Julia's life completely changes when she discovers that she has to deal with the upside down, the mind flayer, demogorgons, demodogs, and, if that wasn't enough, she's pregnant after a one-night stand with Steve Harrington.
Julia Wallace is not rea...
Melody had found the girls. She saw they were all in one piece and let them go on more rides. She informed them they would leave in two more hours. The duo wanted to go on many rides as possible.
The girls were waiting in line for The Scrambler.
A few people ahead of them, nestled in their own bubble of intimacy, was a young couple in their early twenties. They were a bit too comfortable with each other out in the open.
His arms were wrapped securely around his girlfriend, her back against his chest. He rested his chin on her shoulder blade. He kissed the girl's cheek, making her giggle. One of his arms moved down from her back to her butt. A mischievous grin spread across his face as he squeezed gently, drawing a surprised but amused reaction from his girlfriend.
Nora and Glory couldn't help but observe this display of affection, and their eyes widened. Glory's mouth opened. "No way," she mouthed, looking at her friend. Both girls laugh, uncomfortable by what they were seeing.
It was the couple's turn to go on the ride. They sat on the seat glued to the hip. Their hands on each other's lap. They hugged each other through the duration of the ride, laughing, their chuckles blending perfectly together.
Once the ride was done, the couple left hand in hand, clearly enjoying each other's company. They were in love, thinking the carnival was only for them.
Nora wasn't jealous; she thought it was gross how affectionate they were with each other, but she couldn't deny she sometimes wished she had someone to laugh with. Glory was great. She loved her, but Nora wanted to feel the other type of love. The one her parents share with each other.
The girls walked into the ride. They settled in, the seats cushioned and equipped with sturdy safety bars that locked into place with a reassuring click.
The Scrambler whirred to life, the robotic arms starting their dance. Their seats spun slowly at first, gently tilting as they gained speed. With each rotation, the force pulled Glory and Nora, pressing them against the sides of their seats.
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The fairground lights blurred into streaks of color around them, creating a spectacular kaleidoscope of hues.
Nora closed her eyes briefly, a mixture of thrill and adrenaline coursing through her veins. The wind tousled their hair, adding to the sense of excitement.
With each spin, the force pulled them outward, making it feel like they were on the brink of colliding with the rides next to them.
The rush of adrenaline and the thrill of uncertainty mingled in their hearts as they spun faster and faster.
The mechanical arms eased, bringing Glory and Nora back to a more gentle spin before coming to a complete stop.
Arm in arm, they walked away from the Scrambler, the sounds of the carnival continuing to swirl around them.
