AN: I never realized this story already have 12+ chapters. The longest story I did was like 8 chapters! I would never reach this kind of achievement if it weren't for my dear readers and reviewers! Taking you for taking time on reading this fic! SYNLET/BUDLET FOREVER! 3

You touch these tired eyes of mine
And map my face out line by line
And somehow growing old feels fine
I listen close for I'm not smart
You wrap your thoughts in works of art
And they're hanging on the walls of my heart

- I'm Yours, The Script

It's Halloween. Violet stared outside the window of their apartment and watched as kids ran around in their costumes. She laughed weakly remembering Dash... He's probably with Jack-Jack right now. she thought.
There was a soft knock on her door. It was open already, but Buddy thought it would be polite to knock to get her attention. Funny. He's being polite now.
"Hey, something wrong?" she asked, looking at him.
"Nothing. I just noticed that you didn't come out to greet the kids that drops by." he said. "Is everything alright?"
Violet smiled and nodded, tucking strands of her hair behind her ear. "Yeah. I'm good."
"Violet." Buddy knew by now whenever she lies... or she at least tries to.
"I'm fine... really." she replied, looking over at him. Buddy stared at her for a very long time as if he was reading her mind... her thoughts.
"Okay.. Fine. I just... miss my brothers." she finally admitted. "Never been away from them this long."
"You can go back home already if-"
"No. It's fine, Buddy." she assured him. Buddy sighed and nodded. Violet turned back to the window. Buddy caught the reaction on her face. She's sad... longing for something.
"Hey..." Buddy called. Violet quickly turned to him. "There's a fair, just downtown. Want to go with me?" he asked.
Violet stared at Buddy, little smile forming on her face. "I'd love that."

It was afternoon when they got to the fair. When was the last time Violet came to a place like this? When she was nine? It was when her parents would still arrange family getaways. She loved those stuffs. The fair was covered in colorful decoration around.
A little boy passed by their way with a pinwheel in his hand. Violet smiled.
Buddy looked at her and gently grabbed her hand. "C'mon. Let's go." he said. Violet watched as he dragged her to the horror house.
"Buddy, don't.. I"
"A super afraid of ghost?" Buddy teased. "C'mon."
"Everybody's afraid of something." Violet said.
As they entered the place, Violet couldn't see a single thing. Only a dim light and some shredded black sheets.
"Let's go. Don't be a chicken." Buddy said. Slowly, the two of them walked around. It was lame for Buddy. Phew, just few sheets and scary mascots.
Violet, on the other hand, seemed to be a bit frightened. Buddy felt her hands locked his as they got further away. A door opened beside her and a large mascot appeared. Violet, shocked, hugged Buddy tight. Buddy laughed and wrapped her around his arms.
"You look terrible." he said.
"Shut it."
"I got you, babe. Don't worry." he assured her.

When they got out of the place, Violet sighed. "Oh good. Fresh air." she said, as she ran her hand through her hair. Violet noticed a big brown teddy bear display on the stalls. "That's... cute." she mumbled.
"Hey, c'mon let's play the game." Buddy said.
"How do you play this?" Violet asked.
"Well, you see that? Those cowboys? You need to hit them. Here, let me help you." Buddy said as he put his arm around her shoulder and lifted her hand to the toy gun. "You need to watch that cowboys move and you have to be in the right timing. Okay?" he said. Violet nodded.
The game started and in a blink, Buddy managed to shoot all of the cowboy cardboards.
"How did you even do that?" Violet asked, looking up at Buddy.
"What can I say... I'm the best." he said. The stall keeper gave him the Teddy Bear. "For my precious girl." he grinned.
"Stop." Violet smiled and grabbed the teddy bear. "So cute."

They went to the photo booth, ate some ice creams, rode the roller coaster and finally they went to the Ferris wheel. Violet loved the colors that surrounded the Ferris wheel. It reminded her of the London Eye. Oh, how she would love to go there.
Violet's eyes scanned the place. They were up high and it looked very beautiful. The only thing she could see was the city lights. It was like stars on the floor of the Earth. Violet's mouth opened in awe.
"Look at that." she exclaimed. "It's beautiful."
Buddy smiled at the sight, then looked at her. She looks so beautiful as the lights of the whole town reflected on her violet orbs. She's perfect.
"Yeah... Beautiful." Buddy mindlessly said as he stared at her.
Violet kept her eyes on the city light, not knowing that Buddy had been staring at her.

