'WAKEY WAKEYYYY!' Rumpleteazer cried at her brother, jumping manically on his bed. She loved winding up Mungojerrie.

'What'd ya do that for Rumps? I was 'avin a great dream there & you jus't spoiled it!' he shouted over her, putting his head under his tatty pillow. He tried to get back to sleep, wishing he could continue to his dream where he left off .. Mcavity had captured Bombalurina, but Superjerrie had jumped in & saved the beautiful damsel & they ran off into the sunset together .. 'if only.' he thought. He'd had a crush on Bombalurina for a while, but wasn't sure how to go about it. He knew of her flirtatious nature & her fling with Tugger.

'So what's up, bro ?' Rumpleteazer sat next to her brother & rubbed his head. He was always so upbeat & full of life, but today he was miserable.

'Jus' stuff Rumple ..'

'Bombalurina stuff?' she smiled & stuck her tongue out at him.

'You know me too well.' he laughed.

'Well, ya are my favourite brother!'

'I'm your only brother!' he pulled her tail playfully & she jumped. He lay back onto his pillow not paying much attention to what Rumpleteazer was saying.

'I gotta go speak to Cassandra 'bout something, why don't you go out see Bombalurina? Everyone's busy with the Ball jus' now apart from her .. I told Demeter she should at least TRY to make an effort but she says it's not her thing .. I think she's jus' a bit bitchy 'cos no one's asked her to go yet, i mean ..'

Mungojerrie's ear twitched. 'What did ya say there Rumple?'

'I've got to see Cassandra ?'

'No, no ..'

Rumple rolled her eyes, knowing fine well what she said. 'Bombalurina's not got a date yet. C'mon Jerrie this is your chance! Clean yourself up & go see her!'

'Naa, she probs wants to go with Tugger ..'

'Well Jerrie, if you're not fast you're last! I don't have time to listen to you mope about queens all day, i've got stuff to do! Either go & see Bombalurina & ask her to the Ball, or sit around here feeling sorry for yourself - you're choice!' & with that she ran out of the den & into the junkyard.

Mungojerrie rolled over onto his side & caught glampse of himself in the mirror. 'C'mon Jerrie ya silly cat! You can do this!' He cleaned his fur & put on his favourite vest. 'Gotta look presentable for the lovely kit!' After a good half hour preening himself in the mirror & practising what he was going to say, he eventually ventured out to the junkyard to find Bombalurina.

* * *

Bombalurina was sitting on a small fence in the junkyard, gazing at the sky. Her tail flickered as she sat absent-mindedly, thinking little thoughts. Mungojerrie spotted her instantly as her red fur shone beautifully in the sun. He jumped onto the fence next to her, 'Y'alright sweets!' he said & smiled his cheeky smile at her & gazed into her beautiful hazel eyes. Bombalurina blushed a little, she always loved Mungojerrie's cockney charm. 'Hey handsome!' she replied, smiling back at him. Mungojerrie looked at the sky & smiled, 'Nice day innit!' Bombalurina gazed at his face .. his gorgeous, mischievious face .. he turned round to her & flashed that cheeky grin & she melted on the inside.

Mungojerrie thought of something to say, Bombalurina didn't reply to his comment about the weather & he grew anxious. He knew he needed to ask her out, but was terrified of rejection .. 'is she ignoring me?' he thought. He needed a plan.

'You, uhh .. w-wanna go for a walk in the forest ?'

'Sure!' she replied.

Mungojerrie's heart skipped a beat & he leaped off the fence & onto the ground. He took Bombalurina's hand to help her off. 'Handsome & a gentleman ..' she thought to herself. She wasn't used to this, Tugger was anything but a gentleman. 'After you, m'lady!' said Mungojerrie jokingly and bowed at her when she was on the ground. She giggled & Mungojerrie blushed. Bombalurina liked his silliness, Mungojerrie could make her laugh & he could laugh at himself with her. Tugger was always so interested in his ego & himself ..

