Chapter Twelve: The Trip
Ella was halfway down the stairs when she heard Cloud calling her name. She turned around. "What?" she asked. "You're interrupting my storming away from you!" "What are you mad at me for?" he asked. "It was Beastboy who was trying to fight with me." "Yes, but, um, you know..." she stuttered. "Never mind!" "Okay..." Cloud said. "But you know, I didn't do anything wrong." "Yes. I mean, no. I mean, go away!" she walked away again. Cloud shook his head and went to his room. Ella sat down on her bed once she got to her room. "Oh, crap. Now it's going to be awkward with two people!" she lay down and went to sleep. The next morning, everyone was getting ready to go to the amusement park
when Ella arrived downstairs. Apparently, she had slept in. "Hey guys. Sorry I'm late. Um, my alarm clock broke. I was packing it in my bag yesterday and it fell down and broke," she apologized.
"That's alright," Robin told her. "We're almost ready to leave anyway." Ella smiled, grabbed her bags, and walked out the front door. There wasn't enough room in the T-Car so all of the luggage went in the car along with Cyborg and Robin, while the rest flew above. It took about three hours to reach the amusement park and when they arrived, they checked into their hotel. All of the girls stayed in one room and the guys stayed in another. Ella and Starfire decided to go to the beach while Raven stayed in the room to read in peace. The guys joined Ella and Star. Cyborg met some beach girl and they took off to the arcade in the hotel. Robin, Star, Beastboy, and Cloud decided to play beach volleyball. Ella snuck away to go shopping on the boardwalk when Starfire wasn't looking. It took the guys a while to teach Starfire how to play volleyball. Also, guys kept coming up to her and asking if she wanted to, "Ditch these losers and come with me?" Cloud was fed up and he punched the poor guy in the face. Not many people came back after that. Ella wasn't doing too well, either. She had to dump her frozen yogurt on a very persistent boy's head when he wouldn't go away. When Ella returned, the guys asked her to play volleyball. She reluctantly agreed. They had fun playing volleyball for the rest of the afternoon. Then, they returned to the hotel. The girls went to get Raven, while the guys suddenly remembered that Cyborg wasn't there. When they found him, they all went out to dinner. After they ate, they decided to turn in early and hit the park early the next morning. Cloud was the first one up the next morning. He woke up at 5:30am. He went outside and sat on the beach for about an hour. Three girls came up and asked him out. "Uh, sorry. I'm, um, already dating someone," he said. The girls walked away, looking mad. Ella walked up to Cloud. She sat down next to him. "I hate the guys around here!" she said frustrated. "I've to dump my frozen yogurt on a guy three times yesterday! Three times! And he STILL thinks he has a chance with me! I like frozen yogurt! Ugh!" Cloud laughed. She punched him on the arm. "Shut up!" she said. "It's not funny!" "Uh, yeah, it is!" Cloud said as he started laughing again. "So who were those girls talking to you before I came? Your girlfriends?" she teased him. "No! But they did ask me out." He shuddered. "I told them I was already going out with someone so they walked away." "Aww. Why did you do that? That's so mean. They liked you, for some reason..." she said. "Yeah and dumping ice cream on a guy who likes you, for some reason, isn't mean!" he retorted. Ella opened her mouth to reply but gasped. "Crap! He's back. He's like a frigging disease! What am I gonna do?" "Say you are going out with me," he said. "I already did!" she said. "He just kept coming back!" "Well now I'm here. So he'll have to believe me or else I'll kick his ass." The crazy guy saw Cloud sitting with Ella. He had green spiky hair. He looked nervous, stood there for a second, then blew Ella a kiss and ran away. "Oh my God..." Ella said quietly. "I can not believe that ACTUALLY worked!" "Yeah well it did," Cloud said. "Hey! You said that you already said you told him you were going out with me! Why did you say me?" "Uh, I just did, okay?" she said. "Deal with it!" Cloud laughed. "Okay... sure. We should get back now, okay?" "Yeah, alright." They both stood up and started walking to the hotel again. "Uh, Cloud?" He turned around, "Yeah?" "Thanks..." she said as she blushed a little. He smiled. "You're very welcome," he replied and they walked into the hotel. Beastboy was waiting in the hall when they came in. He looked pretty pissed. "Where the hell have you two been?!" he asked. "I've been looking all over for you!" "On a date!" Ella yelled. "Happy?" she ran to her room. Cloud looked uncomfortable after she left because Beastboy was glaring at him. "Um... Bye!" he, too, went to his room. Beastboy sat down, "CRAP!" he said. All the other Titans stared at him. "Uh, yeah! I like her! So what?!" he went outside and sat down. When Ella and Cloud came back downstairs, they all left to go to the amusement park. Beastboy was in a bad mood all the way there, but when they got there, his mood lifted. "Cool!" he said when he saw all the rides and games. "Let's go!" and he ran out of the car.
