Hello".

"Hi Nikki, I am so sorry it's taken me this long, Michael had a lot to say. Can I still meet you for drinks?"

"Yeah, sure. Where do you want to meet?

"The usual place, in half an hour? But I do warn you Michael has put me in a foul mood. I'm hoping you'll be able to cheer me up".

"I'll do my best", Nikki replied with a smile, "See you in a bit".

Half an hour later they were sat comfortably in front of the fire at their local pub. It was Nikki's favourite spot to sit, very cosy armchairs, and a warm fire roaring in the background, a somewhat romantic setting. Lorraine had had her usual glass of red wine, but today Nikki had gone for a beer, tequila flavoured to be exact. Lorraine looked troubled, and hadn't really said anything since they sat down. She was happy to see Nikki, but she had a lot on her mind what with Waterloo Road. She so wanted it to be a success. But making cut backs wasn't making her a very popular person, and she could tell it was also hard on Nikki.

"Want to talk about it?" Nikki questioned, placing her hand on Lorraine's knee, "You look troubled, and I hate to see you like that".

"It's okay, think I'd rather enjoy tonight with you, we can maybe talk about it Sunday. You could help me go over the figures perhaps?"

"Of course I can, you just say when. I won't mention it again tonight. Let's just relax and enjoy some of the weekend first".

With that Nikki squeezed Lorraine's knee and gave her a playful look as she thought of some ways she could distract Lorraine from her worries. Obviously in a world of her own Lorraine interrupted her a couple minutes later.

"Thinking about me are you?"

Nikki blushed, "Maybe a little".

Lorraine laughed for probably the first time all day. Nikki was making her feel better already and they'd hardly spoken. Just being around her made her so happy, she couldn't quite believe it. As she sipped her wine and they spoke mainly about Nikki's day Lorraine felt content. She'd definitely leave work until the end of the weekend, there was nothing she could do for now, too many figures she needed to collate before the real work into making cuts could occur.

A couple of drinks later Lorraine once again invited Nikki over, "Unless you'd rather we go to yours, I really don't mind". But in the end they settled for Lorraine's, it was closer, and they'd both have to walk, neither could legally drive at this point. As they walked along Nikki went for Lorraine's hand, at first she hesitated, the thoughts of what if someone sees us in her mind, but she quickly dismissed the thoughts and linked her fingers together with Nikki's. Holding hands like this felt so comforting. They didn't speak very much on the way, but it was a comfortable silence, there was no need to speak, they felt at home in each others company.

It was a relief when they finally got to Lorraine's house, the walk was longer than they'd expected, and they were both quite tired. Despite their exhaustion it was the weekend, and they could lie-in tomorrow, so they didn't head to bed just yet. Lorraine led Nikki to the kitchen and got them both a drink. They sipped at their drinks in silence for a moment, Nikki studying Lorraine, thinking about how much she wanted to undress her right now. Lorraine had similar thoughts. She placed down her wine glass on the side and moved a little closer to Nikki.

"I want to kiss you so much", she said in a deep voice.

Nikki said nothing but grabbed onto Lorraine's waist, pulling her close. When their faces were almost touching, Lorraine made the first move. Her kiss was intense. Nikki responded passionately, with one hand in Lorraine's hair, the other on the lower part of her back. Lorraine found Nikki's hand and held it tightly, squeezing it, urging her to go on. Nikki pressed Lorraine up against the kitchen wall, their hands still locked together. She started kissing Lorraine on the neck, working her way down slowly.

Lorraine held up her arms, so Nikki could removed the blouse she had on. Underneath she had on a simple, yet perfect black laced bra. Nikki went back to kissing Lorraine on the neck, her hands placed on her now bare waist. Lorraine lifts Nikki's head towards her mouth for another in depth kiss. This time she removes Nikki's shirt, one button at a time. Lorraine admires Nikki, her hands brushing over the brunettes toned stomach. I think it's about time we moved somewhere more comfortable.

Lorraine took Nikki by the hand, not saying anything, but leading her upstairs. They stop for brief kisses along the way, but finally reach the bedroom where Nikki gentle pushes Lorraine down onto the bed. Lorraine feels somewhat out of control, but for a change she likes it.

They were stripped down to just underwear in no time at all, neither shy anymore. It was all coming very naturally to Lorraine, she need not have worried so much. Being here with Nikki felt different to her past relationships, but not awkwardly so. Nikki was on top of her, propping herself up with one hand as she kissed Lorraine deeply on the lips. They'd have a lot of fun tonight.