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By (user no longer on site) OP 14 weeks ago
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Loosely based on true events but massive exaggerated for story purposes..... got to set the scene first....
Back in the early 2000s, during the 6 nations, Wales were in Edinburgh for the rugby. I had agreed to meet my mates in the Grassmarket. Given it was a rugby weekend the streets were packed, the bars even more so. Literally people pressing up against each other with little room to hold a drink never mind drink it. The pub, Biddy Mulligans, was rammed, exactly as described. My mates had found an area near the bar to settle into. Thankfully a pint just handed to me on arrival. It was about 20 minutes before kick off and everyone just having a laugh from group to group, Scots to Welsh, Welsh to Scots, and both to any other nationality which may be in the vicinity. A couple stood in front of us, both from Wales. You could tell she, turned out to be Tracy, was loving it. He, Mark, less so. A sway of people go by, bumping me into Tracy. We both laughed. I shrugged my shoulders as I mouthed sorry to both of them. The bump however spun Tracy round a little. My eyes widened and she noticed, politely smiling. Her low cut tight
red top showed a cleavage which 'ample' doesn't quite cover. Her straight blonde hair and beaming smile. I speak into her ear, 'Sorry, it's so busy I can't help where I get bumped around - I'll try my best not to bump into you'. I introduce myself as Ben as Tracy introduces both of them in her lovely accent. 'He's more football but this place was recommended to me for the game'. 'Good choice I reply - I'll try and keep my distance' I laugh.
I turn back to my mates as you could tell Tracy was telling her man what our conversation was about. I just watched as he shrugged. Miserable prick I thought. Still, not my issue, back to my mates for a laugh and a chat. Beers flowed, the anthems starting and more people packed into the pub. As more crammed in I knew I was going to get pushed towards them again so I steered towards Tracy as I knew at least I'd get a laugh with her. First impressions an all that.
The anthems ended, regardless of your opinion on the two, in a small area with Scots and Welsh singing the atmosphere was very charged. Only Mark seemed to be the one not enjoying himself. He was to the side next to the bar, close enough to his girlfriend but I was closer in proximity behind her. At this stage I had no other thought process other than a bit of a laugh with a Welsh girl. They are naturally flirty in my experience. This was to turn out no different. |