The amusement park was alive with color and sound as the sun dipped below the horizon. My wristwatch read 7:00 p.m., and the park's lights were flashing in every direction—neon pinks, electric blues, and warm yellows dancing against the evening sky. The Ferris wheel spun lazily, its lights twinkling like stars. It was mesmerizing, like stepping into a dream.
I glanced at Aeri, sitting next to me on the bench near the carousel. Her dark hair caught the glow of the lights, and her eyes sparkled as she watched kids run by with cotton candy with a little tired face.
"Let's go grab something to eat," I said, standing up and offering her my hand.
Aeri's lips curved into a bright smile as she took my hand, her fingers warm against mine. "Yes, let's go eat." She stood up, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, and we started walking through the bustling park.
