Café Aurora

Chapter 21 | The Big Words

Willow and I decided not to do anything more to get me 'dolled up'. In her words, not mine. Which was a good thing we did because not even ten minutes later, Logan showed up. First I thought he was early, making me panic and thinking I was underprepared. One quick look at the clock and a pep talk from Willow instantly changed that and calmed me down.

Though, I didn't calm down too much. I had to figure out how to get Willow out of the house. After think and turning down many options - climbing out the window, out the back door, downstairs back door - eventually I figured to be nice and let her out the way she came.

The front door. It was not like I had anything to hide. Willow is my friend, she deserves to be treated like one. Because it's obvious that I have not been a good friend. That's why I invited her over later.

"Okay, Olivia. Where are we going?" Logan asked from the driver seat.

Since I cannot drive I am sitting in the passenger seat. This is one of the things why I wish I had my licence. It is not fun to surprise - or attempt - someone when you have to direct them where they need to go.

"Not telling you that until we get there. You can only get the directions, but if you know where we are heading then you can say it," I said.

He nodded while frowning, "Alright then, where do I go now?"

I looked around trying to figure out where to go at this intersection. I have studied the route to this location many, many times last night hoping this moment would never happen. It is the moment where I have know idea where to go.

Luckily I was prepared. "Um, one sec," I said pulling out my phone. I had it a map of the road set to my lock screen just for if this moment would occur. "Okay turn right, please."

Logan looked around, probably trying to find out where we are. I know what he is thinking, there is nothing near us. Not a mall, not an arcade, no nothing. "If you say so," he questioned.

"I say so," I looked over at Logan and grinned at him. I can't help it, he makes me happy.

He looked at me again and raised an eyebrow, "What has you so happy?" The way he asked, it didn't sound like he was jealous or angry, just curious.

"You silly. Who else?" I giggled when realization dawned on face.

He nodded, "Okay, let's get this show back on the road," he said, "but I'm glad I make you happy."

I didn't even realized we were still on the same road. Wow, now I really am questioning if we are going on the right way. Quick check at the map again dismissed those worries.

We drove for only a half a hour or so. I'm not good with overall time counting, so it could've been longer, I do know it wasn't any shorter than that. I do know I didn't have to check the map any more than that one time.

Because Logan knew where we were going. Pulling in front of one of the amusement parks in Minnesota. Though, this is probably the biggest one, Valley Fair.

After Logan finally found a spot - we got here at a bad time, or it's always crowded here - he parked and shut off the car. Logan unbuckled his seatbelt and spun around to me, wrapping his arms around my shoulders, hugging me to him.

No matter how uncomfortable it is to be stuck in my seatbelt, and twisted at a awkward angle, I returned the hug just as fiercely he did. Who know how often I'll be getting these, might as well make them count.

When he pulled back he leaned his head on mine. "How'd you know I love this place?" He asked grinning.

I just wanted to pause in this moment. Logan looked so happy, which he definitely deserves. Many bad things has happened in his life. Just this summer, matter of face. He really needs something to make him happy and keep him happy.