After going to the fair, Buddy took Violet somewhere outside the town. They were on a small hill. Buddy was throwing little stones while Violet sat comfortably on the grass, Buddy's coat around her. Buddy sat beside her.
"I'll be leaving next week. I never thought I'd miss this place for awhile." Violet said, eyes fixed on the town.
"You'll be back after a few days. Don't worry." Buddy smiled.
Violet clutched tight the teddy bear they won and looked at Buddy. "I had a fun night." she admitted.
Buddy grinned and looked at his hands as he brushed them. "Violet..." he called her. Violet looked.
"I love you."

The words slipped through his lips like a bomb. There was a long pause and silence between the two of them. Violet's eyes were wide open as she stared at him.
Buddy's heart was beating really loud as if Violet could hear them. Boom.. Boom. Violet's eyes were fixed on his blue hues.
Damn it, say something. Thoughts raced inside Buddy's mind.
"And I'm not joking. This isn't just some funny crap that I used to pull off ever-"
"I love you, too."

And that somehow cracked the silence. It cracked the doubt and insecurities inside Buddy. Violet's face was emotionless but her voice was serious. She meant it.
"I love you, Buddy Pine." she repeated. "Not just some high school girl crush. I love you."
God, the way she repeated those three words will give Buddy a heart attack.
"Why?" he asked. "I was expecting you to punch me in the face."
"Because you proved me wrong."
"Proved you wrong?"
"I thought you were an asshole forever. Turns out you can be a gentleman." she replied.
"Hey, watch the language."
"No... But the real thing is... I loved you because... You're the fire that melts out the cold thing inside of me whenever I snap. You're the devil that lets out the bad side of the angel. You're... You're Buddy Pine..."
"What about Syndrome? Would you love him?" he asked.
Violet sighed and looked down. "Syndrome tried to kill me. Buddy Pine saved me. There's the difference. And from what I heard... Syndrome died in the jet turbine."
Violet looked at him. Love is a complicated thing, but somehow Violet risked everything when she said those words.
Buddy moved forward, adjusting himself to get closer to Violet. Violet didn't move. Slowly, Buddy's lips locked with hers. She returned the kiss. It wasn't aggressive, but it was romantic. When their lips parted, Violet opened her eyes. She could still feel his lips on hers.
"Does that mean... I can call you my girl?" Buddy grinned. "Officially?"
"What do you think?" she giggled. Buddy wrapped his arms around her and tugged her closer to him.
Buddy buried his face in Violet's raven hair as they watched the city lights.
"We'll do it all... Everything.. On our own..." he sang softly. Violet closed her eyes, concentrating on his voice. "We don't need... Anything... Or anyone."

If I lay here... If I just lay here... Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

It's thanksgiving break and as Violet promised, she'd go back to Metroville. She bids goodbye to Buddy and Mrs. Trevor.
While she was in the taxi cab on her way to Metroville, Violet looked at the journey ahead.
Then she remembered the first time Buddy kissed her lips. She ran a finger on her lips and smiled.
Hey, Parr. Tell me how would you tell this to your father? the voice inside her asked.
Oh crap. Dad.

"Violet!" Bob greeted his daughter and wrapped his large arms around him. Dash immediately ran outside his room to see his sister.
"Vi!" he said hugging her.
Violet chuckled and looked at them. "Seems like everybody missed me."
"Of course, honey. We all missed you! How's the school? Did you enjoy it?" Helen asked.
"Yeah. It was fun. How's Metroville?"
"Oh you know. Always in trouble." Bob replied.
"And how's my brothers." Violet said, pinching Dash in the cheeks.
"They're both good." Helen smiled.
Violet stared at their house and sighed. It smells good. Mom's cooking in the kitchen, Dash and Dad is watching tv. It smells home.
I'm home.