Theme Park

“Bree... honey, wake up. Your phone’s been ringing non-stop for the last 15 minutes. Plus, the movers will be here soon, so you need to get going, don’t you?”

I woke up in a panic, grabbing my phone. Kallie had called 10 times. Oh no—I was supposed to meet her at the amusement park! I jumped out of bed, brushed my hair and teeth, and grabbed the clothes I had laid out the night before on my dresser. Thank goodness I put my phone on the charger before falling asleep last night.

I ran as fast as I could to the amusement park. As soon as I got there, I called Kallie. She said she was at the food court across the park and would come to the entrance to find me. While waiting, I noticed a group of guys staring at me. One of them was so handsome. My heart skipped a beat when our eyes met. He nodded and started walking toward me.

Crap. I needed to hide.

Walking away quickly, I texted Kallie to let her know what was happening. She told me to take the left path, turn on the second right, and wait by the purple ride.

I waited for 15 minutes, but she still wasn’t there. Turning to look around, I suddenly felt strong arms wrap around me and full lips press against mine—forcefully.

It was the handsome guy from earlier.

“What the hell?” I thought, panicking as I kneed him in the ribs with all my strength. He let go immediately, doubling over in pain. The group of guys he had been with earlier erupted into laughter.

I felt a rush of anger and turned to leave, only to find Kallie and her boyfriend, Jake, standing nearby, both in shock.

“Bre, are you okay? Do you want Jake to go beat that guy up?” Kallie yelled.

Jake started laughing and pointed at the guy I’d just kneed. I turned back to see him holding his side as he walked back to his friends.

That jerk. He must have blocked it with his hand and was just playing it off like I’d actually hurt him.

Annoyed, I silently walked over to Kallie. “Let’s just go have fun and forget about that guy,” I said.

The rest of the day was amazing. I completely forgot about every worry I’d had. Kallie was right—this trip to the amusement park was exactly what I needed. And, as always, Jake and Kallie never made me feel like a third wheel.

Tyler

From a distance, Tyler watched the girl his friends had dared him to kiss. He couldn’t get her out of his mind since the moment they pointed her out. Usually, he would laugh off their ridiculous dares, but when he saw her, he couldn’t resist.

She was beautiful. Her long hair, hourglass figure, and soft features made her look like an angel trying to blend in with humans. Watching her smile and laugh stirred something in him.

The kiss had been impulsive, yet unforgettable. Her lips, soft and sweet, had left him breathless. He’d never felt anything like it before—a desire so strong it was overwhelming. He couldn’t stop thinking about her, about how much he wanted to kiss her again, this time until her lips were swollen.

Breanna

I felt like someone was watching me, the weight of their gaze almost tangible. Looking around, I spotted the handsome guy from earlier staring at me from the back of the line. His green eyes burned with intensity, and I quickly looked away.

When we got called up for the ride, I realized this time we’d all be separated—two people per cart.

Out of nowhere, the guy from earlier jumped into my cart, locking the seats before I could protest.

“What the hell are you doing?” Jake snapped from the cart in front of us, sitting with Kallie.

“Making sure she’s not alone,” the guy replied, gesturing to me.

Kallie laughed and whispered something to Jake. Though he still seemed irritated, he didn’t say anything else.

“I don’t need you to ride with me,” I said sharply. “I can ride alone.”

“What’s so fun about being alone?” he asked. Then, pointing at Jake, he added, “Is that guy your brother or something?”

“Why does it matter?” I snapped, regretting it instantly.

He rested his head on the bar, turning to face me. “I’m sorry about earlier,” he said softly. “My friends dared me to kiss you.”

His voice was sweet, and my heart skipped a beat again. Damn it—why did this guy affect me so much? Why did I feel the sudden urge to kiss him back?

Before I could say anything, the ride started. As we approached the first drop, fear gripped me. I tightened my grip on the bar, my knuckles white.

Noticing my fear, he placed his hand over mine.

I looked up at him, and before I knew it, he kissed me again. This time, it wasn’t forceful. It was gentle, sweet. Time seemed to stop, and I forgot everything else.

“Bre?” Kallie’s voice pulled me back to reality. The guy pulled away just as the ride ended.

As soon as the latch unlocked, he stepped out and walked toward the exit without another word, leaving me dazed.

“Are you okay, Bre?” Jake asked, concerned.

I nodded, still trying to process everything. “Yeah... I’m okay,” I whispered, stepping off the ride.

But I wasn’t okay. Why did this guy make me feel so confused? And why did I want to see him again?