It's you Wendy

by Thecricketsarecalling

In a different series of events, a year before the third film Wendy actually began dating Ian McKinley.

7. Senior Night

McKinley Senior Night.

Ian had parked his van in the massive parking-lot behind the park. It was a mild early June evening, and nearly everyone wore light jackets over their shirts since the wind was picking up. Ian had completely cracked up when Wendy climbed into the van wearing her Class of 2006 McKinley grad shirt. Wendy reached into her bag and held up an extra.

"Made sure I got another one just for you babe."

Ian made a gagging noise causing Wendy to break up laughing completely. Since he wouldn't settle on wearing the shirt, she forced him to pose for a photo with her once they parked with the school's camera Wendy had borrowed for the yearbook. Three other seniors had borrowed cameras and were told they needed as many snapshots as possible before the deadline. Wendy, who all ready knew how great the yearbook was going to be smiled and leaned against the side of the van with Ian. Holding the camera out as far as she could, she nudged him to smile before leaning in and pressing the flash. Once the photo was taken, Ian rubbed his eyes.

"Jesus, that thing is bright..." Wendy laughed before standing back before looking at the photo. She wrinkled her nose.

"Didn't come that good..."

Ian glanced over. On the tiny screen, Ian and Wendy stood against the van which in this dark lighting, the side of the van made the background look completely black. Wendy looked fine, but Ian seemed very washed out by the flash. He had a forced smirk, his arm around Wendy, his hand and painted nails draped over her shoulder. Above them, just nearly cut out of game was a triangle shaped flag on the light pole that showed they parked on lot 3. Wendy raised her large brown eyes and looked at the flag flapping in the wind. Instantly she got the strangest fluttering feeling in her stomach. For a second she thought it was her stomach feeling upset again like earlier. Instead she had rallied through, showering, eating soda crackers, and sipping ginger ale, before finally her stomach stopped feeling so sick. She did her hair and makeup, and charged her camera, completely pumped over tonight. She knew she wasn't exactly up to riding every single ride, seeing that she had honestly never really been much of an amusement park fan. Even when she was a little kid she hated going on those things. They constantly made her feel like they would crash, and with that lack of control, she felt tonight she would use the taking photos for the yearbook as an excuse.

Instead she wanted to spend time with her friends and boyfriend and forget all about her worries for once. Smiling, she fought that fluttering feeling away and took Ian's hand.

"Come on..."

She tucked her camera into her side pocket as the two of them headed towards the brightly lit entrance, the sounds of screams and excitement floating through the air.

Later...

Ian and Wendy had met up Erin who was actually by herself. She looked a little taken aback hen she heard Ian call her name, Turning, she brushed back her thick red bangs before glancing over. She was standing near the huge metal slides you could ride down on using an old sack. She was standing watching, and instantly her face dropped when they strolled over. Wendy didn't exactly know how to act around her, but knew as calm as she stayed the less weird it would be. Erin walked over, arms crossed before looking at them.

"Hey."

Ian looked around.

"You alone?"

Erin shook her head.

"No, um Misty came with me...she ran into someone and they are riding that stupid tea cup ride. I'm just people watching..."

Wendy then smirked before looking over her shoulder. She had told Carrie she would meet them by the main tent where the pinball machines were. Deciding to try and be a good sport, she smiled back at them.

"Hey Ian, do you mind if I catch up with Carrie. I need to take more dumb photos for the yearbook. I can meet you in like an hour by the games?"

Ian nodded.

"Um, yeah sure."

Erin looked uncomfortable before Wendy smiled.

"Sweet, Erin you got a pass for the rollercoaster right?"

Erin dug into her black hoodie, taking one red ticket out.

"Yeah."

"Cool. We can all meet up and go on together. See if Erin has one and if not I'll grab her one."

