Vanessa's POV:
I looked up at the sky.
It was raining Hershey Kisses. I collapsed backward and surrounded myself in the chocolate. I ate piece after piece until I was completely full.
I absolutely loved chocolate.
I got up and pranced around in the field and caught some of the falling, bite-sized pieces in my hands.
This is the best day of my life, I thought to myself.
Then I woke up.
"Vanessa, wake up."
I opened my eyes and saw my best friend Ryan sitting beside me.
"Oh, hey Ryan. What are you doing in my room?"
He shrugged and bent over to grab a basketball off of the floor.
"I got bored. Wanna shoot some hoops?"
I looked at him and rolled my eyes.
"You know I suck."
"Come on Vanessa, I told you I'd teach you."
I shook my head. "No thanks, I'd like to keep my dignity."
"You're only visiting for the rest of the summer Vanessa, you have to do something with me."
"How about we go see a movie?" I looked at him, hoping he would agree.
"We went to the movies twice last week. Let's do something else."
I thought for a second. "How about we go for a walk out on the town, and get some ice cream?"
He smiled and punched my shoulder. "What, like a date?"
I shoved him. "No, Ryan. Just for fun."
I saw the disappointment in his eyes, but it quickly went away.
I don't know what I'm gonna do with him. He knows I don't like him the way he likes me...
"What time do you want to go?" He asked, shoving his hands in his pockets.
I looked at the clock: 4:00pm.
"How about in an hour? I have to put something else on."
He nodded and walked out of my room.
I hated seeing him like that, but that's just the way it has to be.
(An hour later)
"Hey Vanessa, look over there, it's a love tunnel!"
I rolled my eyes. We decided to go to the carnival since it came to town earlier this week.
"We're not riding that Ryan."
He sighed and looked away. I was starting to wish I never agreed to come visit him.
Ryan was still gazing at the love tunnel, so I decided to check it out.
"Do you see what I see?" He asked.
"What is it?"
He pointed to a couple arguing. They were in the love tunnel line, and people were starting to stare.
Ryan pulled me over to the crowd. I didn't object, cause I wanted to hear too.
"What do you mean I'm getting on your nerves?" The boy yelled.
"You're so damn clingy! I need some space! You don't have to invite me everywhere you know."
He looked shocked. "So you're saying that I shouldn't invite my girlfriend to go on a date with me?!"
"That's not what I meant Justin."
Ryan and some other guys started to laugh.
Poor Justin's face was getting red with embarrassment. Who is this girl?
"Then what do you mean Sarah?"
She sighed and closed her eyes for a moment. "Maybe we should take a break Justin. I really need some time to myself."
Sarah walked off in the other direction, and another girl followed her.
Some people in the crowd were gasping and others were laughing.
One of the laughers was Ryan.
Justin walked off, obviously heart broken, and the crowd started to scatter.
I smacked Ryan in the arm and ran after Justin.
"Hey Justin, wait!"
He spun around instantly, and I felt bad for making him think that Sarah would be the one chasing him.
His hopeful look faded once he saw me.
"Who are you?" He asked, wiping at his eyes, and turning to face the other direction.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. What do you want?"
"I just...I saw what happened. I just wanted to make sure you were all right."
"It's whatever."
He didn't seem to want to talk, so I turned and started walking away.
"Hey, wait..."
I stopped. "Yeah?"
I heard the sound of footsteps. He was coming closer.
"Did you really want to know if I was okay? Or were you just messing with me?"
I turned to face him. "Why would I come to mess with you? You were just publicly humiliated. I wanted to see if you were okay."
"Well...thanks."
I nodded and started to walk away again.
"Wait!"
I sighed under my breath and turned around. "Yeah?"
"What's your name?"
"My name is Vanessa."
"Thanks Vanessa. I mean, for not laughing at me and all."
I smiled at him. "You're welcome."
He finally turned around, and made his way to the parking lot.
I watched him until he got in his car, and drove off.
"Hey, Vanessa."
I turned to find Ryan standing there.
I glared at him, and then started power walking past him.
"Hey, where are you going?"
"Your house."
"But we've only been here for twenty minutes!"
"Whatever. Stay here if you want. I have a key."
"Vanessa!"
I ignored him and kept walking.
I didn't have time for people who laughed when others were hurt.