Story: The Journey of Life (all chapters)

Jordan stands on top of the roof’s ledge of the college’s main building, she looks down at her audience and locks eyes with Sally who was standing below, the girl who broke her heart

“You now know my love is forever.” So quotes out loud and stretches both arms out sideways, then leans forward to fall when a hand clutches for her. Jordan now dangles over the ledge. There is screaming below

“HOLD ON” yells a voice above her.

Jordan starts to be pulled up and dragged back onto the roof. Jordan immediately looks at her saviour

“You had no right.” Spat Jordan. “It was my choice…..you.” Jordan started choking back tears.

“Look I don’t know your reason but ending your life is not a price to pay for your problems.” The voice trying to be comforting.

“You don’t know shit of my problems you cow.” Jordan heads back to the ledge.

The mystery woman blocks Jordan and puts her hand out to stop. “Whoa, wait up.”

“Get outa my way.” Screams Jordan, she tries to barge through but the woman was too quick and brings Jordan down onto her stomach, her hand bent up behind her back.

“You stupid, selfish little coward.” The woman curses into Jordan’s ear. "How dare you hold everyone’s emotions to ransom."

Jordan still crying half from the pain of failure and the arm being twisted.

“You don’t know anything……..” cries Jordan

The woman releases her hold on Jordan’s arm but still kept a hand firmly on her back.

“Well then what is so bad that wants to make a young woman end her life?”

“You’re hurting me, let me go.” Pleads Jordan

“What and have you try that again, I don’t think so.”

“Please” whines Jordan

The woman removes all presence from Jordan and stands up. Jordan rolls over onto her back and looks up at the woman.

“Who are you?” she asks

“Someone you should thank for saving your life.”

Jordan half sits up “I never asked for anyone to save me, I wanted to die.”

“Why” asked the woman “What is so wrong to make you want to do this?”

Jordan dropped her eyes. “It doesn’t matter.”

“It does matter.” pushed the woman

“Look just forget it alright.” Jordan rose to her feet quickly facing off the woman.

“You fucking meddling teacher. Well aren’t you just so good, you’re a hero for saving a mentally unbalanced student from tarring the record of this great school.” Yells Jordan

The woman sneers at Jordan “I’m not interested in this damn school you snivelling little girl. I just came up to ask if you could move 2 feet left so you wouldn’t fall onto my brand new car.”

Jordan surprised at her words went to open her mouth but instead the woman grabbed at Jordan and pulled her back to the ledge

“What….”stuttered Jordan “whata you doing.”

“Finishing off what you wanted right, c’mon hurry up we will have company soon.” The woman starts to give Jordan a shove, Jordan tries to fight back,

“stop, don’t” Jordan yells

The woman continues to push Jordan, she was too strong. Jordan’s feet hit the back of the ledge and she starts to tip back. Jordan desperately reaches and grabs at the woman’s shirt.

“Help me….I” cried Jordan

“What, why should I…..” Said the woman

“I don’t want to die.”

The woman grabs at Jordan and pulls her into her arms. Jordan grabs the woman back

“I want to live….it just hurts so much.” Sobs Jordan.

The woman tightens her hold on Jordan trying to pacify her tremors “Then we will find a way for you to live.”

“I am very sorry you had to be involved in all that business.” Apologized Mrs Jaeger, the Head Principal of Stanford Girl’s Senior College

“It’s just as well I did. Is she alright now?” asked the woman from the roof

“The doctor is looking her over right now, and then hopefully her parents will come for her.”

“Are you throwing her out?”

“My dear this student has a history, she is the student from hell. No teacher wants her in class, she’s disruptive and uncontrollable.”

“But surely there must be some way we can help her. Kicking her out can’t be the best thing for her, she needs help, don’t give up on her.” Said the woman

“It’s out of my hands, the student has agreed to leave and that’s good enough for me. Well after all that I welcome you to our college. Not every day is that dramatic thank god, my secretary will show to your living quarters and your teaching schedule is in this folder.” Said Mrs Jaeger

“Ok thanks for the opportunity.”

“If you have any trouble with the students you can send them to me.” Stated Mrs Jaeger

The woman looks up from reading her teaching schedule

“ahh if I have a problem with a student I will resolve it, not pass it on.” Informed the woman confidently

“Well as noble as your intentions are student disruptions are not tolerated.”

Meanwhile up in Jordan’s room shared by her former lover Sally and mutual friend Mary were sitting on their beds. Sally still in shock from the recent events had her knees wrapped up under her arms and gently rocked. Mary was nervously playing with her fingers wanting so much to speak about it but couldn’t find her voice and that was how things stayed that night.

Next morning Sally and Mary were changing for soccer practice.

“I want to see her Mary, really I do…..I just can’t.” said Sally sadly

“Sally please she needs you more that ever.” Pleaded Mary

Sally closes her sports locker “I just can’t Mary.”

Their conversation was interrupted by a figure in the doorway.

“Alright ladies outside now.” Came a deep voice

The girls headed outside comments already starting about their new teacher

“Jeez she must be 6ft built.” Whispered one student

“Is it a man or woman?” Murmured another with a few giggles following

“Well good morning ladies. I’m your new sport coordinator for this semester. My name is Kelsie Morton, my friends call me Kelsie.” She pauses “but you will address my as Ms Morton. Now let’s see who is here.”

Ms Morton reads out the names until she comes across Jordan’s

“Ms Lange.”

Some of the girls giggled. Ms Morton looked up. “Is something funny.”

“Umm Ms Morton.” Mary stepped forward. “umm Jordan’s in the infirmary.”

“Oh really, nothing too serious I hope.”

“Yeh right” blurted another student “she tried to see if she could fly yesterday.”

“SHUT UP.” Yelled Sally

“Settled down, obvious you girls have a lot of energy to burn since most of your tongues haven’t stopped wagging.”

Ms Morton points at 12 girls to come forward, this included Sally and Mary.

“If I’m not mistaken the sports uniform must be tucked in, now thanks to your untidy class mates here you all have 12 laps of the oval.”

The girls all groaned “I can make it 13.” All the girls headed off on their laps and Ms Morton leaves.

“Hi I’m Kelsie Morton you have a student of mine Jordan Lange.”

“Yes” said the nurse “But she’s not wanting to see anyone.” She stated

“That’s ok.” Kelsie let herself into Jordan’s room. She sees her half lying on a bed reading. Kelsie walks up to the end of her bed and takes up Jordan’s medical chart. Jordan looks up.

“Oh look if it isn’t the good Samaritan, you moonlight as a doctor too.”

Kelsie smiled at Jordan’s sarcasm but continued to read.

“Hello earth to what’s your face.”

Kelsie then looks over Jordan. “I’m Kelsie Morton your new sport co.”

“Whoopee doo.” Jordan makes a circle in the air with her finger. “I don’t bloody well care if you’re the Queen of England, you can leave now.”

Kelsie ignored Jordan’s sarcasm again and walked up to her side.

“Do you still feel sick, headaches.” Asked Kelsie

Jordan screwed up her face. “No.”

“Gut ache perhaps” queried Kelsie

“No.”

“So then you generally feel ok.”

“Yes so.” Whined Jordan

“So then why are you lying in this morbid place when you could be outside running laps with your friends.”

“Are you joking, news flash I’m crazy didn’t you get that impression on the roof yesterday.”

Kelsie smiled “Well I know you weren’t having a good day, but we can work through that.”

“We…What this we…..there is nothing to work through, I’m crazy……C R A Z Y.” and makes a loopy look with her eyes.

All Kelsie could do was laugh. “That’s funny my little nephew can do that and he’s only 3. You’re not crazy Jordan you’re just feeling sorry for yourself so how about you get your arse out of this bed and down to the playing fields.”

“Well jeez Ms Moron you see I’m not a student anymore I’ve been thrown out.”

“No you haven’t” said Kelsie firmly

“What”

“Not according to my roster for this semester…see.” Kelsie tries to show her but Jordan snatches the folder and tosses it across the room.

“I don’t fucking care now leave me the hell alone.” She shouted

“Well Ms Lange I can’t you are on my roster now, so that makes you mine.”

“Well unroster me.” Ordered Jordan

“No can’t do that.”

Jordan grabs her head in frustration and screams. Ms Morton lowers her voice.

“You’re on my team and the only way off is through me.”

Jordan gets off her bed and walks up to Kelsie not breaking eye contact.

“Then how do I go through you.”

“Challenge me.”

“Challenge you at what.” Jordan attempts to light up a cigarette but was removed from her.

“You challenge me to any sport.” Said Kelsie

“And what comes of it.”

“Well you nominate what you want to challenge me at and if you beat me I will release you from my program, hell I’ll even escort you to the college gates.”

“But” said Jordan “there’s always a but.”

“But if I beat you then you stay on my team, you follow team rules and participate to your best.”

Jordan laughs “Mrs Jaeger will never go for it.”

“Well what Mrs Jaeger doesn’t know won’t hurt her now will it.” Said Kelsie raising her eyebrows.

Jordan sat on the bed while Kelsie retrieved her folder.

“So do we have a challenge?” Asked Kelsie

“I don’t know….it’s too easy.” Said Jordan looking over Kelsie cautiously.

“Well that depends on the sport you challenge me too eh?”

“And you won’t tell Mrs Jaeger.”

“that’s right.”

“Ok then the sport I choose you may get hurt.” Said Jordan testing the waters.

“Maybe, but wouldn’t that be fun to see.” Jibes Kelsie

“Fine I challenge you to a duel.”

“A sword fight you mean.” Said Kelsie

“Yeh fencing.” Jordan pretended to fence in fresh air

“I don’t particularly want to be sliced and diced.”

“Hey you said.” Protested Jordan

Kelsie threw her hands back in defence. “Yes yes I know.

Jordan stands up “Do you know how to fence Ms Morton?”

“I’ve picked a sword up once, can’t be that hard…..just a bit of fancy dancing and lunging.” Said Ms Morton nervously trying to trivialize the situation she just got herself into.“I accept Ms Lange, a duel it shall be.”

Jordan spits into her hand and places it out “shake.”

“I am not touching that hand until you wipe it.”

Jordan shrugged her shoulders, wipes her hand, they then shake on it.

“So when shall we set it.” Asked Ms Morton opening her diary. “I have a meeting at 11am today, class again at 2pm, and meeting with college sponsors at 6pm.”

“1.10pm, exercise room. You lot have lunch at 1pm and don’t appear until 2pm. But I’m betting it will be all over by 1.20pm and I’ll out the door by 1.30pm.” said Jordan confidentially.

Confident because what she failed to warn Ms Morton is that she’s the school’s best fencer, but thought not telling would help her get out of the hell hole she felt trapped in thanks to her new teacher

Kelsie bows her head slightly “1.10pm it is.”

Back at the oval Kelsie finds the girls sprawled on the ground. “Ok today’s session ladies we start off with a gentle jog through the forest, 3 km should do it.”

“You’ve got to be joking” snapped a student

Ms Morton checked back at her folder. “Oops yes I made a mistake.”

The girls give a sigh of relief, which was short lived.

“It was meant to say 4 km, lets go, I’ll be running with you so any deliberate short cuts will be a detriment to you all.”

Jordan looked in the mirror her hair was a mess, her life was a mess and what the hell was she doing challenging this woman. Then her heart sank as she thought about Sally, the first time since her episode on the roof. She wondered why Sally or Mary hadn’t come to see her. Jordan looked down at her watch, 1pm. She headed off to the exercise room to warm up but was surprised to see Ms Morton already waiting and in suit.

Jordan circled her opponent. “You know I’m gonna do everything to beat you.”

Kelsie nodded.

“It may be painful.” Continued Jordan

“Well as long as you don’t cry Jordan because these suits have no pockets for tissues.” crowed back Kelsie.

Jordan screwed her face up with sarcasm. “Lets duel Ms Morton.”

They put their helmets on and guarded up. Just as Kelsie put her sword up to salute Jordan attacked lunging forward. This totally catching Kelsie off guard quickly backed up colliding with the wall. She pulled her helmet off and massaged her head. She looked up at Jordan, her helmet was up and she was smiling.

“Enjoy that did we?” growled Kelsie

“I warned you there would be pain.”

They guarded up again and the duel commenced. Jordan was strong and continued to attack, Kelsie desperately fending off but was not quick enough and her chest was jabbed by Jordan. They raised their helmets

“1 up.” Crowed Jordan

“yeh yeh.” Said Kelsie

Again they guarded up but with lightening fast moves Kelsie ran forward, Jordan unable to get any distance was easily tagged with Kelsie’s sword. Jordan ripped her helmet off

“Bullshit.” Curses Jordan

“What.” Said Kelsie casually

“That’s not in the rules, you can’t rush an opponent like that.” Whines Jordan

“I didn’t know we established any rules Ms Lange.” Kelsie removed her helmet and wiped the sweat from her face with a towel. She then took a swig from her water bottle and offered it to Jordan, but she turned it down. Kelsie looked at her watch

“Bugger it’s already 1.40pm, we need to wrap this up next hit wins all.”

Kelsie goes to put her helmet on.

“Lets leave them off, I want to see you disappointed.”

Kelsie shrugs

“Alright but the sword stays below shoulder height and only contact to the chest understood.” directs Kelsie.

Jordan nodded and they took their positions. The bout started again, this time Jordan started to throw taunts to try and put her opponent off.

“You should grow your hair longer, it would soften your features.”

Their swords clanged and they met in the centre “You’re the last one to give me beauty tips, your hair looks like a hack blade went through it.” retorted Kelsie

“Glass actually.” Jordan tried in vain to push her opponent back but Kelsie wouldn’t budge.

“Well you should try a hairdresser next time.” She shoves Jordan hard causing her to lose balance and fall onto the mat. Kelsie instantly knew she made a mistake from the anger in Jordan’s eyes. Jordan sprang up and attacked back, throwing everything into it. The only sounds emanating now were the clanging of swords and grunts from the two women. Engrossed in their battle neither Kelsie nor Jordan saw a pair of eyes watching them from outside the room.

Jordan dropped her guard deliberately allowing Kelsie to lunge in and at the last moment blocked Kelsie forcing the swords down. This made both become unbalanced and Jordan pushed Kelsie with her shoulder causing Kelsie to the ground. Jordan went to finish her when Kelsie rolled away, kicked Jordan’s sword from her hand then brining her down on the mat as well. She seized the opportunity and straddled her defenceless opponent. Jordan shocked from the events saw the sword aimed between her eyes. Both women were breathing heavily. Kelsie then moved the sword slowly down and touched Jordan’s chest lightly.

“Bout over I win.” Said Kelsie with triumph

Kelsie gets up then helps Jordan to her feet.

“Bullshit, you cheated.” Yelled Jordan

Kelsie was already getting out of her suit, her body dripping with sweat.

“No Lange you made the contact first.”

“This is shit, you can forget it.”

Kelsie put her hands on her hips “Oh for god sake grow up will you and stop being a sore loser. Practice more and you will get better.”

Jordan raced up to Kelsie inches from her face, again trying to intimidate her new teacher.

“I am bloody good and if this was a proper bout.” Started Jordan

“Oh for fuck sake Jordan give it up, I beat you, I beat you at your own game and the least you could do is honour our bet. You owe me a semester.”

“Go fuck yourself.” Jordan picked up her sword and ran out.

Later on that day

“Mrs Jaeger, Jordan is here to see you.” Said the secretary

“Sit down Jordan, how you feeling?” asked Mrs Jaeger

“Ok I guess.” Replied a dejected Jordan

“You look a little flustered would you like a drink?” offered Mrs Jaeger

“No I’m fine thank you.”

“Well here are your withdrawal papers, if you would sign I will get them processed and call your parents to come and collect you.”

Jordan picks up the pen to sign, then hesitates.

“Jordan, just sign here dear.” Prompted Mrs Jaeger

Jordan put the pen down “I’m gonna stay.” She says defiantly

Mrs Jaeger cleared her throat “Jordan you are not in a position to demand.”

Jordan lowered her head “Please Mrs Jaeger I would like to stay. I want to try and mend things.”

“I see, however your little stunt has everyone uneasy my dear.”

“I’m sorry, it was a crazy time, but I don’t feel like that now honest. I promise I will work harder and stop making a nuisance in class.”

Mrs Jaeger raised an eyebrow to this and Jordan finished “all that much anyway. Oh please give me another chance.” Pleads Jordan

Mrs Jaeger thinks about it…. “Alright but one more slip up and your out got it.”

“Oh thank you, I promise.” Jordan runs around the desk and gives Mrs Jaeger a big hug.

“Just go Jordan.” She barks.

It was the end of the day and Kelsie was putting away the sports equipment from the last class when a voice came from behind.

“What do you think Jordan will do to you when she finds out you were once this College’s best fencer.”

