  After sitting for a while, I finally stand up. &quot;Come on Jay Jay. Let's go on the bounce-a-bout.&quot; I said to him. I look over at Jillian and a thought popped into my head. I would really like her to smile, so I'm bringing her along. &quot;You want to come with us, Jill?&quot; 
  She looked up at me with uncertainty in her big blue eyes. &quot;It would be fun.&quot; I tried to convince her. &quot;I will go on it with you.&quot; I added when she hesitated.
  She tilted her head to the side and said softly, &quot;But it's a kids' ride,&quot; with a confused look on her face.
  &quot;What?&quot; I asked dramatically. &quot;Who told you that?&quot; She didn't answer so I took her hand and gently pulled her to the bounce-a-bout with Jason. Josh followed silently behind. I gave the man three tickets and I went on the bounce-a-bout with Jason and a reluctant Jillian.
  I grabbed her ha

  As he got closer, I felt my heart picked up speed. He was a breath away when he pulled away instantly and got up. It happened so fast, I didn't have time to react. It was like flipping a switch. I got up too, but I kept my gaze on the ground as if it was the most interesting thing in the world. What were you thinking, Lexie? Of course he wouldn't kiss you. You're not his type.
  I looked up when I heard him cleared his throat. &quot;Uh, I have to go now. See you at school Monday.&quot; He said.
  &quot;Yeah bye and thanks again for the teddy bear.&quot; I said feeling awkward.
  &quot;You're welcome, Cupcake.&quot; He said giving me a genuine smile. I smiled back as I realize that he was trying to make the conversation a little less tense. I followed him to the front door and closed it after he left. 
  I rest my back on the door and close my eyes. I can't believe the bad boy almost ki

  I was so glad that my friends came over the day I was sick because they made me forget about how crappy I felt. They stayed with me until my mother got home. 
  In the evening when my father got home, he, Andrew and I played cards and I laughed when I was beating them; that night I couldn't be happier.
  I didn't go to school on Wednesday either, but on Thursday, I was back in school and I had a lot of work and assignments to catch up on. It was after school on a Friday and I was in the library with my friends. After what happen the last time I stayed over at school, they made it a point to stay with me after school hours. 
  Thinking about it, I haven't seen much of Troy lately and for that I was truly grateful. My friends were currently babbling about the fair that was tomorrow and they were really excited. Don't get me wrong, I love the city fair as well and I couldn't wait.
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After sitting for a while, I finally stand up. &quot;Come on Jay Jay. Let's go on the bounce-a-bout.&quot; I said to him. I look over at Jillian and a thought popped into my head. I would really like her to smile, so I'm bringing her along. &quot;You want to come with us, Jill?&quot; 
  She looked up at me with uncertainty in her big blue eyes. &quot;It would be fun.&quot; I tried to convince her. &quot;I will go on it with you.&quot; I added when she hesitated.
  She tilted her head to the side and said softly, &quot;But it's a kids' ride,&quot; with a confused look on her face.
  &quot;What?&quot; I asked dramatically. &quot;Who told you that?&quot; She didn't answer so I took her hand and gently pulled her to the bounce-a-bout with Jason. Josh followed silently behind. I gave the man three tickets and I went on the bounce-a-bout with Jason and a reluctant Jillian.
  I grabbed her hand and jumped up and down with her. After a while, she cracked a smile and then she was full on la

Chapter 18 A Day At The Amusement Park (Part 2)