Our first activity for the festival is the bonfire, were we had to welcome everyone in town into the festival spirit. And I had to give a speech, after my huge encounter with Josh at the pool, I still had to face the world.
Ag!
At the bonfire , I am shaking knowing I have to speak in front of everyone. I had read the bonfire night section off the binder and it did not say anywhere that I had to give a speech at the founders festival, I feet restless.
I see Danny in the crowd and he waved at me. I cant even smile at the poor guy.
Breath
Breath
Breath
I look over from where I was and see how people were getting ready , settling down .
The marching band marches in with a fight song, the crowd erupts in applause ad then I hear a chant
Fire! Fire! Fire!
And everyone else joins in.
My nerves now were getting worse!
Then I feel a hand on my shoulder and I gasped. Feeling someone touch me unexpected made the rush of adrenalin worse, I almost screamed. My elbow move back and hit the person in the stomach, then I heard the familiar voice
"Why would you do that for". He groans
"Oh my goodness I am sorry". I reply
"You scared me".
"Oh really, then you almost killed me"
"Oh cut it I barely did damage, if i meant to kill you I would have".
"You said sorry ".
"Yeah something you couldn't say to me even if you were at fault".
"Say sorry?"
"Of course, just apologize for what happened"
"Okay Neese, am sorry that you are scared of crowds, if you let me I will give the speech"
I narrow my eyes at him and turn to look at the crowd that was enveloped in joy and amusement from the band
Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
The crowd picks up its chant and continue.
"And I am sorry for what I did to you four years ago Neese Andrews and just left without a trace. Please forgive me for cheating on you with Mrs. Lawrence, I was such a fool and did not deserve you".
I could not believe my ears
"I am sorry, I should have been more considerate about what I did and how I did it, am sorry Neese".
I couldn't help but smile and cry at the same time, Josh saying sorry
"Are you being serious right now?"
"Yes I am, why would I joke about your feelings, I know I have been a dick but am being serious."
He is apologizing, whether he means it or not, I am glad I am hearing it.
I literally smile, and feel a tears on my cheeks.
That's all I ever wanted him to say.
Just sorry
For what i did to you.
I hug him. Tightly.
And I feel his hands on my back, firm and warm. I move my head back to face him, his beautiful blue eyes that once gazed at me with passion and desire.
I was lost in the ocean of his blue eyes , then I feel our lips touch, a spark down my spine and my stomach feeling fuzzy. I don't know who leans in first but there is a shiver , a relief washes over me. I had missed this man. And I actually knew it, I still loved him.
"You go over to Eve , I will give the speech". Josh says as he releases me. I stumbled to where Eve and Quin giggled are jokes.
Eve stops and turns to look at me
"I cant believe you Neese, what just happened there?"
"We totally saw that, everyone did". Quin giggles and Eve shuts her
"Shut is Quin, please!"
"The kiss just happened". I reply feeling myself brush
I should be angry right?
Why did he kiss me?
What was he trying to prove?
"You let it happen, don't get fooled again Neese by what once cut you years ago, a blade is still a blade even when it comes from New York". Eve protests.
Eve was right, why was I blushing, like a teenager never been hurt before.
I looked over Josh was with the mic
"Hello everyone, welcome to the Matt Founders festival!" His voice echoes and the people cheer.
I turn over to look at the crowd and my eyes met Danny's who shakes his head and he moves away.
"Matt wanted to let you all know how sorry he is that he could not make it but Quin, Neese and I will do our best to fill in for him and make you have a great time".
The crowd cheers.
"We have events all lined up for the entire week please check the flyers around town to get an idea of how we are going to do it".
"It's time to light the fire!"
I see two men run to the woodpile and then the people begin to count
"Five! Four! Three! Two! One!" Then there is huge orange fire lighting the night.
Is it only lighting the night or something else too?