Kelsie turns around “Well Tania I doubt she’s even read one achievement plaque from around this school so I’m pretty sure I’m safe.

“That was a hell of a risk today.” Remarked Tania

“I just don’t think kicking her out will do any good.”

“She’s deranged.” Argued Tania

Kelsie groans “She’s not, she’s a kid trying to work out who she is. So she pushes the boundaries. You just got to find a way to reach her, to keep her thinking. Jordan’s very creative in certain situations.” and rubs the bump on the back of her head

Mrs Jaeger cocked her head to the side.

“Hell Tania I did some stupid things and you didn’t give up on me.” Said Kelsie proudly

“Yes well that reminds me have you spoken to her yet.”

Kelsie laughs “What Jane Sedgewick, no I’m trying to avoid her. Hey do you think she’s forgotten.”

“What you super gluing all her text books to the classroom ceiling, not a chance. In fact you should of heard her when she saw you were coming back and as one of the teaching staff.” Mrs Jaeger laughs to herself.

“Well Tania you once told me that the worst students can make the best teachers. Maybe Jordan might want to be one after she finishes going through what she’s going through.”

“Good lord no….I would definitely put in for retirement if that day ever comes.” And both laugh at the idea

Mrs Jaeger puts a hand on Kelsie’s shoulder. “I know you mean well, but step lightly with Jordan she can be unpredictable if pushed to hard.”

“I will, and thanks for giving her and me another chance.

Jordan paused outside her room and listened to the voices. “C’mon Jordan get it together.” She tried to psyche herself. She took a deep breath and opened the door and looked at the faces before her.

“Hi, remember me.” Jordan got no immediate response, and then Mary walked over and gave Jordan a hug.

“We have missed you.” Mary then motioned to Sally

“Yeh how you doing?” Sally was unable to look at Jordan

“I’m pulling through.”

There was another moment of silence. Mary turned her back on Jordan, and Sally slowly moved away. Mary then continued

“We really did Jordan because.” There was a pause and at the same time both Sally and Mary picked up their pillows and hit Jordan “We haven’t had a good pillow fight since.”

Jordan yelped at the bombardment “I’ll get you.” And she picked up a pillow and retaliated.

After a while the girls sat on the floor and watched the feathers slowly fall like snow. “Guess another pillow bites the dust.” Said Jordan.

Mary giggled “Yeh my turn to clean this up. I’ll get the vacuum cleaner from the hall closet.” She then left Jordan and Sally alone.

“Sally” started Jordan and reached for her hand

“Umm yes Jordan I have to.” Sally gets to her feet.

“Wait don’t run away please. I am so sorry for what I did, it was a bit silly.”

Sally step back and squared off to Jordan “A bit silly you were going to kill yourself for me.”

Jordan dropped her head. “I didn’t know what else to do, I love you and it hurt…..I just wanted it to stop.” Jordan trying to choke back the tears

Sally felt guilty and put her arms around Jordan

“Hey I’m sorry I caused you this pain. I just didn’t know.” But Sally didn’t get to finish because Jordan kissed her, her tongue darting into Sally’s mouth and for that brief moment Sally gave in and returned the kiss losing herself but eventually broke it off and pushed Jordan back.

“No Jordan it stops now.”

“I love you Sally, what do you want my heart is bleeding for you.”

“Jordan I want you as my friend, no more.” Warned Sally

Jordan looked away, focusing on the window “I want more, oh Sally why can’t things go back the way they were,”

“It just can’t please lets not go over this again.” Begs Sally

Jordan’s mood changes instantly “Fuck Ms Morton, she should have let me jump, ahh well there is always tomorrow.” threatened Jordan. She then makes her way to the door.

Sally furious at Jordan pushes her hard causing her to fall over and hit her head against side of her bed.

“What the fuck.” Growled Jordan

Sally raced over and grabbed Jordan by the shirt pulling her in

“You ever threaten me with that kind of bullshit I will call my father right now and have him remove me from this school. You will never see me again, and I’ll never think of you again you selfish bitch.”

She releases Jordan and storms from the room. As she flees she collides with Mary, but doesn’t stop to apologize. Mary walks in and sees Jordan on the ground rubbing her head, her bottom lip quivering. Mary kneels down.

“Jordan what happened.”

Tears flow “Oh Mary I think I’ve really pushed Sally away for good. Why can’t I just accept it….why” and buries her head in Mary’s shoulder and cries.

Jordan was back into the school routine. Sally still hadn’t spoken to her, and she was trying hard to put that aside. Mary was her strength now and she needed that to keep her going.

Jordan sat in maths class, she hardly listened to Ms Sedgewick all lesson, didn’t even participate in quizzes. Everyone knew she was the smartest but she just couldn't be bothered with it. Jordan just kept her head down and scribbled poems into her schoolbook. The bell rang to end class.

“Remember there will be a test next week so make sure you study. Oh Jordan can I see you please.”

Jordan slowly made her way down to the front she wasn’t in the mood for any bantering.

“I noticed you were a little quiet, is everything alright?”

“Umm I’m fine, can I go now.”

“Ok Jordan.”

Jordan turns to leave.

“Oh hang on I heard about the little session between you and Ms Morton.”

“Yeh well good on ya.”

“You didn’t really expect to beat her did you.” said Ms Sedgewick with a wicked grin on her face.

Jordan frowned and shrugged her shoulders. “I have as good a chance as anyone I guess.”

Ms Sedgewick laughed. “I think you should check something out because I don’t think Ms Morton was entirely honest with you.” Her voice higher in pitch

“What do you mean.” Said Jordan not in the mood for riddles either.

Ms Sedgewick smile innocently “Go to the main foyer and look at the honour boards, you may find something of interest.”

Jordan left the room and Ms Sedgewick smiled turned into a laugh “See you cope with this Kelsie Morton.”

Jordan strolled into the foyer, not a place she regularly hangs out too many teachers in one place. She wandered around looking at the different school achievement boards. She comes across one for School Sporting Achievements and casually looks down the roll until her eyes fixed upon something. “I don’t believe it.” She growls.

Jordan strides to the library, she searches the aisles until she finds past yearbooks. She removes the one marked 1994, and quickly flicks the pages and stops on a particular page. It contained a picture of a student and underneath read College Champion and All States College Champion in Fencing Kelsie Morton.

Jordan clenched her teeth and ripped the page from the book “You son of a bitch” and tossed the book aside, she storms from the library.

Kelsie looked up from her marking and out the window. The rain was pelting down and she shivered.

“Think we will skip the run today.”

She returns to her marking when a window smashes and a projectile hits her desk and lands of the floor. Kelsie jumps up in surprise, she peers out the window only to see someone in a grey sweater with a hood on, but couldn’t make out who it was. The person then ran off towards the adjacent forest.

Kelsie picked up the projectile and something was wrapped around it. She took the elastic off and opened it up.

“ohh crap.” Groaned Kelsie. She looked back out the window but couldn’t see her, she was pretty sure it was Jordan. The paper was from the yearbook with a big red circle around her photo with writing “Fuck you”

Kelsie screws up the paper and grabbed her spray jacket and headed out into the forest. The rain had not eased and it was cold. Kelsie ran as carefully as she could as the ground had turned to mud and slush and very slippery. She looked around.

“Jordan c’mon let me explain.” There was no response. Kelsie continued to look around “Jordan where are you.” She yelled. She was then hit from the side and crashes to the ground, sliding through the mud. She looked up in shock. Jordan pounced on her again grabbing her jacked and pounding her into the ground.

“You fucking bitch you lied to me….I hate you.” Screamed Jordan

Kelsie fought back pushing Jordan off, she tried to get to her feet.

“Wait, just listen to me.” Panted Kelsie. Her body felt heavy from the mud.

Jordan tried unsuccessfully to get to her feet. “You fucked me over, I believed you and you lied.”

“I never lied to you Jordan.” Kelsie put her hand out to fend off any more attacks

“You said you never Fenced before.” Spat Jordan now on her feet

“I said I had picked up a sword, I didn’t see you cough up your experience either.”

“Bullshit, you knew and you tricked me.”

“Jordan there was no trick.” But Jordan launched at Kelsie again, but she was able to push Jordan away, however she lost her footing. Kelsie tries to turn over quickly and get up but Jordan slams on her back forcing her down.

“I thought you were different, but you’re like the rest you bitch.” Jordan pushes Kelsie further down into the mud.

Kelsie tries to struggle, her clothes too heavy from the mud and Jordan was too strong. She knew she was in serious trouble. Jordan was pissed off and wasn’t being rational. Kelsie throws her head back and hit Jordan in the face.

“OOOWW” cries Jordan

This was enough to distract and Kelsie pushed Jordan off and scrambled away trying to put as much distance as she could. She felt exhaust her arms ached and she for the first time felt scared of a student. She looked over at Jordan who still had her face in her hands.

“Oh christ.” Kelsie slides back to Jordan. “Let me see.” She told Jordan

“Bugger off.” Was Jordan’s reply

Kelsie forced Jordan’s hands away. Blood was oozing from the bottom of Jordan’s split lip.

“Oh shit Jordan I’m sorry, we better get that seen to.”

Kelsie tries to get her footing but falls flat on her back with a thump.

“Oh god that hurt.” Moaned Kelsie

The mood changed when Kelsie hears laughter. She sat up and looked in Jordan’s direction. Jordan was indeed laughing and pointing at her.

“You should see yourself, you look like a drowned rat.”

Kelsie looked down at herself, she was covered in thick black mud. She looks up at Jordan

“Well you’re no beauty queen yourself.” Kelsie shot back.

Jordan calm down laughing “You know what we look like Ms Morton?”

“Humor me, what.”

“Those girls who mud wrestle in those little bikinis.”

“oh really.” Kelsie amused

Jordan smirked “I had you.”

“You reckon.” Jibes Kelsie.

“Oh yeah you were begging.”

“So what you think they should have mud wrestling as one of the college sports events?”

Jordan gets up carefully “Now wouldn’t that be fun.”

Kelsie too stands carefully. “So you really think you can take me?”

“In a blink.” Coos Jordan

Kelsie takes her spray jacket off and her shirt leaving only a sport top. She didn’t want to be weighed down. “Well come on then, lets see what you got kid.”

Jordan raised her eyebrows at the challenge. “You serious.”

Kelsie nodded

Jordan took off her layers leaving leaving just her bra. The girls circled each other, the rain still not letting up. The thunder had now rolled in and the light was quickly disappearing.

“You’re gonna regret this Ms Morton.”

“You know you are all talk talk young Lange.”

Jordan lunges for Kelsie, but she moves out the way and only to end up on the ground again. Jordan pounces trying to pin Kelsie’s shoulders down, but she keeps wriggling, and eventually shoves Jordan off and attempts to get up again. Jordan grabs her leg and pulls her back down, quickly straddles her opponent and looks down in triumph.

Kelsie totally exhausted now lets her head fall back, she was finding it difficulty to breath with the cold air. She looks back at Jordan and notices a wicked look.

“Jordan.” She warns “What ever you’re thinking forget it.”

Jordan smiles then picks up a handful of mud.

“Don’t you damn well dare.” Seeing Jordan making no attempt to give it up Kelsie tries to struggle, but her arms were too sore.

“Jordan nooooo.”

Jordan smears the mud all over Kelsie body, under her top and down towards her pants. Kelsie grabs her hand.

“Ok ok you win, I give up, just stop please.” Begs Kelsie

Jordan finally stands and punches the air in victory. “The champion of mud wrestling is Jordan Lange….give it up for her.” Jordan commentates her own win.

The ground near them was hit by lightening causing both to scream. “Cmon let go.” Said Kelsie

Jordan grabs her stuff and started to leave, she looks around and sees Kelsie struggling. She walks over and offers her hand, Kelsie accepts it and is pulled to her feet.

"Thank you Jordan"

They made their way to the gym to use the showers. Kelsie turned on both showers.

“I don’t think the laundry ladies are going to be happy with us.” Comments Jordan

Kelsie walks straight into the shower fully clothed much to Jordan’s surprise. She turns and faces Jordan

“Well if we wash as much as the mud off it won’t be so bad.”

“Yeh why didn’t I think of that.”

“Ohh I dunno, maybe your brain has turned to mud now.” Kelsie laughs at her own joke.

They slowly peel off the layers as the mud disintegrates and wring out their clothes. Soon they were both naked and washing. Kelsie closed her eyes and lathered up her hair. Jordan glanced over to Kelsie, the water streaming off her body. She noticed Kelsie had a belly piecing and two tattoos. One was 2 symbols representing female side by side just below the waist and the other a dragon on her shoulder blade with a sword through its heart. Jordan felt a familiar sensation, she couldn’t shift her eyes from Ms Morton until she realized Ms Morton was looking back at her. She immediately diverted her eyes embarrassed at being caught.

Kelsie smiled but thought it best to leave now. She turns the shower off and grabs a towel to wrap around herself, she grabs another to dry her hair. She looked to Jordan who still wasn't meeting her gaze

“Jordan” called Kelsie but got no response.

“Hey champion mud wrestler.”

Jordan glanced over, feeling uneasy.

“My door is always open if you want to talk.”

Jordan confused “I didn’t think students were allowed in staff quarters.

“Jordan I mean that door.” And points to her office. Kelsie leaves through the door that leads to her living quarters.

Jordan whacks her head. “You idiot Jordan.”

Sally was talking to some of the girls outside their English class. Jordan walked up and waited patiently for Sally’s attention.

“Jordan” acknowledged Sally

“Hi I was wondering if you wanted to go to the Rec room tonight, I know the college has got some new movies in and wondering if you want to watch one with me.”

“Oh Jordan I can’t I’m seeing.” Sally paused but the words were out

“I know you’re seeing David right.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Forget it.” Jordan enters the classroom

Sally broke off her relationship to fit in with the other girls, including going as far as dating a boy name David Becks from the neighbouring boys’ college. She did this to prove that she wasn’t what her friends label Jordan – a lezo. She didn’t want to be labelled so gave up her lover so she could fit in.

In English class each student was taking it in turns to read a passage from a play, Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. The words just seem to blend and it got worse when the familiar voice of Sally started reciting. Jordan was finding it hard to focus on her book. She wiped her eyes and realized she was crying.

“Jordan didn’t you hear me it’s your turn.” Said Mrs Jaeger

Jordan looked up at Mrs Jaeger then slowly around the room. Everyone was looking at her.

“I can’t I’m sorry.” Jordan quickly gathers her things and leaves the classroom.

Jordan escapes to the outside and she runs to the courtyard gazebo slams her bag down on the ground then kicks it around cursing.

Kelsie pulls up in her car and sees the events. She is bemused at the sight of Jordan’s antics, and walks over.

“Now c’mon is that anyway to treat your things Ms Lange.” Said Kelsie in a slightly jolly voice.

“Just leave it.” Barks Jordan

“Hey you what’s up, Ms Sedgewick under your skin again.”

“I said bugger off.” Screams Jordan then slumps to the seat her back to Kelsie

“Ok leave it with you then.” Kelsie leans over and puts a can of coke on the seat next to Jordan. Jordan looks at it

“This one’s on me.” And walks off.

It was getting late so Kelsie finished up her training program when there was a knock at the door.

“Jordan.”

Kelsie could see she’d been crying, her eyes all puffy and red. Kelsie invites her to a sit then sits on the desk in front. Jordan drops her head and tears started again.

“Hey c’mon.” she lifts Jordan’s chin, she could see the her pain, too much pain for someone so young to carry around. She grabs a box of tissues from behind and offers it to Jordan.

“Ms Morton what can you do when you love somebody so much and you know deep down they do..or maybe used to. How do you convince them things will be all right and how can someone just switch off their feelings as if nothing had happen.

Kelsie was struggling to make sense of Jordan’s ramblings.

“Jordan would we be talking about Sally.”

Jordan gasped like she’d just been hit but was too weak and sick to try and deny and just nodded.

“It is easy to go from friends to lovers but harder for lovers to go back to being just friends. Sally may think she’s made the transition but I think you will find that she too is struggling, she's just better at hiding her feelings which isn’t healthy. Have you tried talking to her.”

“Yes” said Jordan in a husky voice. “But we just end up in a big fight, then things get said that we regret later.”

Kelsie thought about what she was going to say next and sighed “Jordan you need to let Sally work through it herself, you pressuring will only push her further away.”

“You mean I should avoid her in other words.”

“No....... not exactly just don’t look to do everything together, take a step back, find another interest.”

Jordan shakes her head slowly and groans

“Why is it every time something good happens in my life it ends up going bad.” Whines Jordan

“Well that’s all part of the journey of life. The first love hurts the most because it's feelings and emotions you have never felt before. It is rough and it doesn’t matter what I say it won’t make it any easier for you, but I promise the pain will ease just give it time.”

