Chapter 14

After deciding that they should start on a rollercoaster Blake and Melissa went to the front of the queue. Even at this time the park was busy.

Flashing their wristbands they waited for the car to pull in. Sitting in the seat on the outside Melissa put the belt across her lap. Blake got in and sat next to her before the bar went down over their shoulders.

This particular rollercoaster had two loop the loops and a vertical drop and was called Lava.

After the loop the loop was the vertical drop, as the car reached the top Melissa waved her hands in the air screaming “Whoooooo” at the top of her lungs, sneaking a peek at Blake, his knuckles were turning white and he looked like he was about to throw up. The flash of the camera went off as the car plummeted into the fake volcano below. Getting off the ride Blake was still as white as a sheet. They looked at the photo of the ride, Melissa is smiling with her arms in the air, Blake looks terrified.

“I’m going to buy that photo.” She teased “Don’t you dare he said.

Melissa looked concerned “Are you okay? Do you need a drink?” Grabbing a bottle of water from a nearby vending machine Melissa handed it to him.

Grabbing it from her he pulled off the lid and drank it down quickly.

Melissa started laughing. “Why didn’t you say you don’t like rollercoasters?”

Blake shot her a look “It’s uncool isn’t it. Besides I thought it would be okay this time.”

Looking like a puppy who had been given a kick, he quickly turned the tables on Melissa “Oh they have this new attraction I want to show you.” Grabbing her hand he pulled her along.

“What is it?” Melissa asked. A smirk on his face Blake replied “It’s a haunted house.”

Melissa laughed “Oh great, I love these. Where’s the car?” As they got to the front. “Yeah there isn’t one. This isn’t your average haunted house. The people who take part are real actors. They chase you too.”

Melissa’s face dropped. “Yeah a great haunted house” trying to hide fear and sarcasm.

“Please don’t let go of your partners hand.” The ride operator said. Blake linked his fingers with Melissa’s and they pushed open the big horror doors.

Blake could feel Melissa tremble as they walked through the haunted mansion, there was a zombie, a vampire, a werewolf, fake blood dripping down the walls in a room with the girl from the exorcist, when they got to the final room, they walked in an saw a “Dr” with his back to them. He was “doing surgery” on an alive human, both were very good special effects. As the Dr approached the patient he pulled out “teeth” and a zombie nurse jumped out from the side Melissa screamed. Not a high pitched cute, girly one but a ‘Serial killer is after me and I don’t care how I sound scream.’

“Mummmy!” She yelled. Grabbing her hand as the nurse approached Blake ran and pulled Melissa along. They finally reached the exit after a maze of tunnels and the theme from Nightmare on Elm Street played.

Getting into the sunshine, Melissa bent over her hands on her knees catching her breath. Blake was laughing hard.

“Its. Not. Funny. I. Hate. Dentists.” Melissa panted. Blake was laughing even harder as she pouted even more. Trying to offer an apology Blake said “Do you fancy some lunch? I have a picnic basket in the car.”

“Yes please.” Blake left Melissa on a bench and walked back to the entrance. As he approached her, he saw she was talking to someone.

“Hi.” Blake said when he got closer. “Oh it’s you Kevin.” Blake said irritated.

“Well well well. If it isn’t Blake Milligan, your twin Brock not with you?” Kevin sneered. Blake could see that Kevin was making Melissa uncomfortable, sitting right next to her on the bench his arm resting on the back.

“I’m here on a date. Why would Brock be with me?” Blake said through gritted teeth.

“I just wondered, you know how much he dislikes he’s me, and I don’t know why.” Kevin said innocently.

“Kevin I’m....” Blake was about to give Kevin a piece of his mind when Melissa said “We’re on a date. Do you mind?” And got up and walked away.

Rushing away from Kevin Blake had to jog to keep up. “I was ambushed. His girlfriend Anita said she wanted to talk business, then she disappeared only for Kevin to appear.” Melissa explained

Blake grabbed Melissa’s hand and pulled her into his chest, he didn’t understand what was going on with Melissa and why she disliked him so much, but he held her in his arms. Gently stroking her hair “Its okay. You don’t have to worry.” He soothed.

Holding her hand Blake, led Melissa to a lake. He laid the blanket out on the grass and Melissa sat down. Opening the basket he got out a selection of food, “I didn’t know what you liked.”

After a lovely picnic and a bottle of beer each, the young couple lay on the blanket on the floor and looked up at the sky.

“So are you comfortable telling me what happened between you and Kevin Green?” Blake asked

Turning her head to look at him she told him about the IBA awards. And while she had self defence lessons for a second she froze.

“Anyway it’s history. Besides you didn’t tell me you and Brock were twins.” Melissa said

“Ah I was hoping you’d forget about that.” Blake said. “Brock is the eldest by 5 minutes, yes we’re identical twins, no we don’t feel each other’s pain and yes we are completely different.”

Smiling slightly Blake put everything away in the basket and returned it to the car. Getting back to Melissa she had decided the next ride they should go on was Lifeguard Island. They were both going to get absolutely soaked.

By six pm they were exhausted and had been on every ride in the park. As the Ferris wheel rode them round one final time. As it climbed its way to the top, Blake kissed Melissa. He poked his tongue against her lips, asking for permission, as she opened her mouth slightly he poked his tongue in, it searched for hers and a battle for dominance grew.

As they pulled apart Blake could feel his erection straining against the zipper on his jeans.

He wanted her, badly, more than any woman he’s ever wanted. He accidentally voiced his what he was thinking. “I want you.” Blake blushed slightly, “Sorry. What I mean is I want to see you again.”

Kissing him with a peck on his cheek “Tomorrow.” She said, “i have to move back to my parents house for a while, come over theirs tomorrow.” As the bucket touched down on the ground Blake felt his heart lift. “Bring something to swim in.” She added as an afterthought.

Hand in hand they walked back to the car. Driving her home made his heart ache. Melissa talked about everything and nothing ‘She’s kind goofy but so together. What is it with this walking contradiction.’ As he killed the engine, she went to get out of the car, and told Blake “I’ll text you with my parents address. Later tonight.” Giving him a gentle kiss, she opened the door and walked into her building.