Snatched (On Going) I'm Sorry---have Been Extremely Ill---will Update Soon

SIXTEEN.

He started his car, buckled his seatbelt, started the engine, and pulled out his phone for a moment. "I know it wasn't the best night because it was so eclipsed by everything that followed but the night I first saw you.. You took my breath away. All the air in the room disappeared. I knew the only way I could breath again is if I spoke to you. This song was playing when I first spoke to you. He reached forward and turned up the volume knob on his radio.. "I did my best to notice.. When the call came down the line... Under the platform of surrender. I was fought but I was kind..Sometimes I get nervous when I see an open door close your eyes, wave farewell..cut the cord...are we humans? Or are we dancers?" My heart gave a lurch and I smiled so brightly. This was one of my favorite songs and he was right. It was playing the moment we met.

I sang along and we pulled backed up and headed down my long driveway.  Once we were down on the main road and he pulled out into the street his right hand came off the steering and found mine. He interlocked his fingers with mine, smiling to himself. My heart was so full. He played lots of music and we drove in a comfortable silence. He drove out to the highway, and headed toward the state boarder. We were only about 20 miles from Canton. I had no idea where we were going but I would go anywhere with him. Maybe it was crazy, but I felt so safe and invincible with him. He made my entire world feel so complete and full.

We drove for about an hour and then he took an exit into a little town. I wasn't sure where we were headed but I just enjoyed the feel of his hand in mine and the gentle buzz of the road under the tires. We could have just drove around for hours and I would be satisfied. After a while we turned onto another road and I started seeing lots of cars. Everywhere. And then I saw the multi colored lights, people, rides, concession stands.. We were at a carnival! "Oh my gosh!" I squealed. This was so awesome!

We pulled into an empty spot and the excitement was rising inside me. I loved carnivals. I was definitely a thrill seaker. Bridger was grinning brightly too, a childlike wonder in his eyes. He got out of the car and came to my side, opening my door. I stepped out into the grass. His hand found mine again and we walked a little ways to the ticket booth. A squat haughty woman was sitting behind the glass, looking in different. She spoke with a thick New Jersey accent. "What'll it be?" He pulled out his wallet and purchased us wrist bands for unlimited acess to the rides. "Thank you." "I'm just glad you're smiling."

After we stepped into the venue many smells hit my nose, I could smell popcorn, funnel cakes, fried foods, cotton candy, and even pizza wafting through the air. There was also unpleasant smells like horse manure, grease, and sweat mingled in the air but my face was shining brightly, excitement pumping through me. There were people scattered about in groups, around the stands and food trucks, and walking towards the rides. My heart was thumping. I caught small snatches of people's conversations all their voices full of happiness and laughter.

There was loud banging carnival music pumping through the air from speakers attached to the game stands and rides. The environment was pulsating with adrenaline and jubilation. Bridger leaned closer to my ear and spoke loudly because it was almost impossible to hear, "Would you like to eat first or later? " I laughed. "I am always ready for food!" He chuckled along with me. "Your wish is my command!" He said smirking.  He pulled me gently toward the food court area. "What would you like? " Without hesitation I said "pickles!!" He laughed and walked to the stand. I stood back a bit but still close to him. I still wasn't too keen on large crowds and strangers.

After we ate he asked what I would like to do first? "Ferris wheel!" We waited patiently in the line and when it was our turn we got onto the ride. It was made like a car backseat, the sides came up around us and a large steal bar was laid across our laps. The seat squeaked a bit as it began to move. Bridger was looking a bit uncomfortable. "You okay?" I asked a look of concern passing over my face. "Just... Don't like heights that much." He admitted. I frowned a little. "Why didn't you tell me? "

He swallowed hard and tried to put on a brave face. "I wanted you to be happy. " He grinned sheepishly at me, his golden eyes trained on my face. I smiled back at him and squeezed his hand tightly. The Ferris wheel moved up slowly, as they allowed more people on. I looked out at the landscape. I could see Grayson Lake. There was tiny little pops of light out in the water, which had to be boats. The street lamps down the highway painted a soft picture of peace, the loud sounds of the carnival were fading the higher we rose. The night was warm and peaceful.

We finally reached the top of the Ferris wheel. We were at least 400 feet in the air. My stomach did a little flip too, I wasn't afraid of heights but we were pretty high. Bridgers hand was squeezing mine rather tightly, his other hand squeezing the steel bar, his knuckles turning white from his grip. "Hey.. It's okay. You're alright we will be fine. " His face relaxed a bit but he still looked incredibly uncomfortable. I decided to district him. I scooted a bit closer to him, gently so the seat wouldn't rock too much, our knees were now touching. I bent my head closer to his ear. "I love you. " I pressed my lips softly to his cheek. His eyes brightened. "I love you. " He said not a hint of hesitation or nervousness in them.

I leaned in closer and closed the distance between us, pressing my lips softly to his. We kissed sweetly, slowly, meaningfully. His mouth felt like it was made for mine. The corner of his mouth twitched up and his kiss became deeper. He released his hand from the bar and twisted it into my hair. At that moment the world seemed to stop, our lips locked together, many unsaid things passing between our lips. And then the Ferris wheel jolted and began to move again and the kiss was broken by Bridger. His hand slowly pulled from my hair and he grabbed the bar again. I knew his heart was pounding, mine was too. His with fear, mine with complete euphoria.