Lovestruck {Joey Graceffa Fan Fic}

5: On Wheels

I check the calendar on my phone before I text Joey back. I was relieved when there was nothing marked. I don't want to leave Joey hanging.

I open our chat and type.

Claire: A good time for me is around 1 is that good for you?

I wait for a response. I place my phone down on my kitchen table and walk to the cabinet. I grab a box of cereal and place it on the counter. I fill the bowl and then pour the milk in.

I walk back to the table and get a spoon before sitting. I hold my phone, it's 9:23. Suddenly a buzz and I open my phone.

Joeyanya: Sounds great.

I smile and put my phone down and I start eating.

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I finish tying the laces of my roller skates and I glance over to see Joey already done and holding a camera up. I can only guess what he's doing. I stand, I stumble a little, but keep my balance. It's been years since I've roller skated, I will either do great or horrible. I use the wall to make my way to Joey.

"Here she is!"

"Hi!" I smile and wave.

Soon joey puts the camera down and we make our way to the rink. I can't help but laugh. We look like idiots, there are 3 year olds doing better than us.

I push out and glide into the rink gracefully. I begin pushing, one foot, two foot. I grab the wall to see Joey gliding as well, but a little less balanced. I laugh to see him slipping. I start trying to get the hang of the motion by skating closer to the wall.

After a few minutes Joey is doing the same as me. He looks scared. I laugh, "this is fun, not scary."

He looks up from his gaze at the ground. "Hah, just wondering how much it would hurt to fall."

I smile and let him catch up to me. "It's not that bad, come on have fun!" I push off and glide around the curve in the oval rink. I feel a tap on my shoulder, it's Joey. I laugh as he grabs my arm and holds on.

We skate for a while when suddenly a small kid flies past us, almost hitting us. I see Joey panic, he starts to loose his balance and then he hits the ground, pulling my arm. I get pulled down onto of him. We sit in a heap, I roll over onto my back and start laughing. Next thing I know we are both hysterically laughing. A ref comes and offers us help, I deny his kind offer. I get up and help Joey up onto his knees.

His face is red from the laughter. "Too many little kids showing off."

I laugh and we go around until we reach the nearest exit.

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JOEY'S POV

We exit the rink and go onto the carpeted area. It's easier to get around here. There is a concession stand and a bunch of arcade games. We take a seat at a table. I look at Claire, she's watching the people skating. I'm amazed at how she does pick up on every little detail in life. Every beautiful thing, she captures and remembers.

"Joey?" I look up at Claire, "do you want to go back out there?"

I don't really want to embarrass myself again, thanks. "No, I hurt my Knee in that fall, you can go."

She nods and starts rolling over to the rink. Now I watch her like she watches the skaters. She takes a few tries, but in no time she's gliding around the oval. Graceful, peaceful, beautiful. She goes , her hair rushes behind her, one foot, two foot. I watch in amazement, just like Claire does and I pick up every little detail.

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CLAIRE'S POV

It's an amazing feeling gliding around. I feel so free, if only the rink was bigger.

When I return to the table I see Joey smiling. He holds two waters. He hands me one. He must have bought them at the concession stand.

"Thanks" I smile and sit down.