Erin stared at her not saying a word. Knowing it was time to leave, Wendy smiled before quickly kissing Ian's cheek. He was freshly shaven and smelled like clean soap. Ian smirked at her before turning towards Erin. Wendy held onto her camera as she walked away, knowing not to turn back. Walking, she walked past the crowds, smelling the rich scents of fried dough, french fries, and cotton candy. She continued walking, seeing familiar faces. Nodding, she smiled, saying hi to a few fellow friends and classmates. She finally entered the huge tent, hearing the blasting carnival music, seeing rows upon rows of video games and pinball machines. Searching, she saw Carrie's head, down a few rows. Hurrying over, she saw she was watching Kevin, in his McKinley jacket, play some sort of arcade game with the boy named Jason standing beside them. Instantly Wendy wondered where that Lucy girl he had taken to prom was. Carrie mentioned the two might be dating, and from what she heard almost every McKinley senior was here. Walking over, she tapped Carrie on the shoulder before she turned and laughed.

"Hi! Oh my God! I was wondering when you were coming! I tried calling you."

"Oh, sorry, I left my phone in Ian's van. How long have you guys been here?"

"A half an hour, it's so packed. We've all ready gone on the rocket...what's it called?"

Kevin glanced over his shoulder.

"Rocket carts. Wendy you seriously missed out, Jason over here was screaming like a little girl."

They all laughed as Jason turned, making a face.

"Sure, sure. Mister tough guy until we rode the duck boats, and somebody screamed like a little girl when we rammed into the side of his boat."

Kevin lost his game and turned around laughing.

"Hey, I saw my entire life flash before my eyes when that happened!"

They all started cracking up when Kevin looked around.

"Where's McKinley?"

Wendy shook her head still laughing.

"Oh, he's just hanging out with Erin for a little bit. Gonna meet him in an hour. I wanted to snap some photos for the yearbooks. You guys down to go on some more rides?"

"Hells yeah, let's go!"

Kevin cheered, before leading the way. Jason met Wendy's eyes, rolled his own, laughed, and followed. Carrie and Wendy stayed a few feet behind when Wendy leaned in and whispered...

"Where's Lucy?"

Carrie shook her head.

"Long story but they sorta broke up. She isn't coming."

Wendy looked stunned.

"Really? They were so cute together."

"Yeah well, he doesn't seem that broken up about it. Is it cool he's hanging with us. I don't want him to feel like a third wheel but..."

Wendy waved her hand.

"It's no problem. Ian is trying to spend some time with Erin."

"She finally get that stick out of her ass?"

Wendy nervously glanced down as they continued walking.

"Yeah, we talked, she's fine."

Kevin was waving for them to hurry up ahead. He was calling that he wanted to ride the high dive before the lines got too bad. Jason was laughing, hands shoved into his wind breaker pockets, and said no way, they were going to ride the sky dome first. Both boys laughing, looking so much younger than they actually were. Wendy smiled as they turned, hurrying ahead through the crowds. Both Carrie and Wendy exchanged a look before smiling and following. The night actually ended up being a lot of fun. It still really hadn't warmed up, but the sounds, and sights of excitement made Wendy feel on top of the world. Here she was with all of her friends, a senior, ready to actually start to rest of her life. She felt between this night and graduation, for a senior this would be the height of it all. It was great walking around, seeing friends, laughing, and snapping photos. She only rode three rides so car. The go-karts, in which she rammed Kevin nearly off the track and almost died laughing. The carousel, and and the bumper cars. When Carrie asked why she wasn't going on everything she explained she hadn't been feeling that hot. Her stomach was pretty upset, and she truly didn't want her most vivid memory of senior night would be puking in the bushes. Instead she snapped photos of Carrie, Kevin, and Jason on different rides.

She found Lewis, and snapped a photo of him showing off his strength as he swore and claimed all he did was just win. She stood back smiling, listening to the screams of fear and excitement drift through the air. She couldn't believe as she stood outside the waiting gates of the high dive, staring up at her friends ready to load in that she would only be seventeen once. That here she was on the verge of everything. She honestly couldn't wait to leave McKinley, and start her life with Ian. As opposite as they were, she honestly couldn't think of going through this last crazy busy year without him. It seemed insane that it was nearly a year they had been together. Tonight she fully intended to crack open that bottle of wine she had sneaked out of the house with him, lay in his van, have amazing sex, and fall asleep under the stars. Finally Jason, Carrie, and Kevin were able to get on the ride after a good twenty minutes of waiting. They cheered, before climbing onboard, and getting strapped in. Wendy smiled, leaning against the railing of the gate. She watched as the lights flickered, all beautiful bulbs of red, white, blue, and orange.

