After Rain and Speedy were finished at the pet shop, they moved on to the pier to finish off their day together. But before they did, they got a million kisses from the puppies. Rain especially fell in love with a cocker spaniel puppy with big floppy ears. Speedy was preoccupied with a golden retriever puppy. They both sat on the floor of the pet shop with a bunch of puppies and kittens around them. It was a cute scene for the both of them. Speedy was so happy that Rain was enjoying herself, and he was hoping that it made up for the other day when he left her on the sidewalk.
Speedy and Rain went to the pier in the T-car. The first thing they did was walk in and got some balloon animals. Rain got a pink poodle, and Speedy got a dinosaur. They carried them around and walked around to see what the pier had to offer. There were different stands and booths with all sorts of different things. Speedy found a booth where you shoot ducks with a bow and arrow to win a prize. He seized the opportunity. He ran up to it and paid the man for a try. "This should be a piece of cake for you, sir." The man said as he tucked away the money into his pocket. Speedy aimed the bow and arrow and shot down three of the moving ducks without hesitation or even flinching. The man handed Speedy a large, baby blue stuffed bear. Speedy took it and handed it to Rain, who took it and giggled. She thanked him and they moved on.
They went and got their picture drawn by an artist, as they sat on a bench with the ocean water as the background. After that they went back to the T-car and put away all their stuff. "For the next portion of the day, you're gonna want your hands free." Speedy said. Rain didn't have a mere clue what he was talking about, but she was up for a surprise. That was Speedy for you, a big tub of surprises. He grabbed Rain by the hand and led her back into the park. He pulled her up to the tallest, fastest rollercoaster there. Rain looked up at it and heard the people screaming. She grimaced and could feel her stomach getting queasy, even though she wasn't even on the ride yet. But she knew what was coming. "Now we're gonna ride all the attractions!"
"Speedy, I…er…don't really like rollercoasters." She gulped.
"Nothing bad is gonna happen to you Rain." He said. "They're just rides."
"But-"
"Just trust me." He said and he gave her the warmest smile he could. She sighed and smiled back.
"Okay." She gave in. Speedy pulled her over to the nearest line.
Rain and Speedy rode all the rollercoasters and attractions in the pier. It was about a solid hour of screaming and threatening to spill their stomachs. But it was all worth while. Speedy and Rain stepped off of the last rollercoaster, holding onto each other and covering their mouths, and stumbling around as if their bodies prohibited them to walk in a straight line. Rain spoke, "That was…" and she slapped her hand over her mouth and gulped, "…Awesome!" she managed as soon as she removed her hand. Speedy smiled and they both stood up straight, finally.
"Told you. You hungry?" he asked. She thought for a minute.
"Despite the fact that I've almost barfed all over you ten times…yeah, I'm hungry." She said as she held her stomach.
"C'mon, I know the perfect place." And they walked off together to the far side of the pier, where all the buildings and rides were much older. There was a merry-go-round with old, tarnished poles and a dunking booth. But next to all the older things was a restaurant with tables in front of it that looked out onto the docks. There was a large man with a paper hat and red and white striped shirt washing the counter. Speedy walked over to the man. "Two corndogs and cokes, please." He said and at the same time he grabbed two sticks of pink cotton candy. The man brought back the order and Speedy slapped down the money. "Keep the change." And they walked over to the docks. He took a seat at the edge, letting his feet dangle over the water. He motioned for Rain to join him and she took a seat. Speedy and Rain began to eat their food.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" Rain asked.
"Hmm?" Speedy asked while chewing.
"The water when the sun is setting. It's beautiful." And then she sighed. "You're so lucky."
"Why?"
"Because you're a hero. People all over know you, and you know how to fight. I looked so pathetic the other day, when you guys were fighting Steamroller. All I did was drive the car and run." And then she looked like she had been struck by lightning. "Is Bee mad at me for that?"
"Nah, she's just happy you were okay." Speedy lied. Rain scoffed.
"Excuse me for mixing up anger with joy." She said in a sardonic tone.
"Bee just has to get to know you, that's all." And then they finished their food.
Next the teenagers went to a picture booth and got their pictures taken. They just goofed around in the booth, making funny faces and laughing. The best one was when they were cheek to cheek, grinning at the camera, looking as if there wasn't a care in the world, and it was only the two of them. But of course being so caught up in the fun, they didn't realize just how perfect they were. Not being perfect on their own, but as one, together. After the photo booth, they went to the oldest attraction at the pier, the Ferris Wheel. It was only them and a few other couples, actual couples. They got into a seat and the ride took off. It was night time now, and the stars were out. The Ferris Wheel went slowly at first, and then stopped when they were at the top, what luck. "It's so pretty up here. It's like you can almost touch the stars." Rain said as she leaned forward and looked down. She didn't like that sight at all and quickly sat back, making Speedy chuckle. Music began to play, and he recognized it as one of Rain's favorite songs. It was, "Fall To Pieces" by, none other than, Avril Lavigne. Rain noticed this and her smile grew wider.
"Yeah." He agreed. And then he placed his arm on the back of the seat, around Rain. He looked at her face as she gazed at the stars, and he thought about how he would do anything to make sure she was safe. He thought about how she almost got hurt the other day and realized that he had a responsibility. He had to keep her safe, because he cared. That's just something Bumblebee would never understand. This girl was different in almost every way. Then what the others said began to get to him. "Rain, does the way I dress embarrass you? I mean, the way I wear my costume out everywhere I go. Even when we're together." Rain shook her head.
"No, I don't mind at all. It just makes the other girls jealous of me." And he laughed at her, "No, seriously, I don't mind. It's who you are. Look at me, I wear the same thing all the time too." She had a point. "But when you come to my school for the talent show, feel free to dress like a normal guy. You are going, right?" she looked at him hopefully. Her multicolored eyes captivated him and he smiled.
"How could I not? You're singing right?"
"Yeah."
"Than I wouldn't miss it for the world."
"You promise?" he sighed, realizing she was referring back to the day when he left her out on the sidewalk in the rain, waving goodbye as she got soaked. He reached forward and smoothed some hair on her head, feeling the silkiness of her hair.
"I promise." He said. And she smiled at him again and blushed as he continued to stroke her hair.
And then they were interrupted from their touching moment by a loud exploding sound. They looked up and saw that they were fireworks dancing in the sky, throwing different colors in every direction and glitter along with it. They came one after another, in a bunch, celebrating their own existence. Speedy looked at Rain who in turn looked at him. And something clicked in their hearts, had there ever been closer friends? Then their eyes were directed away when the Ferris Wheel began to spin faster and faster, making them grip onto the metal bar and scream in pure ecstasy! They were so into the moment that they didn't even notice how Speedy's hand seem to fall and fit so perfectly over Rain's. And in the air, the lyrics of the song repeated itself over and over again. "Cause I'm in love with you…I'm in love with you…'Cause I'm in love with you… I'm in love with you…I'm in love with you."
