Almost there :)

I smile and put my phone down then continue playing with my hair. I decided to put gel in it for my date. Date. I smile just thinking that. I'm going on a date with Craig Tucker. Huh.

I decided that looked good enough and I went to my closet. I didn't have the most refined wardrobe but I made it work.

It was currently 8 pm so I knew it would get colder later but I didn't know if I should wear a hoodie and then give it to him if he gets cold, or bring a second hoodie of mine for him. I would have loved to be able to wear one of his but I am way too tall for that.

I decided I could just give him one after the date and I could still be warm during it.

Oh! Shit I almost forgot to mention where we're going. We're gonna go to a carnival just outside of town! I've always loved the carnival at night. I mean it's not dark out yet but it will be pretty soon. Maybe we can go on the Ferris wheel when the suns setting? That's probably to much to ask for though.

here! :D

I grin and run down the stairs and slip on my vans.

"Bye mom!" I yell

I could hear my mom say 'bye sweetie' but she got cut off by the door.

I run to his truck, open the door and hop in. Shit! He knew it was gonna be cold so he's already wearing a sweatshirt. I can still give him mine right? That's not weird? Or is it? Fuck,

My mind then floats to his text message and I smile

"You know you can stop with the dumb little emoticons right? I know you only use them just to make me happy" I say waving my phone in the air

"But you're happy when you see them" he stated backing out of the driveway

"They're still stupid" I said jokingly

"You like stupid. After all you're going on a date with me."

I giggled and I could tell his ears just heated up. It's like his hat is see through now

It wasn't long before we got to the fair. There weren't lot of rides since it was a small town. But there was a decent amount I'd say. I don't like big roller coasters anyway.

"So what do you want to do first" Craig said paying for our stamps.

"You wanna play some games?"

He smiled and nodded.

We went to the first one we thought was interesting which was that balloon water gun thingy. You know the one.

"Loser has to pay for the next game!" He said. That's not fair to shout that out in the middle of a game! He was already ahead!

"What!" I exclaimed trying to pop my balloon faster.

"Haha!" He yelled in victory.

"Aw man"

"What animal do you want" the cashier said

"Gimme that Chameleon" he stated proudly

That's adorable honestly. Of course he's a reptile gay.

"Okay What one do you want next?" I Said pulling out my wallet.

He looked around and his eyes finally landed on something.

"The hoops?" He asked

"I'm taller so I'm definitely gonna beat you" I smirked and started walking towards the game

I pay the cashier lady the money and we soon get our basket balls. No shocker there. I won. Because I'm taller. Like I said.

"What doya want?" She asked with a toothpick hanging out of her mouth

"Give me that, uh, that silly hat" I told her

She handed it to me and I put it on

"So are you going to pay for our food now?" I Said smiling

"You wanna eat before we go on rides?" He asked

I shrugged "we can go on the slower ones first"

"I guess" He Said doubtfully

We went to a food truck selling junk food and I ordered a hot dog and a Pepsi while he got cheesy fries and lemonade.

"So are you having fun?"

I slid across the table and stole one of his fries

"Oh definitely!" I Said dropping it into my mouth.

He smiled and took a sip of his drink

"You?"

"Oh yeah, yeah" he stated "I was just wondering"

I laughed and told him he doesn't need to worry

"I always have fun when I'm with you" I Say

He smiled and he looked at me. And for a second, for a hot minute, time seemed to stop. Or at least slow down. His green eyes looked up at my brown ones. I almost felt like kissing him again. Nah. Not the right moment. This was nice, us just staring at each other, but our second kiss I feel like should be better than us just chatting while I just had a hot dog in my mouth. I got hot dog breath. We should kiss after the date, on top of the Ferris wheel, or both. Maybe.

I dunno maybe I'm just nit picky.

"Wanna go on the strawberry spinner things?" He asked breaking the tension

"Nah too fast" I Said

"Alrighty" he said getting up, "the mirror house?"

He held out his hand and I grabbed it as we walked to the mirror house.

I smiled, feeling accomplished. This is nice. There hasn't been one awkward moment yet. Which I wasn't expecting to be completely honest.

