I spend my whole lunch with Max, we eat and talk like we've never been split apart for the last week.
When we have five minutes left of lunch I notice John walking towards the lunch hall.
'I've got to go baby, John's here to collect me' I mumble quietly, wrapping my arms tightly around Max's waist. Max pulls me closer, hugging me back.
When I pull away he captures my lips with his then pulls back away from me.
'You best go before John loses his shit' Max advises, chuckling. I can't help but giggle as I make my way over to John.
John sees me giggling, his eyebrows raise, when I get to him he asks curiously
'What's so funny?'
'N..nothing John' I giggle out, John hums then grabs my arm escorting me through the hallways.
When we get to the classroom John walks me straight through the door, he releases my arm.
'Sit quietly' John orders so I make my way to my seat then plop down into the chair. Waiting.
It's not long before the teacher comes in and starts talking quietly with John. I watch them whisper then the teacher lets everyone else in.
'Sit down in silence, this is an exam! Any talking and you will be removed which means you will fail the exam'.
Pens are handed out along with our exam papers.
'Your exam starts... now'
I turn the exam over and start reading the questions, then answering them.
....
'Pens down, file out quietly' is called across the classroom, I stand up and file out to find Max waiting in the hallway.
'How was your exam baby?' He questions wrapping his arm around my waist, walking me out. 'It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, so, how was yours' I ask curiously.
'Perfectly fine princess' he says smiling, we make our way outside. Max pulls open the door for us to hear loud shouting and multiple groans.
'Into your dorm blocks please! There's no outside break before dinner today' Dave bellows.
Dave is standing right by the door, as soon as he spots us he blows his whistle.
'You two' he points at us ' you are just the people I wanted to see' he says happily, more to himself than to us. Me and max look at each other in utter confusion then back to Dave, who is now standing right in front of us.
'Mr Tiz wants you to finish your punishment today' he informs us with a shit eating grin plastered on his face. How I wish I could wipe it off his face! This is going to be torture! Again!
I can't help groaning which makes his smile brighten even more.
'Enough of that young lady, get to the starting line!' He shouts, max grabs my hand and pulls me along.
'You have 22 laps to do' Dave calls then blows his whistle, it pierces through the empty area, then we run.
'Any idea where Morgan is?' I ask Max as I run
'No idea' he shrugs 'maybe medical, maybe secure, last I see him he was being carted off by Mr Tiz and the nurse' he informs me.
'I can't believe we're back out here doing this!' I moan exasperatedly which causes Max to chuckle.
I have no idea what he finds funny about any of this. It's fucking torture!
...
By the time we pass the finish line, we're both knackered, I'm panting as I fall onto the grass.
We don't get long before Dave has caught up with us and starts blowing his whistle again. One day I'm going to shove that shitty whistle down his fucking throat! I hate the thing!
'John will be here momentarily, as for you Max come along' Dave instructs then walks ahead
'Come on in Hope' John shouts across from the girls dorm block. Max pulls himself up then helps me to my feet, once I'm up he snakes his arms around my waist and pulls me in for a kiss.
'Now Max!' 'Now Hope' is shouted by both officers. Max pulls himself away then jogs over to Dave.
I watch him leave then he disappears into the boys dorm block, John has waited long enough
'I said NOW! Hope' he bellows from the doorway.
I run over to John who sighs exasperatedly at me
'finally!' 'It's time for dinner' he orders pointing in the direction of the hall. I scamper inside and go straight to the hall.
I grab a plate and two slices of pizza then sit down with Bella, Becca, Tara and Holly.
'You're late' Tara says as soon as I sit down, I hum in response and dig into my pizza. Given I've not answered she raises her eyebrows and asks
'So why are you late?' All the girls look up at me
'Dave made me finish the laps, Mr Tiz's orders'
'You've got to be kidding! Right?' Becca asks in disbelief, I shake my head and carry on eating.
Dinner goes by quickly and it's soon time to go to bed, John finds me in the hall
'Come Hope, time for bed' he says softly. I stand up, waving bye to the girls then John escorts me to my room. 'Take a quick shower then straight to bed! I'll be in to check on you shortly' he tells me then shuts my door, it buzzes and locks while I'm getting my shower bits ready.
I jump into the shower and wash my hair and body of all the dirt, sweat and grime then get out.
I dry myself off quickly then slip into my pyjamas.
Once I've brushed my hair and teeth I walk out to find John in my doorway, as soon as he spots me he orders curtly 'bed! Now!' I climb into bed quickly, laying myself down then covering myself with my duvet, John nods in satisfaction
'Goodnight Hope, sleep well' he says softly
'Night John' I say back as John switches my light off.
The door buzzes and locks, I press play on my CD player then reach over to turn my bedside lamp off. I lay there listening to Max's smooth singing while it lulls me to sleep.