Kelsie looked closer at Jordan who she was looking pale. She puts a hand on her forehead.

“Jordan talk to me what’s wrong.”

Jordan starts to heave and Kelsie grabs her collar and drags her to the showers holding her as she vomited.

Kelsie gave her a drink, she looked washed out so made her to lie down on one of the gym mats. Kelsie made her comfortable with a pillow and blanket. Herself then rested up against the wall close to Jordan. She reached out and stroked her face. “You will get through this Jordan, just hang in there.”

Kelsie rested her head against the wall and closed her eyes for a moment then jolted back up. The room was dark now and her watch said 9.30pm. She looked at Jordan but she was gone. Kelsie panic and jumped up “Oh no.” she sprints from the gym and searches the college grounds but could not find any sign of her. She looks up to the roof. “Oh please no.” she sprints up the stairs and bursts out onto the roof. Trying to catch her breath she looks around but no sign of her either. Kelsie nervously swallowed and edged herself to the end of the roof and peers over. She was relieved when there was nothing below.

Kelsie closed the door to the trio’s room satisfied all 3 angels were in bed safely. She turned to leave when Jane was in her face giving her fright.

“You tuck her in too.” Said Jane

“Don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Jordan….did you read her a bed time story as well.”

“Were you born this nasty or is it some you’ve acquired over the years cos it’s really consuming you Jane." hissed Kelsie

“Well it doesn’t look good you creeping around the students floors and peering into the rooms now does it. What do you think Mrs Jaeger will say?”

“If you feel you need to report this then go ahead. Oh and another thing you got my request about finishing your class early most of my soccer team is in it and they have a match tomorrow.

“We will have to see how they behave and not waste class time.”

“My god do you always have to be a witch about things Jane.” Kelsie storms off.

Kelsie was feeling nervous it was the first time she’d coached a team that has made it to the semi-finals. She went back to the change rooms, still all the team had not arrived and it was half an hour to kick off. “Where the devil are they.”

As that was said girls started streaming in carrying on how Ms Sedgewick kept them back. Kelsie grabs Sally “Where’s Jordan?”

“She got detention.”

“What, now oh how could she ahhhh.” Kelsie was frustrated

“Ms Morton it really wasn’t necessary Jordan only challenged the way Ms Sedgewick worked out an equation, she wasn’t even being smart about it either.”

Kelsie runs her hands through her hair “I can’t believe she could do this to me. Sally get the girls ready and onto the field.”

Kelsie ran down the corridor glancing into classrooms, she eventually sees Jordan at the back of the room, her head in a book. Kelsie doesn’t see Jane around and walks in “Jordan.”

Jordan looks up “What are you doing here Ms Morton you should be down at the soccer oval.”

“And so should you, get your things.”

“I can’t I’m sorry I got detention.” Kelsie closes Jordan’s text book and sends it flying across the room.

“Let’s go.”

“What about you know who.” Said Jordan

“Let me worry about that, c’mon.”

Both sprint to the college’s soccer field, Jordan changed quickly and joined her team-mates on the field right on kick off.

Siren sounds to end the game and the girls from Stanford College have won the right to play in the final. The girls ran around screaming and hugging each other, they leap onto Ms Morton.

“Ok ok lets take this into the change rooms please.”

Kelsie gives them a congratulatory speech and invited all the girls back to gym for pizza and drinks to celebrate their victory. The girls all cheered then went silent when Mrs Jaeger walked in.

“Well done ladies you have made me proud. It has been a long time since we were in the finals so congratulations to you and Ms Morton. Jordan yells out

“3 cheers for Ms Morton.”

Once they finish their cheering Tania whispered into Kelsie’s ear. Tania left and Kelsie followed, she saw Jordan get up as well but waved her back.

Outside she was none too surprise to see Jane

“Kelsie.” Started Jane

“Here we go.” Kelsie said rolling her eyes.

“Kelsie were you not aware that Jordan had detention.” Asked Tania

“I was aware.”

“And yet you let Jordan played.”

“I sure did, in fact I even came and got her from detention.”

“You see.” Whined Jane

“Oh and did Jane forget we had the game because my girls turned just less than 30 minutes before the game was to start, and after I specifically arranged an early release.”

“Alright settle down Kelsie.”

“No I won’t she’s gone out of her way to make things difficult.” It was Kelsie now whining

“None the less Kelsie you undermined the authority of another teacher in front of a student. This does not set a good example of discipline.

“Oh give me a break, she challenged you to change a maths principle like that’s a big deal.”

“You see Tania how can I keep the girls in line when our own colleague won’t follow the rules.”

“ENOUGH.” Shouts Tania “This is what’s to happen. Jordan is to do her detention and Jane if another colleague requests dispensation of a class you will conform.”

“Can she at least do her detention tomorrow?” Asked Kelsie

“What is the point then, the detention is for today we can’t have students choosing when they want to do their detention.” growled Jane

“Oh give her a break she just helped this team to the final let her at least celebrate it with her team.”

“I’m sorry Kelsie but Jane is right. Jordan will serve her detention today, as soon as she is dressed.”

“So you gonna tell her Jane.” Challenge Kelsie

“Me, you stuffed up you tell her.”

“I will let her know.” Said Tania

“No I caused it, I will explain it to her.” Kelsie went back into the change rooms.

The girls started to leave excitedly chatting about the pending celebration. All that was left was Kelsie and Jordan.

“Is everything ok.”asked Jordan

She could see the strain on Ms Morton’s face.

“No Jordan it’s not. I made a terrible mistake today.”

“So we won worry about it another day.’ Said Jordan cheerfully

“You still have to do you detention.”

“What….when.”

Kelsie couldn’t look at Jordan “Now.”

“You’re kidding right.”

Kelsie didn’t say anything, she didn’t have to.

“Great we fucking win and I have to do detention where is the justice.”

Kelsie put a hand on her shoulder “I’m very sorry this is all my fault.”

Jordan turns around “well I all hope you have a good time.” She grabs her gear to leave.

“hey come by later I’ll save you some…..promise.”

“yeh yeh whatever.” Jordan left dejected.

The walls of the gym were shaking from the loud music, the girls were dancing, screaming, singing and eating. After a couple of hours things quietened down and it was just Kelsie left in her office. A figure appeared in the doorway.

“Hey” said Jordan

“Hi I didn’t think you were going to show.”

“Yeh well nothing better to do.”

“Hey you hungry I saved you some pizza, have a seat and I’ll get it.”

Kelsie headed into her quarters which was behind her office and comes back with a plate of pizzas and a couple of cokes. She places the plate in front of Jordan and the can opening it for her. Jordan looks at her strangely.

“What” asked Kelsie.

Jordan laughed “I’ve never had anyone open my cans of drink before.”

“Oh sorry.” Kelsie a little embarrassed.

Jordan munches down on her pizza. “So did you get into much trouble?” Asked Jordan with a mouthful.

Kelsie took a mouthful of her drink then answered, “Ahh well, yeh a bit.”

“I don’t understand you were doing what was best for the team.”

“yeh but not by the school, I undermined Jane’s, I mean Ms Sedgewick's authority and its not ethically correct. I was in the wrong.”

“Uh ha so what’s with you two. Everytime you and her get near each other it’s like a pack of rabid dogs turning on each other.”

Kelsie choked on her drink “Oh gee thanks for that.”

“so c’mon the least you could do to make it up is tell me why you guys are like that.”

“Ok but it stays here and if any of this is repeated in anyway, shape or form I will string you up myself.”

Jordan puts her hands up in defence “Ok ok I promise.”

Kelsie rocks back and laughs “I did some pretty mean things back when I was a student.”

“Oh is that before or after colour TV.”

Kelsie picks up the tissue box and throws it at her.

“Hey watch it now….shoosh or I won’t tell you. Jane still hasn’t got over some of my practical jokes. Once she was unable to set us any home work for about oh a fortnight because she couldn’t find the text books that we needed.”

“And so where did you put them.”

“Oh I can’t believe I’m telling you this, well they never left her class room.”

“Yeh and” asked Jordan intrigued

“I super glued them to the ceiling of her class room. It took me all night but I did it.”

“Oh my god that’s fantastic, did you get into trouble.” Jordan in awe

“Shit yeh, but the funniest thing was.” Kelsie was wiping tears from her eyes from laughing too much. “One day we where sitting in class and Jane was at her desk when one of the text books fell down and landed on her desk. God did that woman scream.”

Jordan was doubled over in pain. “Oh my god what else.”

“Just some little stuff, umm let me see oh yeah some friends and I had just finished detention and we were heading off to have a smoke. Jane left her car unlock.”

“Big mistake.” Coos Jordan

“Oh yeh. We chocked up her car and removed all the wheels, we took her tyres to the forrest and tied rope around them and made swings.”

Jordan banged the table, “no more please I’m going to wet myself”

“Well I have to kick you out anyway I’m meeting some friends tonight for a drink and I’m already running late.

“Ok have fun Ms Morton…..and if you do try not to get caught while having it.” Called out Jordan cheekily.

Kelsie pulled up at a bar just over an hour from the college. She heads inside and takes a deep breath. “It’s good to be home.” The room was packed from wall to wall with women only, dancing, drinking and making out. Kelsie heads to the bar and orders a beer. She takes a mouthful and moves back to view the crowd

“You’ve got to be jokin’” she groans

Kelsie strides across the room. “What the hell are you doing here.” Growls Kelsie

Jordan looked sheepish. “Umm I ….wow.” was her response. Jordan’s eyes widen at the site before her. Kelsie took another drink, amused at Jordan’s reaction to the environment then remembering.

“How in god’s name did you get here.”

“I jagged a ride.”

“With who.”

Jordan looks back at Kelsie “You have a nice car, but you drive like an old woman.”

“You were in my car.”

“Uh ha behind the driver’s seat, so where are these friends of yours.” Jordan asked naively.

Kelsie smiled at her innocence. “Right here, all around you.”

“Man this places rocks, hey check out those two.” Jordan goes to point but Kelsie grabs her hand

“Oi you don’t need to draw any attention to yourself. You are underage remember. C’mon I’ll take you home.” Said Kelsie disappointedly.

“But you haven’t finished your beer. Can’t we stay a little longer, I’ll be sensible, pleassse.”

“Jordan I don’t think it is a good idea.”

“I promise to be good in class for the rest of the year, I’ll clean the gym.”

“Alright.” Kelsie rolls her eyes, she didn’t want to leave yet either.

Kelsie ushers Jordan to a vacant booth and puts her bottle on the table. “I’ll get you a drink.”

“Oh great scotch and cola, hold the ice.” Answered Jordan

Kelsie cocked her head not amused

“Jeez you really put the sulks on….a coke will be fine.”

Kelsie makes her way back to the bar and orders. In her return she could see some woman sitting at their booth talking to Jordan. Kelsie walked up next to the woman.

“Hey you piss off to some other table, there is nothing here for you.” The woman looks up at Kelsie towering over her. “Did you hear me.” Growls Kelsie

The woman gets up and looks back at Jordan, “Hey honey when you get tired of mommy come find me.”

Kelsie sits down at the table and gives Jordan her drink. “Ms Morton I didn’t ask her to sit honestly she just did. I told her I had company but.”

Kelsie puts her hand up to stop Jordan babbling “It’s ok, I know women like that, they don’t take no for an answer.” Kelsie picks up her drink and noticed it was almost empty. “Oh Jordan.”

“I was thirsty and you took so long.” Jordan trying to justify her actions

“I can’t believe this my one night out and I’m baby sitting.” Groans Kelsie.

“I’m sorry Ms Morton, I’ll go wait in the car.” Jordan moves to leave.

“No stay it’s ok, and Jordan I don’t mind if you want to call me Kelsie, but only when we’re alone. When there is students or staff around it’s formal.

Jordan smiled “Thanks Kelsie.”

The room was jumping and Jordan wanted to be involved. “C’mon lets dance.”

“No I don’t think so.”

“oh come on Kelsie just one dance then we go.” Pleads Jordan

“Jordan I”

Jordan laughed “can’t dance that’s ok.”

Kelsie shakes her head. “No I can dance, I just don’t want to lose you down in that crowd.”

Jordan gets up “then you better stick close.” She head down towards to dance floor catching Kelsie off guard

“Hey you wait up.” Kelsie catches Jordan up on the edge.

There was so many people Jordan couldn’t see a break. Kelsie grabs Jordan’s hand and leads her through the crowd until she finds a small spot. Jordan’s eyes drift around, there was so much to take in. She spotted a couple dancing closely, seductively, there lips never quite touching but close enough. Jordan wanted to imitate and moved closer to Kelsie putting a hand around her waist and pulling her close. Kelsie immediately backs off.

“Ok it’s time we called it a night.” She grabs Jordan by the shirt and drags her from the floor.

“hey we were having fun.” Said Jordan trying to flirt.

“yeh well I think you have had enough fun for one night, so you and your hormones go wait by the door I’m going to the toilet and don’t talk to any strange women.”

“How do I know if they’re strange.” Asked Jordan

“It’s everyone here but me, go and wait.” She orders

Kelsie headed into the toilet but only as far as the wash basin. She splashes water over her face and looks up into the mirror. “Kelsie what the hell were you thinking.” She tidies herself up and heads back out.

Jordan wasn’t where she was supposed to be. “God damn it, I’m gonna kill that girl.” She growled.

She scanned the crowd and to her horror the woman that she chased away earlier that night had Jordan bailed up in a corner. “Fucking bitch.” She pushed her way through the crowd her eyes never leaving Jordan. The woman was now rubbing her hand down the inside of Jordan’s arm and across her breast, Jordan tried to cringe away.

Jordan noticed Kelsie ploughing through the crowd and gasped. “Oh god she’s gonna kill me.”

Instead Kelsie grabbed the woman by the arm swinging her around then punched her across the face sending the woman sprawling to the floor. Kelsie turns to Jordan “Are you ok.”

Jordan nodded “can we go now.” Asked Jordan.

Kelsie kept herself between the woman and Jordan. She could feel Jordan trembling. Kelsie leads Jordan through the crowd when she was yanked back and thrown up against the wall, a fist slammed into her stomach winding her instantly. Kelsie could hear Jordan calling in the distance. She tries to stand and take another swing at the woman but was grabbed by hands in all direction. She no longer was moving under her own steam, everything happened so fast, the door opened and Kelsie was thrown out onto the pavement.

“Oh shit.” Groaned Kelsie.

Jordan knelt down and rolled her over. “Kelsie are you alright, can you move.”

Kelsie groaned again. Everything ached, her back, stomach. She sits up with help from Jordan. She could see Jordan was scared “I’m ok, it has been a while since I was thrown out, forgot how hard the ground was.” And laughed

Jordan was not laughing. She helped her teacher to her feet. “I would have had her too.” Crows Kelsie.

“Bullshit you could have been seriously hurt. Who knows what damaged has already been done. What in the world made you go and do a stupid thing like that.”

Kelsie felt ashamed and shrugged her shoulders. “I didn’t like what she was doing. Jesus I’m suppose to be your teacher, I never should have let you stay.” She grimaced then doubled over in pain.

Jordan puts her arm around to support her.

“Kelsie we should get you checked out.”

“No, cmon lets go.”

Kelsie limped to the car. She gives the keys to Jordan. “You can drive it’s an auto.”

Jordan helps her into the car. The ride home was quiet, Kelsie drifted in and out of sleep. The car comes to a halt.

“Kelsie…..hey we're back.”

Kelsie stirs. She climbs out and grimaces again. “Kelsie.”

“shh I’m fine now go.”

Next morning “You went where.” Said Mary in disbelief. “Oh my god and she let you stay. Did anything happen, did she….”

Sally came in the door “Did what.” Asked Sally.

Jordan closed up. Mary started to repeat their conversation when Jordan interrupted. “Nothing Kelsie…I mean Ms Morton is helping me out in things I’m struggling in.”

“You seemed to be spending a lot of time with her. Commented Sally

Jordan was surprised Sally had noticed. “We share a lot in common.”

“And that is.” Asked Sally

“And that is none of your business Sally.” Jordan picks up her books and left the room

Sally looked at Mary “Is Jordan alright.”

Mary smiled “It would seem so. C’mon we’ll be late.”

Jordan took on the responsibility of putting the girls through their weight session while Kelsie hardly made an appearance from her office. The bell rang and all the girls left except Jordan. She watched Kelsie struggle to put the mats away.

Jordan started to help when Sally called back in “Hey you coming we have that movie to watch.”

“Yeh yeh I’ll be up in a moment.”

“What are you doing, just leave it.” Said Sally

Jordan annoyed with Sally’s persistence “Look I’ll be up when I’ve finished.”