She laughed in complete surprise as the sounds of hydraulic air caused the seats to blast up with the speed of a rocket. Her friends screamed, laughing and waving their arms and legs. The ride blasted them up and down, dropping like an elevator. Right away Wendy knew she made the right choice in not going on it. Even staring at, she felt her stomach dip, as she laughed, raising her camera and snapping away. After a good seven or so minutes of the ride dropping up and down, finally it lowered. Wendy laughed as they continued shouting and cheering at them. Wendy stood back laughing.

"Oh my God!"

As they climbed off their seats, Wendy glanced down at the last photo she took and raised an eyebrow. There, the V in dive had flickered out for a second when she snapped that photo. There, it seemed to say high die. Smiling, feeling slightly uneasy, she gasped in surprise when Kevin, Carrie, and Jason rushed over.

"Man on man, could you believe that feeling of just crashing and burning like that?"

Wendy made a face as all four of them walked.

"Maybe for you buddy but some of our life's are going somewhere!"

Kevin laughed as Jason fell a little behind walking with her. Nudging, he motioned for her to hang back with him. Carrie and Kevin didn't seem to notice. His arm was around Carrie, and they were walking ahead. Wendy looked at him confused, before Jason pointed to a few stripped tents. Looking one more time, Wendy saw that Carrie hadn't noticed they weren't following. Going with him to the side and out of heavy traffic flow, the two stood beside the tents which opened up to a palm reader. They were ducked between two of them next to a garbage barrel. The two stood side by side, before Wendy nervously smiled.

"Um, we better catch up with them."

"Wendy, I gotta say this before I loose my nerve and we join the rest of the group."

Wendy sighed, looking around, hoping that Ian would appear out of nowhere.

"Wendy, I don't want to ruin your night. I know we talked about this last year, and I know your with McKinley, and McKinley is a cool guy, I just..."

Before he could finish, he leaned over and quickly pressed his lips against hers. The kiss was sweet, but brief. Wendy pulled back, blinking. Jason sighed at her, before shaking his head and looking off to the side.

"Sorry...I just had to. I love you Wendy."

Wendy stared at him.

"You don't even know me Jason..."

Jason nodded before rubbing his chin.

"Yeah...well...like I said I don't want to ruin your night. I just know...this would be my last chance."

He stared at her before offering his hand.

"Friends?"

Wendy smiled before reaching over and shaking his hand. It felt awkward, but she didn't want Jason to feel any worse. He was cute, he was kind, he seemed fun. But when it came down to it, she loved Ian. Nothing would change that.

"Come on Jason, let's have fun..."

She turned, leading the way as Jason stared at her for a second, smiled and followed. It took a few minutes for them to find Carrie and Kevin, but when they did they hurried over. Wendy mumbled that they lost them in the crowd. Kevin turned and said they outta grab a deep fried snickers and a coke before riding Devil's Flight. Jason made a face.

"Before riding Devil's Flight. Yeah that might kill me."

Kevin waved his hand.

"Please. Whatever kills you makes you stronger!"

He grabbed onto Jason, pulling him forward as Wendy lagged behind. She was passing one of the coasters, and just then a cart went by, causing a woosh if air to blow her hair up. She heard the screams, and froze for a second. Casting her eyes, she looked up at the massive red rollercoaster across the way. It was one of the biggest, and longest rollercoasters on the East coast. She stood, staring at it when that same fluttering feeling entered her stomach. She then followed. Carrie laughed saying some of these photos should have Wendy in them. Earlier, Carrie had posed for Wendy several times, including holding up two prizes Kevin had won for her earlier before giving them to two little kids walking by. Wendy waved her hand saying she was fine before Carrie took her head. "Nonsense, come on, Jason get over here!" Jason at first shook his head, telling Carrie to switch places. That he would snap a photo of them. Instead Carrie forced Jason to stand next to Wendy in front of the gates that faced the woods. Wendy slipped off her light jacket, deciding to say what the hell and show off the grad T-shirt if anything. She posed next to Jason, completely ignoring the strangeness of it all. Just minutes before, for the second time now Jason had kissed her, confessing his feelings. She felt awful, but when he kissed her she felt nothing. Instead she smiled as Carrie snapped it. Laughing, Carrie held up the camera.