The first ride they went on made Starfire throw up. So did the second one ...and the third one. After that, the Titans decided to split up. Starfire and Raven went to play some games and go on little rides while the other Titans went on the big Roller Coasters. Ella had to take off when the green spiky haired crazy guy showed up. She dragged Cloud with her because he was her "Boyfriend". Beastboy was watching her when this happened so he was disappointed. He followed her and Cloud. Cloud and Ella decided to go on the Ferris Wheel to get away from "Creepy Guy". They started talking when they sat down. They didn't notice a green crow settle down on their cart, listening to every word they said. "Uh, so..." Cloud started uncomfortably. It was suddenly really hot in the cart.
"So, um..." Ella said back. She thought it was getting hot in there, too. "Is it getting hot in here or what?"
"Yeah," Cloud said. "Yeah, it is." He looked out the side of the cart to give him something to do.
Ella looked down. "Oh, man! "Creepy Guy" is in the cart beneath us! He's following us!"
"Well, then we just won't let him get you, okay?" he put his arm around her. All of the sudden, the-until then unnoticed crow started pecking Cloud's arm. "What the hell!" he said. "Beastboy...?" he finally noticed it was Beastboy.
"Beastboy?" Ella said. "Get the hell out of here!!!" Cloud looked at her, shocked. "What? He worse than the creepy guy!" Beastboy flew away, looking angry. At that moment, the Ferris Wheel ride ended and they decided to make a break for it before the creepy guy saw them. "Whew!" Ella gasped after they had run away. "I'm glad that's over!"
"Yeah..." Cloud said thoughtfully.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Hmm? Oh, nothing!" he said and smiled. He was really thinking about what had happened there. Why was it so hot suddenly in the cart? And why did he find it hard to say something? And why did he like it when he put his arm around Ella? And why the hell was Beastboy there? He kept on thinking about this during the whole day. Little did he know, Ella was thinking the same thing. The day was almost over and Cloud and Ella were still thinking about the incident.
Suddenly it dawned on Ella. She stopped walking. Do I...do I LIKE him?!?! She thought. Crap! I don't want to like him! He's my teammate! That would just be way too awkward! I just can't let him know. Oh. He's looking at me. What did he say? What am I doing? Oh! Umm... say something! Not something stupid! Ella! I'm sorry girl! You're on your own! She came back to the present. "Um, I'm fine, let's go!" she said hurriedly. "I'm just, uh, thinking..."
"About what?" he asked.
"Uh, cookies! Let's go get some!" she said as she saw a cookie stand. "I love cookies!" she grabbed his arm and led him to the cookies.
"Okay..." he said. He scratched the back of his neck.
Way to think Ella! She thought. Damn. He looks so cute like that! Wait! What the hell? Why did I think that? He's not cute! He's Cloud! Yeah. Okay. Cookies... Jeeze. Why did I say cookies. I sound so stupid! She mentally hit herself.
