The amusement park was crowded.
Bright lights covered everything.
Music echoed everywhere.
Katie looked around excitedly.
"Wow…"
James smiled.
"Ready?"
Katie nodded immediately.
"I'm ready!"
For the next hour—
They walked everywhere.
Games.
Food stalls.
Photo spots.
The giant ferris wheel spinning above them.
James handed her snacks.
"Here we go."
Katie smiled.
"Thanks, James."
After running around for so long—
Both finally slowed down.
"Phew…"
Katie breathed out.
James laughed.
"Tired already?"
Before Katie could answer—
A voice suddenly appeared.
"Hi, James!"
Both turned.
Katie froze.
Her eyes widened.
"Tian…?"
Xing fei beside Tian.
The atmosphere instantly changed.
James looked confused.
Katie looked confused.
Even Tian looked surprised.
Nobody expected this.
For a few seconds—
Nobody moved.
James awkwardly greeted them.
Tian simply looked down quietly.
Katie couldn't understand why her chest suddenly felt uncomfortable.
Then—
The girl beside Tian smiled.
"So…"
Her eyes moved between Katie and James.
"This is how it is."
Katie blinked.
"Huh?"
Xing fei quietly looked toward Tian.
"They actually look good together."
The words hit harder than Katie expected.
Katie turned.
James was standing beside her.
Very close.
Her expression slowly changed.
Together…?
She looked toward Tian.
For the first time—
He avoided looking at her.
Something inside Katie suddenly felt strange.
Then—
A hand suddenly grabbed her wrist.
Katie jumped.
"W-What?"
She looked up.
Tian.
His expression remained calm.
"Come."
Katie blinked.
"Where?"
Tian didn't answer.
Instead—
He started walking.
"H-Hey!"
Katie nearly stumbled trying to follow.
The amusement park lights blurred behind them.
James remained standing there.
Watching silently.
Katie looked at Tian again.
His grip wasn't painful.
Not tight.
But—
He didn't let go either.
And for some reason—
Katie didn't pull away.