Hiya here is next chapter. Sorry it took a little while to write got bit distracted with coursework/the loved one. Hope you like the next chapter. I will update with another chapter tomorrow. Keep your eyes pealed. Thanks for your patients :) x

Everyone in the courtroom sat down. Tilly & her parents were in a separate corner.

Her heart was racing watching Jen go through all this like she was to blame. She hated it.

The pain & fear in Jen's eyes was horrible to watch. There was nothing really she could do but be here to support her she has given her evidence.

Though she could be called in for more evidence. Though she wanted to be here for Jen.

"All persons are innocent until proven guilty. You have the options to plead not guilty or guilty. Judge: "Jen Marie Gilmore please raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?"

Defendant: "I do." Jen nervously answer. Taking a big gulp.

Judge: We are here today regarding a teacher & student relationship. While the student was at school If found guilty of these charges the maximum of 5 years. Or with good behavior possibly 2 or 3 years."

Judge: "Miss Gilmore how do you plead?"

"Guilty" a little shaky answered.

Judge: "I call Andrew Glover to start off the trial."

The plaintiff stands up and begins to question Jen.

"Miss Gilmore, It says in your notes that you began teaching just nearly a year at Hollyoaks College?"

"Yes"

And you first joined there as student teacher and signed on full member of staff in the summer last year correct?

"That is correct"

This was when you started having a relationship with your student?

Jen looked at the members of the jury she could see people were whispering she felt uncomfortable. Then she noticed Tilly sitting with her mother and father.

Tilly was looking straight at her she was lost in her thoughts. Just seeing Tilly there was giving her the strength that she can do this.

She remembered what Tilly had said to her earlier that no one can take their love away.

"Miss Gilmore will you please answer the questions? The judge said sternly. This snapped Jen out of her thoughts.

"Yes, but when I first met her I didn't know she was student where I was going to be teaching"

"But you thought it was still ok carry on having a relationship then?

"No, not at all."

"How long did this relationship go on for?

"I don't know a few months"

"It sounds to me more than a few months? Questioned

"Well we did break up more than one occasion. We both ended the relationship a few times but we couldn't keep away from each other & I know that sounds wrong but" looking straight at Tilly who had her eyes on Jen the whole time. "I can't help the way I feel about her" Jen spoke half smiling.

The questioning with Jen went on for the half an hour or so. Tilly was called up to the stand and was questioned by Andrew Glover plaintiff.

Asking her relationship he was trying to unnerve Tilly he felt she was sticking up for Jen because she was told to. He didn't believe that Jen was innocent.

Though Tilly knew that people like him wouldn't understand but Tilly tried her best answering the questions and try to paint Jen was good person that made one mistake and she was just as much as this than Jen alone.

Jen was called back into the stand.

"Jenifer Marie Gilmore please plead your case to the jury." Said the Judge.

"eerr…..I know what your all probably thinking that I made a terrible mistake maybe your right, (sighing)

actually you are right. I did, I wish that I could have waited. I wish I quit teaching now but all the wishing is going to change anything.

But one thing I am don't regret is meeting that wonderful bright plus beautiful women."

All the while Jen was speaking Tilly was crying.

"She has taught me so much and helping me become a better person. I love her with all my heart and if that means going to prison.

That's ok because what I did was wrong but my love for her will never change never" looking straight at Tilly.

Tilly whispering I love you with tears streaming down her face.