I woke up the next morning and the first thing that went through my mind was, Get Freddy to talk to you again! I wanted to, yet at the same time, I didn't. I wanted Freddy to talk to me, but I was afraid he would reject my apology again.

I climbed out from inside my bed, as quietly as I could, so not to wake my roommates, grabbed some clothes and brought them to the bathroom with me.

When I had finished getting dressed, I was wearing a white pleated mini-skirt, a light green t-shirt with white sparkles and green flip-flops. I had given my hair a zigzag part and besides that, I did nothing to it. I added a chunky white bracelet to complete the outfit.

When I was done, I went to the dining room for breakfast with my jean bag. It carried a clipboard ("borrowed" from Summer), a pen, and my cell phone, a hairbrush, a few Kleenex, about $30 and lip-gloss. I grabbed a glass of orange juice and a mini box of cereal from the buffet style thing in the dining room and put my stuff down at a table. I went back to get a bowl and a spoon. I set up my cereal and took out the clipboard and pen.

I contemplated ideas and jotted them down in between bites of cereal.

After a few minutes, I looked at my list of ideas.

"This is ridiculous!" I said. When I saw the few people who were in the dining room staring at me, I realized I had said it a bit too loudly.

A little louder this time. I thought to myself. I took a sip of juice.

Ok then, this is pointless! I thought. I'm getting nowhere just making a list like this! I actually need to do something, but what…

At that moment, I heard someone call my name. I whipped my head around to see who it was.

"Hi Joel," I smiled.

"Hey," he approached me and sat down on a chair at my table, "Look, I know I'm probably the last person you want to see right now. I know that Freddy hasn't forgiven you and I know it's my fault, at least partially. I feel like I have to help you get him back. I was planning to bring you guys anyway, but there's somewhere I know he'll never be able to reject you. Will you hear me out?"

"I already am, aren't I?" I smiled.

He smiled back, "Anyway, there's a big amusement park I showed you guys while we were driving a few times. Do you remember it?" I nodded.

"Well, I'm taking you guys there tonight, just like I promised you when you first saw it," he grinned, "And, today is Canada Day, so there'll be tons of fireworks tonight. That means a gorgeous view from the Ferris wheel." He had a mischievous look in his eye, and for just a second, he looked exactly like Freddy.

"What exactly does that mean?" I asked as I arched my left eyebrow. I had always been able to arch my left eyebrow alone, but never the right. It's weird. It's not like I haven't tried though. It's just that it doesn't work. I remember the time I tried to force the right one up while keeping the left one down.

I was only 9 years old and I was staring into the mirror in my bedroom. I was holding down my left eyebrow with my thumb and pulling the right one up with the fingers on the other hand. My brother walked in at that moment and screamed, "BOO!" so loudly that I turned around and ripped out half of my right eyebrow. Ever since that time, I have never tried to do that again, ever!

"It means that the gang will strategically line up for the Ferris wheel so that you and Freddy end up together. Then, my friend Joseph, who just so happens to be working it, can stop it right when you two are on top and the biggest fireworks are exploding," he stopped to talk a breath and then continued, "That's your cue to apologize. I mean, who can resist that?"

"Are you serious?" I cried. He nodded. I immediately wrapped my arms around his neck in a big hug and squealed, "Thank you!"

"No biggie," he answered when I pulled away.

"Thank you so, so much for helping me, Joel," I said, "I mean, you were there when I needed you most, even though it wasn't in your best interest. You know what I'm talking about. Besides that, thank you…again!"

"It's nothing…really," he insisted.

"Well," I cocked my head, "It's a pretty big nothing!" I smirked and hugged him quickly. There was an awkward silence. I broke it quickly.

"Umm, I'm gonna go shopping for something to wear tonight," I stood up and grabbed my bag.

"Ok," he nodded and stood up himself, "I'll walk you to the nearest mall and then I'll go. I have to go see Joseph and talk to him about tonight." He started walking towards the door.

"Off we go," I said as I began walking after him.

20 MINUTES LATER:

I was at the mall alone and looking through racks of lacey camisoles. I heard the song "Mmm Bop" from Hanson come on the radio as I was putting down a black one.

"Ooh," I squealed as I heard the first few words to the song. Before I knew it, I was singing along and dancing, just like I had done when I was, like, 5.