"It came out so bad! Jason you moved!"

Laughing, Wendy slipped on her jacket before turning around and looking. She stared down, before wrinkling her nose.

"Yeah, that did come out bad."

Kevin groaned, saying they were going to be late for the coaster. If they were gonna eat they needed to do it now. They all started walking again before Wendy asked Carrie what time it was? Carrie pushed up the sleeve of her baby blue sweatshirt before checking her watch.

"8:25."

"Shit, are the games near the food tent?"

"Yeah right across the way."

"I'll meet up with you guys, I'm gonna grab Ian."

Wendy ignored the glances that Kevin and Jason gave, before turning and hurrying into the crowd. A few minutes later, Wendy spotted Ian and Erin leaning against the Kill Shot shooting game booth. Smiling, she saw both of their backs turned. Both about the same heigh. Both dressed in dark colors. Wendy smirked, before slowly walking over. She knew this might not be the smartest idea, but at this point she didn't care. Smiling, she held up her camera. "Hey Erin! Ian!" Both turned, Ian holding one of the metal play guns from the shooting game they were playing. Wendy held the camera up.

"Smile!"

Instantly the flash went off, causing Erin to try and duck. She instantly raised a hand, blocking her face, and flipping Wendy off. Ian pointing the gun in Erin's direction, shut his eyes, washed out by the flash. Wendy stood back smiling, not caring if she was being annoying. Instead she stood back smiling before Erin rubbed her eyes and shot her a dirty look.

"Nice one Christensen, nice one."

Ian smirked before twirling the gun and placing it down on the counter, turning towards her.

"So how's the world famous photographer?"

Wendy walked over holding the camera by it's little rope. Smiling, she strolled over before she squinted looking at the game board.

"So who's winning?"

Erin pretended to polish her nails against her hoodie.

"I am, I'm kicking Ian's ass."

Ian smirked, shooting her a look.

"Easy there tiger, just dumb luck."

For the first time in what seemed like months, she saw Erin smile. Feeling a weight lift from chest, she stood next to them, in a half circle mostly talking about the rides, and how dumb the games were. Ian and Erin had gone on a few, and Wendy wrinkled her nose saying she was hanging out Carrie, Kevin, and Jason, and was sitting out on a lot of them.

"Not a big thrill rider?"

Wendy shrugged.

"No, but I haven't been feeling so hot. Don't want to puke all over the place."

Erin laughed slightly, raising her eyebrows, revealing her big eyes caked with eyeliner.

"That would be something..."

Wendy then saw the large lit up clock over the dance machines. She saw there was less then twenty minutes before they were able to use the free passes to get to the rollercoaster. Wendy asked if they were up to grabbing a quick bite to eat? Ian smirked turning towards Erin who instantly seemed in a hurry to get out of there. Wendy knew she was trying, but she felt like she was being smothered. Instead she said that Misty, her friend wanted to meet up with her before she rode the coaster.

"Misty coming?"

"She doesn't like those rides so we're going to jump on those dumb duck boats."

Ian nodded.

"Okay, well meet us at the entrance okay?"

Erin met Wendy's eyes briefly before nodding.

"Okay."

Without so much as another word, Erin walked away. Ian ruffled her arm as she passed them and turned towards her. Smirking, he strolled over before leaning down and kissing her cheek.

"Hey babe, having fun?"

Wendy motioned to the direction where Wendy went.

"Did I do something, I hope I didn't make her go away."

Ian shook his head.

"Naw, she'll meet up with us later. We've been talking, and she's cool. She really likes you."

"Really?"

"Yeah, don't sweat it."

"Are you cool with grabbing something to eat before we head up to the ride."

Ian glanced over to the food tent before nodding.

"Yeah, mind if we make it quick there's something I wanna show you before we go on."

Wendy looked at him smirking.

"Show me something? Ooooh! Mr. McKinley, color me interested."