What just happened? Cloud thought. Cookies? I didn't know she likes cookies. I'll have to get her some. Wait. Why would I get her cookies? It's not her birthday, Christmas, or anything. And why would I get cookies anyway? That's so lameass. If that's even a word... is it? Okay back to Ella... what? Why back to Ella? It's not like I'm really her boyfriend. I'm just acting like it. But I like it... NO! No I don't! What do I care if some creepy guy is following her... yeah. I'll just walk away right now! Yeah, now... Anytime now...Damn! I can't walk away! Why? I'm confused! Do I like her? No! She's crazy! No, she's not. I'm crazy! For her... Hey! No, I'm not! Shut up Cloud! Think! About what? Ella? No! Think... sports... yeah...uh. Never mind. New subject. How about...bumper cars! Yeah. Cool. Ella. Hey! Stop that! Huh? She just said something. Talk to her. Okay. About what? ANYTHING! Okay! Cloud snapped back to reality. "Huh?" he asked.
"I said, 'Do you want to go on that ride?'" she repeated. What was he thinking about? She asked herself. Never mind.
"Oh! Sure!" he said. They walked into the line for the ride and stood there for 10 minutes. They then got on the roller coaster. It was a long ride but it was scary so that was cool. When they got off the ride, they saw Robin and Starfire walking towards them.
"Hey!" Robin said.
"Hey," they replied at the same time. (A/N: Awww) "Where's BB and Cyborg?" Cloud asked.
"They went off together to go play some games," Starfire said. "We're getting everyone together for dinner. Come with us."
"Okay," Ella said. "Are you having fun so far?" Ella asked Starfire.
"Oh, yes! Raven ditched me but I found Robin and we played some fun games and got some candy of cotton," Starfire replied excitedly. They walked around the theme park and found Raven hanging out with some gothic guy. They took her away from him. They soon found Beastboy and Cyborg. They all agreed on having hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner. They sat down at a picnic table and watched a magic show. Starfire was amazed. "Aww! Look at the little bunny!" she said when the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat. When the show was over, none of the Titans really felt like going on any rides because they didn't fell like throwing up their dinner. Starfire suggested they go on the "Wheel of Ferris" one last time before they went home. Everyone agreed. Starfire and Robin went together, to Robin's dismay, Cyborg and Beastboy went together and they threw popcorn at the happy couples, Raven went with her gothic friend, and cloud and Ella were left standing there looking uncomfortable.
"Uh, I guess we go together?" Cloud half- asked, half-stated.
"Yeah," Ella said and they sat down in the cart together (A/N: Awww!). They silently watched the fireworks that were starting. This isn't awkward AT ALL! Ella thought uncomfortably. Okay! Say something. Not cookies! Uh. Yeah. What am I gonna say? "Oh hey Cloud! You look nice today! I like you a lot!" Yeah right. Say... "Hey." ...Oh, forget it! If I say something, I'll look really stupid and probably say something I'm gonna regret later! I'll just sit here looking stupid instead of sounding stupid! God! He's looking at me!!! Sigh He's so good looking! What? NO! Bad Ella! No thoughts like that again! Ever! Sigh
"Uh, so..." Cloud said slowly. Man! He thought, frustrated. Why is this so hard! Why can't I talk to her without either stuttering like an idiot or babbling like an idiot? "You like her, that's why!" The smart part of his brain said. Shut up! He told it. Fine but I'm right and you know it! "No you're not!" He said quietly.
"What?" Ella asked. What did he just say? "No you're not!" What's that supposed to mean?? No, who's not what??
"Uh," he said. DAMN! Did I just say that out-loud? God. Okay calm down. Make something up. Quick now! Uh, No you're not...? What am I gonna say? "No... I'm... not... uh, never mind! It was nothing. Let's just ignore that, okay?"
"Sure!" she agreed. What was that about? Whatever. Think about... him? No! Just... sit here... and look pretty. Maybe he likes me... No! Can't think like this. Man! Why does he do this to me? HOW does he do this to me??? You're in love with him, that's why and how! No! I am not! I must be sick or something. Yeah that's it. I have the flu and being with him makes me woozy. Yeah. Being with him makes you woozy anyway... No it doesn't! Man... "So, uh, do you, uh, like being with the Teen Titans?" Ella asked lamely.
