Accidentally In Like

"Trevor look!" she squealed, jumping in front of Trevor showing off the mardi-gras beads she had acquired.

"Hey those look good." he smiled.

"I love the carnival!" she said. "I haven't been here in a long time!"

"I gotta admit, I haven't either." he said. "Not since…god what was it…6th grade?"

"6th grade?" she asked aghast. "I haven't been here since last month. But god you have been deprived for years!"

"Is that what you define a long time?" he laughed in amusement. "A month?"

"Well it felt like a long month!" she pouted. "And what about you? You haven't been here in like…seven years!"

"Well after I went to middle school the whole carnival hype just died down for me."

"That is sad." she commented. "What are you doing here? What's this line for?"

"Oh, just waiting in line for some food." he said, gesturing to the booth in front of them that said BBQ. "I figured you'd be hungry, and lucky for us, I got here early enough so we're almost up."

"Oh." her face fell slightly.

"What? What's wrong?"

"Nothing it's just…I'm not really in the mood for barbecue."

"What are you in the mood for?"

"Well I was hoping for a funnel cake. But it's ok, barbecue sounds good."

"No that's alright." he said. "We can go get a funnel cake."

"But we're almost up." she said, noting the fact that there's only one person in front of them.

"It's fine. Look, I see the funnel cake stand over there. Let's go." he grabbed a hold on to her hand and led them away from the line. As they walked, Corrie couldn't help but like the way his hand fit in hers.

"I love Van Gogh." Maddie said after they had admired the artwork displayed in front of them. "His paintings just really speaks to you."

"I completely agree." Jeffery said. "I am having such a wonderful time."

"So am I." Maddie smiled. "Who knew Corrie would have such an intellectual cousin."

"I know." he chuckled humbly. "We are quite different in personalities. But, say what you want about my cousin. Beneath that fangirl persona lies a very intelligent young woman."

"Really?"

"Oh yeah. You see, we both grew up with our grandpa David. He's a very knowledgeable man. Growing up he taught us everything. Classical arts, literature, as well as mathematics and science. While I was the one who had learned more with all of grampy David's teachings, Corrie just stuck with math and science, and the rest is being an obsessed fan."

"Well that does explain how she passes math class." Maddie said.

Jeffery chuckled. "Math is one of her best assets. She can do a mathematical problem in her sleep."

"Wow, I never knew that about Corrie. All I ever hear from her is London Tipton this and London Tipton that."

"Ah yes, and infamous London Tipton." he said. "I hear you're friends with her?"

"Yeah." she said meekly. "She lives in the Boston Tipton so I became friends with her. And so did Mags and Corrie."

"Corrie's a bit of a fan."

"That's putting it lightly." she snorted.

"Personally I don't see the appeal."

"You don't?"

"Not really. She's famous for what, having a rich dad? That's not really doing anything."

"She may not be smart, but London is a good friend."

"That's what Corrie tells me too. But she is a bit naïve."

"Well you can take my word for it." Maddie promised. "You'll see when you meet her. But as a warning, it's probably best if you don't use big words around her. And try not to get distracted from the shiny diamonds she's always wearing."

"I'll remember that." he chuckles. He took a glance at her, amazed once again. Never had he met someone who was so smart and just completely loves the beauty in life. Normally the girls he come across with aren't as intelligent, nor do they have the same passion as him. But Maddie, she's all that and more. She's not only beautiful, but she's smart and kind. You don't come across someone like that too often.

Jeffery then shook his head, then turned so Maddie wouldn't suspect his eyes lingering on her. "Oh hey look." he pointed to another painting.

Maddie gasped in delight. "Irises. This my favorite painting! Isn't it beautiful?"

Of course. Jeffery thought, his eyes landing on her once more. Only someone like Maddie would have something as beautiful as Irises be their favorite painting. She just kept on getting amazing for Jeffery.

"Not as beautiful as you." he said softly.

Maddie turned and looked at him, surprised at his answer. She was suddenly transfixed on his eyes on hers.

