Dating : Roller Coaster Romance

After the ride, I stumble from the cart.

Greg: Amy, wait!

I don’t want him to see me.

I made a fool of myself.

Greg runs up to me.

Greg: Are you alright?

Amy: Well, I’m standing.

I collapse into his arms and he helps me to a bench.

Today just gets worse and worse.

Greg: What happened back there?

Time to confess.

Amy: I hate rollercoasters. I always have.

Greg: I could see that. My arm has the nail marks to prove it.

He holds up his arm and I wince.

Amy: Did I hurt you?

Greg: Nothing hurts me. I have a cat.

We share a chuckle, but I quickly look away.

Greg joins me on the bench.

Greg: But why’d you get on?

Amy: You’re such a brilliant photographer.

Greg: I don’t see the relation.

He gives a gentle smile.

Amy: I’ve had a crush on you all year. I wanted to ask you out months ago…But I didn’t know how.

Greg touches my arm lightly.

Greg: “How about dinner?” might’ve worked.

I grow red.

Amy: I didn’t think you’d be interested in me.

Greg: Why would you think that?

Amy: I know you’re big into sports…while I can barely bike up a driveway.

I sigh.

Amy: Today was the closest we’ve gotten and I…I didn’t want it to end.

Greg laughs.

Greg: I mean, you could’ve waited outside.

I blush.

Amy: In hindsight, that makes sense.

Greg: And Amy…

We share a look.

Greg: I don’t want it to end either.

He brushes the hair from my eyes.

I feel dizzy.

And it’s NOT the motion sickness.

Amy: Why? I tried to be brave and I totally blew it.

Greg: No, you didn’t. You faced your fear. And that’s brave.

I let out a startled laugh.

Greg thinks I’m brave?

He scaled a rock wall with no rope!

And…shirtless.

When he showed that photo in class, I stayed after the bell rang.

Amy: I was going with the flow.

Greg: I tell you what…

He stands next to me and I can feel his body heat.

Greg: You pick the next ride.

Amy: That’s a lot of responsibility.

Greg: You’ve earned it.

A grin grows on my face.

I know exactly what to say.

Amy: Teacup Palace!

Greg has a look of horror.

But it quickly turns into a smile.

Greg: I should’ve known. I guess I had it coming, huh?

Amy: Scared?

Greg: You’ll know if I clench your arm.

And before I can stop myself:

Amy: I’m counting on it.

We stare at each other in anticipation.

And, finally, he leans in for a kiss.

The roller coaster roars above us.

But it pales to the thrill in my heart.

The End.