❄❄❄❄ Daniel chuckled as they reached the side of the amusement park. He parked his black jaguar underneath a tree. There was a light lamp a few feet away. Just enough light to see where they were going. He got out of the car, moving to Aliza's side. She waited until he opened her door. Before stepping out and placing her hand in his extended one. Her eyes shone her adoration towards him. A smile still playing on her lightly painted lips. Excitement vibrated across her skin. She never liked surprises, the last one nearly killed her. That was in the past though. She knew Daniel would never do anything to hurt her. Daniel closed her door and pressed a button on the remote of his key ring. The doors immediately locked in to place. He turned to her with a dazzling smile and held her hand. Once she was tugged against his side, they walked towards their destination. A perfect spot in the park was reserved for them. Set away from all the crowds but still near the beautiful blinking decorations. Nick took his time, just barely beating traffic. He should have known to leave earlier. But he also didn't want to be too early. It was worth it though, he got to take Julie out for a change. He couldn't even remember the last time he had been out. Even so, on a date. As they pulled in to the amusement park's parking area. He grimaced at how packed it seemed to be getting. He continued around until he found an opening parking spot. Then he escorted Julie in with a gentle hand on her lower back. She didn't pull away, she seemed to relax. His nerves however, were the complete opposite. Julie walked beside him, her eyes drifting over to watch a few teenagers run past them in a hurry. She remembered that age, an age of energy. It was also an age for heartbreaks and hook ups. She smiled a little and stopped by the ticket booth. Just as she went to get money out of her purse. Nick stepped in front and quickly passed the booth worker money. She lifted her gaze, baffled. There wasn't many guys now a days, that paid for their date. She felt her cheeks get warm and turned away. Nick smiles at the young girl in the booth and walked over to Julie. He discreetly placed an orange wrist band on her small wrist. Then proceeded with her towards a ducky pond. She thought it was strange. How they placed nine sucks in a small kiddy pool. Then expected people to be able to get a ring on one of them. Four rings with the odds of maybe one shot at getting a duck. It was a rip off. Nick didn't seem to mind the challenge. She watched him hand the booth tender a few ones and have a go at it. A laugh escaped her when he missed all three rubber ducks near by. Nick grumbled softly to himself and pouted a little. He was kinda cute when he acted like that. Melissa sighed heavily and tapped her left heel on the ground. They had already exited the car and yet her brother took his sweet time making sure Gina got out. She glanced over and watched him whisper to her in a hushed tone. The girl in question, nodded a little and walked next to him. His arm protectively placed over her once again. Yes, this was going to be a very odd night. Especially when she needed her brother for bigger plans. Much bigger. In order to get a big catch, you needed bigger bait. Or a bigger distraction for the bigger catch. She smirked, devising the ultimate plan for catching Daniel. Her brother, had better pull through. Unless of course, he wanted to lose his precious little blonde. She rolled her eyes at them and continued on as her brother paid. Gina never left his side for a second. That would be a problem in her books. At the corner of her eye, she caught sight of a familiar brown head of hair. Unruly hair she would have loved to run her fingers through. There was a dark haired girl at the guy's side. They seemed to be enjoying his company. She seethed, " That looks like Daniel..", She muttered to herself in irritation. No other girl was allowed to put their hands on HER guy. Grrr... " DANIEL? HEY! DANIEL! ", She shouted at his back excitedly. He wouldn't get far from her. She chased off after him, with her brother following after in confusion. Had his sister really lost her marbles this time? Daniel tensed hearing someone shout his name. He dropped his arm away from Aliza and stopped walking. The distance was immediately set between them. Aliza glanced over at his apologetic look and turned to look at the other person. Her eyes widened upon seeing Melissa making her way over to them. No no no. Not now. Not HER! She frantically looked for a quick get away. Being in the presence of Melissa was like