Who They Really Are

fourteen

It was around noon when Kat heard the knock at her door. She'd already been ready for a couple hours since she had no idea when Noel was coming to get her, and her excitement had started to turn into nerves.

"Hi," she says, opening the door and taking Noel's appearance in. He's wearing black skinny jeans, a plan white t-shirt, and a baseball cap.

"Hey," Noel says with a smile, looking her up and down.

"I wasn't sure what to wear since I have no idea where we're going..." Kat says. She'd decided on a black Nirvana cut off and some short jean shorts with black vans.

"It's perfect. I didn't know you were into Nirvana. That's sweet."

"There's a lot of things you don't know about me," Kat replies with a grin, walking outside and locking her door.

"Your doorman was scary. I didn't think he was going to let me up until I offered to sign something for his daughter."

"No way!" Kat laughs. "Harold's a sweetheart once you get to know him. And it's probably because you have to be buzzed up to be let in. Isn't that common knowledge?"

"Apparently not. Next time I'll try that instead of bribing him," Noel replies as they make their way out of the building.

"Are you going to tell me where we're going now?" Kat asks.

Noel shakes his head, getting them a taxi. They get into the backseat, and he says, "Nope. It's gonna be a 100% surprise."

"Okay, but I have to be home by 6:00 to make my flight."

"That's fine, I have to get back to make it to the next venue anyways."

The ride in the taxi lasts for about 20 minutes before they pull into a familiar place.

"Coney Island is your surprise?" Kat asks.

Noel grins. "Yup. Surprise! You're in for a whole worry-free day of roller coasters and greasy food."

"It sounds amazing," Kat says, genuinely.

They exit the taxi and go to the entrance.
Noel buys them their tickets, and they walk into the park.

"Where would you like to start?" Noel asks. "Something small?"

Kat scoffs. "Um, no. I'm an avid roller coaster fan. I can handle the big rides."

Noel grabs her hand and starts pulling her further into the park. "Then let's go!"

They stop and look at a map, finding the biggest coaster and heading towards it. The line they find is huge, and the sign says the wait is 2 hours.

"Well damn. That sucks," Noel says, letting go of Kat to take his hat off, rubbing his hand through his hair.

"We can wait. It'll be worth it," Kat says, entering the line.

Noel follows her saying, "How are we gonna pass 2 hours?"

Kat shrugs. "We could play a game or something."

Noel starts to respond, but is interrupted as 2 young girls run up to him.

"Oh my gosh!" One yells. "You're Noel Casey!!"

Noel smiles. "Guilty as charged."

"Where are the other guys?? Are they here? What're you doing here?!" The girls quickly yell at Noel.

"It's just me, sorry. Just have a day off."

"Oh cool. Can we get a pic?" One girl asks.

"Sure," Noel says, taking the girl's phone. He snaps a selfie with them and hands the girl back her phone. They walk away giggling and freaking out over what just happened.