By the time we reach the fair, it's pitch black outside. But fluorescent light from the various rides and games seeps out into the parking lot, allowing us to make our way to the nearest ticket booth without tripping. I had only planned on getting a few tickets, but Bokuto pesters me about wanting bracelets all the way through the line. I have really got to start working on my ability to say no to him before we blow all our money.
The second we both have our bracelets on, Bokuto grabs me by my arm and drags me behind him into the fair. It's packed with people, leaving very little room to safely walk. I have to be constantly apologizing for running people, for fear that I might bump the wrong person and cause some kind of conflict.
Bokuto pulls me for a good three minutes before he reaches the front of the biggest roller coaster in the whole park. He probably saw it when we were in line, and wasted no time getting here.
"Should we not save this one? Have you never heard anyone say 'save the best for last'?" I ask. I am just a little worried that we wasted our money on the unlimited ride bracelets. If he is just going to ride this ride and then get bored, tickets may have been the way to go.
"Akaashi, this obviously isn't the best," the way he says it makes me second guess myself. I turn around quickly, looking for a bigger roller coaster. When I am not able to find one, I turn back to him. He looks disappointed.
"I figured this would be the most exciting, am I wrong?" I am genuinely puzzled. Bokuto is the exact type of person who likes big roller coasters. The only reason I am even still standing in this line is that I made the mistake of assuming that they were his favorite.
"Well- yeah... It is the most exciting. But it isn't the best!" He shoots me another expectant look like I am going to magically understand what he is talking about.
When his look is met with silence, he pouts. "Akaashi...," I just wait patiently for him to tell me what exactly he is talking about so that I can agree with him. That way, this whole problem will be solved. "The best is obviously the Ferris wheel! Have you never been to a fair?"
"We have been to a fair together before, Bokuto." I can't help but smile at his choice in ride though, and for once I actually do agree with him. I like Ferris wheels.
"Duh, I know that." He rolls his eyes, seemingly over his momentary disappointment. He turns to face the end of the line, excitedly glancing at me every few seconds. He looks like he wants to say something.
"What is it?" I ask, turning my attention from the top of the ride to him.
"You look nervous Akaashi. Are you scared?" He asks, poking my shoulder teasingly while he talks. I should've known he'd pull this.
"Of course I am not scared. Why would I be afraid of a giant metal death trap that is being operated in the dark?" I say, voice thick with sarcasm.
Immediately his whole countenance changes. "Wait... are you actually scared? We don't have to go if you're scared." He looks worried, I hadn't meant to upset him.
"No, Bo, I'm fine. That was a joke." He sighs, very obviously relieved. I'm almost touched at his willingness to not go on a roller coaster for me.
"You have got to work on your joke delivery. I thought you were being serious." He lets out a laugh and slaps me on the back. I jump a little, but shake it off instead of complaining this time.
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