Ian smirked, taking and squeezing her hand before putting his finger to his lip.

"Shhhh, it's a secret."

Both walked over, and met Carrie, Kevin, and Jason who were waiting in line to place their food order. Both walked over before Kevin smirked.

"Hey McKinley, what's up?"

McKinley nodded.

"Hey man."

Jason glanced over.

"Hey McKinley."

Wendy scanned the menu before making a face.

"Jesus, this stuff sounds awful."

"Just wait until you go on those loops on the coaster, puke city!"

Kevin teased, starting to make dry heaving noises. Wendy groaned, as everyone laughed. Ian put his arm around her, and Wendy noticed for a brief second the look of hurt in Jason's eyes. After they placed their orders, they found a table and sat waiting. When they sat, Jason, Carrie, and Kevin sat on one side, while Wendy and Ian sat on the other. They make light conversation, mostly about the rides before Kevin noticed Wendy's camera sitting there. Snatching it, he smiled.

"Oh, I'll take that..."

Wendy tried grabbing it, reaching across the table.

"Come on Kevin it's not even mine it's for the yearbook! Come on!"

Kevin waited as Stacy, a fellow classmate of all of them, strolled by, wearing one of her famous short skirts. Kevin slid the camera under, and flashed it without Stacy even noticing. When Kevin placed the camera back within reach, Wendy grabbed it as Kevin tried to pull it away. Wendy glared in a playful manner, and aimed the camera straight at him. Kevin snapped his eyes shut from the bright flash.

"Ow!" "Nice!"

Wendy sat back with Ian grinning as they looked at the terrible photo taken of him. Carrie instantly made a face.

"Um, can you like delete that photo of Stacy please..."

Wendy held the camera up.

"These are for the yearbook and I have a deadline and I seriously doubt that a shot of Stacy Kobayashi's camel toe is gonna make it in there."

Kevin raised his eyebrows smiling before looking across at Ian.

"Whew, I'd buy two."

Everyone laughed before the loud speaker called out.

"Number 38 your order's are ready."

"That's us."

Jason, Ian, and Kevin all got up heading to the counter before Carrie sighed shaking her head.

"I am so sorry. Kevin can get so out of control."

"Let me just say he would make me crazy! I mean you know I'm such a control freak I couldn't handle that."

Carrie looked back over her shoulder, far across where Ian, Kevin, and Jason were standing at the counter. Turning back, she lowered her voice smiling.

"I'm breaking up with him." Wendy stared, honestly stunned. "Couple of weeks, after graduation. I've been wanting to for a while. Don't say anything."

Wendy nodded, still taken aback by this information. Before she could say anything, the guys strolled over. Kevin pointed.

"Now that's a shot over there." Wendy turned and saw Ashley and Ashlyn both over at the water gun booth. Both of their thongs showing as both were completely perfectly unaware laughing as they cheered and laughed. Wendy sighed, grabbing her camera.

"Oh all right so I'm a total whore."

She slid off her seat and walked over just as Ashley was winning, her balloon being the largest as she continued leaning forward, aiming her squirt gun into the clown's plastic mouth. Ashlyn kept coaxing her on, telling her how she was winning. Wendy smiled, watching the balloon continue to expand. Frankie Cheeks was lurking around of course with his video camera, remarking on how sweet both of the girl's asses looked. Wendy leaned over on the other side of the counter, trying to get a good shot. Wendy started getting that same fluttering feeling in her stomach. Glancing up, she felt the tiny hairs on the back of her neck stick up before the balloon popped, causing her to jump slightly as the bells and sirens went off. Both girls hugged, screaming with excitement. The man behind the counter handed over a large blow up palm tree. Wendy raised the camera.

"Ashley, Ashlyn, over here."

Both girls turned, hugging the plastic palm tree between them before smiling. Wendy smirked before raising the photo and snapping away. Smiling, the girls blew her kisses before asking if she was going on Devil's Flight. Wendy said soon, congregated them before turning. She sat down, joining the others. Kevin and Jason were woofing down their fried snickers, while Carrie and Ian were sipping their sodas and splitting a fry. Wendy strolled over, sitting down next to Ian who offered her some fries.

