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A/N-Thanks you for all the kind reviews so far, they really mean a lot.

Screams of laughter surrounded them as children, teenagers and adults rushed to various rides or to the games as the pair walked through the carnival gates. Superboy stared in fascination at the tall rides and the delicious smells of funnel cake wafted into his nose. He thought that his senses would overload trying to take in the exciting experience. Never in his short life would he have ever thought he would experience something so exhilarating.

"What do you want to do first?" Kaldur asked.

Superboy's face took on the eagerness of a happy puppy. "I don't know. I want to ride…no eat…no play games. I don't know. We have to do everything."

Kaldur silently laughed to himself as he clasped his shoulder. "Don't worry we'll be doing all those things. How about we ride first, have lunch, play some games and then do some more rides before we leave?"

"Okay," Superboy said running towards the Ferris wheel. The G-gnomes had taught him about one and he wanted to try it. "C'mon Kaldur," he cried.

"Superboy, I have to buy tickets, so we can get on." Sighing Kaldur just shook his head and let the other boy enjoy his excitement, as he waited in line at the ticket booth.

Even if he had super hearing, Superboy hadn't heard Kaldur, because of his excitement. Getting the Ferris wheel, he stared up at it in awe. "Kaldur what's it like up there?" When he didn't get an answer, he turned and noticed that the other boy wasn't near him. "Kaldur? Kaldur this isn't funny." Fearing something happened, he ran back to the entrance, where he saw him standing in line. "Why didn't you follow me?" he demanded.

"I have to buy tickets so we can get on the ride."

His brain scolded him. You're such a child. "Oh sorry, I didn't know."

"It's alright."

"So we just wait in line?"

"Yep, but we're almost to the front."

"So the tickets allow us on the rides?"

"Yep, games and food I still have use money for."

"Waiting is boring," Superboy said impatiently.

"This should build your patience; we're going to have to wait in line for all the rides."

"Seriously, then how will we ride all of them?"

"The carnival doesn't close until midnight; we'll have plenty of time to ride all of them once maybe even twice. Remember patience is key."

Superboy folded his arms in frustration; he hated being patient. Batman had told him to be patient in waiting for Superman to come around, but waiting for the older man was becoming tiresome. He still retained hope that one day soon Superman would come to him and accept him as his son. But a small part of his brain was telling him that the wish was complete bullshit.

Kaldur could see Superboy's irritation. "Patience always leads to the bigger reward," he said. The clone just nodded and kept quiet. After about five minutes of waiting Kaldur was able to buy a day's worth of tickets for them.

"Finally, can we go ride the Ferris wheel now?" asked Superboy.

"Yes my friend."

In a Kid Flash moment, Superboy let out a whoop and ran back to the Ferris wheel. Kaldur ran after him and made sure that he waited in line. "I hate waiting."

"Once we're on, your hatred will go away."

Admiration towards Kaldur slapped Superboy in the face. He couldn't understand how the other boy could always stay so calm, so collected even in extreme situations. He understood now why all the Justice Leaguers saw him as the best leader for their group.

To Kaldur, Superboy's impatience was a matter they would have to work on at a later date. He couldn't have the clone act in such a way on missions that would put them in extreme danger. But a subject like that was best brought up at a more convenient time that wouldn't spoil his fun.

"C'mon," Superboy said frustrated. A pout came to his lips as he crossed his arms. Looking around, he met eyes with Kaldur. Even if his face didn't show it, his eyes spoke and told him that he was disappointed and irritated with him. Superboy quickly looked away. He never wanted Kaldur to be mad with him, especially sense this was the first time that they were ever spending time together alone. Dropping the pout, he took a deep breath and tried to get rid of his frustration, hoping that Kaldur would notice.

Kaldur did notice and smiled. "Thank you for becoming calmer," he said.

A blush crept to Superboy's cheeks. No words came from his mouth as he looked at the other teen, before a thought came to his mind; it was time for them to get on the ride. "Finally."

