The Earth After Rebirth

They exited the restaurant and headed straight for the ausement park. The girls offered to pay for the park tickets, Kiro didn't quite like that, but this was saving him money so he agreed, albeit sceptical.

Dragon ride was their first choice, it was a roller-coaster, whose railway tracks were far longer. They also had gaps, making it possible for the train to jump from one side to another.

It wasn't the best ride in the park, but it was the most popular. So that's what they started with. Kiro made a mental note to bring his siblings to something like this in the future. Loki especially, would love these dangerous things.

Their dragon ride ended without a hitch. Their next one, which Isla said was her favourite, was called stargazing. They had no idea what to expect, they thought maybe, they'd pull out telescopes for them.

After standing in line for 15 minutes, they were let in. There were a lot of transparent capsules. It seemed one could contained two people only, any more than that it wouldn't do what it was meant to do.

It was their first time here so their bodies didn't adjust immediately, they were feeling adrenaline rush from the roller-coaster.

"Kiro, come on, ride with me." She shouted beckoning him forward.

They entered the capsule and sat down, it was comfortable enough and they were strapped down. They sat across from each other.

Then without any warning or explanation, the capsule shot up straight for the sky. Kiro almost jumped off his seat, if it weren't for the belt keeping him on the chair he was sure he would've fallen over.

While Isla was smiling, sitting gracefully as if not affected by the decreasing air pressure as they went up into the atmosphere and then, out of the planet. They settled in the earth's orbit.

The seat belts unstrapped automatically, he unconsciously got up from his seat. The lack of gravity caused for him float.

"Please tell me there's a way to turn that off? I don't like not being in control of my own body!"

"You're such a baby, zero gravity off."

He landed on his behind ungracefully, he got up looking at the breathtaking sight before him, to say he was entranced would be an underestimated. He had forgotten where he was or who he was with.

He thought, not even the mysterious door in-game did this place justice. They were shot from the other side of the planet that wasn't habitable, he could imagine how it was before something destroyed their world.

His thoughts were disturbed with a camera snap, when he looked. Isla had already taken a picture of him, she couldn't help herself.

"So, this is your favourite thing in this park? I like your aesthetics." He complimented.

"Of course, I have good taste." She smiled, pushing her hair to the back of her ear.

They were standing side by side watching the universe.

"Good taste? Like your breakfast." He nudged her a little on the shoulder.

"Pfft," she laughed, remembering how she left it uneaten.

The capsule was made so that they could see very far away planets, Isla seemed to know each and every one of them. She wasn't shy sharing the information either.

Kiro made sure the phone was on silent and the camera flash was off and stole a snap as she turned, wearing the most beautiful smile he'd ever seen on her face... He took a few more of the planets around them as to not raise suspicion.

They only had 30 minutes up there but it felt like a lifetime for both of them. A lifetime neither wanted to end.

Isla's hand rested on the capsule as she looked beyond with much excitement, Kiro put his ontop of hers. That startled her but she relaxed after, butterflies gently slamming on the insides of her stomach. He had gotten so close from behind her, she could lightly feel his breathe on her skin.

"So... Bel... I—"

"Please take your seats, the capsule will descended to the park in 60 seconds."

They were both jolted back to reality by the robotic voice. Kiro cursed at its impeccable timing, he cursed himself for stuttering, he didn't think he'd be courageous again as to touch her again like this.

Against their desires, they obliged and sat, but they were side by side now. They were quickly strapped in and the descent started.

Isla took out her phone and snapped a picture of them since they were closely sat together and the background was pretty remarkable.

"This was truly a great time, I think it's my favourite thing to do too now." He commented.

She locked their pinky fingers together which surprise Kiro at first, "I'm glad." She told him.

It was silence the rest of the way, they were about to touch down when she remembered something she meant to give him before her father disturbed the moment.

"Ah Ki, here." She took out the watch. "I bought it at the store for you, I was just waiting for the right moment to give it to you."

Kiro was speechless, "Me? Except for this necklace I don't think I've ever received a gift. Thanks Bel." He quickly put it on to show her he was appreciative and that it suited his tastes.

It was silver in colour which he appreciated, that meant she put a lot of thought and considered his necklace before buying it.

"Hey Ki, don't get any taller, okay?" She blurted out as they exited the capsule. She didn't hate it, but now she wasn't growing and his cheeks were getting further away from her reach!

He chuckled, she was being cute with him which he didn't hate. He promised not to get any taller.

'Does this mean she's my girlfriend or something now?' He blushed at the thought, this would be his first, ever.

Her father's last words to him crashed him back to reality. 'What did he mean by I have to earn his handshake? Are old people all the same? Stupidly cryptic?'

They saw their friends standing from across the field. Hiro was every bit of pumped, perhaps even more than Isla. Kiro wondered about that, he just hoped Hiro didn't make a move first. That would absolutely destroy him.

Isla was already walking towards the two when Kiro pulled her by the arm. She hadn't seen the in-park vehicle coming from her blindspot. He pulled her too close and too quick, they ended up in a hugging position.

story by m|v_l,e,m,p,y,r

"Can I have your phone ID?" He whispered, remembering he didn't have it.