"Zenez POV"
After a few days of rest, Zenez felt a lot better
The first thing he did was call Sora
She picked up within seconds
Zenez: Hey
Sora: Hey
Zenez: are you free
Sora: uh yeah
Zenez: awesome I probably should've planned something but I'm sure we could figure something out
Sora: I was thinking that we could go to an amusement park
Zenez: yeah that could work give me an hour and I'll be there
Sora: yeah take your time
Sora quickly walked to Kyras room
Sora: alright what's the plan
Kyra: alright take him on a few rides after that go on a haunted ride and cling to him
Sora: but I don't like scary things
Kyra: I know that's why your gonna go on it with him
Sora: ok what else
Kyra: have dinner with him it doesn't have to be anything fancy but try to make him like you even more
Sora: anything else?
Kyra: assuming you spend the whole day together get somewhere high and as the sun sets go in for a kiss and BOOM that's it
Sora: but what If I mess sometimes up?
Kyra: Sora you can't think like that, either way, you need to go get ready
Sora: right thank you by the way
Kyra: don't even worry about it and one more thing
Sora: what?
Kyra: try to hold his hand
Sora: Right
"Zenez POV"
Zenez quickly took a shower, brushed his teeth, changed into a buttoned shirt and pair of jeans, put on his shoes and headed out
His heart rate was increasing the closer he got
He idn't know why but he was getting nervous
Zenez was tapping his finger against the steering wheel when he finally entered her neighborhood
Huge houses at least 3 stories lined up one after the other
Zenez: I wish I could live like this
He said to himself
Zenez couldn't because he had to lay low and look like an average family
He kept driving until he finally saw Sora outside with who he assumed to be her Dad and sister
Sora was wearing a purple sundress with a white skirt that almost went to her knees
Zenez: shit she's taking this seriously isn't she
"Sora POV"
Dad: Is that him?
Sora: yeah
Kyra: don't worry you got this
Zenez pulled up the driveway parked and got out of the car
Dad: that's him?
Sora: dad cmon
Dad: what? He looks so... average why would you fall for him?
Sora: dad stop it already I don't want him hearing you say this
Zenez walked up and said
Zenez: are you ready to head out?
Sora: Yeah, let's go
Dad: Zenez can I talk to you before you two head out?
Zenez: of course
Dad: come inside for a second
Sora: dad what are you gonna say to him?
Dad: nothing bad don't worry
After they walked inside Kyra said
Kyra: she's gonna scold him
Sora: I know I don't know why he always does this
Kyra: he's just being protective
"Zenez POV"
When they walked in Soras dad grabbed Zenez by his shirt collar and said
Dad: all right now listen up when I say this if Sora comes back hurt, sad, or says anything negative about the date your life is over kid you got that?
Brushing off the vague threat Zenez responded with
Zenez: of course
Just so he didn't piss off this man child any more than he somehow already did
Dad: good, and I seriously mean this kid, if you hurt my daughter you're dead, I have contacts
Out of annoyance Zenez muttered
Zenez: asshole
Under his breath
Dad: what'd you just say to me?
Zenez: nothing
Dad: that's what I thought now go out there and make my daughter happy
Zenez walked out and Sora immediately asked
Sora: he didn't say anything did he? Oh God he threatened you didn't he Zenez I'm so sorry
Zenez: threaten me? No, we had a nice conversation about how he's happy to meet me are you ready to go now?
Sora: yeah
They walked to the car and Zenez opened the door for her
After she got in Zenez went to his side and also got in
As he was pulling out of the driveway Soras dad gave him a look as if to say
"Good choice of words"
Zenez: smug bastard
Zenez whispered under his breath
Sora: did you say something?
Zenez: hm? No
As Zenez was driving Sora asked
Sora: be honest did he say something in there?
Zenez: Sora he didn't say anything I promise
Sora: for the last 2 guys he threatened their careers and lives
Zenez: then he must've changed
Sora looked at Zenez suspiciously
Zenez thought she knew he was lying and that what he said just didn't affect him
As they pulled up to the amusement park Sora asked
Sora: you're fine with rides right? I probably should've asked earlier
Zenez: yeah they're fine
What he didn't tell her earlier is that he HATES rides ESPECIALLY roller coasters
Sora: great I was worried you didn't like them
Zenez: Uhm can I ask you what your favorite type of ride is?
Sora: Rollercoasters
FUUUUUUUUCCKKKK
Zenez screamed in his head
They got out of the car and Sora immediately chose the biggest scariest Rollercoaster in the whole park
And to his horror there was a very small line only about 10 people
Sora: cmon let's go before the line gets bigger
Zenez: r-r-right
When they got strapped in Zenez could feel his heart pounding faster than ever
Sora asked him
Sora: Hey are you feeling alright? you look a little pale
Zenez: huh? Me? Yeah, I'm fine I just haven't been on one of these since I was a little-
Right before he finished the sentence the roller coaster blasted forward really fast
Zenez felt like he was about to pass out or puke maybe even both
He looked over at Sora and she was smiling having a great time she had her arms off the Lap bar meanwhile Zenez white-knuckling it
It finally slowed down and Zenez took massive breaths to clear his anxiety
As they were going up the hill for the final drop Sora said
Sora: Hey are you sure your alright? you don't look like your having fun at all
Zenez: I'm... perfectly... fine
He said through massive breaths
As they were about to drop Sora said
Sora: Then why are you panting?
