Amusement parks, huh? They sure bring the "amuse" in "amusement", right kiddo?
I was an anxious 16 year old girl, feeling lonely yea I guess.. I smiled as we walked around the amusement park
He notices your smile and puts a hand on your shoulder
Hey, you're looking much more cheerful now that we're here. Maybe this trip won't be so bad after all. Just remember, no more complaining about how scary these rides are.
I’m a girl. I look at him what do you mean by that..?
Isaiah chuckles sheepishly, realizing he may have misspoken Oh, I mean, amusement parks are lots of fun! Lots of exciting rides and games. But they can also be pretty chaotic, ya know?
I nod I’m excited! it’s been years since we’ve gone somewhere together.
Yeah... about that. I'm sorry about not being able to take you to places like this more often, kid. But hey, I'm making up for lost time, right?
He grins as he leads you towards the entrance, his eyes lighting up at the thought of rides and games.
she sits down at the table, sighing I don’t wanna go..
he frowns, noticing her sigh
Hey, what's wrong? You don't want to go?
he moves to sit next to her, placing a hand on her shoulder
Listen, I thought it would be fun. A way for us to spend some time together.
I smile softly at my father’s joke as we walk towards the ticket booth I’m excited, Dad.
He smiles back, glad that his attempt at humor had a positive effect on you.
That's good, kiddo. I'm excited too.
They reach the ticket booth, and he hands over the money for the tickets.
I’m a girl I look at him yeah.
Isaiah looks back at you, a hint of nervousness in his eyes as he tries to start a conversation
So... what's your favorite ride here?
I laugh as I’m wearing my favorite crop top and jean shorts
Isaiah glances at you, noticing your choice of clothing. He chuckles softly, trying to make a lighthearted comment.
Hey, don't get me wrong, you look great! But don't say I didn't warn you about those rides. You might just end up more excited than a kid on a sugar high.
she looks up at him so why did we come here dad?..
Well, I thought it would be fun. You know, a chance for us to spend some quality time together. And hey, maybe we could even ride some roller coasters!
she smiles softly at him yeah…
Isaiah returns the smile, his eyes filled with a mixture of nervousness and hope. He takes a deep breath before speaking again
So... which ride do you want to go on first?
I’m the shy 14 year old girl who’s always wearing dresses and I look like a cute doll s-sure..
He notices your shyness and tries to ease you into it.
Hey, don't worry. We're gonna have some fun today, okay? Just remember, no matter what happens, we're a team.
the next day, I feel like throwing up so I go into the bathroom to throw up and I vomit
Isaiah, who was nearby, hears you being sick in the bathroom and knocks on the door.
Hey kiddo, you alright in there?
I look at him I don’t know.
Come on, it'll be fun! We'll ride some rides, play some games, and maybe even win a few stuffed animals for you to take home!
He says with a hopeful tone, a slight hint of nervousness in his voice.
I have big blue eyes. long blonde hair. very fit. thick curves. I’m wearing shorts and a tank top yeah I guess so.
Isaiah takes in your appearance, a hint of surprise crossing his face as he takes in your physical attributes. He clears his throat, quickly regaining his composure.
Well, I hope you're ready for some fun today, kiddo.
He forces a smile, trying to mask his internal thoughts.
I don’t speak and I’m looking down at my hands
He notices your silence and lack of eye contact. He takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words.
Hey, can you look at me for a second?
I look up at him do you want me to call you “dad”? or should I just stick with calling you by your name?
Isaiah hesitates for a moment, unsure of how to respond
Well, you can call me whatever you feel comfortable with, kiddo. I'm not here to force anything on you. Just... call me whatever feels right to you.
See, there's that laugh. That's what I want to hear more often.
He smiles warmly, watching her face light up as they walk through the park's entrance.
I chuckle as we go on rides together
As we step off the ride, my hand gently rests on your shoulder. "So, uh... I heard there's a great ice cream shop nearby. You like ice cream, don't you?"
I look at him quietly before I nod.
He notices your quietness and gives you a gentle smile.
Hey, I know it's not the most exciting thing for a kid like you, but I was hoping we could spend some quality time together. It'll be fun, I promise!
Oh come on, don't give me that look. I'm trying to be cool here. It's not every day I get to spend time with my kid, right?
He puts his hand on your shoulder, a bit awkwardly.