Wendy wrinkled her nose saying she wasn't hungry. Instead she slowly sipped on her soda. After a few minutes, Ian rubbed his hands on his jeans, holding his soda before motioning if she wanted to get some air? Wendy nodded, grateful since the strong smells of deep fried food was turning her stomach again. Taking her hand, Ian got up with her before Wendy said told Carrie she would meet them in five to head over to the coaster. Both walked out, hand in hand before they left the tent and stopped in front of the ferris wheel. Ian turned, looking her closely over.

"You okay?"

Wendy sighed, running her hand through her hair. Looking around she nodded.

"Yeah sorry I'm being such a loser tonight."

"You up for the coaster, we don't need to ride it."

Wendy waved her hand.

"I'll be fine, just had to get out of there, smelled like deep fry everything."

Ian smiled offering his soda to her. Wendy smiled taking a sip before he placed it on the railing, balancing it. Both looked at each other before Wendy nervously smiled.

"What?"

"What?"

"You're looking at me weird, what's the matter?"

Ian smiled, looking so much younger, and not the know it all McKinley everyone thought he was. He looked like the Ian she had fallen in love with over this year. The McKinley who was gentle, funny, and beyond understanding. Looking at her, that grin spread across his face that she had fallen head over heels for. Instantly they locked eyes before he slowly shook his head.

"I was going to wait, for the perfect moment tonight but...I can't wait..."

"What?"

Wendy stared at him confused before he slowly dropped down to one knee. Instantly Wendy felt her heart hammer in her chest. She stared, her eyes huge as he got down on one knee still grinning. Reaching into his pocket, he took out a small black box.

"I know this seems stupid and fast. A lot of people think we're just kids...but I feel like I've known you for a hundred years. You make me wanna be a better person, and I want to spend the rest of my stupid life with you. Wendy Christensen...will you marry me?"

Wendy felt everything stop around her. Instantly she stared down at his pale faced teenage boy, his black dyed hair, his narrow nose, his pained nails, and that glimmer in his dark blue eyes nervously waiting for her response. Wendy looked down, and as much as she loved being in control, at this exact moment as everything spun around her, all she cared about was looking at him. He was what made sense. Smiling, blinking the tears out of her eyelashes, she laughed, feeling her entire body shake.

"Yes."

Ian looked up at her.

"What?"

Wendy laughed, feeling tears roll down her face.

"Yes!"

Ian shot up like a rocket, staring at her with huge eyes.

"You really mean it? Yes?"

Wendy nodded, crying and laughing at the same time, before Ian grabbed hold of her, lifting her slightly off the ground and spinning her around. Both cried against each other, laughing before she buried her face against his head, smelling the shampoo of his hair, and nuzzling against him. Turning, she laughed before kissing him. This was by far the best kiss she had shared with Ian. It was passionate, strong, firm, and made her feel as if everything was tingling through her. She pressed her head against him, before Ian smirked.

"You said yes..."

He whispered, almost as if he was asking himself to make sure it was true. Both held each other for a solid minute not saying a thing, before finally Ian sniffled in, slowly lowering her down to the ground. Blinking, Wendy saw a glimmer in his eyes, maybe tears, maybe relief. He laughed, shaking his head.

"Man, I know proposing in front of a shitty ferris wheel isn't exactly the greatest but..."

Wendy smiled, still clutching onto him.

"Show me the ring damnit."

Ian laughed before opening the box. Instantly Wendy squealed, half screaming, half gasping. She stared at the huge sparking ring.

"Ian where did you..."

"It was my mom's. My dad gave it to me after she died, and I can't think of anyone else who deserves this ring more than you."

He took it carefully out of the box, holding up the glimmering stone before taking her left hand. Smiling, he slowly slipped it on.

"I grabbed one of your rings in your bedroom one day when you weren't looking and took it downtown to get sized, so this better fit."

Wendy laughed before staring at it. Instantly she held it up, sniffling.

"It's...perfect."

She turned her hand over, staring at it before the biggest smile spread across her face. Ian watched her, proud, and more than a little amused.

"Your dad is going to murder me..."

Wendy laughed again before grabbing onto him, and hugging him as tight as she could.

