Always Ameli

chapter 5: Walls

;ameli's pov

My eyes lit up as my eyes landed in my all time childhood favourite fun fair ride. The Ferris Wheel. Call me immature but I don't care. I have this weird obsession with this kind of rides.

" The ferris wheel! Can we go please? " i exclaimed while trying to make my best puppy face. Aidan then gave me a 'are-you-serious' face, thinking that I was only joking. But when he saw how excited I was, his eyes widened. He shrugged and said, " Okay, only for you. "

As the Ferris wheel went higher and higher, I slowly could see the beautiful 5.30pm view of Los Angeles. I was fascinated by the city lights and literally awed at the sight.

" It's beautiful, don't you think so? " I said as I took a deep breath of the fresh cooling air.

"Yeah you too." Aidan tilted his head and looked at me.

We stared at each other for god knows how long until I decided to break the intense eye contact. He had this dreamy and captivating look in his eyes that honestly really scared me a lot.

I had put up so many walls around me ever since Mum's death. I might not show it but I do still feel it otherwise. But I don't even know how i am letting a person I barely even know to get close to me. The thought of that just terrifies me even more, leaving me with thousands of questions racing through my mind. I just don't understand anymore.

Maybe it's time for you to put down those walls you had kept around you. A voice spoke in my head.

No I can't trust a person, especially a boy I barely know. No. it's just not right, Ameli. I said in my mind.

I shook my head, shaking off the thoughts and enjoyed my last few minutes as our Ferris wheel cabin came to the end and finally to a stop.

"You seem awfully quiet. A penny for your thoughts perhaps? " Aidan asked curiously while trying to make me smile.

" Nahh it's nothing. How about 10 bucks for my thoughts? " I joked and smiled.

Aidan chuckled, " Let me walk you home? "

"Sure my aunt would be waiting for me already." I said, suddenly aware of the fact that Aunt Julie might be worried about me.

As we reached my house patio, I felt a little disappointed that the day had passed so fast when I was with him.

God what is happening to me. When had i become so cheesy?

" Nights Mel. " Aidan smiled as he ran his hands through his hair.

"Mel huh? Okay then nights blondie. "

" From now I would call you that now. Bye see you around then. "

We waved each other goodbye and I just couldn't stop thinking about him.