Chapter 10: That's Amore
Summer was right around the corner and all was forgiven. Zeke and Tina picked up where they left off and started spending more time outside of school and work together. Linda put the two of them in charge of chaperoning Louise and Rudy, who were going on their first date at the Wharf. Gene was going with them, but only to meet up with some of his cheer friends.
The five of them arrived at the Wharf and Gene was immediately greeted by his friends and took off. "I really don't see why mom wants you guys to watch us," Louise admitted, "we literally just wanted to go on rides. Well, the ones that this guy can handle." She said as she pointed at Rudy.
"I can handle them," Rudy said as he puffed his inhaler, "well, at least the ones where my inhaler wont fly out of my pocket."
Louise groaned. "Tell you what, I'll put it in my jacket pocket and zip it shut. That way we can go on all the rides and no one almost dies, like the time at the museum."
"Yeah, that wasn't fun," he said as he handed it to Louise, "just don't hide it from me like last time."
"I wont make any promises. We'll meet you guys at the entrance!" Louise said as she took his hand and they ran to The Screamicane.
"So, what do you wanna do?" Zeke asked as they walked along the pier.
Tina shrugged as she looked around the pier to see what they could possibly do while they waited for Rudy and Louise. One ride in particular caught her attention. "What about the Ferris Wheel?" She asked as she pointed to it.
"Sure, we can do that." He said as they headed for it.
The two of them bought their tickets and were escorted to their seats. As the Ferris wheel made its way upward, it started to squeak and stop and go abruptly. By the time they made it to the top, the Ferris wheel broke down.
"Oh boy," Mickey said as he scratched his head, "everyone sit tight, we'll try to get you down as soon as possibly. In the meantime, uh, enjoy the sunset!" He said as he tried to look for maintenance or one of the Fischoeders.
"It's really nice up here," Tina said as she gazed at the sun that was beginning to set.
"Sure is," Zeke said as he looked at it with her. The two were quiet for awhile as they stared at the setting sun. "Can I ask you something?" He asked.
"What's up?" She asked.
Zeke stared at his lap and wiped his sweaty palms on his pants. "What are we?" He asked. "Because we've been spending so much time together and I just want to know. Scratch that, I need to know."
Tina blushed and thought about what he said. "Well," she started, "what do you want to be?" She asked.
"I want to be yours again. Even though we spend almost all our time together, I miss you. I miss what we had. I love you, Tina." He said as he leaned in and kissed her tenderly on the lips. "Will you be my girlfriend… again?" He asked as he laughed nervously.
"Of course I will." She said as she kissed him again. Zeke smiled and wrapped his arm around her shoulder as they watched the sunset over the water. She rested her head on his chest as he pulled her closer. "We're probably going to be here for awhile."
"Yep." Zeke laughed. Tina pulled out her phone and called Louise and Linda. Unfortunately, Louise was also stuck on a ride.
"Louise said she's also stuck on a ride." Tina said with a sigh.
"This Wharf's going to crap." Zeke said.
"It's been going to crap for awhile." Tina replied.
Zeke laughed at her remark and looked back at her. "Wanna pass the time?" He asked.
"How?" She asked. Zeke leaned in and began to kiss her. He pulled her in closer and ran his fingers through her hair as he kissed her slowly and passionately. The two made out until the moon was high in the sky and the Ferris wheel sputtered and eventually lowered them down to the ground, where they were met with reporters and Tina's parents.