We went in and I had a hard time getting out. Almost had a panic attack which was embarrassing but oh well. Craig helped me through it so i didn't have a full blown one.

Besides that moment though I had fun in there.

After that we decided to go on the strawberry spinners like Craig talked about. The ride itself was fine but it was funnier with him. Obviously.

Then he suggested something.

"Do you wanna go on the zipper?" He asked

"You don't have to if you don't want to" he said

I looked up at the tall ride. My heart began to sink looking at it. The only reason I feel like that roller coaster gives me bad heebe Jeeves is because I saw on the news a kid fell off to his death on it. It was Facebook so maybe it was a lie? Other kids always talked a big game when it came to that ride, saying it was super fucking scary. I know they said that just to try and scare me but guess what? It worked hella good.

"No it's fine" I tried to say

"No Tweek you really don't have to I shouldn't have asked"

"No no." I Said "I'm trying to get over my fear of roller coasters. I don't want to be a pussy"

"You sure?"

"Yes Craig"

"Alright Tweek" he said getting in line

My stomach twisted as we got closer but I feel like this ride is a good starter. I can't see the ground when I'm in a cage right?

We got in as the person operating the ride locked me in. I could feel my heart thump

Once it started it was actually a nice feeling. It was joy and fear mixed. Like adrenaline. I haven't felt actual adrenaline in a while. I giggled in between screams. My stomach felt like it was floating when it flipped.

I feel like I would not be having fun if I could actually see the ground. Sometimes all I saw was the night sky. But if I happened to see the ground I closed my eyes and it just felt like I was sitting down.

We got off and we both wobbled off. He giggled when he saw me struggle a bit to stand up

"You liked it?" He laughed

"Yeah a little bit" I said, laughing too

"Wanna go on another scary ride?"

"Absolutely not" I laughed and shook my head

We went on the Ferris wheel after that, not much to say about that. It was the Ferris wheel, it was fucking awesome. It was nice and relaxing. We joked a bit too which was fun.

After that we decided it was time to go home. I got a drink first though.

We were walking to his truck holding hands and laughing about some joke he said. Everything was fine and dandy until...

"Disgusting! Fuckin fags" someone yelled

It didn't take long to realize he was talking to us. Or I guess at us

We both turn around and looked at him confused

"That's right sickos, I'm talking to you"

He looked around 19 or 20 and had a little bit of stubble. He had a camo SnapBack hat and large chunky boots. He had a girl with him, holding his hand. She had thin long dark red hair that was pulled up into a ponytail and was only about 5"2. Almost definitely his girlfriend.

"Excuse me?" I asked, my heart leaped into my throat

"We've been watching you two and it's fucking disgusting what you're doing. Find Jesus you perverts"

He then spat in our direction. Just near Craig's feet.

Craig didn't like that. He was not a fan of that at all. I could feel his blood boil just from holding his hand. I squeezed it tighter trying to get us to leave but it didn't budge.

"Hey asshole" Craig spat at his face and flipped him off, "Fuck you too"

he tried to run with me to his car, but the guy was much faster. He grabbed Craig by the shoulder and punched him straight in the mouth

I jumped back and felt tears swell up in my eyes

Craig threw a few punches to his stomach but the guy was bigger than him. And at this point on top of him. He was punching Craig straight in the face.

I stood in place from fear. You know fight or flight? I was frozen. It felt like my feet were glued to the ground.

Craig tried to push him off but the guy was too heavy and it didn't work. Craig just got punched more.

"Stop! Please!" I yelled knowing my pleas wouldn't work

He kicked the guy in the balls and when the guy rolled over, Craig tried to run away but got pulled back down

"Okay Dylan! Stop! That's enough they learned their lesson now let's leave!" The girl looked around and ran

I was full blown bawling at this point, not knowing what to do.

Craig tried to throw another punch but the guy knocked him out. He then stood up and started kicking his sides before calmly walking away. But he stopped, glared at me and I flinched. Then he walked to his old red pickup truck.

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.

WHat do I do? Should I call the cops?! Why didn't I call the cops!?

I ran to Craig and dropped to my knees, I held his cold hand as I got out my phone and quickly dialed 911.

"I need an ambulance" I tried to say through my sobs