Sally stormed off slamming the door closed. Jordan turned around only to see Kelsie looking at her. “Go on Jordan.”

“No I’m sick to death of giving Sally my attention when it suits her only to have her push me away when I need some.”

“Jordan.”

“No I remember you telling me that taking time out was the best thing to do and you were right.”

“Yes but I didn’t mean for you to push her away completely either.” Kelsie immediately clutches her back in pain.

“Kelsie you still sore.”

“yeh, I think my ego is bruised the most. I’m sorry for the way I acted, it was irresponsible behaviour.” Kelsie doubled over and curses.

Jordan walked over to her “Let me see.”

“Jordan really it’s ok.”

“Let me see for myself.”

Kelsie tried to reach behind but the pain was too great. Jordan lifted her shirt part way up her back

“Jezzus Kelsie you need to see the nurse. Your back is badly bruised.”

“It will get better.”

“No I’m serious you should get medical advice.”

“NO.” snapped Kelsie. “Sorry…..I can’t explain to them how I did it without it jeopardizing my future here or a school being investigated for injury claims.”

Jordan put a hand lightly over the bruised area, it was still giving off a lot of heat. Jordan gently lowered Kelsie’s top and  got an ice pack, wrapped it in a towel.

“Here you should put this on it.”

Kelsie nodded. Jordan could see Kelsie was close to tears decided to leave to save her any embarrassment.

Next morning Jordan bounded out of bed, dressed quickly then went to check in on Kelsie at the gym. She wasn’t around so Jordan went back to her room and jumped on top of Mary waking her up.

“Get up you lazy bones.”

“Oh Jordan do you have to be that cheery in the morning.” Groaned Mary and pulled her covers up over her head.

“It’s a beautiful day lets go for a run.”

“I don’t want to.” Came Mary’s muffled reply

“I want to talk to you about something.”

Mary leaped out of bed and got dressed and left the room with Sally still in bed. Tears rolled down her face. She was feeling the effects of going from being the centre of Jordan’s life to practically not in it at all.

They talked most of the way on their run. Mary talked about her father and how she still hated her step mum and Jordan only talked about Kelsie.

“I’m really worried about her Mary. I went down this morning to check if she was alright, she wasn’t in the gym or her quarters.”

Mary stopped and grabbed Jordan “Wait you went into her quarters.”

Jordan nodded as if it was no big deal.

“Jordan what is going on between you two?” asked Mary

“Mmmm nuthin’”

“Don’t lie to me.”

“I’m not.” Jordan pauses “but I’d like something to.”

“JORDAN LANGE are you crazy that woman must be at least 30.”

“Actually Kelsie’s 27, she will be 28 in December and with any luck I hope to share it with her.”

Mary’s jaw dropped in disbelief. “And she feels the same way.”

Jordan hesitates with the question “I think so, she lets me call her Kelsie when we are alone.” Said Jordan proudly

“Jordan she could lose her job if anything should you know……happen. Have you told Sally?”

“No and don’t you say anything either.”

“She’s worried about you.”

“Look she has David now and I have Kelsie so we are all happy.”

“Umm Sally and David are going through a bad patch, she could really do with you being there.”

“And where was she when I needed her eh? She didn’t waste any time when she dumped me. She went out and screwed the first guy that came along. I was there, I saw the whole thing, she literally ripped my heart out that night and nailed it to the tree. Kelsie helped me get through it, she believed in me.”

Mary dropped her head.

“Hey I couldn’t have done it without my Mary too. I couldn’t get through the day without a hug from you. You are my energy source and Kelsie is my strength.”

Later that day Jordan again searched for Kelsie but she didn’t seem to be on the grounds. Her car was still parked. Jordan was becoming really concerned now.

That night all the girls were in their bedroom either reading or listening to music. Sally spoke up

“Anyone for cards.”

Mary agreed but Jordan declined.

“Cmon Jordan look.”

Sally whipped out a full bottle of scotch, loser sculls.”

Jordan thought about it “Deal me in.”

They played for a couple of hours with all girls ending up slightly inebriated. They eventually turned in. Sally waited until Mary was asleep and crept into Jordan’s bed. She caresses her cheek running her fingers over her lips. She then presses her lips to Jordan’s. Jordan let out a low moan, which Sally interpreted as encouragement. Sally’s tongue darted into Jordan’s mouth as her hand slipped down inside Jordan’s pants. Jordan moans again and rises up pulling Sally on top.

Sally whispered in her ear. “I’m leaving David, I want you back in my life.”

Jordan’s eyes snap open and pushed Sally away. “No Sally, go back to your bed.”

Sally starts to cry “Don’t you love me anymore Jordan.”

Jordan stroked Sally’s face with the back of her hand. “Yes you know I do, I just can’t go through it again. It has been hell for me these past few months I don’t want to go through that again.” Jordan rolled over.

Next day Jordan and Sally started a new class. Health and Physiology. Jordan was excited because Kelsie was teaching, but to her surprise it was Jane Sedgewick in the classroom.

“Right Ms Morton is off on sick leave so I will be taking her class.”

Jordan let out a loud groan of disapproval, which was ignored

“You are to read chapters 1-6 and answer the questions at the end of each chapter.”

Jordan put her hand up and Jane sighed

“Yes Jordan what is it.”

“When will Ms Morton return.”

“It is unclear at the moment and quite frankly Jordan none of your business.”

Jordan opened her text book slamming the cover on the desk.

“Jordan what’s wrong.” Whispered Sally

“I’m worried about Ms Morton.”

“Why she’s only a stupid teacher.” Said Sally sarcastically

Jordan glared at her “Don’t you ever say that again.”

The bell rang and Jordan got her gear together.

“Hold on.... those of you in my Maths class next can stay I will be giving it here today.”

Sally and some other girls sat back down but Jordan continued to make her way to the front.

“Jordan did you not hear me.” Growls Ms Sedgewick

Jordan ignores her and heads for the door. “You go and see Mrs Jaeger.”

“All ready on my way Jane.”

She walked into the office and asked the secretary to see Mrs Jaeger

“You will have to take a seat Jordan she is with someone.”

Jordan sat down impatiently tapping her pen on her folder.

“Jordan can you stop that it’s very annoying.” Asked the secretary

“Oh sorry” she smiled “What is she doing in there having tea and scones with the Queen.”

The door opened and Mrs Jaeger escorted a gentleman out. “Please keep me informed on her condition.” She then lays eyes on Jordan

“Jordan don’t tell me you’re in trouble again.”

“I want to know what’s wrong with Ms Morton?”

“She is on sick leave and that’s all you need to know.”

“Is it about her back.” Asked Jordan.

Mrs Jaeger frowned “In here now.” And closes the door.

“What do you know of it.”

Jordan thought carefully not wanting to get either her or Kelsie into trouble “I knew it was pretty bruised the other day.”

“Do you know how it happened.”

Jordan shuffled her feet “Umm no, no idea.”

“Ms Morton is….. in hospital.”

Jordan’s mouth dropped “What.”

“Apparently the injury to her back is more serious and has developed blood clots in one of her kidneys.”

Jordan felt the room spin and had to sit down.

“Jordan are you alright dear.”

Jordan ignore Mrs Jaegers question. “Is it life threatening.”

Mrs Jaeger hesitated, she could see the distress look on her face. “It can be if left untreated, but she is in the best place now.”

“Can I go and see her.” Asked Jordan keenly

“Absolutely not.”

“I’ve told you more than you should know so back to class.”

But Jordan didn’t return to any of her classes for the rest of the day, choosing instead to sit in the coutyard gazebo smoking. Mary and Sally came up and sat with her knowing Jordan was upset

“She’s in hospital just from been shoved up against a wall.” Said Sally in disbelief.

“There were complications and she has clots in her kidneys.”

“But they can fix it right?” asked Mary

“Yeh and now she’s in hospital all alone. I have to go and see her.”

“Are you crazy if Mrs Jaeger catches you.” Started Sally

“She won’t I’ll leave early tomorrow morning. If I don’t she will think I don’t care.”

“Jordan will you listen to yourself, you make it sound like you’re together.” roused Sally

Mary interrupted at this point “How will you get there.”

“I dunno haven’t thought about that.”

“You don’t seem to be thinking about much anymore.”

“You know you’re supposed to be my best friend, I need help and all you’ve done is give me shit Sally.”

Jordan gets up to leave but Sally grabs her hand and encourages her to sit back down.

“Why don’t you take a taxi” was Sally’s calm suggestion

“Yeh” said Jordan excitedly, then her mood changed. “I haven’t any money.”

It was 6 am and Jordan was already up and packing her bag for the journey. She quietly crept for the door.

“So you’re really going.” whispered Sally

Jordan nodded

“Have you worked out how to get there.” Whispered Sally

Jordan stuck her thumb up. Sally reached into her side draw and pulled out $10 and gave it to Jordan.

“Here take it, be careful.”

Jordan walked over to Sally and kissed her on the forehead “thanks.”

Jordan walked slowly into the hospital just after 7.30am. She looked at getting Kelsie some flowers but barely had enough money left to get a drink. She went up to the front desk and asked for Kelsie’s room

“and you are miss.” Asked the clerk

“Me.”

“Yes we are only allowing family to visit at the moment.”

“Well I’m her sister.”

The woman looks at her

“Her much younger sister, Mum had me late is what I mean.” Shut up Jordan she thought to herself

“Last room end of this corridor.”

Jordan continued then stopped as something caught her eye in another room. She crept in and watches an old lady sleeping. She carefully lifted the flowers from the vase and proceeded to Kelsie’s room.

She stuck her head in the room. Kelsie was still asleep she looked peaceful. Jordan laid the flowers on the table at the end of her bed. She then quietly sat down and watched Kelsie sleep.

The banging of the breakfast trolley in the corridor stirred Kelsie. She looked over and saw someone sitting and tried to focus.

“Jordan is that you.”

Jordan quickly stood and moved closer. “Yes I thought you might….” She didn’t know what to say “I bought you some flowers.” Pointing to the end of the bed. “kind of” she finished off.

Kelsie smiled and thanked her. There was an awkward silence then Kelsie spoke

“How did you get in here.”

“I said I was your sister.”

“Oh really and they believed you.”

“yes I’m a very believable person.”

“mmmmm. So how did you get here then. Oh my god my car.”

Jordan whacked herself “damn I never thought of that.”

“You’re angry I’ve come.” Said Jordan disappointed

“no no…I’m grateful.”

“I caught a couple of buses.”

“What about your classes Jordan

“I don’t have any classes until 2pm

“You thought of everything.” Said Kelsie

“Well actually I was hoping you could lend me some money, I don’t quite have enough to get back.”

“Yeh grab my wallet from the draw.”

Jordan opens it and takes out the $10.

“No take the $50 and take a taxi back, I’d feel better if you did that.”

“Ok…..do you want the change.”

Kelsie chuckled “No you can keep it.”

Kelsie’s breakfast arrived and it was put on the table over her bed. Jordan got back up and positions the table closer to Kelsie

“thanks.” She then flinches as she moves up the bed. She removes the lid off and the smell instantly turned her off. “Oh I can’t eat that.”

“Why not” asked Jordan

“I just can’t” and she pushes it away. She sees Jordan looking at it.

“Have you eaten yet?”

Jordan nods no

Kelsie pushes it towards Jordan “Help yourself.”

Jordan ate and talked about the soccer team’s preparation for the final and anything else that came to mind. “So we are ready to blitz.”

“Jordan”

Jordan looked up “What.”

“You can take a breath. You don’t have to tell me everything in one sentence.”

Jordan blushed “sorry.”

Then a smartly dressed woman entered Kelsie’s room. Jordan jumps up to greet her thinking it must be the doctor. She held out her hand. “Hi I’m Jordan Morton, Kelsie’s sister have you come to give us some news.”

The woman looks at the hand offered and shakes it. “Nice to meet you Jordan Morton.”

The woman then walks to Kelsie and to Jordan’s shock and horror she kisses Kelsie on the lips. She then turns back to Jordan “I’m Kelsie’s partner.

Jordan didn’t know which way to look. She even would settle for Mrs Jaeger to come in and drag her back to college right at this point.

The woman then turns back to Kelsie. “So honey how long have you been hiding this little secret.”

Kelsie laughs “Jordan this is my girlfriend Aimee, Aimee this is Jordan one of my students.”

Jordan looked sheepish “I’m sorry I thought you were a doctor dressing like that.”

“Yes well I suppose.” Aimee then turns her attention back to Kelsie and kisses her again, this time longer. The mood was broken when Kelsie cried out making both Aimee and Jordan jump to attention.

“Hey baby what’s wrong” asked Aimee concerned

“Oh shit it hurts again. Like someone is driving a hot knife through my back.”

She grabs her girlfriend’s hand for support. “Ok, shhhh.” Aimee strokes Kelsie’s face “I’ll go and get the nurse.

Kelsie starts to whimper, tears were streaming down her face. Aimee left the room for help

“Oh fuck make it stop.” She cried out.

Jordan felt useless so she held Kelsie’s hand and tried to soothe her. “Aimee’s gone for the nurse, hang in there.”

Aimee and a nurse returned and Jordan quickly lets go of Kelsie’s hand. She looked at the nurse getting the needle ready, then at Aimee who was already glaring at her.

Kelsie started to drift off to sleep so Jordan got up. “Well umm I should go and let you rest…all the girls say hi and get better soon. Nice to meet you Aimee.”

“Yeh likewise.” replied Aimee in a flat tone

Jordan was leaning against the bus stop when a black sports coupe pulled up and the door opened.

Jordan peered in.

“Get in Jordan I’ll take you back to college.”

“I’ll be fine.”

“GET IN NOW.” She ordered. Jordan obeyed

Aimee said nothing at first then “I’ve heard a lot about you Jordan.”

“Oh really.” Said Jordan happy that Kelsie talks about her

“Yeh you’re the one with all the emotional problems. In fact from what I’ve heard a real disaster zone.”

Jordan went silent

“She’s pretty good looking my girl don’t you think.”

Jordan still said nothing.

“We have been together for about 6 years now, she has a way of making you feel real special.”

Jordan clenched her teeth she wanted out of the car. Aimee pulled up just short of the college turn off. Jordan went to get out but Aimee used the internal locking switch to keep her in.

“Hey let me out.”

“Listen Jordan I think it’s really sweet you have a crush on my girlfriend but honey you’re not the first and I’m pretty sure you won’t be the last.” She let that sink in.

Jordan’s eyes start to get misty

“That’s the thing about Kelsie she has a big heart to go with that big mouth, but she’s not all that smart. She always ends up with the head cases and they ended screwing her over.” Aimee softens her tone. “Jordan if you care for her which I see you do, don’t let happen again that got her chucked out from the last college.”

Jordan looks at Aimee “what.”

“She let a student get too close, the student made complaint that Kelsie acted inappropriately and they kicked her out. It’s not fair because it’s always her that ends up copping the crap. You won’t let that happen will you Jordan.”

Jordan stunned by Aimee’s confession nodded. “Good girl, quick back to school.”

Kelsie finally returned after 2 weeks in hospital. Her first class was the weights session with the seniors. The girls walked in welcoming Kelsie back.

“Um Sally where is Jordan, is she not well.”

“ No she’s fine Ms Morton.”

“Why isn’t she down here.”

“She has withdrawn from this class and enrolled in another subject.”

“Why” Kelsie’s voice strained

Sally shrugged her shoulders “who knows why Jordan does the things she does, but I believe it’s for the best.” Sally walked off

“Hey hang on what’s that suppose to mean.”

Sally turned around. “Well she spends too much time down here with you, people are talking, they are saying things that could get her and you into trouble.”

“Like” growled Kelsie

“Like the fact she visited you in hospital, like she waits outside to catch up with you, she constantly talks non stop about you, it’s not appropriate.”

“Jordan and I have nothing more that a teacher student relationship that’s all, and if people think other wise too bad.”

“What about what Jordan thinks, isn’t it just possible she’s thinks there is more to it than a teacher student bond.”

Kelsie scoffs at her “Sally if you have something to say then spill it now or this conversation ends.”

"I’m just saying I think Jordan sees you more than just a teacher.”

Kelsie smirks. “Sally is it possible that it’s just you who thinks there is something more between Jordan and me.”

Sally clamed shut.

“You don’t have to be jealous.”

“I’m not jealous” she snapped

“Ok however what is between me and Jordan is really none of your business. Now I suggest you join the rest of the class and keep your accusations to yourself. Now go.” Said Kelsie gruffly

Kelsie walks into the exercise room. She sees a solitary figure moving around with her sword.

“Jordan” called Kelsie her voice a little too eager

“Hey Ms Morton how you feeling.”

“I’m not sure….is something wrong.”

“wrong no.”

