Harder,Better,Faster,Stronger.

Chapter 7, Part 2.

Okay Ariana, just don't look down. It'll be fine. Just keep your eyes on the harness which was currently giving you a hell of a wedgie, which would probably have to be surgically removed. Maybe i'd feel a lot better about going down this zip line if my mom and Xavier were soothing me and telling me everything was cool. But they weren't. At this moment, they were currently looking at me eagerly and shouting out to me 'good luck ! You'll need it !' which is giving me all these crazy ideas in my head of the harness breaking due to my weight and me falling to my doom.

I Swear I think that being evil is one of the qualifications to work here because the guy who was currently strapping me in had this crazy-ass look in his eye as if he would push me off the cliff if he had the chance. He didn't even tell me any safety guidelines ! He moved away from me, and I looked down to see all my straps were in securely. Oh my goodness gracious me. Who was I kidding ? This wouldnt be fun ! I might aswell be signing the contract to my death ! I turned around to tell the guy to get me the hell out of this harness, but it was too late.

He pushed me, and I started to whizz down the line. I screamed in terror and held on to the rope for dear life. What the heck ?! Why would anyone enjoy this ?! Its absolutel- hey, wait a second. It actually felt quite nice, once you get past the height and wedgies. The feeling of the wind going through your hair, and moving as a separate wind. A felt a scream rising up my throat, and I just let it rip. I'm pretty sure that people in china heard that. Just as I started to get into it, I came to a stop, and a platform was underneath me.

“Oh.” I said, frowning in dissappointment. A Worker came to unstrap me out of the harness,

“Don't worry, this Is the smallest zip line we have. Soon you'll be begging to get off.” the worker said, chuckling. Something about the way he spoke made me believe him, and that sent exciting shivers down my spine. I got off the platform and waited for my mom and Xavier to have their turn.

“Boo.” a voice said from behind me. I shrieked and turned around, only to see Xavier standing there laughing his ass off. I narrowed my eyes and crossed my arms,

“That wasn't funny. What are you doing here ? Arent you supposed to be going down the zip line?” I asked.

“Dude, I work here. Don't you think i've already been on here a trillion times already ?” Xavier said, still chuckling.

“Oh.” I said, feeling embarrassed that I didn't realise that. Xavier grinned and ruffled my hair which made me slap his hand away.

Soon enough, my mom arrived at the platform with a grin on her face. I was slightly embarrassed of my mom, she was probably the oldest person here which was gaining her (and me) odd looks. As we were making our way to the next zip line, Anne- my mom's besfriend- joined us and my mom suddenly forget we were there and linked arms with anne and walked up ahead of me, leaving me and Xavier to walk together. Although I was slightly hurt that she could just leave me like that, I was also relieved that she had left so I don't have to be so embarrassed anymore.

“And then there were two..” Xavier said in a mock-mysterious voice. I laughed at him and proceeded to offer my arm to him which he knocked away and put his arm around my shoulder.

As the day went on, I found myself having more and more fun. This was probably one of the best days out I had had in a very long time. And I don't think it would've been possible without Xavier with me- I could tell that the friendship we had would last a very long time.

The zip lines were freaking crazy. The first one I went on looked like a little toddler slide compared to the ones I went on during the course of the day. At first I was little hesitant to go on them, but Xavier gave me the boost I needed to face my fears and just let go of everything.

When the day of zip lines came to an end, I was still buzzing but I knew that in a couple hours, i'd probably pass out from the exhaustion from all the walking I've done today. If I hadnt started doing these runs, I probably would have given up on the zip-lining hours ago ! Me and Xavier met my mom and anne at the Car park, and they were more exhausted than I was- which was suprising, even though they were around three times my age. Xavier offered to take me to a local diner for dinner which I agreed to eagerly. I quickly informed my mom and said my goodbyes to her and then jumped in to Xavier's car. As we drove, the car was filled with conversation about the day, which was mainly Xavier teasing and laughing at my girlish screams that I couldnt help but let out whilst going down the zip-line. Although I was scowling at him making fun of me, I couldnt help but smile at his care-free and infectious laugh. As we arrived at the diner, we were greeted with a blonde pretty waitress who was bluntly checking Xavier out, which made Xavier scrunch his nose up disgust. I only managed to contain my laughter until the poor girl left our table with our orders (I ordered a hamburger and chips- which I knew i'd have to work off on a run later on- and Xavier ordered a double cheeseburger with mac and cheese).

“That was so mean ! You didn't even give her the chance to talk before you turned her down” I said, still chuckling.

“I Hate superficial girls like that. They think they can get any guy they want just because they got nice boobs.” he said with disgust. I just laughed at him, but secretly my respect for him rised. It's hard to find guys that look past looks- though I guess I should have guessed that when he was cool with being friends with me. A familiar voice took me out of my throughts,

“Well, well, well. Look who we have here, its Fat Ariana !” I looked up to see a smirking Jason.

Ah, hell.

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