* * *

They walked to the forest quietly, not talking, simply enjoying one another's company. The forest was a magical place, full of unusual hiding places, tasty birds & there were pretty red flowers dotted around the grass. Mungojerrie picked one of the flowers. Bombalurina was walking slowly ahead of him, embracing the magic of the forest, her aura was incredible, as if she shone spectacularly against the forest, her hips swinging from side to side. Mungojerrie stood watching her, amazed. 'She truly is stunning.' he thought. He sidled upto her & tapped her gently on the shoulder. She turned round & he handed her the flower.

'It's beautiful!' she exclaimed.

'Not as beautiful as you, Bombs.' he replied. Bombalurina smiled, she had never seen this side of Mungojerrie before, heck, she never dreamed of him having a serious, caring, romantic side .. 'Not that i'm complaining ..' she thought & smiled. Bombalurina leaned closer to him ..

'C'mon i've got to show you something!' Mungojerrie grabbed her hand & ran into the forest, where they came to a small lake, abundant with beautiful wild flowers & colourful insects. Bombalurina had never seen anything like it. 'Wow Jerrie ..' she walked along the lake & absorbing the surroundings. He would never have dreamed of Bombalurina having such a tender, serene side as her confident, brash personality always shone through.

Mungojerrie grinned cheekily & ran up behind her & pounced on her until they both fell to the ground in fits of laughter.

'Oi Jerrie! You little scamp!' cried Bombalurina through her laughter. Mungojerrie didn't reply, and he didn't have to, he grinned the cheeky smile which Bombalurina loved so.

Bombalurina was lying on the ground with Mungojerrie lying on top of her. They gazed into one anothers eyes & the whole world disappeared, as if they were the only ones there. Mungojerrie kissed Bombalurina, & it felt so right.

Mungojerrie rolled off Bombalurina & lay on the ground next to her. She cuddled into his chest & he put his arm around her shoulder. They lay together, comfortable in eachother's company, gazing at the sky.

'That cloud looks like a big ugly pollicle!'

Bombalurina laughed. 'You, Mungojerrie, are a silly tom!'

'And don't you just love it!' he replied, with that cheeky look in his eye.

Bombalurina raised her eyebrow & grinned, but deep down, she knew she did.

'Look, the sun's gonna set Bombs, i'd better get you back to the junkyard, can't have anythin' happen to you!'

Bombalurina took Mungojerrie's hand & squeezed it tightly. Mungojerrie blushed a little & smiled shyly.

'Let's get going m'lady.' They gazed adoringly into eachother's eyes & set off into the sunset hand in hand.

* * *

They reached the junkyard where they were greeted by the rest of the jellicles. Rumpleteazer waved to the couple & winked at Mungojerrie, who gestured to cut her head off. They climbed up a rubbish heap & sat & watched the sun set together.

Bombalurina stared at Mungojerrie who was dozing beside her. She stroked his head & lay next to him. He opened his eyes sleepily & smiled at her. He kissed her & they held eachother close, Bombalurina snuggled into his soft fur, feeling his heartbeat, and Mungojerrie resting his head on Bombalurina's, rubbing his head against hers comfortingly. Mungojerrie had never felt like this before, he knew Bombalurina was the only one for him.

'Would .. you like to go to the ball with me?' he asked suddenly.

'Of course I would Jerrie!' cried Bombalurina & wrapped her arms around him. As they cuddled tenderly, she looked over Mungojerrie's shoulder & saw a maned tom in the distance watching them & her heart sank.

* * *

Mungojerrie walked Bombalurina back to her den & she thanked him with much gratitude, telling him he was sweet. But she could not get Tugger off her mind.

She sat on her velvet cusion cleaning herself, when there was a knock at the door. She hoped it was Demeter, so she could tell her about her wonderful day with Mungojerrie & how they're going to the ball together .. but her mouth dropped when she opened the door.