"Maddie you are the most amazing girl I have ever met." he admitted.

"Oh, well…"

"You're smart, you're gorgeous, we like just about the same thing, and you care about others even when it seems like you shouldn't." he said. "You are really one of a kind."

"Jeffery, I-" she was suddenly interrupted with his lips on hers. It was s surprise but she soon eased up with his lips on hers. It took her a moment to realize that he was actually kissing her. Jeffery Sanchez, her best friend's cousin, was kissing her. Him, not her boyfriend Trevor. And then it hit her. She immediately pulled back from him.

"Jeffery I can't." she said.

"Why not?"

"I have a boyfriend."

"Boston's really beautiful at night." Corrie breathed a content sigh, looking at the sight in front of them. Being at the very top of the ferries wheel gave them a perfect view of Boston. And fortunately for them, the ride had stopped and it was already nearing dark, showing the lights of Boston.

Corrie was hesitant to go on the ride at first, having a fear of heights. But as their cart went up, Trevor kept a tight grip on Corrie who clung onto him for her dear life. Being wrapped securely in Trevor's arms made Corrie feel safe. She didn't feel scared anymore. It made her enjoy the beautiful sight of Boston much better.

"Uh-huh." Trevor breathed. But his eyes weren't on the scene in front of them. It was at the girl beside him.

Corrie felt a silence fall upon them. She immediately straightened herself up which made the cart tumble a bit, making her cling on to him tighter. For some reason Trevor didn't mind. He liked it.

"Sorry." she mumbled.

"It's alright." he said with a smile.

"Thanks again for taking me here." she said, looking at him with a gracious smile.

"It was my pleasure. Really."

Corrie was silent for a moment, glancing up at his sincere look. "Why are you being like this?"

"What do you mean?"

"Maddie's always told me these things about you and yet you're being different from the Trevor that my best friend talks about."

"What does she talk about?"

"How you like specific things and don't like to change them." she said. "You ditch your friends just to hang out with me, a girl you barely even know. And yet Maddie's told me that you've ditch her to hang out with your friends."

"I never ditched her." he defended. "And this is completely different. You were upset. I wanted to make you feel better."

"Earlier you got out of the barbecue line to get funnel cake for me."

"You like funnel cake!"

"Yeah, but you wouldn't even change restaurants when you went to Osushi with Maddie when she hated sushi and was allergic to them."

"Well those were really hard reservations to get."

"And that was a really short line! Yet you left that to go on a longer line!" she argued. "What is up with you Trevor? You're acting more of a boyfriend to me than you are to Maddie. And you don't even care that she's off with another guy who she has more in common with. And you've seen his picture, any girl would swoon for him."

Trevor heaved a frustrated sigh. "Alright, you wanna know what's up? I like you ok!"

Corrie's eyes widen. "You like me?" as an instinct she back away, but due to the shaking of the cart, she ended up only parting from him slightly yet with her hand clutching on to him.

"Yeah, I like you!"

"You can't like me! You like Maddie! She's your girlfriend. She's the one you're suppose to like!" she said, trying to keep as much distance as possible.

"I know Maddie's my girlfriend and I do like her! But I like you too! More than I should. More than I like Maddie."

"Trevor you can't do that. You can't like someone else when you already have a girlfriend."

"Well I do!" he exclaimed. "And…I know this sounds mean. and it makes me sound like a real jackass, but I don't think I've ever really liked Maddie."

"What?!"

"I mean I like her! But only as a friend."

"Then why did you go out with her?"

"I don't know." he sighed with guilt. "But I do know I like you. a lot. And not just as a friend. As more than that. I really like you Corrie."

"But you're with Maddie, my best friend."

He frowned. "Do you not like me back?"

"It doesn't matter. It's still wrong!"

"Do you not like me back?" he asked more forceful.

Corrie's bottom lip quivered for a moment. "I like you too Trevor." she said in a low voice.

Trevor smiled. Then without warning, he pulled Corrie closer and kissed her.