"Uh, yeah. You?" he asked.
"Yeah..." They sat in silence for a couple of seconds. Suddenly Ella laughed. "I'm sorry!" she said while she laughed. "That was, like, really lame!" Cloud laughed, too. "Yeah it was." "Are you saying I'm lame?" she asked in mock anger. "No! No, you're not... I was just agreeing with you," he replied nervously. He didn't want her angry with him. She laughed again. "I'm just kidding! Don't be so nervous!" "Alright," he laughed. Well, at least we're talking. Cloud thought happily. All of the sudden, an open, full can of coke fell on Cloud's head and he heard Beastboy laughing his head off. "Owww..." Cloud said. "You're dead Beastboy!" He laughed at him and threw the can back. It hit Beastboy square in the nose. His nose started bleeding. "Oww!" Beastboy said. They threw the can back and forth until Raven telepathically took it away. "Damn you, Rae!" Beastboy yelled. Raven stuck her tongue out at him and said, "You are so immature!" Then she went back to talking with her friend. "Are you okay?" asked a concerned looking Ella. Please don't be hurt! She thought. "Yeah, I'm fine," Cloud replied. Look brave for her... he thought to himself.
"Okay good," Ella said. "When we get off the ride, let's gang up on Beastboy!" Cloud looked at her, surprised. "What? Can't I be a little bit crazy sometimes?" she asked. "Sure," he smiled and he put his arm around her. Ella felt light-headed. Suddenly, Beastboy realized that he absolutely no chance with Ella. He shrugged and continued talking with Cyborg. Then, he started hitting on a girl in the cart ahead of him, before realizing that it was Starfire. "Beastboy!" she cried. "Stop that!" Beastboy turned red, muttered, "Sorry." Cyborg laughed at him for the rest of the ride. After the Ferris Wheel ended, Cloud reluctantly took his arm off of Ella. They got out of the cart and walked towards the rest of the group.
Ella was halfway down the stairs when she heard Cloud calling her name. She turned around. "What?" she asked. "You're interrupting my storming away from you!" "What are you mad at me for?" he asked. "It was Beastboy who was trying to fight with me." "Yes, but, um, you know..." she stuttered. "Never mind!" "Okay..." Cloud said. "But you know, I didn't do anything wrong." "Yes. I mean, no. I mean, go away!" she walked away again. Cloud shook his head and went to his room. Ella sat down on her bed once she got to her room. "Oh, crap. Now it's going to be awkward with two people!" she lay down and went to sleep. The next morning, everyone was getting ready to go to the amusement park
when Ella arrived downstairs. Apparently, she had slept in. "Hey guys. Sorry I'm late. Um, my alarm clock broke. I was packing it in my bag yesterday and it fell down and broke," she apologized.