“Have I done something to upset you?”

Jordan takes a mouthful of water from her bottle. “No I haven’t seen you till now.”

“Then why aren’t you in my class now.”

“I thought Mrs Jaeger was going to tell you. I’ve dropped out and picked up a second science subject.”

“why.” Kelsie sounding disappointed

“Well don’t get me wrong I like your classes but I think I’d do better with another science subject. I should hit the showers.”

“Hey hold up, what’s bought this on.”

Jordan looked her straight in the eye “It’s for the best Ms Morton trust me.”

“Now I definitely know something’s up, and what’s with this Ms Morton crap.” Kelsie becoming increasingly frustrated.

“You’re my teacher and calling you anything else would be disrespectful.”

“That’s bullshit. C’mon talk to me, you have done a complete back flip and I don’t believe the second science crap.”

Jordan said nothing.

Kelsie frustrated kicked Jordan’s sword away. “Fuck why are you doing this to me, tell me what I've done.”

“You've done nothing, it’s my decision.” Said Jordan softly

“then change it.” Whines Kelsie

“I can’t….I won’t.”

Jordan starts to leave and Kelsie drops her head in defeat. “I thought I was helping you, instead I pushed you too much.”

Jordan turned to face Kelsie. Seeing her distraught was starting to break her down. “no you didn’t”

“Then hospital seeing me there, it probably was a bit of a shock for you, but I’m fine now.”

Jordan didn’t move.

Kelsie moved closer to Jordan. “If it’s not that then it can only be one thing. You and Sally are back together and she’s jealous because you spend too much time with me. I can wear that but you should still do what you want.” Kelsie trying not to sound jealous herself.

Jordan touched Kelsie’s arm. “It was your girlfriend.”

“Aimee, what, what did she say.”

Jordan had already said too much and went to leave but Kelsie wouldn’t let her.

“Jordan what did she say to you, tell me.” Panic crept into her tone.

“That head cases like me are attracted to you, and that it always ends up bad for you and that it caused you to get fired from your last job. I don’t want that to happen to you.”

“Jordan shut up and listen. I didn’t get fired I resigned and that was because a female student made unwanted advances towards me. I informed the school and they said I should resign to save the school any embarrassment because it was the headmasters daughter. I didn’t have any other choice. That’s the truth and damn Aimee for even telling you that.”

Kelsie put a hand under Jordan’s chin slightly tilting it up. “You listen to me, you are not a head case, you never was. Now how many times do I have to tell you not to talk to strange women.”

Jordan smiled "So you don't think I’m a head case.”

“No you’re something else.”

“what” asked Jordan

“Something only haemorrhoid cream can fix.”

Jordan scoffed then punched Kelsie in the stomach lightly “that’s not very nice.”

“So now will you come back to my class please.” pleaded Kelsie

“You really want me back do you?”

“Absolutely!!”

“mmmm then you better challenge me.”

“Challenge you.”

“Yeh, if you beat me I’ll rejoin your class, if I beat you I stay with science. You choose.”

Kelsie pretends to think. “mmmmm I think I’ll pass on mud wrestling cos you’re a natural, I guess it has to be fencing.”

Jordan smiled “then fencing it will be.”

Kelsie suits up and selects her weapon. “What your rules Jordan.” Said Kelsie putting on her helmet.

“No physical stuff, 1 strike to chest wins all.”

They salute each other and begin the bout. Jordan continues wave after wave of attacks with Kelsie desperately trying to fend of her stronger opponent. Kelsie sees an opportunity and lunges for Jordan, but she quickly darts back and blocks her chance. They go at it for a few more minutes when during one of Kelsie’s advances Jordan loses grip of her sword and it drops . Kelsie hits her chest with her sword winning the bout. They remove their helmets

“That was silly.” Said Kelsie

“Yeh quite silly of me.” Agreed Jordan who smiles innocently at Kelsie.

The girls were getting ready for their big night. The college was holding a social function for the students. Jordan had tried on every piece of clothing in her wardrobe and Sally’s.

“Do I look ok, I mean like it’s not too.”

Sally put her hand over Jordan’s mouth. “You look hot.”

They head over to the College’s basketball hall. The music was already thumping and girls dancing and giggling with each other. Jordan scans the scene until she sees Kelsie. She takes a breath. Kelsie was wearing black slacks and a white collarless shirt with the sleeves folded up. She walked in her direction trying to act casually and not too obvious.

“Hello Ms Morton.”

“Good evening Ms Lange.”

“So you have to chaperone us, you poor thing having to watch over a bunch of giggling girls.”

“mmmm yes well the things I do so you girls can have a good time.”

“My god Jordan you look half decent.” Came the shrill voice of Jane. She walked up and stood along side Kelsie. “It is good to see you can put some effort into your appearance. You even went to the trouble of wearing lipstick. Well we are out to impress tonight.”

“Ms Sedgewick I think one of those girls over there is trying to spike the punch.” Kelsie says and points to the punch bowl.

“What….I’ll sort out those little sods.” Then promptly leaves.

“Don’t let her ruin your night Jordan you look nice.”

“Nice, I look just nice.” Said Jordan a little disappointed

“You look very nice.”

“Well if I was to return the compliment I would say you look very pleasing to the eye.”

“Thank you Jordan.”

“Well I think I will go and join my friends Kelsie. Maybe we can have a dance later.”

Kelsie shuffled “Umm I don’t think so it wouldn’t be appropriate.”

“Well it’s only a dance.” Said Jordan hopefully

“I’m sorry it’s not going to happen.”

Jordan nods and moves away but Kelsie grabs her hand. Tania on the other side of the hall witnesses the contact with great alarm. However that was short lived when Kelsie pulled out a hip flask from Jordan’s pocket. “Good girl” whispered Tania.

“Oh Kelsie I bet you have spiked a few drinks in your day.” Whined Jordan

“I sure did and I knew you would be silly enough to try, but not on my watch young lady.”

“Oh you are so mean.” Jordan leaves dejectedly.

Kelsie puts the flask in her jacket pocked that was draped over a chair to save for later.

“So what did Ms Morton say to you.” Asked Mary eagerly

“Oh I looked nice.”

“Is that all.”

“Oh and she found your flask Sally sorry.”

“God damn it Jordan.” moaned Sally

“Hey trust me I bought a second one.” Said Jordan proudly

“Clever.” Said Mary

“Right cover for me while I get it in.”

The evening wore on and Tania waved Kelsie over.

“The girls are acting a little be too cheery, try this punch.”

Kelsie took a drink and trying to work it out. “I don’t taste anything.”

The two ladies looked at each other and chorused “vodka.”

“That little minx had a second flask hidden, damn her.” Said Kelsie

Kelsie picked up the bowl and carried it to the kitchen. She made eye contact with Jordan, who raised her glass in the air as if to toast and gloat.

Kelsie went to tip it out, but first saved 2 glasses of it. She walks out and looks for Jordan.

Jordan was giggling and raving on about her latest stunt when the girls around her start to cough exaggeratedly.

“Jordan” came a gruff voice from behind

“Oh no here is Ms police woman.” She turns around and puts her arms out. “Arrest me officer, it was me.” Mocks Jordan

“I never would have guessed. Well you are very clever and I commend that.”

Jordan smiles back to her audience “You admire my second flask trick eh.”

“Absolutely, so to celebrate your initiative I have saved us the last two glasses to toast.” She leans in closer to Jordan’s ear and whispers. “I’ve even added a little extra just for us.”

Jordan smiles. Kelsie then takes a drink. Jordan chuffed at the accolades took a big mouthful. She immediately spat it out all over Sally’s white top.

“JORDAN” yelled Sally “You have ruined it.”

“I’m sorry, the drink it was bad.” Jordan looked over to Kelsie who was slowly walking away. She turns and puts her glass in the air to toast Jordan. Jordan dashes off after Sally and to get rid of the foul taste.

Kelsie chuckled quietly and put her glass down on the table she was leaning against.

“Well that was interesting, so what did you put in it my dear.” Tania asked standing along side of her.

Kelsie turned to Tania. “You remember that time when I was here the college threw a big do for the benefactors and old scholars of this establishment.”

“Oh yes. Yes we all raised out glasses to toast our achievements and took a drink and did exactly what Jordan just did.” Said Tania

Kelsie started laughing and picked up her glass

“So the secret ingredient Kelsie” asked Tania

“Tabasco and lots of it.” She took a mouthful and also spat out her drink. She turns to Tania in shock

Tania grins “I made a vow that one day I would get you back for that little prank Kelsie Ann Morton.”

Kelsie wiped her mouth, “I considered myself got.” And laughs about it.

There was only a handful of girls still around and Kelsie noticed Tania was looking weary.

“Why don’t you turn in, I’ll give them another half and hour then close it down.”

“You’re a dear, night Kelsie.”

Kelsie put on her jacket and went outside for some fresh air. She noticed a lone figure setting on one of the brick fences smoking. She went over to confiscate and saw it was Jordan.

Jordan didn’t see her initially, but groaned when Kelsie came into light.

“Jordan the cigarette, you know the rules.”

“Yeh yeh I’m not allowed to do anything in this stinkin’ place.” She snaps

Jordan butts it out and looks away. Kelsie walked the otherside and drops her head to Jordan’s level.

“Are you still angry at me?”

“Damn right, what you did was cruel and nasty.”

Kelsie had a little chuckle to herself “Oh c’mon it was funny.”

“Not from where I was.”

“No I suppose when you’re the one the jokes being played on it isn’t.” she continues a low chuckle, then spots Jordan’s mouth turn up slightly.

“Is that……a smile.” Kelsie pokes fun.

Jordan looks the other way trying desperately to stay mad.

“Oh my god its so big…..” continues Kelsie

“Will you shut up.” Laughs Jordan finally.

“Knew you couldn’t stay mad at me for too long.”

Kelsie leans back against the wall and yawns. She looks at her watch “I can’t believe it’s 1am and I’m whacked."

“Old age catches you up.”

“eh enough of that.” And pushes Jordan lightly. She touches her arm “You’re cold where’s your jacket.”

“I gave it to Sally.” She gritted

“Oh sorry, here put mine on.” And gives it to Jordan

“It’s really soft, is it real leather.”

“Uh ha all the way from Italy. Aimee bought it back from one of her trips.”

“Oh….” Jordan said going quiet. “Did you tell her what I said?” asked Jordan

“Yeah we had words over it, but it’s sorted.” Kelsie became restless.

Jordan put a hand on Kelsie’s shoulder and makes her turn around. “But everything is alright between you two now.”

Kelsie looked down avoiding eye contact. “Yeh kinda.”

Jordan’s turn to giggle “So did you kiss and make up.”

“Jordan please.” Kelsie blushed with embarrassment

“Look at that grin ladies and gentlemen we have a winner on the kiss and make up, you fox you.” She then lightly punches Kelsie on the chin.

Jordan leaps from the fence. “Well I guess I will turn in, night Kelsie.” Jordan starts to walk away

“So you don’t want that dance I take it.” Kelsie folded her arms and waited for Jordan’s reaction

Jordan immediately spun around “What….but you said.”

“Well it doesn’t hurt to bend the rules sometimes, but all I can offer is out here in the shadows.”

“I’ll take it” answers Jordan quickly.

Both look at each other not knowing the next move. Kelsie extends her hand to Jordan drawing her in, but still left a bit of distance between them.

“So do you and Aimee go dancing.”

“No not like we used to, our lives are so busy we don’t get to do the little things.”

“Isn’t it the little things that matter.”

Kelsie looks down “Yes, but they usually are the first things that get forgotten.”

Kelsie releases her hand from Jordan’s waist and spins her, then pulls her back in.”

Jordan giggled.

“What’s funny” asked Kelsie

“I can’t believe I’m dancing like this.”

“Well it’s nice so don’t spoil it.”

Jordan leans in and rests her head against Kelsie’s chest, this made Kelsie relax her hold and slowed the tempo. Jordan felt ecstatic, Kelsie had never let her get this close before. She could smell her scent on her shirt. Jordan wondered if Kelsie could feel how fast her heart was racing.

Jordan looked up and made eye contact with her, they slowly drifted together until there lips met. A gentle brush at first, then turning quickly into a long passionate kiss.

Kelsie’s senses were lost, all resistance was gone and everything stopped including her breathing. She puts a hand to Jordan’s face as she grabbed at her lips a second time.

Jordan’s body was alive from Kelsie’s touch, she wanted more.

Kelsie unconsciously lets her tongue explore Jordan’s mouth. A deep moan escaped from Jordan and she pressed in closer to Kelsie’s body. She was abruptly pushed back

“Holy shit what have I done.” Kelsie started to stress out, ranting and apologizing “Jordan I’m so sorry, I can’t believe I let that happen, oh fuck.” Said Kelsie closed to tears.

Jordan stepped towards Kelsie “It’s ok I wanted it as much as you.”

“What, you wanted….it’s not what I wanted.” Kelsie started to back away again

Jordan goes to step forward “Stop.” Orders Kelsie “stay away.” Kelsie ran off.

“Jordan are you alright.” She turned around. Sally was the last person she wanted to see.

“We need to tell Mrs Jaeger she can’t go around kissing students.”

Jordan closed her eyes trying to block out Sally’s voice.

“We can’t let her take advantage of you.” Stressed Sally

“SHUT UP, SHUT UP, SHUT UP.” Screamed Jordan “You have no idea Sally. She didn’t take advantage of me, we just kissed big deal.”

“Big deal, she’s your teacher you can’t let her force herself onto you.”

“I wish she would, I wish she would take advantage of me, I love her and now I doubt she will be even here in the morning.” Jordan takes off into the night leaving Sally in a state of shock

Kelsie enters her living quarters and goes straight into the bathroom. She splashes water on her face leaving her hand over her face. “Oh Kelsie what the hell have you done.” She turns away from the basin and in anger kicks a small bin across they room. She slides to the ground and hangs her head. She is brought back to reality by her phone ringing. She looks at her watch it was just after 2am

She picks up the phone by the bed and sits down. “Hello, Aimee, oh honey it’s so good to hear your voice.” Tears roll down her face as she listens.

Jordan tries to get comfortable on the wooden seat in the gazebo. She still had Kelsie’s jacket and wraps it tighter. She felt a bulge inside and pulls out Sally’s flask. She holds it up to have a drink but it was empty. Jordan ditches it out and it makes clanging noises as it hits the pavement. She puts her head in her hands “You always fuck things up Jordan. First Sally, and now Kelsie. Like she would ever be interested in me.” She screws her face up and cries.

Jordan headed into the gym towards Kelsie’s office. She neatly wrapped up Kelsie jacket to leave but noticed the light on in the office. She creeps closer and sees Kelsie filling up her glass with scotch and sculling it immediately then refilling it. She appears in the doorway. Kelsie looks up and narrowed her eyes

“Well well if it isn’t the little home wrecker.” Slurs Kelsie

Jordan murmured something

“What speak up I can’t hear you.” Bellows Kelsie

“I said I’m sorry.”

“You’re sorry.” Kelsie waves her arms around wildly “You’re sorry well good for you cos it means shit to me.” Kelsie downs the rest, sways and fills it up again

“It’s not all my fault.” Whines Jordan

“How do you figure that Ms Smarty.”

Jordan didn’t like Kelsie’s tone “well I didn’t see you back off in a hurry.” she said in a matter of fact tone

Kelsie pointed her finger “that’s bullshit, you’re a shit Jordan Lange, what I ever saw in you is lost to me.” She downs her drink again, and was becoming increasingly unsteady on her feet.

Jordan started to tremble, her face was overflowing with tears. Kelsie looks at her. “Oh for Christ sake do you have to cry at everything, you’re pathetic.”

Those words stung Jordan the most and she ran from Kelsie’s tirades. Kelsie closed her eyes the rage boiling over and slams her glass against the office wall.

Jordan opens the door to leave when she hears a loud thud. She closed it again and walked back to the office. “Kelsie” she called out nervously but got no response. She stood in the doorway. “KELSIE” and ran around the desk, Kelsie was on the floor unconscious.

“Kelsie please wake up, cmon. Please I don’t know what to do.” Panicked Jordan

She dragged Kelsie’s limp body to her quarters but couldn’t lift her. Kelsie started to come around and Jordan helped her sit up. “Kelsie.” But she didn’t respond or couldn’t, she just looked at Jordan.

“C’mon you have to help me.”

Jordan eventually gets her to stand, but heavily supporting her body they staggered in. She almost had Kelsie to the bed when she announced she was going to be sick, Jordan gets her to the toilet just in time.

Kelsie seemed to be throwing up forever. She groans “Oh I’m dying.” And threw up again. Jordan was scared she wanted to get the nurse, but then Kelsie would lose her job for sure.

