You've been to the fair before, of course. As the sun sets, neon lights burst to life, competing with and outshining the stars. The air is filled with pumping music, joyful screams, the heavy scent of fried food. A quintessential, all-American experience.

Through the crowd, you can see Patrick standing by the ticket gate. His eyes are scanning the crowd; is he looking for you—?

You've been to the fair before. But you've never been with a boy.