being in a cage with a tiger. She cringed and shifted uneasily. Melissa caught up to them before they could run, " I knew it was you! I just got back in to town today. It's so good to see you again Daniel! ", She exclaimed happily and threw her arms around him in a hug. He seemed stunned at first and lightly patted her back, " Oh..Melissa..Nice to see you too. You've grown a bit since I last saw you. ", He replied tight toned and nervously. Aliza bit the inside of her cheek. She couldn't stand the way Melissa pressed against him. Nor the way she pushed her chest against his. She could tell by the look on Daniel's face. He wasn't enjoying it anymore than she was. Melissa dropped her arms away and turned to Aliza, " Aliza! I see you haven't changed much either. Surprised to see you with him though. Extra study time or something? ", She remarked icily with an arched eyebrow. Aliza attempted to take a step back to find a distraction, " Oh, no, not at all. I just bumped in to him. I came here with another friend and seem to have lost them. It's kind of hectic with the school students here and all. ", She replied with an uneasy smile. Melissa went to retort but stopped when she saw her brother. The look on his face was enough to freeze anyone's blood in their veins. It looked like the show was just getting good. Hunter scowled and looked from Daniel to Aliza, " You didn't bother to tell me you were coming here. I would have picked you up. ", He stated in an underlying amount of annoyance. Aliza tensed at his voice and stepped back, " I wasn't. But a friend of mine wanted to go and wouldn't stop asking. She's around here somewhere, she was only supposed to go on a ride once and meet back up with me again. " Hunter stared her down, and then glared at Daniel. It was easy enough for him to tell she was lying to him. If that wasn't bad, she was also caught with Daniel. Again. Gina squeaked as Hunter's hand tightened on her shoulder. Her gaze shifted to Hunter and then Aliza. She had no clue what was going on. It didn't look good for any of them. Melissa giggled and hugged Daniel's left arm, " Well then, you can keep me company. " " Actually I really should get going-", Daniel began to say, Hunter cut him off. " I thought you just got here. Now suddenly you need to go? Would that have anything to do with Aliza? ", He growled out and narrowed his spring green eyes. Melissa looked over at Aliza in disgust. She had hoped that her brother was wrong. She wouldn't lose her love to the likes of Aliza. Daniel protested his no's, with Melissa coming to defend him. " He said no, Hunter. Now leave him alone and be on with your date. We have a lot of catching up to do, don't we Daniel? ", She asked sweetly with a bat of her long eye lashes. Aliza tried to maintain a calm persona. It was becoming increasingly difficult. What with Melissa hanging all over Daniel. She turned to look at Hunter, " Why do you always me of things?! ", She snapped at him, eyes blazing with anger. Gina stepped in to the conversation, " Leave Hunter alone! He's just looking after you! He cares, unlike some people. ", She said cold and bitterly towards her former friend. Aliza retorted immediately, " Since when does Hunter care about anyone else? Now suddenly you and him are close and everything falls back in to place in your own little head? " Hunter got in between the two arguing girls as it escalated, " Gina stay out of this. It's between Aliza and I. And Aliza, I do care about others besides myself! I've always looked after you. " " Yea?! Well it looks like your just using her for the time being. You shouldn't lead her on! She's innocent! " " Who the hell said I'm leading her on?! " " Thats what your doing isn't it?! ", Aliza shouted at him angrily. Gina pushed off Hunter's arm from her shoulders, " Your just playing with me? Is that it? ", She raged at Hunter and slapped him across the face. Then turned to Aliza, " What kind of friend are you?! You left me! You two can have each other! ", She yelled and took off running deeper in to the park in tears. Aliza called after her and moved to follow. Hunter stepped in to her way. Just as he opened his mouth to say something. A familiar female voice announced her presence. Then her date did the same. He inwardly groaned, just great. Two more teachers, and Gina ran off again. Julie smiled at the group, " What a coincidence to see you all here. " Nick frowned as he took in the situation. He saw Gina run past them. Hunter blocked Aliza's way of getting past. Daniel had another girl clinging to his arm. Just what the hell was going on?