"Mmm bop, ba duba dop, ba du bop, ba duba dop, ba du bop, ba duba dop, bad du, ooh yeah," I sang as I shook my head and danced to the music. When the song finished, I noticed people, well, umm, how should I say this? Well, they were staring at me as if I belonged in a mental institution.

I calmly grabbed the jeans I had decided to buy and walked to the cash. I paid for them and walked out with as much dignity as I could, which wasn't very much at all.

THAT NIGHT:

We had just arrived at La Ronde and it was 9:00 at night. The fireworks were going to start at 10:00. Joel and I knew our game plan perfectly.

"I want to go on the big thing first!" Katie pointed to a huge roller coaster.

"That's Le Vampire," Joel said, he pointed to another roller coaster, "And that's Le Monstre, which I think is much better, but you can ride both if you want."

Dewey told us we couldn't be alone at any moment all night, but we weren't going to anyway. We actually wanted to stay together as a big group all night.

"Ok then," Zack said, "Let's go on 'the big thing'." He grinned at Katie, who smacked him over the head with her purse.

"Ouch!" he covered his head, "Do you realize that the hurt…a lot?"

"You are such a loser," she rolled her eyes, "But I love you anyway!"

"I know you do," Zack grinned. "Whack," went the purse, again.

"Way to ruin the moment, dude," Freddy shook his head.

"Alright boys," Summer, always in charge, said, "Let's get in line for the ride before it gets to long."

We went on rides until 9:50, which was when Joel suggested we go on the Ferris wheel. Everyone agreed. Ever since we were little, everyone in the band has always loved the Ferris wheel.

Freddy was right in front of me while we were in line with Joel in front of him as the first person.

When we got to the front of the line, Joseph greeted Joel, "Hey dude. Are these your friends?"

"Yeah," Joel nodded, "This is Freddy, behind him is Marta and behind her are Zack and Katie. I'll introduce you to the rest as they come closer."

"Ok," Joseph nodded, "So, who's on?"

"These two," he answered as he moved out of the line and gestured to Freddy and me.

"Wait a sec," Freddy frowned, "I'm not doing anything with her."

"Come on Freddy," Joel said, "How is it going to affect your life if you go on a God damn Ferris wheel with her? How old are you?"

"Fine," he rolled his eyes. We got into the little swinging car and it started moving. For a few seconds, there was an awkward silence.

I hate this! I thought. I have to say something; otherwise, this will be wasted!

"Freddy," I gulped.

"What?" he looked at me.

"Look, I'm so sorry about what happened," I apologized, "I don't even know how it happened, it was so fast! I mean, there was me, there was him, and I didn't know what I was doing! It was just a spur of the moment thing and I'm so sorry!" I talked faster with every word. By the end of it, I was crying. I wiped my eyes, but just started crying again.

He mumbled something.

"What?" I asked through the tears.

"You shouldn't have done it, accident or not," he said. By that time, we were at the top of the Ferris wheel and it stopped. The fireworks were about to start.

"But Freddy…"

"No buts," he shook his head as the first firework popped. It was green.

"Oh," I hung my head.

"Hey, you didn't give me a chance to finish," he grinned as he lifted my chin, "Now then, I was going to say, 'No buts, I forgive you anyway.'" He hugged me. I hugged him back and just as a firework exploded he kissed me. We kissed until the cars started moving again, which was a while.

Oh my God, thank you, thank you, thank you so much, God! I thought. I can't believe it! He forgave me!

"I feel like singing," I giggled.

"Then sing," he grinned.

"Too bad we don't have a microphone," I said as I looked around the car, "Nope, no microphones around here."

"Stop stalling," he pushed me jokingly, "Are you going to sing or not?"

"Fine," I cleared my throat and tapped the beat on the car.

"Been working so hard,

I punch in my card,

8 hours, for what?

Oh tell me what I got,

I've got this feeling

That time's just holding me down,

I'll hit the ceiling,

Or else I'll tear up this town

I gotta cut

Loose, footloose

Kick of my Sunday shoes,

Please, Louise,

Help me off of my knees

Jack, get back,

Come one, before we crack

Lose your blues,

Everybody cut loose"

That was about the time the car stopped moving because the ride was over. I looked to my left and saw that Freddy wasn't there anymore. Everyone in line was staring at me.

"Mommy, that's the girl from the store this morning!" a little kid screamed, "The one that was singing. Mommy, I think she likes singing!"

