" I just wanna be myself " (A Hunchback Of Notre Dame fanstory)

Chapter 27

The hot summer sun was finally setting after practically scorching everything below it. From the pools, to the sidewalks, everything was hot for the entire day. With the sun finally setting, it'd make things a little cooler as it turned to dusk. People were already going up to the boardwalk to get ready for a night of fun, boardwalk fries, and sugary drinks. The amusement park began to light up with life as the vacationers began flooding them en mass, along with the local arcades and even mini-golf! 

It was the final day of their summer trip for Edgar and his friends, which they didn't like, they didn't want their trip to end, they wanted to stay at WildWood forever, eating nothing but sweet boardwalk food and enjoying the summer sun all day and the cool air at night. They didn't want to go back home, but hey, they had other vacation things to look forward too, besides, it was only late June, they'd be fine. 

Edgar and all his friends had just gotten done eating their dinners, with Habiba finishing her meal last as she was a slow eater. Everyone was getting ready to go to the boardwalk to play at the arcades. They were all dressed in their best summer evening outfits, and the only finishing touches they needed was make-up! Which Fatima was happily applying to all her friends, besides, they were all getting older and they were absolutely fascinated by make-up, wanting to try various styles of it.

" Hold still, Gummy bear " Fatima said to Habiba as she applied a soft pink blush to her cheeks " We gotta make you look amazing, plus, with us in make-up, we look like we belong on the red carpet! " She smiled as she carefully finished up adding the blush " Now, Remember, We're going to the arcade, and if anyone sees us and says something, what do we do? " She asked Habiba.

' Tell your mom and Dad immediately '  Habiba signed with a smile ' Or, if they aren't nearby, tell Natsuo ' She nodded, grabbing her AAC tablet and putting it in her bag, attaching it to her person with leather straps. She adjusted her hair a little and gave a thumbs up ' Ready! Lets go and go play skeeball! '

Edgar was helped into his wheelchair by Gary " There you go, wheely! " He said with a smile " Just wait, we're gonna get boardwalk fries and ice cream! Ooh! Maybe we can get that Polish Water Ice stuff again! Or we could get funnel cakes! " He was ecstatic as ever, he always smiled, even if he was sad or upset, he tried to be positive, of course, there were days when he couldn't be his happy self, and that was all okay, as long as he knew things would be okay, he'd smile.

" Y-You wanna get f-f-f-funnel cakes? " Edgar asked with a laugh " I-I wanna get fries and a s-soda, Oh! W-we could sha-share the i-ice c-c-cream! " They reached into their bag and pulled out his signature pink hair scarf, tying it up in his thick hair and adjusting it ever so slightly so his hair didn't get in his eyes by accident. He adjusted himself in his wheelchair for a second, still getting used to the leather seat was a pain, but it was nothing that a blanket or a cushion couldn't fix!

" Alright everyone! " Aisha called out from the open hotel room " Remember the rules; Stick together, don't separate from each other, don't talk to adults you don't know, and come to us if anything or anyone tries to fuck with you! " She walked out the room, bag slung over her shoulder and hotel key in hand " Since today is the final day of this trip, we're gonna allow you all something, " The group of pre-teens all looked towards Aisha, a curious expression on all their faces " Me and Adeem have decided to allow you all to eat as much junk food as you all want, no matter what it is, " She smiled under her veil " So as long as it's Kosher or Halal, that is " She laughed.

" Um! Does that mean i can get those deep fried oreos! " Fatima exclaimed happily, earning a nod from her mother. " Yeah! " She cheered before running over to Edgar and embracing him in a hug " Listen Wheely, We're all gonna get deep fried oreos! They come covered in powdered sugar and sometimes chocolate syrup! It's like a mini cake on a stick! Oh! I hear they can be soft sometimes too! " She was clearly rambling, but to the group, her rambling was a sign of love.