Later...

Ian originally offered for them to leave. Wendy still wired on pure excitement insisted they stay long enough to ride Devil's Flight. Ian had grabbed her hand before Wendy stopped. Looking down at her sparking engagement ring she sighed. Ian stared at her.

"Second thoughts?"

Wendy laughed, playful hitting him.

"No, it's just...I...wanna make tonight about us."

Ian without so much as another word knew exactly what she meant. Smiling, he nodded.

"Tell you what, we'll announce the good news tomorrow. Let the seniors be seniors tonight. Besides the faster we get out of here without questions, the faster I can fake my sexy finance' back to my house and screw her brains out."

He goosed her, making her squeal and jump before laughing against him.

"Ian!"

"Tell you what, we ride the coaster, stay as long as you like, and tomorrow...we'll let everyone know, or graduation. Whatever works."

"You aren't angry? I wanna announce it at the top of my lungs but I just know with Erin, and everyone...I just don't want tonight ruined. Let's ride this stupid thing and then go home."

"And I screw your brains out?"

Wendy smiled leaning in close.

"No, I screw your brains out." Both laughed before she frowned.

"Can you hold onto it, my pockets don't zip. I don't wanna lose it."

Ian nodded before she tried pulling the ring off. After a few tries, she sighed loudly.

"See it's faith, I shouldn't take it off."

Ian smirked before taking her finger, very carefully he inserted it into her mouth before gently using his teeth to slide the ring up her finger. Holding it in his hands, he smiled before taking the box back out, and snapping it closed. Wendy sighed, looking down at it before he zipped it away.

"I promise, that's the last time I'm ever taking it off."

Ian smiled, taking her hand as they began walking towards the direction of the coaster. Wendy had her camera out, looking around before she went to take aim at the carousel ahead of them. Just then three teenage girls stopped and stood right in the way. Frowning, Wendy spoke up, her free hand still holding Ian's.

"Um, excuse me?"

Turning, she saw her sister Julie, friend Perry, and another friend of her she could't quite name. They were regulars at her house, and over the years as Julie and her drifted apart, what filled the space between them was a constant tension. A bickering that her mother shrugged off as just sisters being sisters. It killed Wendy since they were only a year apart, but this past year they hardly talked at all. When they did, they fought. Julie was constantly making remarks and digs out Ian, and all ready Wendy felt her heart sinking knowing her engagement ring was just inside Ian's pocket. Shooting her a look, she stared at her.

"You're not a senior."

"And what are you gonna do about it Miss weirdest couple, rah! Rah!" Her friends laughed as Wendy glared.

"Mom know your here."

Julie's face fell as she glared.

"You are a complete bitch if you tell her."

Wendy held up her camera.

"Proof of where you were."

"Take a shot of this then!"

Julie held up both middle fingers. A regular old Julie trick in which Wendy snapped the photo, so angry by how she was acting she actually fully intended on showing her mother this photo since Julie had been grounded after her last report card. She knew she must have snuck out tonight and she wasn't about to let her ruin everything for her. Julie and her friends turned around, heading into the crowd. Wendy felt her blood boil, hearing them laugh and say mean things about her and Ian. Instantly, she felt him squeeze her hand, causing her to snap out of it.

"So you are totally making her a maid of honor right?"

Wendy shot Ian a look before taking his hand. Both walked before finally spotting Devil's Flight. Wendy stopped before glancing at the massive coaster. In front of it was a huge devil, it's radioed voice echoing with a deep haunting tone. Having that same horrible feeling in her stomach she passed and stared at the massive structure. Ian stood beside her.

"What's wrong?"

Wendy waited, not exactly knowing what to say. Ian leaned in close, before stating that the odds of dying in a rollercoaster crash were 250 million in one. Smirking, Wendy nuzzled up against him.

"Thanks for that McKinley..."

Ian smiled squeezing her side as they continued walking forward.

"Don't mention it."

Ian laughed, as they kept walking. Wendy spotted Carrie and the others waiting, and even Erin. She went to walk with him when she stopped, still gazing up at the ride. Finally Ian noticed again right before they went towards the entrance lines.