"Yes sweetie," the mother answered. I knew I was red, very red, so I got up and ran after the first person from the band I saw, Katie.

Marta, you have to learn to shut up in public places! I thought.

"What was that?" Katie asked as she started cracking up.

"Shut up," I smacked her gently, "I started singing on the Ferris wheel, but I was still going when the ride stopped, Freddy didn't bother telling me and he got off by himself."

She laughed, "So you sang to those random people."

"The exact same thing happened this morning when I went shopping," I sighed.

"Poor little Marta," Katie shook her head, "She has a disease; she just can't stop singing!" She hugged me, "But we love her anyway."

At about 10:40, the band decided it was almost time to go home. We decided that everyone could do one last thing. Zack came up with an idea that could put my little singing disease to use: karaoke!

When it was my turn, I decided to sing a duet.

"Come on Freddy," I giggled as I grabbed him by the shirt sleeve, "You're singing with me!"

Whoa!
Huh! Huh!
(Aww, Baby)

I'm having me a party
(I don't think I can come)
Uh,uh, this ain't just any kind of party
(Nah, I think I'll stay at home)
Uh, oh, no It's gonna be really, really hot
(Startin' to sound good)
I'm gonna put you on the spot
(Baby, maybe I should)
Yeah, there'll be lots of one on one
(Guess I could be there)
Come on and join the fun
(What should I wear?)
I'll tell you that it..

It doesn't matter what you wear
'Cause it's only gonna be
you and me there (Whoa!)

I'm having a party
A party for two
Invitin' nobody
Nobody but you

You'll be sexy in your socks
(We could polish the floors)
In case that anybody knocks
(Let's lock all the doors)
Yeah, all the things I'm gonna do
(I'm gonna do with you)
I wanna try something new
(I wanna try it, too)
I tell you that it...

(It doesn't matter)
uh, uh
(What I wear)
('Cause it's only gonna be)
You and me there

I'm having a party
A party for two (yeah)
Ain't invitin' nobody
Nobody but you (yeah)
Yeah, you

(I'm here) You're there
(That's all) we really need
(We're gonna) We're gonna party hearty
(Just) Just you and me
(Don't) Don't think about it now
(Don't) Don't even doubt it now
(I'm inviting you to a) party for two
(Whoa!)

shake it, shake it
(Come on baby!)

Aww, all the things I'm gonna do
(I'm gonna do with you)
I'm gonna try something new with you, boy
(I wanna try that, too)
I'll tell you that it..

It doesn't matter what you wear
('Cause it's only gonna be)
It's only gonna be you and me
(Awwwww, yeah)

I'm havin' a party
(A little bitty party baby)
A party for two
It's just me and you
(That's right)
Invitin' noboby
I ain't inviting anybody
(Nobody baby)
nobody but you

I'm having a party
A party for two
Invitin' nobody
Nobody but you

Come on, Come on
(Come on, Come on)
Come on, Come on, Come on
(Come on, Come on, yeah)
Come on, Come on
(Come on, Come on)
Come on, Come on, Come on
(Come on, Come on, yeah)
(Just you and me there)

That was great!
(Let's do it again!)

Disclaimer: I don't own anything at all, nothing. Do you hear me? I don't own a thing. Got it? Good.

Thank-You's:

HyperActiveSpaceMonkey: I like cookies too! Do I get one?

Wyverna: My favorite Bowling for Soup songs are "Almost", "Summer of 69" and "Girl All the Bad Guys Want". I still like Grace, and am depressed about her! LOL.

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HoneyHue: I don't mind at all! I like questions! Oh, he likes her, but he figures he should make her happy and let her leave him, and besides that, it wouldn't work between them because they live a few hours away from each other. I hope that clears it up, but I doubt it. People usually don't understand my explanations.

Tawa: You're so mean! Must go listen to "Raspberry Beret" to cheer up!

HyperActiveSpaceMonkey (again): I up-dated, don't worry…just a little late. LOL.

Random Comments: I'm sorry it took me so long to write this, but I kind of got tired of it after a while. Most of it has been ready since mid-November! I kept putting of finishing it and then decided to this morning.

I hope you like it because it's the last chapter to the story. I had more planned originally, but I got fed up and waited too long to finish the chapter, so the story ends like this.

So long, farewell, auf weidhesen, adieu!