This is just a continuation from the first chapter. Don't worry, the other ones will be a bit longer. :D
Reluctantly, I grasped his hand and he hoisted me up from the bench. "Ryan..." I said apprehensively. With a screech the spiral of doom halted leaving one couple stranded at the top. I looked at the ferris wheel even more horrorstricken than before. That was the idea I dreaded the most, being up at the peak of the ride with nothing but to stare at the tiny world below.
I squeezed Ryan's hand subconciously for comfort as the thought crossed my mind. He looked over at me and seeing that I was obviously terrified he said, "You really are scared of this." His expression was of concern and he pulled me closer trying to be comforting and put his arm around me. We moved forward in the line and I felt as if I was shrinking below the massive machine.
"Hey you guys!" Zeke called to us as he hopped off the ferris wheel. Grumbling behind him about the filthy seats and rickety ride, was the evil twin. As they approached, I was suddenly aware that I was holding Ryan's hand and was very close to him. I dropped his hand and stepped away, blushing a little and looking down at the filthy ground.
Sharpay brushed herself off and looked at the two of us. She narrowed her eyes and said, "What... were you two love birds going to go up there together?" she asked sarcastically. She rolled her eyes and scoffed a laugh. Linking her arms with Zeke she started strutting away, her heels clicking against the asphalt.
Sharpay looked over her shoulder and shouted as they were a little farther down the path. "Ryan, don't forget... you have to take me home!" Her usual shrill, high pitched voice had a soft touch to it. "I'll be waiting!" Sharpay sing-songed.
I glanced over at Ryan. "Oh, that's just too bad." I said sarcastically. "I won't get to ride that death trap." I said and turned to walk toward Gabriella and Taylor who were my ride.
I turned around walking backwards smiling at Ryan. I waved like a pageant winner and blew kisses dramatically. As I was lollygagging, saying 'farewell' to Ryan I bumped right into some stranger in line. I covered my mouth with my hand in surprise. "Oh! I'm so sorry!" I said trying to stifle my laughter. The man mumbled as he scooted away and shot me a sharp glare. I looked back over at Ryan from across the crowd and laughed at my carelessness.
"Hey." was a soft greeting from Taylor my best friend in every sense.
"Hi!" I said excitedly giving her a hug. She then gave me one of her questioning looks with an eyebrow raised as she looked over at Ryan. He had already started toward Sharpay's general direction.
"Don't tell me... You don't still like him, do you?" she asked looking at me pressuring for me to answer.
"What? No!" I said trying to be assuring. "We were just... talking."
Ah haha. Gotta love it. Anywho, tell me what you think, please.
-Ali 3