It didn't matter that you were at a loss for words, you probably couldn't talk anyways.

However, while you were stuck in the moment, you noticed Nick's expression begin to change; it was switching from complacency to concern.

Oh crap, you should probably react somehow. What should you do though?

Glancing down, you saw his auburn paw that was still suspended in air; it was the one he had used to pull you in with. As he became more unsure of himself, the paw started to retract.

This would be perfect! You took this opportunity to meet the floating paw with your own. His soft pads met yours and Nick visibly relaxed. Your digits entwined and you couldn't help but smile.

Nick returned your smile with a grin of his own. The ferris wheel began to move again. Guess the last people had boarded and you had a couple minutes to enjoy together. The sunset, the long shadows of downtown, it was perfect.

Better make this count.

You scooted closer towards him. Taking the hint, Nick lifted his arm allowing you to lean into him. Your ears brushed against his face and he gently blew on them. Reddening, you squeezed closer and flattened your ears.

The ride would be over soon, but for now it wasn't. Nick was a bit taller than you, so while you sunk against him, he rested his head on yours and wrapped his arms around you. Taking a breath and closing your eyes, you could feel his rhythmic breathing that complimented his soft fluff. There were probably a couple weird looks as you made your way around the wheel, but you didn't care. In the distance, the sun slowly dipped below the horizon.

Inevitably, however, the gondola stopped. That had all happened so quickly, why did it have to end?

The doors to the passenger car opened and you had to hop out. Clanging on the metal floor and walking off to the left and down the stairs. The sky was now a similar color to what it was this morning. It seems a lot had changed since then...

Past the stairs, the two of you moved off and out of the way. Now that it was becoming dark, a couple lights here and there were turning on.

Nick was the first to ask, "What do you want to do now?"

Neither of you had said anything since the kiss. Oops.

"Uh, I'm a bit tired, but I want to see the fair at night, too."

"Sure," He glanced up towards the light post nearby as it turned on. Its ambient glow flowed onto both of you. The blueish white light worked well on Nick and his grey shirt.

"So, how about that?" he pointed to the left.

At the end of his paw sat one of those giant pendulum rides. The bright flashing lights for it contrasted the darkening sky.

"Oh that looks fun! Let's go."

On your way through the crowds, you tried to edge closer to Nick. He either didn't notice, didn't care, or enjoyed it. Any of them would work for you.

The walking also gave you some time to think about what had just happened. The kiss you both shared still lingered in your mind and you wondered what the future would hold between you two.

Glancing towards the confident fox, he had one paw in his jeans and the other one holding his phone. Being with him just made it seem like everything would be okay. Maybe you shouldn't ponder the future...

Tonight you should just have fun.