"That's alright," Robin told her. "We're almost ready to leave anyway." Ella smiled, grabbed her bags, and walked out the front door. There wasn't enough room in the T-Car so all of the luggage went in the car along with Cyborg and Robin, while the rest flew above. It took about three hours to reach the amusement park and when they arrived, they checked into their hotel. All of the girls stayed in one room and the guys stayed in another. Ella and Starfire decided to go to the beach while Raven stayed in the room to read in peace. The guys joined Ella and Star. Cyborg met some beach girl and they took off to the arcade in the hotel. Robin, Star, Beastboy, and Cloud decided to play beach volleyball. Ella snuck away to go shopping on the boardwalk when Starfire wasn't looking. It took the guys a while to teach Starfire how to play volleyball. Also, guys kept coming up to her and asking if she wanted to, "Ditch these losers and come with me?" Cloud was fed up and he punched the poor guy in the face. Not many people came back after that. Ella wasn't doing too well, either. She had to dump her frozen yogurt on a very persistent boy's head when he wouldn't go away. When Ella returned, the guys asked her to play volleyball. She reluctantly agreed. They had fun playing volleyball for the rest of the afternoon. Then, they returned to the hotel. The girls went to get Raven, while the guys suddenly remembered that Cyborg wasn't there. When they found him, they all went out to dinner. After they ate, they decided to turn in early and hit the park early the next morning. Cloud was the first one up the next morning. He woke up at 5:30am. He went outside and sat on the beach for about an hour. Three girls came up and asked him out. "Uh, sorry. I'm, um, already dating someone," he said. The girls walked away, looking mad. Ella walked up to Cloud. She sat down next to him. "I hate the guys around here!" she said frustrated. "I've to dump my frozen yogurt on a guy three times yesterday! Three times! And he STILL thinks he has a chance with me! I like frozen yogurt! Ugh!" Cloud laughed. She punched him on the arm. "Shut up!" she said. "It's not funny!" "Uh, yeah, it is!" Cloud said as he started laughing again. "So who were those girls talking to you before I came? Your girlfriends?" she teased him. "No! But they did ask me out." He shuddered. "I told them I was already going out with someone so they walked away." "Aww. Why did you do that? That's so mean. They liked you, for some reason..." she said. "Yeah and dumping ice cream on a guy who likes you, for some reason, isn't mean!" he retorted. Ella opened her mouth to reply but gasped. "Crap! He's back. He's like a frigging disease! What am I gonna do?" "Say you are going out with me," he said. "I already did!" she said. "He just kept coming back!" "Well now I'm here. So he'll have to believe me or else I'll kick his ass." The crazy guy saw Cloud sitting with Ella. He had green spiky hair. He looked nervous, stood there for a second, then blew Ella a kiss and ran away. "Oh my God..." Ella said quietly. "I can not believe that ACTUALLY worked!" "Yeah well it did," Cloud said. "Hey! You said that you already said you told him you were going out with me! Why did you say me?" "Uh, I just did, okay?" she said. "Deal with it!" Cloud laughed. "Okay... sure. We should get back now, okay?" "Yeah, alright." They both stood up and started walking to the hotel again. "Uh, Cloud?" He turned around, "Yeah?" "Thanks..." she said as she blushed a little. He smiled. "You're very welcome," he replied and they walked into the hotel. Beastboy was waiting in the hall when they came in. He looked pretty pissed. "Where the hell have you two been?!" he asked. "I've been looking all over for you!" "On a date!" Ella yelled. "Happy?" she ran to her room. Cloud looked uncomfortable after she left because Beastboy was glaring at him. "Um... Bye!" he, too, went to his room. Beastboy sat down, "CRAP!" he said. All the other Titans stared at him. "Uh, yeah! I like her! So what?!" he went outside and sat down. When Ella and Cloud came back downstairs, they all left to go to the amusement park. Beastboy was in a bad mood all the way there, but when they got there, his mood lifted. "Cool!" he said when he saw all the rides and games. "Let's go!" and he ran out of the car.
The first ride they went on made Starfire throw up. So did the second one ...and the third one. After that, the Titans decided to split up. Starfire and Raven went to play some games and go on little rides while the other Titans went on the big Roller Coasters. Ella had to take off when the green spiky haired crazy guy showed up. She dragged Cloud with her because he was her "Boyfriend". Beastboy was watching her when this happened so he was disappointed. He followed her and Cloud. Cloud and Ella decided to go on the Ferris Wheel to get away from "Creepy Guy". They started talking when they sat down. They didn't notice a green crow settle down on their cart, listening to every word they said. "Uh, so..." Cloud started uncomfortably. It was suddenly really hot in the cart.
"So, um..." Ella said back. She thought it was getting hot in there, too. "Is it getting hot in here or what?"
"Yeah," Cloud said. "Yeah, it is." He looked out the side of the cart to give him something to do.
Ella looked down. "Oh, man! "Creepy Guy" is in the cart beneath us! He's following us!"
"Well, then we just won't let him get you, okay?" he put his arm around her. All of the sudden, the-until then unnoticed crow started pecking Cloud's arm. "What the hell!" he said. "Beastboy...?" he finally noticed it was Beastboy.