Sally was being shaken “wake up Sally, I need your help.” Sally opens her eyes and Mary wakes up as well.

“What is it Jordan, it’s after 4am haven’t you been to bed yet?”

“Kelsie freaked out and now she’s on the floor puking.”

“So what” said Sally unsympathetically

“It’s been going on for over an hour, I’m scared."

The trio were in Kelsie’s room and find her passed out on the bathroom floor. Sally goes over

“Phew that’s grosse.” She feels for Kelsie’s pulse

“Well she’s alive.”

“Stop stuffing around this is serious.”said Jordan

“Look Jordan I wouldn’t be at all surprised that she has alcoholic poisoning with the amount she drank. We need to get her to bed.”

It took all three of them to drag their teacher to her bed. “Mary go and get bucket from the gym” orders Sally.

Mary returns with one and puts it next to her bed.

“We can’t do anymore Jordan c’mon.” said Sally

“But what if she vomits in her sleep, she could choke and die. I should stay and keep an eye on her.”

“Jordan I’m sure she will be fine, but you won’t be if you are caught in here so come on.”

Despite her friend’s pleas Jordan had already sat down in a chair facing Kelsie.

Jordan must have drifted off because the sound of Kelsie gasping startled her. Kelsie’s head was in the bucket groaning about being hot. Kelsie tried to undress but had no strength. Jordan went to her side and helped remove some of her clothes, gave her a drink and a cold cloth. She wipes Kelsie’s body and forehead. Kelsie murmured something about Aimee, but not enough to make sense.

Jordan’s eyes opened again, Kelsie was sleeping peacefully. She looked at the alarm clock 8.30am. They have last soccer practice before the weekend final and Jordan didn't want to disturb Kelsie. Jordan searched Kelsie’s office “C’mon folder, where’s the red folder..ahh here.” It contained the daily training schedule and ran out.

Kelsie rolled over and grabbed her head. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at her watch but couldn’t focus. She then turned to her alarm clock 10.30am “fuck” she drags herself out of bed and searches for the training schedule throwing papers around the office. “Where’s my fucking folder.”

Kelsie slowly makes her way out to the playing fields. It hurt to think about anything so she didn’t. She didn’t want to deal with the carnage that was left behind last night. To her amazement the girls were training with Jordan directing them. Kelsie walks up next to Jordan as the girls went for their warm down lap. Kelsie sees Jordan has her red folder. Jordan looked over but Kelsie didn’t make eye contact.

“Training went ok, few mess ups but after the 10th extra lap they go the hang of it. It’s under control.”

Kelsie didn’t say anything just nodded.

“Why don’t you go and lie back down, I can finish up.” Offers Jordan

“Ok thanks” croaks Kelsie

“Sure no problem.” Jordan grated out

Kelsie faces Jordan. “I was out of line last night, everything was my fault, I'm so sorry.”

“I just can’t believe I got you so angry.” Said Jordan quietly

Kelsie rubbed a nervous hand through her hair, her voice breaking up.

“You didn’t, it had nothing to do with you. Aimee and I have split up, you just came in at the wrong time I’m very sorry.” Kelsie started to lose control and turned to leave.

“Kelsie.”

She stops and waits for Jordan to continue.

“If you want I could stop by later, see if you need anything.” Jordan knew the answer but still offered

“That would be nice, yes.” Kelsie walked away and Jordan dropped the folder

Jordan knocked on Kelsie’s door but got no answer. She quietly opened the door and saw that she was still asleep. She left and went to her office and started tidying up the mess. Reached to get the phone that had fallen on the floor her arm runs across some jagged glass slicing the underside of her forearm. She lets out a yelp and the blood starts to flow freely. Jordan started to feel sick.

“Kelsie, help….Kelsie.”

Kelsie stirs to her name and jumps up and out to her office. She freezes on seeing the blood. She immediately gets a towel from the pile and places it on the wound and holds it tight.

“Sit down Jordan.”

Kelsie still holds the towel. Kelsie notices Jordan distress. “Hey it’s not that bad you silly thing. Right you hold this there and I’ll be right back.

She returns shortly with a first aid kit. She pulls out some gauze. “Ok I just want to have a little look so you look away.”

Kelsie carefully lifts the towel and grimaces at the gash. “On second thoughts you may need a few stitches.”

“No” says Jordan .

“It will scar.”

“No I said.”

Kelsie gently dresses and bandages her arm. She looks at Jordan and brushes her hair back. “It would be easier if you would just hate me.” Said Kelsie

“I can’t do that.” Jordan half smiles

“Well there’s only one thing left to do.”

Jordan nodded waiting for the brush off bombshell to be dropped.

“Lets have some lunch, I need food. Would you like to join me.”

Jordan surprised at the invitation excepted immediately.

They walk back into Kelsie’s quarters. “I need to have a shower first, but if you’re up to it there is some stuff in the fridge if you want to make us something I won’t be long.

Jordan fixed them sandwiches and sat down at the table. She picks up a magazine and casually flicks through the pages. She looked up and sees Kelsie’s reflection in a mirror as she showered. Jordan tried to look away but here eyes wouldn’t avert. She was captivated by Kelsie washing herself, rubbing her hands over her body a task Jordan has imagined herself doing hundreds of times. She shivered and went back to her magazine only occasionally glancing. The shower stopped and Jordan observed Kelsie as she now wiped herself “Oh my god Jordan you are the biggest perve.” She said to herself.

Kelsie came out in just a robe and sat down. She grabs her drink and notices the can was already opened and smiled “thank you.”

That’s alright” said Jordan her mouth full.

There was a long silence then Jordan initiated the next discussion.

“Do you want to talk about it?”

Kelsie shrugged. “thanks but it’s complicated.”

“You probably shouldn’t have told her about last night.” Said Jordan quietly

Kelsie looked away feeling ashamed “I didn’t tell her, I never got the chance to confess.”

“Oh really.” Jordan then reaches across and gives Kelsie’s hand a reassuring squeeze.“I’m so sorry Kelsie.”

Kelsie started to shake trying to hold back. “I just can’t believe she is out of my life.”

Jordan continued on carefully “Did she say why.”

Kelsie took a breath and wipes her eyes. “Well she started off with we have drifted apart, we move in different circles, blah, blah, then throws in met someone else, some more excuses and that about sums it up.”

Kelsie packs up the dishes, her hands shaking badly. Jordan takes them from her and puts them on the sink. She looks back and sees Kelsie in great distress. Jordan walks up to the side of Kelsie and puts her arms around Kelsie’s shoulders. Kelsie gives in and rests her head on Jordan’s stomach and sobs. Jordan holds her tighter to calm down her trembling. “We will get through this.”

The day of the soccer final had arrived and the bus was filled with players and supporters cheering loudly. Kelsie notices Jordan sitting up the back by herself.

“Can we have a chat.” Asked Kelsie

Jordan moved aside.

“Are you feeling ok.”

Jordan nodded yes, “a little nervous” she added

“Understandable but I have every confidence in you Jordan. I know you won’t let me down. Just do your best.”

Jordan gave a little smile

“I know you can do better than that.” Encourages Kelsie

Jordan poked her tongue out

“Good, that’s my girl.”

The game start well in their favour, they had possession mainly and had even scored first up. With the half time pep talk over she called Jordan aside.

“Jordan I want you to drop back and mainly play defensive, I don't want anything to get past you. Go girl I have faith in you.”

Second half produced a goal to the opposition levelling the score. The game went into over time and Jordan’s team had the ball. Jordan moved down the field but was caught too far when the ball got unexpectedly turned over.

Kelsie yelling at Jordan to get back, but the opposition had the run and players. Jordan slid in to try and tackle the ball off but opposition girl stopped and passed it which ended up resulting in a goal for the opposition. The siren sounds ending the game and the win to their opposition. The girls were distraught, some crying. Kelsie rounded up her team and ushered them into the change rooms.

“I know we lost today and it’s hard to take after a long season, but you all played fantastically. You can see how lapses in concentration can easily change the outcome of a game. I am proud of you all cos I know you played your guts out. Come back to the gym tonight for a gathering to end the season.

Kelsie went back outside to congratulate the winning coach and saw Jordan slip behind the change rooms.

Kelsie headed after Jordan and found her sitting against the wall howling.

“Hey what’s all this, it’s only a game, it’s ok.” Kelsie squats in front

“I let the team down today….and worst of all I let you.” She stutters

“Jordan you haven’t let anyone down, you were awesome out there, you couldn’t have done any better. You gave it your all and that’s enough for me.”

Jordan shook her head in disagreement “I wanted to win so bad, I wanted to prove to you that you can count on me.”

“Oh my girl you are one of the most reliable people I have come to know.” Kelsie wraps her arms around Jordan, she resists at first but Kelsie pulled her in allowing Jordan to cry on her shoulder.

“I’m so sorry, I’m sorry for the other night, sorry about you and Aimee, I’m just bad luck to be around.” Sobs Jordan

“That is just not true.” She pulls Jordan back to look at her. She wipes away Jordan’s tears.

“Now I don’t want any more of this feeling sorry because you have nothing to be sorry about. What happened between Aimee and me wasn’t your fault, it was coming I just refused to see it. Believe this I was more upset for the way I treated you, the last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt you. Now if you don’t stop this you will have me in tears and you know I don’t want to ruin my tough image.”

Jordan smiled “we can’t have that can we.”

Back at the gym the girls carried on like they had won the finals, each telling their own version of the game. By 10.00pm everyone had left except Jordan and Kelsie.

Jordan started to clean up.

“Leave it till morning” said Kelsie

“Are you sure, it’s pretty bad the little pigs.”

“go on you have had a big day.”

Jordan starts to leave but turns back. “You know if I played deeper in defence I could have stopped that goal.”

Kelsie rolled her eyes and walked up to Jordan “That’s enough talk you can’t change what happened, just deal it.”

“I don’t want to.” Responds Jordan

“Well tough that’s life.”

Jordan moans and folds her arms “Why do you have to be so casual about things it drives my crazy.”

Kelsie steps closer “Do you want to know what drives me crazy?”

Jordan shrugs, then taken by surprise when Kelsie leans in and steals a kiss "You” she whispers

Jordan instantly steps back looking at Kelsie in disbelief. Kelsie caresses Jordan’s face.

“You don’t stop talking, you’ve always got something to say whether it’s needed to be said or not, you stand by what you believe and you are the bravest person I have ever met.

Jordan still didn’t budge. Kelsie pulled her in and kissed her lips again.

“I can’t get you out of my head, my heart beats so god damn fast when you look at me, and I think it’s going to explode.”

“Wow, that much.” Croaked Jordan

“Oh yeah, I’ve got it bad.” Chuckled Kelsie

Jordan takes to Kelsie’s lips this time wanting more from the kiss. Kelsie runs her hands across Jordan’s arms to rest on her waist, then pulling her in till there is no space between them. Kelsie tentatively slid her hands around Jordan’s back under her top.

Jordan felt a little light headed, her stomach was doing back flips and she tried not to concentrate too hard on what was going on below.

“Kelsie you don’t know how long I have wanted you to do this.” She murmurs

Kelsie breaks free taking a step back. Jordan tried to assess what Kelsie was thinking just from the smirk she was getting.

Kelsie turns around to leave. She headed towards the gym doors, stopped and latched it. She then turned most of the lights out.

Jordan started to tremble, she was no longer sure that she could control herself or even if she wanted to.

Kelsie walks back and takes her hand and in a low voice

“Come with me.”

She leads her into the showers, turned on one and tested it. She turned her attention back to Jordan and sensed a little uncertainty and curses herself for taking things too quickly.

“Jordan if I’m moving too fast tell me, we don’t have to do this if you’re not comfortable.”

Jordan ignored and jumped at Kelsie, their lips colliding, her tongue dancing in Kelsie’s mouth. This resulted in a moan of pleasure from Kelsie. Kelsie took her lips to Jordan’s neck, gently kissing down, and then returning eventually to her mouth. She grabbed at Jordan’s shirt and pulled it up over her head, leaving Jordan with just a tank top on.

Jordan nervously reached under Kelsie’s T’ shirt and ran her hands down her back. Kelsie let her head fall slightly back from the sensation allowing Jordan to run her lips over her neck. Kelsie lets out a low groan from the pleasure Jordan was inflicting.

Kelsie removed her T’shirt leaving her top half naked. Jordan froze and all of a sudden she forgot what to do.

Kelsie took Jordan’s hand and noticed it shaking.

“You don’t have to be afraid to touch me Jordan, trust me.”

Kelsie then places Jordan’s hand on her face firstly, and then slowly guides it down her chest and along one of her breasts. Jordan takes a breath as Kelsie pulls her close again this time removing her tank top allowing their semi naked bodies to finally touch. She continues to remove the rest of her own clothing eventually standing completely naked to Jordan. Kelsie moves into the shower allowing the water to massage over her. She faces Jordan, it was now up to her to decided how far they should go.

Jordan put a hand on top of her pants and undid the top button then stops only allowing a little of her underwear showing. Kelsie wasn’t sure if Jordan had genuinely hesitated or whether she was deliberately teasing. Jordan started again and slowly unzipped her pants, easing them down her legs. Kelsie smiled to herself, the little bugger was teasing. She removed the last of the visual barriers and walked in under the water and let it run over her body. Kelsie enjoyed the way Jordan was taking part in the seduction, arousing her more.

Kelsie had enough of the lack of physical contact and took Jordan into her arms and kissed her hungrily, she ran her hands through Jordan’s hair, down her back and across her buttocks pulling her in. Jordan pulled back to inhale some much needed air, she thought she was going to explode.

Kelsie continued her journey with one hand across her pelvis then finally resting on top her pubic region.

“Oh god Kelsie.” Breathes Jordan.

“If we go any further Jordan there is no turning back you know that.” Said Kelsie in all seriousness

“You saying you want to stop.” Asked Jordan in a disappointed tone

“No…I’m just saying there is no going back to being just friends.” Kelsie let that part sink

Jordan looked up in horror at the realization that Kelsie was still her teacher “You have more to lose than me.”

“Yes and it’s worth everything to be with you.” Coos Kelsie.

She slips her finger between Jordan’s folds and lightly rubs, she was pretty much alive all over. Kelsie supports Jordan against the shower wall as she continues her way, resting her head on Jordan’s shoulder listen to her breaths change to pants every time she rubbed a certain spot. Kelsie could feel Jordan slipping under her and eased back out much to Jordan’s disapproval.

Kelsie turns the shower off and wraps a towel around her, then gently wipes down Jordan and wrapped the towel around her. She leads Jordan into her quarters dropping her towel, then opening up Jordan’s and moves in their bodies touching and their kissing turning to urgency

Kelsie encourages Jordan on to the bed and hangs over her, just leaning in to grab a kiss. Jordan had other ideas and wrapped her arms around Kelsie’s neck force her onto, attacking Kelsie’s lips. Kelsie breaks away and takes one of Jordan’s nipples in her mouth, gently circling it with her tongue and sucking till it firmed. Jordan lifts her hips and gave a loud groan.

“Kelsie I can’t stand this much longer.”

“Ok….” Amused at her young lover’s lack of patience.

She looks into Jordan’s eyes wanting to watch her lover’s reaction as she slipped her finger back into the depths it was in earlier. She slides in easy and works her way to the opening, circling it. Jordan’s eyes widen in anticipation.

“Oh yes there.” She directs.

Kelsie enters her slowly but deep, Jordan rising to meet her. “Oh my god.” She pants.

Jordan’s body starts to shake, her eyes closed and breathing slows to shallow pants. Kelsie only got a little started when Jordan’s body went rigid, then relaxed. This took Kelsie totally by surprise

“Jordan did you just.”

Jordan laughs “yes….you learn to be quiet when you share a room.”

“Oh right.” Kelsie a little disappointed at the abrupt end.

Jordan holds her on top not wanting to lose any contact or risk Kelsie getting the guilt’s and makes a dash for it. Kelsie was eventually allowed to roll off and turned on her side. Jordan looked at Kelsie and chuckle.

“What you laughin at.” Asks Kelsie

“Well that’s the longest time someone has ever made love to me. I mean with Sally it’s straight to it, over and out.”

Kelsie made a “tch tch” noise as if to scold her lightly.

“What….what did I say.” Asked Jordan innocently

“Well Jordan….it’s not nice to talk about the previous sex encounters of a former partner.

Jordan put a hand over her mouth “ooops. I didn’t mean….what I mean is that’s how I imaged it be for my first time, you were so gentle. Me I was rough and clumsy with Sally…….oooops I did it again, I’m sorry.”

Kelsie could only laugh “I’m very understanding too.”

Jordan was beginning to feel more comfortable and half draped herself over Kelsie’s body, stealing kisses from time to time. Jordan eventually made her way atop while Kelsie ran her fingers through Jordan’s hair. Jordan carefully touched Kelsie’s belly piercing.

