Chapter 100

“That sad, cute expression that made me feel funny,” he said.

“I know you are afraid of coming up here, and I think it’s fine. You can still go down before the ride starts.”

“Don’t take back your words then,” Xavier said as his hands found their way to the belt the guide had helped them with.

“Please stay seated,” a voice came over the public address system.

“I guess you can’t get down now since it’s about to start.”

“I am never going on anything that could compromise my life again,” Xavier said, staggering a little as they came down from the ride.

“Why did that kiddie ride get you so afraid?” Jessica asked, air-quoting the word “kiddie.”

“I admit that it is not a kiddie ride,” Xavier said, throwing his hands up in the air and walking aw