"Boom! Bang!", went the fireworks as the clock struck midnight' There's glitter on the floor, glitter on my lips and his cheeks. Unlike the other girls at this time of the year, I won't be carrying my strappy high-heels down the lobby this time. No, this year is different. It'll be him and I, against the world. Just him and I.
We took a couple of pills and chugged down who knows how many shots. Didn't bother to cover up my cherry-red wine stained gown matching his tux, as we rushed down the spiraling stairs. Didn't even bother to check out of the hotel, because it was midnight. And it is just the beginning. I got on the back of his motorbike as we raced through the city in the midnight rain. The streets were empty and dark but for some reason it hits different in my eyes. There was no feeling of doubt whatsoever.
We traveled light. A pocket pistol on each side of his noir blazer and a dagger hidden in a sheath wrapped around my thigh. It only took a few minutes and possibly around 10 speeding tickets till we reached our target. The Crown Jewels.
Guards, sentinels, lookouts everywhere. Silence. I guess the only word thrown around here is "protect". Bet they are smart, slick and vigilant... But so are we. Even so, we're both glad that the rain has got our backs by overthrowing the sounds of our footsteps. The premises were sealed shut, all windows, doors secured. All except the ceiling.
One hand gripping the grappling hook, the other on round my waist, as we bolted up onto the glass ceiling. Gently, he settled my heels on the ground, I kneeled down, took out my blade and sliced the glass, creating a big-enough hole to fall through. I hopped down the rabbit hole, so did he. We both landed softly on the polished tiles, scanned the place left to right... Jackpot.
There's glass shattered on the floor, glass on my gown and his tux. The Crown was in our possession. It wasn't long till the alarm went off, but of course it wasn't loud enough to fight against both fireworks and rain at the same time. Though it was loud enough for the sentinels. It was time for us to run. Just him and I.