Kaldur just shook his head, as they sat down in their passenger car and was lifted up a little bit, so more people can get on. "How do you like it so far?"

"It's weird," Superboy replied. "Why are we shaking so much, aren't these things safe?"

"Yes, but during the ride it's always going to be shaking, don't worry nothing will happen."

"Is this the biggest one in the world?"

"No the biggest one is in Singapore at 541 ft tall."

"We should go to that one."

"We'll make a vacation of it." Not wanting to sit down, Superboy moved around their car to lean over to see all the people on the ground, until the ride which forced him to slide against Kaldur. Smiling the Atlantean wrapped his arm around his waist to hold him in place.

The gently rocking of the ride combined with having Kaldur touching him, caused Superboy face to flush as he tried not to think back to his dream earlier. Turning he faced the other teen. "Kaldur…"

"I'm sorry for touching you, but you're getting to over excited and I don't want anything to happen to you."

"It's okay." His eyes focused on Kaldur's lips, they were full and luscious. He wondered if they tasted like anything. "Um…" Both his heart and mind were screaming for him to touch Kaldur's lips with his own. Feeling his heart pound rapidly in his chest he moved in, but then chickened out.

"Yes."

Do it, kiss him. "Um…what ride are we going on next?"

"How about the bumper cars?"

"Bumper cars?"

"They're cars that we drove around in and try to hit each with."

"But wouldn't that cause an accident?"

"No the cars are padded and they don't operate like normal cars," Kaldur explained.

"Okay, will we ride together?"

"If you want to."

"I want to," Superboy blurted out without thinking.

"Alright."

As the ride slowed down and ended, Kaldur pulled his arm away, much to Superboy's disappointment. He wanted to stay on the Ferris wheel forever with the other teen. Being with him somehow felt right and he didn't want that feeling to end Getting out, he was so much in a daze that he didn't notice a stair step and fell flat on his face.

With a look of shock, Kaldur got on his knees and took Superboy's face in his hands. "Are you alright?"

"Fine," Superboy grunted feeling his face turn red as he pulled himself up. Taking his arm, Kaldur led them away from the ride to behind a kiosk, where he got a good look at the clone. "Kaldur, I'm fine."

The Atlantean didn't listen as he carefully expected his face, pushing away some hair; he saw a bruise starting to form on his forehead. Without thinking, he gently kissed it. "I'm sorry this happened to you," he said kissing it again. "I should have being paying more attention to you." Another kiss.

Superboy's face officially turned red and his pants began to feel tight. No this can't be happening. It has to stop. He jerked away. "Stop! It wasn't your fault that I fell. I wasn't looking okay. Don't treat me like some damsel in distress."

"I'm sorry. I worry about you."

"Well don't." He gently touched his forehead and hissed at the pain.

"Let's get some ice for that."

"NO! I want to ride the bumper cars."

One of Kaldur's eyebrows shot up in confusion. He had never seen the other boy act in such a childish manner before. It's because you kissed him, he told himself. He doesn't understand basic affection. I shouldn't have taken advantage of his vulnerability. "Let's go. Are you sure you're alright?"

"Yes."

Luckily for Kaldur, Superboy lost his attitude once they got on the bumper cars. Still feeling uneasy about earlier, the two rode in separate cars, but in a way it was more fun. Superboy loved to ram into his leader at top speeds. Kaldur returned the favors by chasing him around the rink, until he rammed him from behind. Thoughts of Kaldur chasing him on a beach filled Superboy's mind to the point where he knew if he didn't stop he would have the white stuff come out again.

Laughter escaped Superboy as he and Kaldur left the cars. "That was fun, we have to do that a second time."

"We will, how about one more ride and then we'll have lunch," Kaldur suggested.

"Okay. What ride?"

"How about the Tunnel of love?"

Next chapter coming soon.