"Beastboy?" Ella said. "Get the hell out of here!!!" Cloud looked at her, shocked. "What? He worse than the creepy guy!" Beastboy flew away, looking angry. At that moment, the Ferris Wheel ride ended and they decided to make a break for it before the creepy guy saw them. "Whew!" Ella gasped after they had run away. "I'm glad that's over!"
"Yeah..." Cloud said thoughtfully.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Hmm? Oh, nothing!" he said and smiled. He was really thinking about what had happened there. Why was it so hot suddenly in the cart? And why did he find it hard to say something? And why did he like it when he put his arm around Ella? And why the hell was Beastboy there? He kept on thinking about this during the whole day. Little did he know, Ella was thinking the same thing. The day was almost over and Cloud and Ella were still thinking about the incident.
Suddenly it dawned on Ella. She stopped walking. Do I...do I LIKE him?!?! She thought. Crap! I don't want to like him! He's my teammate! That would just be way too awkward! I just can't let him know. Oh. He's looking at me. What did he say? What am I doing? Oh! Umm... say something! Not something stupid! Ella! I'm sorry girl! You're on your own! She came back to the present. "Um, I'm fine, let's go!" she said hurriedly. "I'm just, uh, thinking..."
"About what?" he asked.
"Uh, cookies! Let's go get some!" she said as she saw a cookie stand. "I love cookies!" she grabbed his arm and led him to the cookies.
"Okay..." he said. He scratched the back of his neck.
Way to think Ella! She thought. Damn. He looks so cute like that! Wait! What the hell? Why did I think that? He's not cute! He's Cloud! Yeah. Okay. Cookies... Jeeze. Why did I say cookies. I sound so stupid! She mentally hit herself.
What just happened? Cloud thought. Cookies? I didn't know she likes cookies. I'll have to get her some. Wait. Why would I get her cookies? It's not her birthday, Christmas, or anything. And why would I get cookies anyway? That's so lameass. If that's even a word... is it? Okay back to Ella... what? Why back to Ella? It's not like I'm really her boyfriend. I'm just acting like it. But I like it... NO! No I don't! What do I care if some creepy guy is following her... yeah. I'll just walk away right now! Yeah, now... Anytime now...Damn! I can't walk away! Why? I'm confused! Do I like her? No! She's crazy! No, she's not. I'm crazy! For her... Hey! No, I'm not! Shut up Cloud! Think! About what? Ella? No! Think... sports... yeah...uh. Never mind. New subject. How about...bumper cars! Yeah. Cool. Ella. Hey! Stop that! Huh? She just said something. Talk to her. Okay. About what? ANYTHING! Okay! Cloud snapped back to reality. "Huh?" he asked.
"I said, 'Do you want to go on that ride?'" she repeated. What was he thinking about? She asked herself. Never mind.
"Oh! Sure!" he said. They walked into the line for the ride and stood there for 10 minutes. They then got on the roller coaster. It was a long ride but it was scary so that was cool. When they got off the ride, they saw Robin and Starfire walking towards them.
"Hey!" Robin said.
"Hey," they replied at the same time. (A/N: Awww) "Where's BB and Cyborg?" Cloud asked.
"They went off together to go play some games," Starfire said. "We're getting everyone together for dinner. Come with us."
"Okay," Ella said. "Are you having fun so far?" Ella asked Starfire.
"Oh, yes! Raven ditched me but I found Robin and we played some fun games and got some candy of cotton," Starfire replied excitedly. They walked around the theme park and found Raven hanging out with some gothic guy. They took her away from him. They soon found Beastboy and Cyborg. They all agreed on having hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner. They sat down at a picnic table and watched a magic show. Starfire was amazed. "Aww! Look at the little bunny!" she said when the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat. When the show was over, none of the Titans really felt like going on any rides because they didn't fell like throwing up their dinner. Starfire suggested they go on the "Wheel of Ferris" one last time before they went home. Everyone agreed. Starfire and Robin went together, to Robin's dismay, Cyborg and Beastboy went together and they threw popcorn at the happy couples, Raven went with her gothic friend, and cloud and Ella were left standing there looking uncomfortable.
