𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 ,

He was not waiting for someone. He was chasing them. There was a big difference. Predator. Prey. Derek was determined to be the apex one. "No."

it probably wasn't the best idea to antagonize a complete stranger with all the recent happenings, but she was in a mood. "okay, then. now that that's settled, we can stand here and be creepy together."

He bit his inner cheek until blood flooded his mouth and pushed his emotions deep down. He had a job to do. He tracked the scent to the Ferris wheel but there was nothing out of the ordinary. Children begging their parents for a ride. Lovers whispering in each others ears inside baskets. Friends making jokes while they queued.

He also noticed the beautiful woman standing alone. Looking almost as moody as him. "Waiting for someone ?"

so here she was with arms folded across her chest, staring up at the ferris wheel as if it were about to bestow a momentous sign upon her. she turns at the voice, brows raising.

"why would i have to be waiting for someone? but no, i'm not." grace looks up at him, almost amused. "are you waiting for someone?"

where did you find this?

you really thought this would work?

was it something i said?

have you been keeping this from me the whole time?

would you help me zip this in the back?

are you paying attention to me?

when were you going to tell me the truth?

who are you, really?

will you help me lift this?

where did this even come from?

who gave you this?

where did you learn to shoot like that?

did you ever think it would come to this?

when did you know?

do you believe in ghosts?

are you telling me the truth?

does it ever stop hurting?

would you pass that to me?

would you ever consider... us?

can you turn the lights off when you go?

maybe you could give me a massage?

was that a good idea?

do you think i was too harsh?

do you realize what you just did?

when's the last time you slept?

are you mocking me?

who taught you to use a sword?

was that fun? did you have a good time?

so when are we doing that again?

will you come upstairs?

what was that sound?

did anyone follow you?

do you think we're alone?

will you stay with me? keep me company for the night?

do you regret sleeping with me?

would you take that pot off the stove for me?

would you teach me how to fight?

will you promise to tell me the truth?

why did you lie?

where did these guys come from?

should we call for help?

was that someone upstairs?

when were you supposed to be back?

could you try harder next time?

where did you find this?

what is the meaning of this?

what does the map say?

can you find an answer?

what if we run out of time?

when's the next game?

did you mean it? when you said you loved me?

why don't i believe you?

why are you making excuses?

when's the next train?

we're shit out of luck, aren't we?

why is it so cold in here?

would you please get up off your ass and help me?

was that so hard?

i've been working like a dog.

i should be sleeping like a log.

you know i work all day to get you money, to buy you things.

it's worth it just to hear you say you're gonna give me everything.

why on earth should i moan?

when i get you alone, you know i feel okay.

when i'm home, everything seems to be right.

i should have known better with a girl like you.

i never realized what a kiss could be.

this could only happen to me.

can't you see?

you're gonna say you love me, too.

i should have realized a lot of things before.

if this is love, you've got to give me more.

if i fell in love with you, would you promise to be true?

help me understand.

i've been in love before.

i found that love was more than just holding hands.

if i give my heart to you, i must be sure.

don't run and hide.

don't hurt my pride like her.

i couldn't stand the pain.

i would be sad if our new love was in vain.

i hope you see that i would love to love you.

i couldn't stand the pain.

i'm so happy when you dance with me.

i don't wanna kiss or hold your hand.

try and understand.

there is really nothing else i'd rather do.

i'm happy just to dance with you.

i don't need to hug or hold you tight.

i just want to dance with you all night.

i've discovered i'm in love with you.

that's all i do.

she gives me everything.

a love like ours could never die.

as long as i have you near me.

tell me why you cried.

tell me why you lied to me.

i gave you everything i had.

you left me sitting on my own.

did you have to leave me?

if it's something i'd have said or done, tell me what, and i'll apologize.

if you don't, i really can't go on.

i'm holding back these tears in my eyes.

if you'll only listen to my pleas.

is there anything that i can do?

i'm so in love with you.

i really can't stand it.

i'll buy you a diamond ring.

i'll get you anything.

i don't care too much for money.

i may not have a lot to give, but what i've got, i'll give to you.

money can't buy me love.

everybody tells me so.

any time at all, all you gotta do is call.

there is nothing i won't do.

when you need a shoulder to cry on, i hope it will be mine.

call me tonight and i'll come to you.

i've got every reason on earth to be mad.

i've just lost the only girl i had.

if i could get my way, i'd get myself locked up today.

i can't, so i'll cry instead.

i've got a chip on my shoulder that's bigger than my feet.

if i could see you now, i'd try to make you sad somehow.

i get shy when they start to stare.

i'll come back again someday.

you say you will love me if i have to go.

you'll be thinking of me.

somehow i will know.

i will remember things we said today.

you say you'll be mine.

i got a whole lot of things to tell her.

i'm gonna see my baby today.

i got no business being here with you.

i got something to say that might cause you pain.

if i catch you talking to that boy again, i'm gonna let you down and leave you flat.

i told you before, you can't do that.

it's the second time i've caught you talking to him.

do i have to tell you one more time?

i think it's a sin.

they'd laugh in my face.

i can't help my feelings.

you know, if you break my heart, i'll go.

i'll be back again.

i love you so.

Crowds scared him, the amount of people he barely knew acting like they were his best friends felt fake to him and he was still not feeling the best - as if this was a premonition for something far worse than he realized. And maybe it was him being careless or something else but as he ran into someone, he stumbled back and quickly looked up - "I am so sorry, dude, I didn't even see you. Are you good?"