Caden and I left a few minutes later after I’d changed into more suitable clothes. I walked out of the house in plain jeans, a few rips in them. My purple sweater was cut low enough to flash a little cleavage, but enough to be respectable.
Caden remained in his jeans and striped shirt that he’d left school in. I noticed that a
plain black beanie was now on his head. As soon as he saw me come down the stairs, he
grabbed his keys, heading towards the door. I stuff a couple bills in my back pocket before
following him out the door.
Once in the car, Caden pushed in a CD, letting the music play in the background. He
rolled down the windows, letting the warm air rush past us as we drove out. I leaned my
head back, closing my eyes.
“You can’t be tired already, we’re not even there yet” Caden said, trying to start a
conversation.
I shrugged, not answering.
He turned the music up louder, tapping out the beat on the steering wheel. I opened my
eyes slightly, watching the scenery go by.
Though it was barely 4 o’clock, parking was horrendous. Caden ended up finding a spot
at the farthest end of one row, leaving us a huge walk.
He locked the car, catching up to me as I headed to the carnival. Caden slung an arm
around my shoulders.
“You excited?” He asked
I rolled my eyes “Its just the fair, Caden. No big deal”
“Still, Pumpkin. I get excited every year” He admitted “When I go off to college, I’ll still
come down for the fair”
I snorted at his comment.
“What?” He asked, frowning in confusion.
“You? College? Let’s get a little realistic”
He laughed, giving me a playful shove “You’re such a bitch sometimes”
I rolled my eyes.
We reached the entrance, heading in. Caden and I decided that we’d play games or something until our dates arrived. Then the fun would begin.
I had every intention of ditching Caden and Shelley as soon as I could. I could barely
stand Caden. I didn’t want the female version of him here too.
Caden smirked, looking at the first game. It was the water game, where you aimed
streaming water at a target trying to fill up the container catching the water below. He nudged
my arm, pointing over to the game.
A couple middle school kids were paying to play. There were roughly ten seats, four of
them already taken.
“Oh it’s so fucking on” I said, leading the way.
I handed the man the money, taking a seat. Caden sat next to me, taking aim. The man
counted down before turning the water on.
Out of three games, I won one. The other kids stood no chance against us, giving up
after two. I earned myself a green beaded necklace while Caden got a small stuffed dog.
He stuck it in his pocket.
We played a few more games before Caden got a text from Shelley.
He grinned, heading towards the entrance.
“Caden!” A girly squeal sounded. Caden grinned, jogging up to the blonde girl. She
squealed again, wrapping her arms around him. I stood a few feet away awkwardly, wishing
Jason would get here soon. He was already a half-hour late.
YOU ARE READING
A Mistaken Kiss
Teen FictionJoanna(Joey) has spent most of her life since her parents' divorce caring for her three year old brother, Mason. That's what she does while her mother goes out every night with a random guy. Joey's life has revolved around her brother. But when her...