"You sure your okay, is it your stomach?"

Wendy nervously smiled.

"No, it's just...I'm getting that feeling again like dej vu you know? Expect for something that hasn't happened yet."

"What are you weirded out by the ride? 'Cause look, I know you, and I think that maybe you're nervous about this rollercoaster because they say the real fear with these rides...comes from the feeling of having no control. Everybody imagines weird stuff when they set scared. But it never turns out to be what hey imagined. Never. Okay?"

Wendy locked eyes with him before the two smiled and briefly kissed. Ian laughed.

"Just think, you're more likely to die driving to an amusement park..."

Wendy laughed hitting his shoulder before they hurried over to the lines. Standing in the giant group, Wendy met Carrie's eyes before they looked at each other. Instantly she knew something. Instead, Wendy just shook her head and lipped the words

"Later."

to her. As they stood together, Erin walked over. Ian started talking to her, as they stood slowly moving up. Wendy continued walking, glancing up at all of the different decorations around the ride. That horrible feeling fluttering in her stomach seemed to be getting worse. Once they went officially inside, everyone talking she ignored the fact that she was engaged. That tonight should have been the happiest night of her life. Instead, she stared at everything, wondering why it was bothering her as bad as it was. She felt her palms sweating, her head pounded, and suddenly she wished more than anything that she had taken Ian's offer up and just leave. As they stood around, Wendy noticed more and more things bothering her. How final it felt when she went through the gate, how suddenly how cold it felt, causing goosebumps to break out on her arms. She looked up, listening to the screams, and watching as the coaster above them raced by. Feeling her heart hammering, she took a second before the worker asked how many?

"Um, six."

"Okay, cool, front gate."

Carrie and Jason cheered, excited over the fact they got a chance to ride in the front car. Instantly, Wendy froze, feeling as if she couldn't breath. Stopping dead in her tracks, she shook her head.

"Wait, no, no, please! I don't want to be a hassle but I just can't...I can't sit in front and see the tracks, I'll freak."

Ian nodded.

"It's okay, we'll take the back cart, okay?"

Erin instantly made a face, long enough for Kevin to notice. He caught Wendy's eye and before she could open her mouth he smiled.

"Hey Erin, mind sitting with me? I don't dig the front car either."

Wendy was about to say nonsense, that she didn't even want to go. That Ian could ride with her. Instead, Erin nodded, brushing back her bangs.

"Yeah sure."

Ian looked just as surprised, before they started climbing into the carts. Before Kevin and Erin could get a chance to sit, Frankie jumped in making sure he was directly behind Ashley and Ashlyn. Walking slowly, Wendy followed Ian before she caught Jason climbing in next to Carrie. The two stared at each other before Jason sadly smiled before turning away and sitting. Carefully, Ian and Wendy climbed in just as a group of little boys were kicked off the ride. Sitting, Wendy nearly jumped when the harnesses came down.

Ian smirked at her, before reaching over and squeezing her hand.

"You okay?"

Wendy nodded before taking a deep breath. Trying to distract herself, she took her camera out, deciding to snap one last photo before the ride started. Just as she pressed the button and the flash went off, she saw one of the workers waving his hand in the way.

"Yo, can't you read?"

Wendy and Ian glanced at the lit up red sign stating that no loose objects were allowed. Ian took the camera.

"Is it okay if I keep it in my pocket?"

The worker nodded.

"Okay cool."

Ian unzipped his pocket, slipping the camera inside. Wendy glanced as he zipped it back up, knowing her engagement ring was in there. Suddenly Ian reached forward for a second to adjust himself when he mumbled

"Ah fuck..."

Wendy looked before he withdrew his hand, sticky bubble gum on his fingers. Wendy made a face before he wrinkled his eyebrows, and wiped it on the side of the car. Glancing up, Wendy felt her heart pound. Ian motioned with his head up ahead.

"I'm stunned Erin would sit with Kevin."

Wendy sighed.

"I know right."

Just then she heard the workers shout the signal to go. The buzzer went off, before the carts jerked for a second and began slowly moving out the opening and up the tracks into the darkness. Licking her lips, Wendy sat back, instantly regretting this choice.