“Did it hurt?” asked Jordan curiously

“Yeh for a while, but it feels good when you play with it.”

“Like this.” Jordan responds and edges down the bed and takes it into her mouth and rubs her tongue across it.

Kelsie closes her eyes and lets out a laboured breath. She caresses Jordan’s head as she plays with it..

“Yes exactly.” Kelsie gains her composure back. “I used to have one through my tongue but eventually took it out.

“I don’t see the purpose.” Said Jordan naively

“Well it can give your partner a wonderful sensation when down…….” Kelsie stopped abruptly

“When down what??” asked Jordan

Kelsie smiled “another time.”

Jordan moves back up “No I want to know…down what.”

Kelsie whispers to Jordan whose eyes widen considerably. She looks down at Kelsie

“I hope I don’t have to wait too long.” She scoffs

“We’ll see.” Laughs Kelsie.

Jordan decided she’s had enough chat and was straight in kissing Kelsie, she forces her tongue deep into Kelsie’s mouth, their kissing getting more urgent. Jordan breaks free and drifts her lips along Kelsie’s well-defined collarbone, then starts to venture down.

Kelsie steady’s her arousal so allowing Jordan to experiment for as long as possible. She looks down watching Jordan’s every move.

Jordan circles Kelsie’s piercing again, then runs her tongue in one large stroke up between the valley of Kelsie’s breasts. Kelsie was now finding it harder to keep control.

Jordan ceases her movements “Are you fighting me Kelsie Morton.”

All Kelsie could do was smile.

“Well I’ll have to do something about that.” She threatens

Jordan grabs a handful of Kelsie’s breast and runs a circle around the nipple with her tongue. Kelsie holds her breath, her head was spinning as Jordan teased at it, while gently rubbing the other nipple with her fingers. Kelsie was losing control and a groan left her lips confirming that to Jordan.

Jordan starts to let her hand wander down and rest just outside of its goal. Kelsie wasn’t fighting, she was almost pleading as Jordan just lightly touched her outside.

“Jordan.” She rises trying to persuade Jordan in. It was Jordan’s turn to smile at the torture of pleasures she was wreaking over Kelsie

“Tell me Kelsie.”

Kelsie groans at the thought of Jordan having her beg. “yeess”

“yess what.” She rubs a little deeper, but not completely. She could feel Kelsie seeping.

Kelsie closes her eyes, and reaches up to grab the headboard. “Jordan I want this……now cmon.” Begging in frustration

Jordan obeys and gently slips in, Kelsie now raising to me her. Jordan rubs in long strokes, teasing at Kelsie’s swollen spot. “ohh fuck……” she grunts

Jordan leaves her thumb on the pulse and lets her finger dive in. Kelsie starts to rock, her breathing in short gasps as her body builds to its end.

“Ohhh my god Jordan.” She yells, then grabs at Jordan for support as her body starts to crash

Jordan not letting her finish increases the pace and depths of each stroke while she lightly touches Kelsie’s bud. Jordan holds Kelsie as she crashes through the waves of release. Jordan remained still until Kelsie stopped shaking.

Kelsie puts a hand up to her head in exhaustion and defeat. She then pulls Jordan up “I give in.”

Jordan laughs and kisses her “I know….and knew I would get to you.”

“Why me Jordan. Why did you fall for me?”

“Because you are the first person that has treated me like I was somebody special. You never gave up no matter how much I was a bitch to you. You are so confident and strong, you don’t back off or ashamed of whom you are. I want to be all that, but didn’t know how. You are my teacher in the classroom and out. When I look at you I see someone I want to be with.”

“Wow ….you could really pick up somebody with that.”

“I didn’t want just somebody Kelsie, I wanted you and I was not going to give up.”

“You have me girl…..I surrender.” Kelsie throws her arms up in mock surrender.

They eventually drift off to sleep with Jordan in Kelsie’s arms.

Later on a sudden aggressive knock came at the door instantly stirring Kelsie. She carefully rolls Jordan over and gets out of bed. Her heart racing, she put some clothes on and slightly ajar the door. She saw two solidly built police officers standing in view, and then one spoke

“You Kelsie Morton.” He gruffed at her

“Ummm yes what’s wrong?” she asked nervously

They didn’t answer instead shoved the door open causing Kelsie to jump back. They enter and she sees Tania behind them. The cops grab Kelsie and force her to the ground on her stomach.

“What have I done.” She growls to them

“You’re under arrest.” And cuff her tightly then pull her to her feet facing Jordan.

Tania walks pass “How could you.” She hisses

“What I didn’t do anything wrong.” Whines Kelsie

Tania now comforts a frighten Jordan “I’m so sorry dear.” Said Tania holding her “she’s a fraud.”

Kelsie screams “I’m not…..”

“You can’t be with this woman Jordan.” Continues Tania

Kelsie close to tears. “Jordan don’t listen to her pleassse.”

The police pull her out, Kelsie watched as Jordan breaks down and cries “Why Kelsie I trust you.”

Kelsie continues to yell through the door “I haven’t done anything wrong Jordan please I can explain…” and they drag her out.

Kelsie jolts upright panting heavily. She looks slowly around and relieved when there was nobody other than Jordan in her room. She touches her chest feeling her heart still beating fast, her body saturated with perspiration.

“A bad dream.” She gasped with relief "It was only a bad dream". She looks down at her sleeping lover, then carefully gets out of bed and into the bathroom looking in the mirror.

“It was so real.” She thought

Kelsie splashed water over her face then headed back into the bedroom and puts on some clothes. The clock indicated 5.40am and Kelsie knew time was up. She sat on the bed and strokes Jordan’s face. She looked lovely and peaceful and felt sadden at happening to disturb her.

Jordan opened her eyes and looked at Kelsie. She sits up and immediately knowing something was wrong.

“What's wrong, you look pale.” Said Jordan concerned

“I had a bad dream that’s all.”

Jordan pulls the sheet up around herself which Kelsie thought was cute. They had made love and now she gets modest.

“Hey I’m sorry but I have to kick you out. The other teachers will be moving about out there and I don’t want you to get caught.”

Jordan getting sad “Oh so that’s it, all over.”

Kelsie realized Jordan had totally misunderstood. “No no I mean I want you to come back, it’s just Jane is in the room across from me and she’s an early riser.”

Jordan freaked “fuck why didn’t you tell me this earlier, that woman can smell me a mile off.” Jordan leaps from bed and throws her clothes on, stuffs her underwear in a pocket.

“Whoa slow down.” Kelsie amused at Jordan antics.

“umm can I come back tonight.”

“You better.” And nods Jordan to the door

Jordan reaches the door then turns around. She rushes back to Kelsie and snatches a kiss “see you tonight.” And leaves. She catches herself on the door, and in a panic rips free.

Kelsie flops back onto the bed and laughs. She felt like a giddy teenager again, like she had just done something naughty and gotten away with it. She closes her eyes and drifts back to sleep.

In the next room Jane was stomping around in a bad mood.

“I put up with your loud music and television but I will not put up with your moaning and groaning echoing though my room all night.”

Jane leaves ready to have it out with Kelsie when she notices something at Kelsie’s door. She picks it up and her eyes widen. Jane breaks into a big smile “Got you now Kelsie.”

Kelsie is woken to the sound of her phone and picks it up.

“Kelsie I want you in my office right away.” Growls Tania

“Oh good morning to you to Tania.” She jokes

“Kelsie I’m not in the mood get up here right away.” Then hangs up in her ear

Kelsie looks at her clock 7.50am. She sighs “What’s wrong now.”

The door was already opened to Tania’s office and she was in there pacing.

“Close the door Kelsie.”

“Alright….what’s the matter you seemed upset.” Said Kelsie calmly

“Upset, I’m more that upset Kelsie, I’m furious. How do you think I would be when I find out one of my teachers is sleeping with a student.”

It hit Kelsie like a punch to the stomach, she was stunned and couldn’t speak

“Kelsie tell me this isn’t true” Tania begged

Kelsie still stood silent.

“You were supposed to help Jordan with her behaviour not give her an education in sex.”

Kelsie still didn’t respond

“Damn you woman will you say something.” Tania growled

“What do you want, the truth or something that will not tarnish this school’s reputation?” Kelsie in a matter of fact tone.

“Kelsie.” She warned

“It just happened, there is something between us. I didn't mean for it to happen it just did.” Kelsie trying to justify. “Any way what’s happened between Jordan and me is nobody’s business.”

Tania bellowing made Kelsie jump

“ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO A STUDENT HERE IS MY BUSINESS.” Tania flops into her chair. “For christ sake Kelsie what were you thinking? She’s your student, you have a moral as well as a legal responsibility to conduct yourself in a professional manner.”

“So what now.” Asks Kelsie

“Well as I see it you have 2 choices. One I make an official report based on the evidence presented to me.”

“What evidence, who the hell made the report.” Growled Kelsie

Tania ignores Kelsie’s question, but Kelsie knew it was Sally, it had to be she’s the only one jealous enough damn that little witch.

“Kelsie are you listening.”

“Uh what.”

“Or you resign stating personal reasons. But I warn you if an official report is made you will be investigated by the authorities both education and law. You can be charged with unlawful behaviour with a minor.”

“She’s nearly 18 for god sake.” Whines Kelsie

Tania lowered her voice. “But she’s not yet Kelsie. You need to take this serious, I shouldn’t even be giving you this opportunity but I am.”

“Well I guess I don’t really have a choice, I’m not going to do time over this. You have my resignation and 2 weeks notice.”

“No Kelsie it is effective immediately.”

“What……I have classes still” said Kelsie in disbelief.

“I have already arranged Jane to take them over. Please make sure she has all the necessary information to conduct them. Then I want you packed and off these premises before start of first class 9.00am.”

Kelsie looks at her watch 8.15am

“My child how could you have been so stupid?”

Kelsie lowers her head in shame at Tania’s disappointment “Love makes one do stupid things.”

Kelsie leaves Tania’s office numb. She gets her teaching stuff together and walks into Jane’s classroom. “I have to leave Jane I have some family issues. Here is everything you will need.”

Jane nods. Kelsie goes to leave and Jane couldn’t resist.

“You should of taken more notice of what your little girl was wearing before she left, or maybe wasn’t.”

Kelsie not in the mood for Jane’s riddles “What the hell are you on about?”

“Maybe Jordan should take more care not to leave her underwear by your door.”

Kelsie glared at Jane her anger boiling.

“Or maybe she just wanted to leave her scent.”

“You fucking bitch.” Kelsie rushes Jane and slams her against the blackboard. “You had no right to interfere you cold heartless bitch. You just can’t stand Jordan being happy.”

“Hey this isn’t about Jordan's happiness , it’s about responsibility and accountability. You were a screw up when you studied here and you’re still a screw up. Now if you don’t release me I will press charges against you for assault.”

Kelsie immediately backs off, Jane had finally beaten her and tears were starting to build.

Jane continued on with her taunts now she had broken her “Now whose going to there to protect poor Jordan.?”

Kelsie grits her teeth and pointed at her. “You dare do anything to hurt her or jeopardise her graduation and I’ll have you.”

“My dear it’s not me that has hurt her or jeopardize her graduation it’s you.” Jane faces her black board and continues on writing.

Kelsie slams the door to her quarters and rests up against the door slowly sliding down. Her head in her hands she cries heavily. “C’mon Kelsie pull it together.” She encourages. She packs her stuff and puts it in her car then looks up at the window to Jordan’s room then looks at her watch 8.45am.

She stands outside Jordan’s door and takes a deep breath to try and steady her nerves then knocks

“Yep.”

Kelsie lets herself in and looks around no Mary or Sally thank god. Jordan looks up from tying her shoe laces and surprised by the visitor

“Well hello, missed me already.” She swiftly crosses the room and throws her arms around Kelsie’s neck and kisses her passionately. Kelsie melted and forgetting for a minute why she had come.

Jordan breaks “I only have a few minutes before class.” She starts to undo Kelsie’s belt. “but I’m sure it won’t take that long.”

“Jordan no.” and grabs Jordan’s hand from finishing her goal. “I’ve got to talk to you, it’s important.”

Jordan steps back and looks closely at Kelsie.

“You’ve been crying Kelsie what’s wrong, what’s happened.”

Kelsie voice disappeared replaced by a hoarse tone “Tania knows, she knows about us.”

“What….how.”

“I don’t know.” She lied “I’ve had to resign my position and leave today…..right now.” Trying to keep her composure for Jordan’s sake.

“No way this is not happening to me again.” She whines

“No it’s happening to both of us. If I fight this I could get charged by the law for inappropriate conduct, I could even go to gaol.” Exaggerated Kelsie

Kelsie could see Jordan struggling.

“I’ll quit….I’ll get my stuff now and go with you.” She grabs a bag out and starts to pack.

Kelsie grabs her and holds her face inches from her own. “You listen to me I want you to finish this year, I want you to graduate the best damn student you can. I will be at your graduation I promise.”

“I can’t.” Jordan is no longer able to cope starts to cry

“Yes you can, you can do anything. Please don’t make my time here a waste.”

“You will miss my 18th.”

“I know I will make it up to you, take you to McDonalds for a happy meal eh?”

Jordan rolls her eyes and smiles at the gesture. “You promise to be at my graduation.”

“Yes.” She kisses Jordan, holding her for the last time, she wasn’t ready to break away yet.

“Mary how could you forget your text book.” Complained Sally coming up the stairs to their room.

Mary shrugged “I thought it was in my locker.”

Mary opened the door a little way and sees Kelsie and Jordan kissing then immediately closes it again.

“Come to think of it I think I gave it to the new girl, cmon let’s go.” Said Mary pulling at Sally

“ahhhh Mary you can be so forgetful.”

“Can I call you.” Asked Jordan

Kelsie smiles and pulls out a piece of paper. “Here is my home and mobile number. Call anytime.”

Kelsie moves to the door and looks back. “I love you Jordan Lange, just remember no matter how bad things get just know I love you.” She then leaves the college for good.

Jordan was sleeping soundly when her 2 friends jumped on her.

“Wake up Jordan, wake up it’s your birthday.

Jordan opened her eyes a little and groaned. They continued to jump on the bed.

“ok ok” she sits up and wipes her eyes

“Happy 18th.” Chorused Sally and Mary and handed her a present.

“Hey thanks.” Jordan opens her present and takes out the shirt. “cool”

“Well you haven’t stopped going on about it, plus you need something nice for graduation.”

“Thanks guys, I love you both.” She hugs and kisses them both.

They head down for breakfast and as Jordan walked in everybody cheered and sang happy birthday. Jordan waved, humbled by the attention.

Mary headed back after breakfast to catch up on some study. She was surprised to see a large package on her bed addressed to her with an envelope attached which she opens.

“Dear Mary please except this as it contains all the necessary items to celebrate Jordan’s 18th. Please make it special for her in my absence. Also enclosed is a map of a secret entrance to an old abandon boiler room, it is inside the gym and is solid brick so entirely sound proof. A legacy to be passed down from one senior scholar to another. Many thanks Kelsie”

Mary opened the box which contained balloons, streamers, a banner and alcohol. Also inside was a little present wrapped up addressed to Jordan.

Mary carried the package carefully as if her life depended on it. She went into the gym and made sure nobody was around. She looked at the map and then the surrounding area and couldn’t find the door Kelsie indicated on map. Mary noticed an old cupboard against the wall and moved it out slightly and sure enough the secret door. Mary getting excited at this little adventure goes in, clicks on the switch, which lights up a long corridor. She slowly walked down the corridor until it opened up into a larger area where the two large rusted boilers were situated. Mary looked the whole area over, it was solid rock just as Kelsie said it was. “Cooool.” was Mary’s final response.

“Where are you taking me.” Asked Jordan for the hundredth time.

“It’s a surprise and its fantastic.” Mary getting herself all excited

All three girls headed to the gym, Mary blindfolds Jordan.

“Mary” warns Jordan

“Trust me.” Mary whispers into her ear.

Mary and Sally lead her through the secret door and along the corridor. Jordan put her hand out and felt the rough surface. “Where are we.”

“Nearly there, ok you can take it off.” Said Mary loudly

Jordan does and a crowd yells “SURPRISE.”

“Oh my god.” She looks around in awe. “How did you ever find this place.” Jordan looked at Sally, but Sally shrugged and nodded to Mary. Jordan looked over to Mary for an explanation

“It’s totally sound proof, no one can hear us.” Gloated Mary

Sally handed Jordan a bottle of beer “here ya go.”

Jordan looked down at the beer then at her two friends.

“Thankyou Mary, Sally this is the best.”

“Umm I can’t take any of the credit.” Said Sally. “Mary did it all herself.”

