Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

"I'm coming with you," Allison said, flashing a bright grin. "I love this kind of adrenaline rush."

"I'm in too," Joshua chimed, catching up to her.

"Wait up, I'm coming!" Brian hurried after them.

Sabrina's lips twitched with a barely noticeable smile. Brian was always the scaredy-cat—he used to swear he'd never get on rides like this.

Sabrina claimed the front row, the most intense seat on the roller coaster.

Allison slid into the second row, leaving the spot next to Sabrina open for Brian.

Joshua settled in beside Allison. "Allie, nervous?"

"A little," she admitted.

Joshua's hand found hers, warm and reassuring. "Don't worry. I've got you."

Allison's heart fluttered, but she didn't pull away.

Before the roller coaster even finished its slow climb, Brian was already screaming.

Sabrina, cool as ever, rolled her eyes. "Why'd you even get on if you're this scared? No one forced you."

Brian sputtered, "I only came because you wanted to-ah!" The coaster sped up before he could finish, and his screams got even louder.

Sabrina yelled too, but her shouts were pure excitement.

calm, holding Allison's hand tight. It was his first time on a ride like this, but

in Joshua's ear. He squeezed her hand a little more, silently letting her know he was

the ride finally ended, Brian stumbled off and made a beeline for

patting his back and handing him a water bottle. "Seriously, how are you this bad at this? Always scared, but you still

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bottle of water and handed it to Allison. "Here. Drink

said, taking

"Still dizzy?" Joshua asked.

okay. It's

for a bit before we try something else,"

"Yeah, good idea."

others braved

took his

the carousel,

of cute photos.

scrolling through his camera roll and smiling