He looked over to her with a surprised and horrified expression and said
Zenez: Because I Fucking. Hate.
They dropped as Zenez was finishing his sentence and Zenez screamed as they were zooming down the hill
Zenez: ROLLERCOASTERS
When they got off Zenez was dry heaving into a trashcan as Sora was rubbing his back
Sora: if you hate Rollercoasters so much why do you go on it? I wasn't gonna get mad if you didn't wanna go on it
Zenez: I did it for you
Sora smiled, hugged him then said
Sora: well I'm glad you did it
Zenez: Uhm... right, did you wanna go on another
Sora: you're still willing to do more?
Zenez: as many as I need to
Sora: but what if I make you go on the biggest fastest one in the entire park
Zenez: then I guess I'll have to go on it
Sora: you're the best
She hugged him again then grabbed his hand and dragged him to the next ride
And the next, and the next, and the next
"Sora POV"
now it's time to get him in that haunted stuff
She said to herself
Sora: Hey Zenez?
Zenez: yeah?
Sora: let's go on that ride next
Zenez: murder house huh? I didn't think you liked scary stuff
Sora: whatever you say, cmon let's go
Zenez: I'm right behind you
"Zenez POV"
As they entered the nonexistent line Zenez could see Sora getting nervous
It was very obvious she didn't like scary stuff so Zenez said
Zenez: you don't have to force yourself to do anything, if you don't wanna go on this that's fine
Sora: I want to
Zenez: alright
He didn't push it any further
After they got strapped into the ride the attendant told them the average speal
Attendant: keep your hands and feet in the ride at all times
When the ride started the roles reversed from the roller coaster
Sora was white-knuckling the Lap bar
Zenez: relax a bit you'll end up hurting yourself
Sora: right
A loud voice gave a cliché explanation about how a man murdered his family with a hatchet then hung himself
Sora was not having any fun at all
Zenez didn't know what to do so he just sat there
Zenez: this is so boring
Sora: uh y-yeah your right you know maybe we should call the attendant over to let us out
Zenez: well hold on a second I'd at least like to see how it ends
He figured it'd be cute to see her reactions to the upcoming pop out jumpscares
As he thought that one of the actors popped out and grabbed Soras shoulder
Actor: BAHHHH
Sora: AHHHH
Sora immediately latched onto Zenez and buried her head into his side
Zenez: Sora relax he's just an actor
Sora stayed silent
She must hate scary stuff
After the ride ended Zenez said
Zenez: Sora the rides did you can let go now
She slowly got off Zenez and exited the ride
Zenez: cmon let's get something to eat
Sora: right
They decided to get a burger
Sora sat down at a random table
After getting the food Zenez brought it back and they ate. While they were eating Sora said
Sora: sorry about that
Zenez: don't worry about it horror isn't for everyone
After that they went on more rides till the sun was about to go down
Sora: we should go on the Ferris wheel unless you're too scared to get too high up
She said in a teasing voice
Zenez: oh please as if I'm gonna be scared of heights
Sora: you were afraid of the Rollercoaster
Zenez: that's different
Sora: whatever you say
It didn't take long for them to get to the top of the Ferris wheel
Sora: it's beautiful
Zenez: yeah... it is... listen Sora I've made a lot of decisions, some I'm proud of some I'm not and this is probably the best decision I've ever made.
Sora: what do you mean?
Zenez: today I felt human for once. I haven't had my guard up since that first Rollercoaster. That's not normal for me. I normally live my life being wary of a possible attack so thank you for today, genuinely.
Sora: right
After that, they came back down and Zenez drove her home
After he dropped her off they said their goodbyes and Zenez drove home
On the way home Zenez couldn't help but smile to himself
It was his first genuine smile since he was a little kid
He couldn't help but think about a small cut on her arm though
"Sora POV"
Kyra: YOU DIDNT KISS HIM?
Sora: it wasn't the right time
Kyra: Sora it was the perfect time
Sora: well... he seemed to have a good time
Kyra: well at least there's that I guess, you should've just gone for that, what if he uses the confidence from the date to go after other girls
Sora: you think he'd do that?
Kyra: if he likes you no but if he doesn't then most definitely, you should've just tried it out
Sora: your right, I messed up
Kyra: there'll be other chances don't worry
"Raz POV"
He entered the hospital using Kogu's portal button
Raz: is everyone here ready to die?
A Hunter got up from one of the seats and he raised his fists
Aku: try it, you bastard
End of chapter 14