Through my eyes||Dino

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There was only one day left of their mini-vacation weekend, so they decided to go to an amusement park.

The bus ride to the amusement park was filled with excitement and chatter as the members eagerly planned their day.

Sara had never been to a place like this before, and the energy was contagious.

She sat between Taylor and Wonwoo, trying to absorb the atmosphere as they rattled off their favorite rides.

"Sara, you're going to love this place!" Taylor said, practically bouncing in her seat.
"There's a huge roller coaster with loops that go upside down--perfect for you!"

Sara laughed nervously and Wonwoo just chuckled at them.

Sara wasn't usually the thrill-seeking type, but something about being with this group makes her want to get out of her comfort zone. "I think I'll survive it."

"Survive? You'll love it!" Taylor insisted, grinning.

Across the aisle--Jeonghan leaned in, his arms crossed over his chest. His protective nature was evident, even when he was joking.

"I'll be looking out for you little sis," he teased, giving Sara a playful pat on her head.

"And if you scream too much, I'm not taking you to the cotton candy stand" added Seungcheol who was seated beside Jeonghan, and continuing the teasing.

Sara rolled her eyes. "Y'all are annoying" she said, her tone was affectionate.

"That's the special treatment to our little maknaes" Seungcheol said and chuckled,

"Welcome to my hell" screamed Chan who was seated in the front,  the rest of the band just laughed along with him.

Sara felt comfort in this dynamic, she admired them so much. The light teasing felt natural, and she realized how much she appreciates them.

As they walked through the gates of the amusement park, Sara's eyes widened in awe.

It was like a world all on its own--bright lights, the smell of popcorn in the air, and the dizzying sound of the rides. There was too much to take in, and she felt a spark of excitement in her chest. 

Chan, who had been unusually quiet most of the time in the bus, was now walking beside her. He wasn't talking too much, but his presence was calming.

Sara couldn't help notice the way his brown hair is curled slightly at the edges, and how his eyes seemed to light up when he looked at his surroundings.

"First ride of the day? She asked, trying to break the silence.

Chan glanced at her, a smile forming. "I vote for the ferris wheel."

Sara raised an eyebrow. "The ferris wheel? I thought you were  more of a rollercoaster guy."

He shrugged, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I like the view, besides, I think it's the perfect way to start the day--slow and easy."

She chuckled, feeling a warmth in her chest. It was nice to see a softer side of Chan, especially since things had been a bit awkward between the two.

She'd appreciated how openly he had expressed his feelings, and it made her feel more comfortable around him now.

The group made their way to the Ferris Wheel, and Sara felt the nerves settled in when they started to climb into the gondola.