"Uh, I guess we go together?" Cloud half- asked, half-stated.
"Yeah," Ella said and they sat down in the cart together (A/N: Awww!). They silently watched the fireworks that were starting. This isn't awkward AT ALL! Ella thought uncomfortably. Okay! Say something. Not cookies! Uh. Yeah. What am I gonna say? "Oh hey Cloud! You look nice today! I like you a lot!" Yeah right. Say... "Hey." ...Oh, forget it! If I say something, I'll look really stupid and probably say something I'm gonna regret later! I'll just sit here looking stupid instead of sounding stupid! God! He's looking at me!!! Sigh He's so good looking! What? NO! Bad Ella! No thoughts like that again! Ever! Sigh
"Uh, so..." Cloud said slowly. Man! He thought, frustrated. Why is this so hard! Why can't I talk to her without either stuttering like an idiot or babbling like an idiot? "You like her, that's why!" The smart part of his brain said. Shut up! He told it. Fine but I'm right and you know it! "No you're not!" He said quietly.
"What?" Ella asked. What did he just say? "No you're not!" What's that supposed to mean?? No, who's not what??
"Uh," he said. DAMN! Did I just say that out-loud? God. Okay calm down. Make something up. Quick now! Uh, No you're not...? What am I gonna say? "No... I'm... not... uh, never mind! It was nothing. Let's just ignore that, okay?"
"Sure!" she agreed. What was that about? Whatever. Think about... him? No! Just... sit here... and look pretty. Maybe he likes me... No! Can't think like this. Man! Why does he do this to me? HOW does he do this to me??? You're in love with him, that's why and how! No! I am not! I must be sick or something. Yeah that's it. I have the flu and being with him makes me woozy. Yeah. Being with him makes you woozy anyway... No it doesn't! Man... "So, uh, do you, uh, like being with the Teen Titans?" Ella asked lamely.
"Uh, yeah. You?" he asked.
"Yeah..." They sat in silence for a couple of seconds. Suddenly Ella laughed. "I'm sorry!" she said while she laughed. "That was, like, really lame!" Cloud laughed, too. "Yeah it was." "Are you saying I'm lame?" she asked in mock anger. "No! No, you're not... I was just agreeing with you," he replied nervously. He didn't want her angry with him. She laughed again. "I'm just kidding! Don't be so nervous!" "Alright," he laughed. Well, at least we're talking. Cloud thought happily. All of the sudden, an open, full can of coke fell on Cloud's head and he heard Beastboy laughing his head off. "Owww..." Cloud said. "You're dead Beastboy!" He laughed at him and threw the can back. It hit Beastboy square in the nose. His nose started bleeding. "Oww!" Beastboy said. They threw the can back and forth until Raven telepathically took it away. "Damn you, Rae!" Beastboy yelled. Raven stuck her tongue out at him and said, "You are so immature!" Then she went back to talking with her friend. "Are you okay?" asked a concerned looking Ella. Please don't be hurt! She thought. "Yeah, I'm fine," Cloud replied. Look brave for her... he thought to himself.
"Okay good," Ella said. "When we get off the ride, let's gang up on Beastboy!" Cloud looked at her, surprised. "What? Can't I be a little bit crazy sometimes?" she asked. "Sure," he smiled and he put his arm around her. Ella felt light-headed. Suddenly, Beastboy realized that he absolutely no chance with Ella. He shrugged and continued talking with Cyborg. Then, he started hitting on a girl in the cart ahead of him, before realizing that it was Starfire. "Beastboy!" she cried. "Stop that!" Beastboy turned red, muttered, "Sorry." Cyborg laughed at him for the rest of the ride. After the Ferris Wheel ended, Cloud reluctantly took his arm off of Ella. They got out of the cart and walked towards the rest of the group.