The sandy beach shimmered under the noonday sun. People were everywhere, enjoying the sunlight, eating ice creams, and generally having a good time. Murrue was sitting under a rented beach umbrella, reading a novel.

She had had offers of drinks or ice creams from all sorts of guys on the beach, but she always pointed wordlessly with the book she carried out to sea.

Mwu was surfing. Or at least, attempting to surf. He'd fallen off a few times, but always got back up, and he looked to be having a lot of fun. His scarred face wore a huge happy smile, which caused Murrue to smile as well, glad to see Mwu enjoying himself again after what he must have gone through in the last two years.

He deserves this...and with the amusement park later, he can act like a child as much as he wants today.

Reaching the shore, Mwu carried the board up the beach to where she waited, blue eyes sparkling with merriment.

"Hey, Murrue," he called, laughing. "Someone asked me if I'd been bitten by a shark!"

The woman giggled, and brushed the wet hair out of his face. "And what did you tell them?"

"I didn't say anything. I let them make their own mind up." He held out the board, and held out his other hand.

"You want to try this?"

Murrue shook her head. "I don't know how..."

Her lover grinned. "Come on, it'll be okay. It's easier than it looks. Please?"

Out at sea, Murrue wondered for the dozenth time why she'd agreed to do this. And even though she didn't know much about the sport, she was pretty sure that these surfboards weren't meant for two. Mwu seemed oblivious to that fact, however, and carefully steered the board into a huge wave.

"Ready? Here we go!"

Murrue squeezed her eyes shut nervously. The wave hit the edge of the board, and it wobbled perilously, but stayed upright.

The pair sailed across the wave easily, and Mwu whooped in delight, sounding like a teenager. Even Murrue cautiously opened one amber eye, and allowed herself a smile. He was right. This was kinda fun..

Until a huge breaker hit the board dead on, and the uneven balance of the pair caused them to topple over and fall into the sea. Murrue panicked a little underwater, as she couldn't make out where the surface was, or where Mwu was, or anything at all in the swirling dark currents. She was a strong swimmer, but this...

All of a sudden an arm grabbed hers, and hauled her to the surface. Coughing and spluttering against the seawater she had swallowed, Murrue blinked up at her rescuer.

"Are you okay, Murrue?" Mwu was holding onto her, and to the board with his other arm. His eyes were wide with concern.

"I was scared I wouldn't find you..."

When they reached dry land, Murrue wordlessly packed up their things, and put on her dress over her bikini. Paying for the umbrella rental, she walked back to the car, Mwu following close behind, trying to apologise.

"I'm sorry, Murrue, really I am. I didn't know that was going to happen!"

She continued walking, not letting him see the small smile that quirked at the corners of her mouth.

"Please, Murrue..." He placed his hand on her slim shoulder, and suddenly, she grabbed his arm and flipped him straight over her shoulder and to the sand. He hit the ground on his back with a thump, and stared up at her, eyes wide with shock.

"Where...where did you learn to do that?"

She didn't answer, just smiled sweetly. Straddling his chest, she held his arms above his head.

"Are you sorry for being reckless?"

Mwu almost didn't dare answer her, he just stared into her dark eyes. She frowned, and leaned in close to him.

"I said, are you sorry?"

He nodded silently, and she smiled. "Good." He smiled back, and moved to try and steal a kiss, but she pulled away from him.

"Uh-uh, it's not that easy. You'll have to work for a kiss, mister. Remember, you promised to take me to the amusement park. And you're buying me lunch." Getting up, she walked over to the car, leaving him lying there.

The amusement park was noisy and cheerful, with rides and games in every available corner. A huge rollercoaster soared overhead, and the place was packed with all kinds of people. Murrue laughed in delight, and pointed. "Come on, we're going on that first!"

Mwu followed, slightly dejected, and feeling very sorry for himself. Not only had she used a judo move on him (where had she learned that, anyway?) but now he had to do whatever she wanted. And buy her lunch...

But all his self-pity evaporated when he saw how happy she was, watching the rollercoaster swing overhead with wonder in those beautiful eyes of hers, and he couldn't help smiling.

I guess a little discomfort is worth it sometimes...

After they had ridden the rollercoaster (which she loved), and been on the log flume ride, Murrue made Mwu buy her a burger and some fried chicken, and then cotton candy and a toffee apple. And she wouldn't even let him share. She just gave him that sugary-sweet smile, and ate it all herself.

"Well, come on, " she said happily. "Now we're going to go ride the ghost train. And then the carousel!"

Mwu trailed after her, miserable that she hadn't shown him any affection all day. Was this punishment for earlier, or had he done something else to make her mad? He sighed, hoping that she might get scared on the ghost train and maybe hug his arm...

Murrue heard his sad sigh, and smiled a little. She felt rather bad about treating him this way, but it was just a bit of fun. She'd been angry with him for a while, but the anger had disappeared long ago. But it was fun to tease him, and she would make it up to him later...

The ghost train was one of the least frightening things either of them had ever experienced. Murrue shrieked with laughter at the plastic skeletons and sheet ghosts, and Mwu screwed up his nose at the realisation that he wasn't going to get any hugs here.If this carried on, he'd just have to take matters into his own hands. After their carousel ride, he scanned the park for a ride where he called the shots, and his handsome face lit up as he came across the perfect ride.

That's just what I needed...

Taking Murrue's delicate hand into his, he pulled her across the park, grinning all the time at her protests. Now he was going to at least get a kiss out of her...

"Mwu, where are you taking me?" Murrue tried to pull her hand from his grip, but her small hand was firmly clasped in his large one.

Her eyes widened as she noticed where the blonde pilot was taking her. "N-no...I...it's..."

He turned to face her, a wide smile on his face as he saw her blush, and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"Now it's my turn to be in charge. And I'm not taking 'no' for an answer..." Gently, he helped her into the small boat, and the little vessel headed into the Tunnel of Love.

"This is so embarrassing..." muttered Murrue, grateful he couldn't see how red her cheeks were in the dim light. The tunnel was dark and quiet, and, as much as she hated to admit it, the atmosphere was very romantic. She smiled a little as she realised why Mwu had done this.

"Are you still mad?" His deep voice echoed through the tunnel, even though he spoke softly.

"Not anymore..." she whispered back, and he put an arm around her. "I'm glad." His breath was warm on her face, and it made her blush deepen. "Can I have my kiss now?"

She giggled, and angled away from him slightly. "I don't know. Do you think you've worked hard enough?"

She felt his fingers creep up her bare arm, making her get goosebumps, then work their way to her neck. Her breath was getting faster, and her heart was racing. She heard a deep chuckle as he noticed her reaction, and after gently caressing her neck, his fingers made their way to her cheek.

"Oh, I think that I have. Don't you?"

She could only nod as his lips came across hers, and her eyes fluttered closed. She finally gave in as her arms wrapped around his neck.

She never could resist him...

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( :grins: This idea came from the forums again XD. But it was fun...

The funfair is based on Blackpool Pleasure Beach, where I used to visit when I was little. Only the place in my story is less tacky.

Please read and review! )