Ethan's Pov
Hand in hand we walk up to one of the many rides. Kids run back and forth as their parents try to control them. "So which one do you want to go on first?" I asks him as we halt in movement.
"You can choose." I assure him as I shrug. He nods and leads me to the ticket booth. Thankfully there isn't a line in front of us. I pull out my wallet taking out a 20 dollar bill. As Grayson goes to stop me he retracts remembering his payment option.
I hand the bill to the ticket vendor as he hands us 20 tickets. We thank him and leave heading to the rides. Walking to the very last ride which is big but no commotion surrounds it. The sign blinks lights reading, 'Water Bumper Cars'. I hand the ticketlady 4 tickets as she allows us to pass through. We place our belongings in a bin near the exit.
We're met with kids bumping into each other forcefully. I hop into a Spongebob looking bumper as Grayson hops into a Squidward one. I chuckle as he almost fell into the water. He glares at me as the helper begins buckling in our seatbelts. Once we were safe and compact she flipped a switch making our cars blink up.
I rewind moving backwards before slamming into Grayson's car. He shrieks causing a little kid to screech laughing at him. He glares at the kid then at me. I laugh rolling my eyes at his actions. He slams into my car but thankfully I was prepared. I pulled away slamming into a little kid.
He shook and slammed into my car. I scoff offended and slam onto his car which hits his friend. I watch as they whistle to each other before looking at me. I glance over at a laughing Grayson who slowly backs away. The kids begin to roll over here as I attempt to move away.
Both bumpers rush towards me as I yelp. The unsteady bumper car is now triggered and flips over tossing me into cool water. All that is barely heard were gurgles of laughter. I push the bumper aside popping my head up from under the sea. The lady helps me out as a bell rang telling every one it's time to go.
I hop out completely wet glaring at the kid. Grayson comes by my side giggling as we go get our things. He grabs my belongings as we exit the ride. People staring as I walk by. I quickly find a sanitary bathroom entering it with Grayson following behind me.
Ripping off my hoodie as we both enter a big bathroom stall. Wringing out the hoodie over the sink until it's damp. Handing it over to Grayson who airs it out. I place it on once more. I'm going to have to allow my other clothing to dry.
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2 hrs and a bunch of rides later.
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My clothes are fully dry now as I watch Grayson board the ride. I supposedly was 'sick' and I didn't feel like going on this ride. He accepted my choice but regardless wanted to go on this one last ride. That is when my plan comes in.
I've already texted Alex prior and he's prepared. "Hey!" Alex announces tapping on my shoulder slightly scaring me. I hum a response but I don't remove my eyes from Grayson's figure. I watch as the attendant buckles him into seat. Making sure it's tight by tugging on it.
I overhear Alex ruffle back over to a bench as Grayson makes contact with me. I wave as he waves at me. The attendant starts up the ride slowly before it begins speeding up. As the ride begins to blur I quickly rush over to Alex. Behind him sit Eva and Brandon.
The curly haired boy greets me with his arm around Eva. She blushes glaring at me as I take pictures of them. Rolling my eyes I focus on the task at hand. "Ok, so I head inside and prep up the section. Then I wait till majority of the people leave?" Alex questions me seriously. I nod. He hums in response, and begins leaving along with Eva and Brandon.
The ride starts to move slowly until it comes to a halt. One by one people leave the ride heading straight for the parking lot. I watch as Grayson gets down smiling as he marches toward me. Throwing his arms around me as he smiles. "Never getting tired of that ride!" He yelped.
I smile at him as he pulls away entwining our fingers. "Before we leave, we have one more shop to go to." I remark walking into the shop once again. He nods and follows me as I lead him across the store. We were walking for awhile and I think it tired him out.
"E, where are we going?" He groans dragging his shoes across the floor in exhaustion. "We're almost there?" I say for the fifth time already. "You've said that 6 times already. I'm sleepy!" He exclaims as he stops walking in front of his surprise.
I watch from behind him as Eva, Alex, and Brandon sneak behind the surprise. "I'm going back to the car." He remarks as he turns ready to walk away. I smirk before stopping him mid-walk. "Wait Gray, just turn around!" I exclaim winking at him hoping he gets the reference.
I'm guessing he does as he turns around and squeals at the surprise. Displayed in front of him is a big plush teddy bear with 4 bouquets of roses surrounding it. Sitting exactly in front of it is a box printed with the number 1. He turns running over to me giving me a kiss.
"SURPRISE!" Yelp the trio as they pop from behind the gifts with giftbags. Grayson pulls away smiling as they walk up to him handing him the giftbags. "Awe, Thanks guys!" He exclaims giving each of them a hug. "Don't thank us thank Ethan." Alex points out.
"Thanks for everything, E!" He exclaims wrapping his hands around my neck. I wrap my arms around him as well. Pulling away as he walks up to the box. Opening it to see a pea colored gem with the number 1 printed neatly on it. Underneath it stated in red print, 'DO NOT FLIP TIL 12TH DATE.'
I watch as he smiles and nods placing the box into one of the gift bags. Most people have already left leaving only minimum around. Everybody grabs hold of one gift as we walk back to the car. Placing them in the trunk with ease as we walk back to the carnival.
Out of nowhere it was decided that we weren't going to leave until the trio had some fun. Majority of the rides were still on so they ran to have fun leaving me and Grayson on the bench. A few minutes pass of watching them as Grayson leans his head on my shoulder. He watches our entwined hands before jumping up.
"Your payment." He smirks but whispers making sure the trio doesn't hear. I nod watching as they run off to the other ride. I grab hold of his hand as we speed walk to the parking lot. At least 10 cars total but luckily our row was vacant.
I unlock the car shoving Grayson in as I follow behind him. He jumps in throwing the keys somewhere after locking them in. Thank god for tinted windows.
That was trash!
To be Continued....
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