My mam had made me go back to school on the Tuesday even though I still didn’t feel right. It was possibly more the thought of seeing Kev that was making me sick now. Every time I was anywhere near him I tensed up, expecting a punch or worse, it never came. “I hate swimming,” … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Three)
“Ignore it,” Elizabeth grabbed Kev’s arm. “What if it’s important?” He reached over to get to the phone. Elizabeth dragged him back, kissing his shoulder. “They’ll ring back. I thought you didn’t use your home phone for business.” She climbed on top of Kev, pinning his shoulders to the bed. He liked it when she … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Two)
As soon as the bell went for lunch we were out of the gate and ran all the way to Southwick Library. We had come prepared with notebooks, pens and stern looks. We shuffled about for a few minutes before we found what we were looking for. For some reason, schoolchildren are always unfairly treated … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty-One)
“It’s sad the way he’s turned out.” Elvis and I were in the Bungalow Café having a coffee. I looked out over the harbour and towards the lighthouse. The sea was quite choppy, but inside the harbour walls it remained calm. Tim was outside taking photos of the sea. He had changed since I went … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty)
From the day Kev returned to school my life was made a living hell. I was spat on, punched, kicked and generally abused at every turn. Tomma and the rest of the gang eventually returned and when they were at full strength they were formidable. “You can keep away from me as well.” I was … More Leg It (Chapter Nineteen)
“The subject is now entering the building, over.” “We’re not in the secret service, Bumper. Keep it plain and simple.” I checked along the road one last time, it was eerily silent. “Alright, keep your hair on. Davison has just gone into the Gym. You should have at least an hour before he comes out.” … More Leg It (Chapter Eighteen)
All the arrangements were made through Brian Hathaway. He was a pleasant lad who I’m sure wouldn’t have wanted to get involved, but he was unfortunate enough to live next door to Ingham. He wouldn’t get any trouble, as he was just the messenger that’s how it worked. The fight was to take place outside … More Leg It (Chapter Seventeen)
“I don’t give a toss about the law. What do you think is paying for this house, your poxy job at the hairdressers? Where do you think your car came from? Do you think the garage was giving them away? No? Exactly. I paid for them and how I earn my money is nobody’s business … More Leg It (Chapter Sixteen)
“See you tomorrow, gorgeous.” Dominic gave Tracy one last kiss on the cheek and let his hand slip out of hers as he headed along the path. He waved from the garden gate and then strolled to the back lane which was the shortcut to his home. Dominic Ledger had been seeing Tracy Cole for … More Leg It (Chapter Fifteen)
It was the usual Catholic wedding, went on a bit too long and there was a lot of hymn singing, or miming in my case. At one point the sun had come through the stained-glass windows, bathing Bernie’s white dress in a rainbow of colours, she looked gorgeous. A number of ‘oohs’ ands ‘aahhs’ rang … More Leg It (Chapter Fourteen)
Alan Parkinson 