Ok, thank you for your comments... currently 2:10am, I've just got in from a fantastic night at the local bonfire... very pissed... and feeling creative... lets see how this turns out, eh?

Only a short one as I'm extremely tired... pissed... and tired.

Thank you sooo much for the comments, I'm currently trying to work my next twist out... a death possibly, a new love interest for either of the girls, hmmm, a trip away maybe, a relocation for one of them... I'm trying to figure out which on is crueller lol.

Hope you enjoy my rambling!

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Chapter Twenty-Six

As I'm making my way through this dampened field, my feet trudge against the soil, almost sticking me to the spot, making this an extremely difficult task.

The task, of course, being getting the best view for the fireworks. Emily trails behind me as I'm a woman on a mission. Not caring how many grannies or kids I knock out of the way as I make my way through the crowd, my only concern being Emily still walking behind me. I chance a glance, and she's stood there grinning, I can't hear what she says, but I smile anyway.

The darkened evening is shrouded in shades of oranges and yellows which taint the skins and clothing of all the other spectators.

The bonfire well and truly set in motion, couples lean against the wooden fence which separates us at a safe distance. Children stand on the railing, hoping to get a view of the fake Guy Fawkes which sits atop the fire.

I, personally, think that is a little sick that we celebrate the death of a man by burning 'his body' on a huge bonfire, no matter what he did for society.

But that's just me.

I watch as a small smile creeps up on my face. We approach the fence, finding a small gap for us to stand in, to keep warm in this chilling air. I glance around me, everybody wrapped up warm, hats, gloves, scarves, it's difficult to tell who is who.

Even though it's not like we are a secret, I climb up the fence, sitting atop lightly, my legs fall open as Emily's back falls between them. My arms wrap around her as my chin rests on her shoulder.

I kiss her cheek tenderly, I feel her grip me tightly.

The sound of the rides is a distant haze as the crackling of the fire behind me warms my back and everybody around. A man announces that the fireworks are due to start soon. I feel myself get giddy, like a child on Christmas morning.

The entertainment starts with a serious of bangs. Most people's eyes are staring to the sky, watching the spectacular display of colours, the whistling, the bangs, the pops, each amazing beautiful in their own way. Other people have their phone in hand, filming this delectable scenery now filling our skies.

As the more expensive, and therefore more amazing, fireworks are set off, the crowd erupts into a series out 'oohs' and 'aaahs' causing Emily and myself to giggle slightly.

I do find it oddly calming that a rocket filled with so many chemicals can cause a whole town to be silent, to stand and stare at the same thing for a certain amount of time. The only response being complete satisfaction.

The extravaganza finishes with a whole host of fireworks filling the sky, turning the slight smoke that has surrounded the sky red, gold and then eventually adopting it's natural colour once the fireworks stop.

The crowd applause the show, with the man announcing that the fireworks have now finished, informing us where the toilets, the special services and the food are.

Emily and I stay where we are. Basking in each other. Loving how it is so easy for us to just simply, be.

"You know..." She starts, "The amount of money they just spent on those fireworks could have been spent on maybe fixing the school gym, actually putting working computers in that school or maybe even pay for people to get rid of the graffiti which fills out street. And instead they spend it on five minutes of pretty lights, loud bangs and a group of satisfied customers, if only for a short while" I laugh,

"You are quite right... but think about it, look how many people are here, how many rides, how many burger stands, sweet stands... think how extortionate their prices are, now think about how much you paid to get in... they will be making far more money from this than they will have spent on it... therefore maybe fulfilling the things that need doing..."

"Nah, it'll more than likely line their own pockets like the fatcats that they are"

"Ooh, listen to you getting all political" She giggles,

"You bring it out in me"

"Come on, shall we go get something to eat?" I ask, "My arse is starting to burn" Emily giggles as she steps forward, grabbing my hand and helping me down. We follow the crowd as they leave this part of the field.

The line for the burger's is huge, so we decide against it, going on a couple of rides instead. The raging bull being one of them. Now this game is much like the bucking bronco, only there are a maximum of 4 people to each bull, and it doesn't just throw you about up and down...

Watching it is amusing. The amount of people being thrown all over the place, laughing and joking as nearly all of them fall off as it's turned so far they are almost upside down.

It looks easy to us mere mortals stood fifteen feet away watching. But when you struggle to even get your leg over the bull, well... you know you're heading for trouble.

Emily grips onto my back as the bull bolts upwards suddenly, a trance sound coming on the speakers, followed by an extremely creepy laughing baby. The people who willing took part in this ride are now regretting it as a series of shrieking screams fills the air, the six bulls which are on the ride are all occupied. The music starts as the floor beneath starts moving in a circular motion.

The bulls suddenly jolt up again, the controller guy asking if we're all ready, telling us to hold on tight. I feel nerves in my stomach a little as the bull starts turning to the left, the body twisting down, I'm at a 45degree angle right now and I'm holding on for dear life... that is until the entire floor bolts forward, jerking every single person on this ride to the floor. The crowd roars with laughter as there is a sea of bodies all tangled with each other.

A man sits next to me, pinching the bridge of his nose with one hand, cradling his broken glasses with the other. I can't help but laugh. The ride slows, allowing us to get back on, only for us to fall again. I hear Emily laughing hysterically behind as I fall, rather hard, onto the padded floor. I look up, watching impressively as she holds on.

Until I pull her off. Hehe.

"Bitch" She looks gobsmacked, but we both climb back on, we are complete at the bulls mercy as we are thrown off yet again.

I can't wait to get off this ride.

It was only a couple more attempt after and we were allowed off, my hands instantly reaching for a fag to calm my frustration. Emily laughs, "That was ace" She says, still laughing, I look at her incredulously, and she smiles. I bring the lighter up to the end of my cigarette, breathing the fumes in, "I want us to be together" And then I choke on those amazing fumes as she tells me this while inhaling.

I gain my composure, "What?" I say, through the slight coughing fit that has now started. She walks closer, entwining our fingers,

"I was stupid... I thought that us just being friends right now... with my mum as she is, I thought that's all I could handle, but I can't handle that... I want more, I want to be able to call you mine... I thought I could live without being with you, but I can't, and I just..." She frowns, "I love you... and I want to be with you" I smile, and she looks at me nervously, "So what do you say? Will you be my girlfriend?" My smile widens, stretches into the biggest grin as she looks relieved,

"I'll have to think about that" i say, trying to look all nonchalant, when really I'm screaming inside, "Yes" She grins, leaning in, kissing me.

Our first kiss as a proper couple. She goes to move away, conscious of the amount of people around, but I chase her lips, kissing her back with passion. She's taken aback, but she returns my gesture with her tongue deepening the kiss.

I hear some catcalls and guys shouting obscene things, but I drown them out... all that matters is I've finally gotten what I wanted. I waited, I waited and waited and waited. And I got it.

I just wonder how long I'll be this happy for...

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Not proof read as my eyes are now rolling to the back of my head! I need more beer, I'm having withdrawal symptoms!

There's always tomorrow, hehe.

Please forgive spelling mistakes and awfulness.

I have no idea what this chapter is, just started reminiscing about my night tonight... so forgive this drunken update, I didn't update last night, so I felt I ought to.