𝐑𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 • 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐈 𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀

✿ Chapter 13: Roller Coaster Dreams ✿

as Notti, Aliyah, Ddot, DD, Destiny, and Star made their way to the amusement park. The atmosphere was electric, filled with laughter, screams from thrill-seekers, and the sweet aroma of funnel cakes drifting through the air. Aliyah bounced excitedly beside Notti, her energy contagious. "I can't wait to hit all the rides! It's been forever since I've been to one of these places!"

"Facts, we gotta do everything!" DD chimed in, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. "First, we hit the coasters, then the funnel cakes. Word to my mother, it's gonna be lit!"

As they walked through the gates, Notti felt a rush of happiness. It was moments like these that he cherished—being with his homies and the girl who constantly occupied his thoughts. He had a little surprise planned for Aliyah later in the day, and he was eager to see how it would play out.

"Alright, what's the first ride?" Destiny asked, her excitement matching Aliyah's. "I'm ready to scream!"

"Let's hit the biggest coaster!" Ddot suggested, pointing toward a towering roller coaster that twisted and turned high above the park.

"Let's go! I'm down!" Aliyah replied, determination shining in her eyes.

Star, standing next to DD, exchanged a quick glance with him. They had been secretly dating for a couple of months, keeping it low-key from everyone. "I'm in too. Let's do it," she said, nudging DD playfully.

Once they boarded the coaster, screams filled the air as they soared through loops and drops. Notti found himself sitting next to Aliyah, her laughter infectious as they whipped around the turns.

"Did you see that drop?!" she yelled over the wind, her eyes wide with excitement. "I thought we were gonna fly off!"

"On my mother, I thought we were done for!" Notti laughed, his heart racing not just from the ride but from being next to her.

As they got off, Aliyah was practically glowing. "Let's do it again!"

"Bet! But first, let's grab some food. I'm starving," Notti said, his stomach rumbling.

After devouring some funnel cakes and hot dogs, the group decided to take a break near a large fountain in the center of the park. The sun was starting to set, casting a warm glow around them.

"Yo, I gotta tell y'all something," Notti said, pulling Aliyah aside. "I wrote a song for you. It's kinda my way of asking you to be my girl."

"What is it?" Aliyah asked, curiosity sparkling in her eyes.

Notti took a deep breath, pulling out his phone. "I wrote a song for you. It's kinda my way of asking you to be my girl."

Her expression shifted, surprise mixing with excitement. "You wrote a song for me?"

"Yeah, listen." He pressed play, the sound of his voice filling the space as he sang the lyrics he'd crafted, each word reflecting the way he felt about her—the laughter, the late-night talks, the connection that had blossomed between them.

As the song played, Aliyah's eyes softened, a smile spreading across her face. "Notti, this is amazing! You're so talented!"

"Thanks, ma," he said, his heart racing. "So, what do you think? Will you be my girl?"

"Yes!" she replied, her enthusiasm contagious. "I'd love to be your girl!"

Notti's heart soared. "Word to my dead, I promise I'll treat you right. I'm all in."

They embraced, the world around them fading into the background as they reveled in the moment. It felt like everything had finally clicked into place.

Meanwhile, DD and Destiny were sitting on a bench a few feet away, trying to get to know each other better. Destiny glanced at DD, her curiosity piqued. "So, what do you like to do when you're not hanging out with your friends?"