mixtape | noel gallagher

romeo and juliet

song two
romeo and juliet by dire straits

'Our next date is 1986. You were living at home still, i thought it was kinda cute since you were such a mum's boy. Our friendship had grown in the last year. We started going everywhere together. Peggy is the sweetest lady in the world. I love her so much and I knew she loved you boys more than anything. This year was also the first year i met your brothers. Paul and Liam. I had known Liam a little in passing. He had started flirting with my best friend since they were in the class. Anyways, it was the a cold night in '86, I remember perfectly because i didnt want to shut my window for some reason. The cool breeze felt amazing as I danced around my room to the record of Dire Straits. You had told me over the phone that you were going to a party that night. So, I was stuck at home by myself. My father had gone to the pub with a few friends, leaving me on money on the table to order a pizza if i fancied one. I was laying on my bed, tapping my foot to the music. Romeo and Juliet came on. That was one of my favorite songs, if you remember. I loved the play and even the old time movie we used to watch over and over again. You mostly spelt through it but i thought it was cute. Thats when I heard something hit my floor. I thought i had knocked something off my bed but then another noise trailed in. Rocks were being thrown into my room. Small ones really. They werent doing any harm. But, I walked to my window, expecting to see some teens but I saw you. You were wearing a teeshirt with some jeans and a leather jacket. Your normal outfit at the moment. You spoke softly,
"Hey, I got you Romeo and Juliet and popcorn."
I smiled, running down the stairs and opening the door quickly. I jumped into your arms like i hadnt seen you in years. "You are the best." I said.
"No, You are."
"What about the party?"
"Youre better than a party." You shrugged then pushed yourself into the house. We both found the way to the couch. I fell down on it as you put the movie on. I was a little too excited to watch Romeo and Juliet for the 100th time. When you came back over, you put your arm around me like usual. I leaned onto you, taking in the smell of smoke and alcohol. I didnt mind, it was nice in a way. I felt my body press against yours and you kiss my hair. Before i knew it, your lips were on the back of my neck. I felt my body go numb and your arms wrapped around me tightly. As the 1960s version of Romeo and Juliet played in the background - we kissed. Your lips were soft and tasted like the alcohol you had drank hours ago. You bit my bottom lip as you laid me back onto the couch. The knot in my stomach had gone away as my lips adjusted to yours. Your hands ran up my body, but i stopped you. Our eyes met and you looked at me concerned. I told you that i wasnt just someone you were gonna bang then leave. You told me i wasnt like most girls - i was special.
That night was one of the best memories we shared... im going to miss moments like this.'