Jordan walks over to Mary and gives her a peck on the cheek. “thank you.”

Jordan walks into the crowd of party goers “Whoooo hooo let’s yank this mother up.” Then twists the nob on the stereo to full.

The party had been going on for a few hours, everyone exploring every inch of their new party den.

“Hey take a look at this" yells Jordan.

Jordan swigs from her bottle and ran her fingers along the wall of names going as far back as 1939. Jordan scans quickly over the names when Sally called her over. Jordan stood next to her and looked at where Sally was pointing.

1994 Kelsie A Morton

“oh my god.” And runs her fingers over the name and felt instant sadness.

Mary gives Jordan a pen. “Lets leave our legacy.”

Jordan writes first. 2003 Jordan Lange, then Mary and Sally write their own, followed by most to the crowd.

Mary walked up to Jordan “I have a confession, I didn’t do this alone, it was made possible by Kelsie.”

Jordan stops drinking “Is she is….” Stutters Jordan

“No sorry she couldn’t be here but she left me all this to set up, she knew about this place and to give you this.” Mary grabs Jordan’s hand and places the small present in it.

Sally looks away uncomfortable with Mary’s confession and a bit hurt that Mary had not involved her in organising Jordan’s party

Jordan rips the paper, which left a small box. She opens the box carefully to show a gold chain with a pendant of her star sign. On the back an inscription, ‘Love Always KM.’

“Let me put it on.” Offered Mary “That must of cost heaps, you are so lucky Jordan.”

Jordan walks away from the group and reads her card

Jordan, Happy 18th Birthday to my special girl. I know I can’t be there to share this, but I’m thinking of you and having a little toast of my own to celebrate. I miss you and most of all I love you. Here’s to you Jordan Lange.

Jordan wipes away a few tears then puts the card in her back pocket and returns to the party.

The party had slowed and some girls had returned to their rooms. Jordan found Sally in the corridor sitting alone.

“hey what’s you doing up here.” Jordan sits down opposite Sally

“Nothing just needed some quiet time.”

“You sure you’re ok Sally, you're a bit quiet.” Asked Jordan concerned.

“I’m fine….have you got a cigarette.” Asked Sally

“Na gave it up.”

“Kelsie tell you to do that did she?” Sally bites back

“Sally please don’t ruin my night.” Pleaded Jordan

“Why did she leave.” Sally pushed on

“She had her reasons, let’s not do this now please Sally.”

“Jordan what can she offer you she’s way older than you, her friends will all be older, jeez when she turns 30 you’ll only be 21 and tied down to an old woman.”

Jordan smiled “I don’t know what’s going to happen, but all I do know is I am happy now.” She grabbed Sally’s hand. “Don’t worry about me…..I’m fine.”

Sally stood up and asked “Can I have one more dance?”

“Ok.” Agreed Jordan

Sally put her arms around Jordan and they dance slowly. Sally rests her head on Jordan’s shoulder, she then pulls back and looks into Jordan’s eyes. She leans in and kisses Jordan who instantly jumps back.

“What the hell do you think you're doing.” Growls Jordan

“Just having one last time.” Said Sally innocently

“No there is no last time.” Jordan’s tone raising

“Why do you rub it in Jordan, I’m sorry for the way I treated you, I was scared but I never stopped loving you”

“But you love David more.” Stresses Jordan

“No it’s not like that.” Whines Sally

“Sally I saw him fucking you remember.” Screamed Jordan

“It was nothing.” Said Sally casually.

“Well not to me.” Hisses Jordan

“Well you screwed Kelsie.” Sally letting her statement sink in

Jordan’s jaw dropped in surprise to Sally’s knowledge of their intimate night because she didn’t tell anybody not even Mary.

Sally folded her arms and continued

“yeh I know about you two, the only difference is you got a nice soft bed. You amaze me Jordan with your double standards, you spit on teachers and teacher’s pets, but I never thought you’d be screwing one.” Sally happy with Jordan’s non-response and went to leave.

Jordan grabs at Sally’s arm. “oouch you’re hurting me.” Whines Sally.”

“Sally I know you’re hurting but deal with it like I had to. And another thing we never screwed we made love and not that clumsy, fondling thing we used to do, it was real, it was intense and it wasn’t over in 30 seconds.” Gritted Jordan

Sally slapped Jordan across the face “I hate you.” Screamed Sally and ran off.

Jordan slapped the wall in frustration and called out. “Sally wait.”. Jordan went to go after her but Mary grabbed her.

“Let her go.”

“But I….” Started Jordan

“But nothing she needed to hear it…..let her go.” Mary pulled Jordan into her arms

Graduation day had finally arrived. Students were running through the corridors yelling and screaming and running a mock. Jordan was up in her room getting ready. Her and Sally had not spoken a word to each other since the fight. Jordan was becoming increasingly frustrated with her unsuccessful attempts at folding up her sleeves. Sally watched her struggled then spoke.

“Jordan turn around.” She asked

Jordan ignored and rolled her sleeves down again.

“Jordan…..please turn around.” Asks Sally in a small voice.

Jordan closed her eyes she couldn’t take anymore of Sally’s taunts and turned around slowly

Sally grabbed her arm and started to fold up one sleeve then the other to match. Jordan was a little stunned

“Ummm thankyou.” Said Jordan

“Jordan you look so……grown up.” Comments Sally. “I’m sorry Jordan I was out of line, I’m sorry I ruined your birthday, and I didn’t mean it…..that I hate you.” Sally lowers her eyes in shame

“I know and I’m sorry too.”

“Kelsie is a very lucky woman I hope she knows that.” Said Sally

Jordan shrugs and blushes at Sally’s compliment

Sally gives Jordan a peck on the cheek. “I am happy for you.”

“Thank you Sally that means a lot. Come on we will be late.” They leave their room for the last time.

All three girls were waiting on the graduation stage outside. Jordan looks around anxiously for Kelsie but couldn’t see her.

“She will be here.” Said Sally

They take their seats and Jordan notices a vacant seat a few rows back in the crowd and puts her head down. Sally squeezes her hand for support.

After an hour of presentations Tania begins to wrap it up.

“Well we have one final award that goes to the student who has received the highest results in all her classes. But first a little about this student. She started out on the wrong foot, she challenged her teachers and peers and learnt some hard lessons along the way but I feel she has come out a better person for it. It gives me great pleasure to call up, Jordan Lange.”

Jordan was miles away feeling let down by Kelsie and didn’t hear her name. Sally elbowed her in the ribs

“Jordan it’s you.” Said Mary on the other side of her.

Jordan gets up a little stunned from all the cheering from in front and behind. Tania gives her a hug and kiss “I knew you’d do it congratulations my dear.”

Jordan stands up to the microphone and looks down at the place that was still vacant. She clears her throat.

“Umm firstly I would like to thank Mrs Jaeger because if it wasn’t for her endless second chances I would have been booted from this college the first minute I walked in.”

Tania acknowledges her sentiment

“I’d also like to thank my 2 closest friends.” Jordan looks over her shoulder at Sally and Mary. “For their support, love and numerous of pillow fights helped me get through this year. I love you guys.”

All the students clap and yelled at Jordan’s acknowledgements

“But last by no means least I would like to thank someone who is very special to me. It’s unfortunate she couldn’t be here today but she showed faith in me when others had given up. If it wasn’t for her guidance, advice and eventually her love I would not be graduating today, in fact I owe literally my life to her. She promised me that she would find a way for me to live without pain, you did thanks.” Jordan starts to choke back tears and steps away and back to her seat.

Everybody cheers and Tania finishes off with “I give you class of 2004”

Students cleared from Jordan once they had congratulated her. Mary could see Jordan was upset and puts a hand on her shoulder “I’m sure there was a good reason.”

“Yeh I’d like to hear that…..” she growled

“Would you now.” Came the familiar voice behind Jordan

Jordan spins around, anger in her eyes. “WELL” she hisses waiting for an explanation from Kelsie.

“Well…..how about I was here all along.” Kelsie folded her arms and stared back at Jordan.

“Bull I didn’t see you, don’t lie.” Jordan raises her voice

“Ok lets have a recap shall we, you got the College's most prestigious award for being the top student, you thanked Tania, your two friends here and I got a mention about if it wasn’t for yours truly you’d wouldn’t be graduating. Now ain’t that the truth.” She gloated.

Jordan punched her in the arm hard.

“Ooooouch” Kelsie rubbing her arm

“But you didn’t sit with everyone else. I thought you’d forgotten me.”

Kelsie shuffled uncomfortably at the thought she’d spoilt Jordan’s big day.

“I was afraid that my presence could jeopardize your graduation, I didn’t want to risk it. And now since you have graduated there is no problem in doing this.”

Kelsie slips an arm around Jordan’s waist drawing her in, puts a hand to Jordan’s face closes in and kisses her deeply, ignoring anything going on around them.

Mary giggled at the scene and Sally rolled her eyes and looked away embarrassed at the length of time they were taking.

“Tania…Tania..will you do something about that.” Called Jane and pointing in Jordan and Kelsie’s direction

Tania lets out a sigh of annoyance.

“What do you want me to do Jane. Jordan is no longer a student, Kelsie is no longer an employee, and they are both legal and consenting adults.”

Jane tried to interrupt “Yes but this.”

“But nothing.” She put a firm hand on Jane’s shoulder “My dear it’s time you got a life and leave other people to live their own.”

The kissing pair eventually came up for air.

“Well ok I accept your apology this time.” Warns Jordan

“It wasn’t an apology, it was hello, the apology comes later.” And winks at her.

Their starry eyed glares were interrupted

“So Ms Morton what you got planned.” Asked Mary

Kelsie faces off Mary and Sally

“Do you remember that time when we first met that my friends call me Kelsie and you were to call me Ms Morton.” Said Kelsie back in her teacher tone.

“Ahh yeh.” Said Mary unsure were she stood

“Well then please call me Kelsie.” And gives them both a hug.

Jordan gives her bags to Kelsie and turns to Mary.

“Thank you brave Mary for sticking by me and not running away, you were always my strength.”

“That’s ok” and hugs Jordan.

Mary is taken by surprise when Jordan kisses her on the lips, lightly. Mary looked at Jordan unable to speak.

“And that’s the answer to all those nights you were awake wondering what it was like when Sally and I.” But didn’t finish her explanation because Mary got the idea.

“Thank you.”

Jordan and Kelsie headed outside when Jordan spots Sally in the gazebo.

“Umm I’ll catch you up have some unfinished business.” And nods to the gazebo.

“take your time.”

Jordan leans over “boo.... can I sit.” She asks

“Sure Jordan look I.” Started Sally nervously but Jordan put a finger up to Sally’s lips quietening her.

“Things don’t always work out the way we plan, but they do work out, that’s the journey of life I have learnt. I will always love you, I will always look back and say my best years of college I spent with someone I loved and you don’t forget your first time Sally, we have a bond.” Jordan holds Sally’s hands “I will always love you, but I am in love with Kelsie. I do want you to remember just between you and me I was glad my first time was with you, I wouldn’t trade that for anything.” Jordan leans in and kisses Sally’s forehead.

Sally wipes her tears “thank you Jordan I will never forget you….you should go I love you, I always will.” Jordan nods and walks off

Jordan happy at being able to close off all the chapters to her college life walked to the car park and sees Kelsie leaning up against a black coupe. Jordan groaned “shit she still has Her car.”

She walks up to Kelsie who kisses her. “Sally ok.”

“yeh she will be. So what’s with your EX girlfriend’s car.” Jordan stresses the EX .

Kelsie notices and chuckles. “This is not Aimee’s car, this is my baby.” And caresses the roof.

“Yeh right” Jordan realizes Kelsie wasn’t joking “….really….that’s way cool so can I drive.”

“No way, only I drive her.” Gloats Kelsie childishly

Jordan walks around and notices the number plate.

“Filthy……what does that suppose to mean…..you’re a dirty girl.” And cocks her head to the side waiting for smart come back. But Kelsie turned the conversation around to being serious.

“Jordan before we go I kinda have a confession.”

Jordan groaned “what now.”

“I’m….I’m not exactly a teacher.” Started Kelsie

“What….I don’t understand.” Jordan’s stomach was starting to churn at where this could be heading.

For Kelsie the word fraud immediately comes to mind and shakes her head of it.

“I’m a student counsellor, I help students with behavioural problems. Tania called me as a favour to help you from spiralling into self destruction.”

Jordan’s head was spinning with the sudden new information, her world was crashing and she wanted to be sick.

“So this is all part of the therapy I suppose.” She gets angry

“No no no I under estimated my feelings for you and consequently broke my one and only rule, I fell in love with one of my students. It wasn’t supposed to happen, I was supposed to help you deal with your anger, your pain with Sally and I ended up falling for you instead. I wanted to tell you that night we…..you know but I was afraid, I’m still afraid that you won’t accept me.” Kelsie gasped for air from the long explanation. All she could do was look at Jordan, but was not able to read Jordan’s reaction.

Jordan walked casually back around the car and looked Kelsie in the eye. Kelsie trying hard to maintain eye contact but for the first time she felt intimated by Jordan.

“If you love me that much.” She holds her hand out to Kelsie “You will let me drive.”

Kelsie confused at Jordan’s reply but all fears were eased with her smile.

“So you ok with it.” Asked Kelsie still a bit nervous at the ease Jordan was taking this

Jordan leaned in and kissed Kelsie, allowing her tongue to just glide along Kelsie’s lips ever so lightly. Kelsie giving in wanted more reassurance from the kiss, Jordan allowed Kelsie to return the kiss while she reached into Kelsie’s pocket and took out the keys.

“thankyou.” Jordan gloated

Kelsie groaned “be gentle with her, I’m still breaking her in.”

Jordan laughs “Yeh I know how she feels.”

They get in and Jordan starts the engine. It roars instantly to life, then settles to a low purr as it idled.

Jane furious at Tania’s comments storms into her classroom and froze. She slowly walked to her desk and looked up to the ceiling then back down again.

“Damn you Kelsie.”

Jane marches out towards the black cat with its occupants still talking. Jordan sees her in the side mirror

“Uhh oh.” Jordan pulls it into drive and floors the accelerator pedal and speeds out of the college grounds.

“hey slow down.” Calls Kelsie “What’s wrong.”

Jordan’s laughs and pulls over to the side of the road and turns the car off.

“Jordan what have you done.” Asked a nervous Kelsie

“You don’t think I could have left college without playing one more joke on dear old Jane.”

“Oh no what did you do.” Groans Kelsie.

“I grabbed all her text books, super glued every single one together, starting from her desk one after the other until it made a column up to the ceiling.” Jordan laughing hard

“Oh shit she’s gonna kill you.” Kelsie shakes her head at her young prankster. “I’m sorry I ever told you now.”

“Na she won’t be bothering me.” Jordan said sure of herself.

“Oh and why.”

“Well she thinks you did it cos I wrote a note “with love Kelsie.”

“You bitch. I can’t believe you did that.” And tries to tickle her, but Jordan fends her off.

“So cmon what does Filthy stand for.” Asked Jordan

“Keys.” Asked Kelsie

“Oh cmon.”

“Keys.” Kelsie asks again

“Ok fine.” Sulks Jordan and they swap seats.

“Well I’m waiting.” Asked Jordan

“Rich” states Kelsie

“Rich what.”

“It stands for Filthy Rich.” Kelsie waiting for it to sink in but Jordan still hadn't join the dots.

“Why would someone want to ……..WHAT you’re what.” It finally sinks “You really are that.” Jordan’s eyes widen “You’re jokin me…..”

Kelsie laughs at Jordan trying to comprehend. “Do you like sailing?”

“Never been, why.”

“I have a yacht I’d like to take out from time to time, must make sure my captain’s available.”

“You have a captain to drive your boat.”

“Yacht” corrects Kelsie “Jeez I better arrange you a passport as well.” Mumbles Kelsie

“Are we going somewhere?” asked Jordan excited

“Well there’s a little matter of celebrating your 18th. Which McDonald’s do you want to go to, France, Greece, umm Switzerland is nice this time of year. Best get my pilot ready.”

“YOU HAVE YOUR OWN PILOT” screams Jordan.

Kelsie puts her hands over her ears. “No I was joking about that.”

All Jordan could do was shake her head and look at Kelsie in disbelief. Kelsie totally amused by Jordan reaction leans in and steals a quick kiss.

“Well we should be going the staff at home are dying to meet you.”

“You have staff too. Don’t tell me you live in a mansion, Kelsie?”

“Mmmmm something like that.” Kelsie leans in and kisses Jordan longer then sits back.

“Come on we have some unfinished business of our own.” And winks at her young lover.

Kelsie slams the car into drive and flies off down the road to their new life.

THE END.