I’m fully aware of his reason, and I agreed because Amelia will be with her.
“Why don’t we go and find you coconuts to shoot, you should like that,” I say, slapping him on the back, laughing.
Tariq catches us up as we walk around.
“They’re over by the Ferris Wheel.”
“Of course they are, cause they’re fuckin’ women.”
Jermaine and I lag behind as Tariq picks up his pace on his way to his girl.
“Just for the record, I don’t like this.”
“I get that, Jer.”
The music changes as we pass each ride and my mouth waters when I spot Amelia leaning over the railings trying to pick something up. Her ass is definitely not bony or flat. Tariq sneaks up behind Clare and she shrieks when he picks her up and swings her around. Amelia straightens and her agitation of our presence is as clear as day.
“Hey,” I say, tipping my chin.
“Hi.”
Looking over the railing, I see a bag of candy floss. Jumping it is easy enough and I pass her the bag of sugar and jump back over the railings.
“Thanks.”
“No problem.”
I catch Jermaine rolling his eyes and ignore him. He keeps his distance and lights a cigarette, leaning back on the railing.
The guy manning the Wheel hollers there’s open seats and Clare drags Tariq forward. Amelia’s smile drops, not that she was truly happy we are here.
“You wanna go on?” I ask her.
“Yes and no.”
“Yes with your friend, and no with me?”
She bites down on her lip, and I drag my eyes back to hers.
“Not exactly.” She crosses her arms over her chest, her bag of candy floss sticking out.
“Come on, I’ll keep you safe.”
Rolling her eyes, she moves forward, and we catch the last opening. I hand the attendant a twenty, more than enough to cover the ride and slip in beside her.
The cart rocks back and forth and she clutches the bar so tightly, her hands turn ghostly white.
“Why would you want to come on here if it scares you?” I ask as the thing begins to move.
“Who says I’m scared?”
Staring at her hands, she catches it and loosens her grip.
“I should’ve known you and your friend would show up,” she says, and I narrow my eyes.
“I’m starting to feel like you don’t like me.”
She laughs and that shit relaxes me.
