Chapter 6

For some unknown reason, I felt really nervous around Virginia today, which I don't understand. I mean, she was my best friend, and I was always all right around her. So why these sudden feelings?

"Hey, you ok?" She asked me, her pretty brown eyes looking a little curious. "You haven't said much since we left."

"Hm? Sorry, I'm just a little tired, that's all." I hoped she would buy it. And judging her expression, I'd say she did.

"Well, take it easy today then." She said with a smile. "But you still gotta have fun."

"Of course I will." I replied. "Isn't that what a carnival's for?"

"Right you are." Virginia and I stopped and looked around. "So, where you wanna go first?"

"Hmm." I looked around, and saw there was so much to go on. I found it hard to decide where to go first. "How about we go on the roller coaster?"

"Ok!" She grabbed my hand, and I couldn't help but turn a little pink as we made our way through the crowd. A lot of the older people there looked in a way that said we looked cute, and some others looked like they were gonna smack us

I merely rolled my eyes, and we reached the roller coaster. We hopped in a cart near the middle, and notice two familiar people in front of us. One being Lizzie, and the other being a TND operative. He was wearing a khaki coloured t-shirt, had messy brown hair, and had a pair of small blue glasses on. I smirked as I recognized him as Herbie, or 65.3-T.

He turned around slightly, and went a little embarrassed. He gave a little wave, and turned back to Lizzie. I felt a tap on my shoulder, and turned to find Patton smirking at me.

"Dude!" He whispered to me, making sure that Rachel had Virginia's full attention as so we wouldn't hear. "You asked her yet?"

"I told you, it's not like that." I whispered back. "We're just hanging out."

"Sure you are." He replied with a wink before sitting back. Virginia and I turned around, and was strapped in.

"Ready?" She asked as it started to move off slowly.

"I've been ready." I replied as we made our way to the top of the first slope. It seemed to stop for a few seconds, then the real fun began.

It shot down real fast, and the first pair at the front started the screaming wave. You know, where you all scream one after the other. The ride zipped and ducked and curved at a fast rate, making everyone scream loudly. We came to the peak of the biggest slope, and threw our hands up as we plummeted down the track.

We got off, and Virginia noticed Kuki and Wally a little away from us. She seemed to be trying to take him somewhere, but he wouldn't go. We casually made our way over to see what the big deal it was.

"Hey guys, what's up?" I asked. Wally grabbed me and came in close.

"Help me." He said desperately. "She tryin' ta take me on tha Love Tunnel. Ah don't wanna go!"

"Aw come on Wally, its not that bad!" Kuki said enthusiastically. "Hey, why don't you two come too?"

"Well, I dunno…" I said.

"Look Wally," Virginia cut me off. "If we go, will you make it through one shot?"

He thought for a moment, if that was possible for him. "Well, ah guess so. But only one ride."

"Okay!" Kuki squealed, and Virginia grabbed me.

"Sorry about this, but it was the only way to get him to go."

"No sweat." I said, but inside I wasn't too sure about it. "I mean, it's random anyway, so you always get a different person, right?"

"Of course, there's nothing to worry about." She smiled, and it kind of helped me a little. I made my way to the line, and stood behind Hoagie. He turned around, and nudged me a little.

"Dude, fancy seeing you here. Virginia bring you here?"

"Actually, Kuki did." I replied. Hoagie cocked an eyebrow. "No, not like that. Virginia and I kinda agreed to do this if we could get Wally on with Kuki."

"Oh, is that all?" He asked with a smirk. I went to retort, but I felt hands on my shoulders, and Nigel's head come over my shoulder.

"Looks like they all got us." He said with a grin. "So, ready to sail on the Lover's River?"

he chuckled, and Hoagie nudged me and wiggled his eyebrows. I slapped my self on my forehead, and watched the kid before the three of us get on. It was Wally, and he was with Fanny.

"Oops, Kuki's gonna be happy." I said with a smirk as Hoagie jumped in with her. She giggled, but seemed a little displeased. But as they went off, she went along with his joking flirtation act. It came to my turn, and I hopped in a boat with none other than Virginia. She smiled at me nervously, and we looked behind us.

Nigel was with Rachel; each who seemed like it was nothing. But to me, it was weird. I was the only one who got in the same boat with my original partner.

And as we entered the heart of the ride (umm, no pun intended guys), I hoped that this wasn't some sort of trick or sign.