Roaring Rapids has been a pretty good work place for me, I wasn't really doing anything productive but I guess making people happy is good. I'd would rather be working at the law firm as an intern but money is money. These past three weeks passed by quickly. I haven't gotten a head ache that bad again. Duncan has given me a few rides home here and there when my mom is late, he isn't as bad of a guy as I thought he was but I am no way going to be his friend. Although he hasn't taken me to that party, not like I want to go or anything BUT I did make him that promise. I just won't remind him. David hasn't really bugged me as much. He seems to be leaving me alone more often now. This place is just so strange.

Ella walked by me, and glared, "Hi".

"Ella could I ask you a question?" I smiled at her. She blankly glanced back not really doing anything. I huffed, "never mind." I wasn't going to start a fight then and there, if she had a problem with me she should be able to tell me, but what the hell is her problem. I haven't done much to her. The only thing that I could think of is when I went to her house before work because I needed a ride and Leo was willing to take me. I sort of have a thing for Leo, maybe thats why. Leo is nice to me regardless of my quirks.. but ten again he has quirks too. I wouldn't be able to live with his sister. Loss of brownie points for bad sister.

Anyways, my day at work was pointless, nothing truly exciting happened. I was working the bottom shift of one of the larger rides. Just issuing the kids out of the pool and into "the safety zone". My walkie talkie went off "coming down." I looked up and saw Duncan slide down, he slashed in the water and swam in my direction.

"I didn't know you we down here, I could have joined you." He winked and swam his way toward me.

I grimaced, "sounds like a lovely plan and all but your shifts up!" He mumbled "yeah, yeah, yeah" as he got out of the pool. He walked to the edge of the pool and crouched behind me.

"You need a ride today?" he asked me quietly.

I bit my lip, "No, its fine." I waddled over to the next kid that slide down.

"Alright then." Duncan stated, I swam over to where he was and smiled up at him, he wasn't that bad to be around. Although very revolting. He was someone I just needed, he made me feel loose and like I can have fun.

Duncan stood up and rubbed his arm, he glanced around then grabbed his glasses from on top of his hat and put them on. He glanced down at me and flashed me a smile, "see ya later, Princess." He walked away.

"Wait" I called out after him, he turned around and began to walk backwards. I continued "My name is not Princess!" He waved off what I was saying and turned back around, "Its COURTNEY!" I yelled, "C-O...ohh forget it." I turned back around and continued doing my job.

"Leo," I said as I sat down in the lounge. He glanced up at me from his chair and I continued, "I am starving. I am going to take my lunch break now, okay?"

"Yeahh uhh" He lingered on the 'uhh' for a bit, shuffling through his paperwork, "I am gonna take my lunch now also. So we can go eat."

"Sure," I said hesitantly, butting my bottom lip. I scooted out of my chair and followed Leo to the employees lounge. It was quite nice, there weren't many decorations there. It had 4 round tables, a girls and boys restroom, a fridge and a vending machine. Not too shabby.

I went to the fridge and grabbed out my sack lunch. Leo came from behind me and opened the freezer getting out his microwavable meal. His arms barricaded me in. I turned around to face him just as he was going to close the freezer, I looked down blushing. Leo smiled, "sorry".

I sat down at one of the tables as Leo went to microwave his 'manly-meal', besides us, the room was empty. There weren't many employees here. I sat down awkwardly waiting for Leo. We kept rather quiet while we ate. I tried to start a conversation a few times but we'd just get cut off my the silence. I wondered what was bothering him, we've never been this distance. I know I have only known him for a while but i t was just too strange.

Today I realized that there is no way to work in this place without getting my hair wet. I've tied it up, put it in a bun, let it down, braid it and nothing! Absolutely nothing. The kid that just slide down must have been at least 200 pounds, no way any lighter. He bulleted down, drenching me with water. I am not in the mood for this.

Another kid slide down and slashed me in the face, then proceeded to kick me. The perks of this job better out weigh all this crap I am getting. That paycheck better be promising!

I heard the rush of the next child sliding down, he/she was banging around that inner tube roughly. The kid splashed in the water, I grunted, my hair getting drenched once more. The bubbles from the plash disappeared but the kid didn't surface. My heart began to race, remember your training Courtney, remember the goddamn training! You know what to do!

I dove down underwater, searching for the kid. He wasn't moving just laying limply. I swam to him grabbing his waist. I pushed up using the bottom of the pool as a resistance.

We surfaced and I gasped for air. The crowd surrounding me began to clap and cheer for me. I pushed my hair away from my eyes in order to see the boy. I lifted his head from my shoulders. His head rolled back.

Mother Fucker.

I could hear Duncan laughing from a while away, "good one, Sweetheart!"

I tossed the boy, or shall I saw doll back into the water. This was just one of managements little tests. I should have seen this coming. I should have.

I got up out of the pool, pushing passed Duncan. He stopped laughing and chased after me, "hey wait up!"

I kept on walking, faster even. "Come on, I had to I had no choice!" I finally stopped and turned to Duncan. He looked at me dead in the eyes, his blue eyes softly staring at me, he continued "I am well," he scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

I crossed my arms waiting for him to continue. "I well, I'll make it up to you." I huffed throwing my arms down. The first chance he got, he held both my hands and lifted them up, "I'll make it up to you tomorrow. We both have it off, I'll show you around town or something."

I glanced down debating if I should take Duncan up on that offer. I huffed, "fine, but only cause YOU OWE ME and I don't want to be home tomorrow and beca-" Duncan cut me off, "because I am incredibly charming, I know. I know." Ha! Yeah right!

Duncan lifted my hands up and kissed them. I couldn't help but blush, my whole face was turning red I know it! I tried to speak but I just couldn't. Duncan had a trance on me.

Duncan bit his bottom lip and let it go, "I'll call you later tonight. See ya around, Courtney." and with that he walked away.

I stood there, completely confused of what the hell just happened, but I didn't move. I couldn't.

After standing there for what seemed like forever I turned on my heel walking back to the lounge to ask Leo about the doll.

This summer will most definitely be one to remember.

End of Chapter.

HAHAHHAHAHHA I AM BACK BITCHES! I should be updating a chapter a day.. not for this story, but for all of them. I need to update more frequently cause I want to finish these stories! Yeee! I am so happy I got a chapter done! Now to shower and get ready for SENIOR PORTRAITS.. yea I am a senior u.u sad life.

anyways let me know what you think of it so far.. this story should be 12-15 chapters.

Hoping to get this done by Autumn 2011 :)

I miss this story.. as well as Decision, Road Trip 2: The Pit Stop, and The Hangover LOLOL so many! D: I will finish them all tho! ;D

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