Not So Perfect

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We've been meaning to hang out and actually plan something to do. With school starting up, everyone but Matt and I will be busy during the week.

Chelsea's girlfriend flew here to spend the weekend with her. It was perfect for all of us get together and go do something. I thought they'd both want to be away from everyone else but apparently, Taylor doesn't mind.

I have yet to meet her, just now arriving at the carnival. Alice was eager to spend time with Matt. They finally got together and I'm happy for her.

I told her to go ahead and I drove my own car. I pay for my entrance and walk to where my friends stand at.

I smile at the sight of a petite girl with black hair and pale skin. She's beautiful, her light brown eyes meeting mine. Her hand is tightly intertwined with Chelsea's'

"Hey," I say.

She immediately introduces herself, complimenting my outfit. After we've established that we shouldn't waste a second we begin to head towards the rides.

Jesse walks beside me, now a third-wheel. With Alice and Matt, and Chelsea and Taylor.

I smile up at him, "You can hang out with us." I tease, poking his side.

He narrows his eyes. "You two are worse then them combined."

I gasp, giving Chase a brief look. He only laughs, rolling his eyes at his friend. Luckily the two couples aren't all over each other the entire time.

We stop at different booths to admire the art. From photography to paintings to drawings. It's amazing to see how talented and creative others can be.

We even take a picture in the photo booth. The seven of squeeze together to fit in the small frame. Multiple pictures are printed, each of us getting to keep one.

"I want to go on that!" Chelsea says excitedly.

She tugs on my arm, dragging me to a ride that looks promising to make me sick. I shake my head, hiding behind Chase. My stomach is too sensitive for that.

Chase looks at his sister. "I don't think she should go on that Chelsea." He tells her.

She pouts but sighs, tugging Taylor to the line. Alice says something about staying with me while the rest of them go but I urge her to go. It's sweet that tries her best to make sure I'm never bored but I can deal with just watching.

Chase doesn't go on which is fine. He doesn't seem to be a fan of them anyways. We wander away, wanting to see some of the things we missed. Might as well since the line for the ride is long.

My arm occasionally brushes against Chases' making me feel a warm sensation inside.

Being around someone you strongly want to be with is almost painful. When it's the two of us at work, I can handle the proximity. And then I see him out of work and I just want to kiss him. I want to hold his hand, and do cheesy couples things.

This is coming from someone who hates showing affection in public.

He peers down at me, "You're being really quiet today." He states.

I shrug, hiding my red face from him. My mind is constantly telling me to ignore my feelings.

I can't.

Turning around so I'm facing him, I open my mouth before seeing a blonde behind him. My mouth clamps shut, my heart hammering against my ribcage. Please don't be her I beg, my shoulders dropping when I see her properly.

She spots us, her eyes gleaming mischievously at the sight of us. She makes her way towards Chase and I and as much as I want to run, I don't react fast enough.