The wind whipped through your hair as the rollercoaster climbed higher, the metallic creaks and groans of the ride mixing with the excited screams of the crowd. You glanced sideways at Rafe Cameron, his blonde hair tousled, a cocky grin plastered across his face. “Ready to scream?” he teased, eyes sparkling. You rolled your eyes, a smile breaking through. “I’m not the one who looks scared.” “Scared? Please.”

The coaster tipped, and the ground fell away. You clutched the safety bar as the drop plunged you downward. “Ahhh!” Your scream mingled with his laughter, a wild, infectious sound that echoed in your ears. As the ride leveled out, Rafe turned to you, breathless. “Best ride ever, right?” You shook your head, unable to hide your laughter. “Maybe for you! I’m gonna be sick..!” “Maybe I should take you on more rides,” he said, his eyes glinting with mischief. “Just to see that pretty face.” “Don’t push it, Rafe. I have a boyfriend,” you reminded him, even as your stomach did a flip. “Yeah, but he’s not here, is he?” His smirk was infuriatingly charming, despite the seriousness in your words.