Derry Girls: A New Arrival Part 2

Chapter 14: Stall the ball here!

Erin sat at the kitchen table after dinner. She'd just finished writing up her evaluation of the day's events in her diary. -A day that Orla will not soon forget, that's for sure. - She thought. Inspired by the fog; she had written a few poetic verses about it, in addition to some verses about her and James, and Orla and Marco. But she had mostly documented the events that had unfolded that afternoon. She put her fountain pen down and surveyed her work.

"Where do I start?

Well, first. Today was a day Orla won't soon forget. Marco's back! Completely surprised us all, except James, (cheeky fecker knew he was coming.) Orla is absolutely buzzing beyond belief., and we could not be happier for her. Orla and Marco went through nearly 3 months without seeing each other, and now they're together again, where they belong. Even now, as I write this, I can feel myself smiling. it still baffles me that Orla.... MY whacky cousin Orla found herself a cracking fella.... Marco is great.... but no one compares to my James! I love him so much... I can't bear it.

I haven't said That to him yet. Don't want him to think I'm desperate. I was certainly thinking it after he stood up to that psycho MadStab the other night. James seems to be asserting himself much more. Isn't taking any crap from anyone anymore, it might be because Marco's back, but whatever the reason.... I must admit.... I like it. I really like it. No... I LOVE IT! While I'm on the subject... I think it's safe to say that Marco and Orla love each other. The way they look at each other... It reminds me of how James looks at me, and I know how it makes me feel. Maybe I'll wait for him to say it? Or should I say it? Does it matter who says it first?

I will say this, Marco certainly knows how to make an entrance. I cannot believe he actually got Sister Michael tipsy, well, PLASTERED shall I say. That must have been a sight to behold. But there was something we heard... well.... the ENTIRE school heard her slur her words like Uncle Colm after a few sherries.... Something about US.... The way we've made life at school amusing for her. I'm not too sure if that's meant to be a compliment or something. I'll have to ask Marco to try and gage how she said it. Maybe she has an underlying respect for us? Can you imagine that?

If that wasn't enough.... We have a new addition to the gang. Marco brought his new dog with him to Derry! A Jack Russell terrier puppy, and he's gorgeous. He's not Toto, but he's certainly made a good impression. Even Mammy seems to like him. Bit of a strange dog! Orla was given the task of naming him... of all things, she named him Coco Pops! No, seriously, his name is Coco Pops! He seems to like it. Looks like he's gonna fit right in with the gang to be fair.-"

Suddenly. There was a knock at the door.

"Erin!" Gerry called.

"Aye, Daddy?" Erin turned.

"It's James for ye." He answered. Erin smiled and ran to the hallway. Gerry smiled as he walked into the kitchen to give them some privacy. As soon as he was out of sight, she turned to her boyfriend.

"James!" Erin smiled as she ran into his arms.

"Hiya. You alright?" He asked, tightening his hug.

"Aye, Christ! Ye miss me that much did ye?" Erin teased, feeling him hug her tight. She reciprocated happily. Erin gasped with excitement as she felt James daringly lower his face into the corner of her neck, kissing it gently. She pulled his face up and snogged him. They smiled at each other with admiring eyes. Erin then darted her head around quickly.

"Where's Michelle and Clare? I thought we were gonna meet at the walls later?"

"Well, that's the problem, have you not looked outside?" James asked.