Chapter 275: Fun Without the Boss (1/2)

They all went and skipped the line to the haunted house with Jayden's VIP pass, the people waiting in the long line looking at them all walk by with eyes of envy that Ray found unnerving while Jayden did not even bat an eye like she was completely used to it.

The ride itself played out less than what they anticipated. The projections and props of monsters and beasts seemed extremely realistic yet it left them all unphased while the people sitting behind them were screaming their asses off like they were going through hell it's self which they found extremely annoying.

So, they decided to completely ignore everything around them and delve deep into their mind-link. The ride was not going to end anytime soon and they might as well use it to get to know each other better.

They all took turns, starting with Jayden who chose to be completely honest about her past but disavowing most of her actions as she decided to move forward in the future.

The other two did not have much to say; it was no secret about what she usually did at school, everyone knew the rumours. But, getting to know her she seemed to be completely different from what she was described which now explained everything.

Next was Ray, his story was far tamer and rather depressing. But, their expressions took a turn the second he mentioned that he was the one who invented most of the gravity technologies used in this park and how his life spiralled into a deep pit of hell after his ideas were stolen by a man he both trusted and looked up to.

They knew Ray was a very useful member of the group when he managed to hack into the school watch but now his value suddenly became even more apparent.

Lastly was of course Nags, who seemed to have no problems sharing who he is.

All that he mentioned was that he lived an ordinary life until the war when his sister died, which split his family apart. His parents divorced and he took out his anger on training and found out he was gifted with his ability. His father took him under his wing as a former soldier and trained him in the art of the barrier.

And, when he was asked why he had joined the gang, he slightly shuddered before yelling back.

”I was bored and did it for fun okay! I wanted to fight people without consequence and the gang provided protection even from the teachers! I regret it! I can't believe I actually stooped that low to be the puppet of a disgusting shalker!”

Jayden and Ray knew that Nags was not telling the complete truth but they decided not to push any further with it since they had a feeling they would get nowhere doing so. And, before they even knew it, they were thrust back into the sunlight outside of the ride that felt more like an eternity.

”So, that was very insightful… glad to get to know you guys better. Now, where do you guys wanna go next? We can literally go anywhere!”

”How about bumper cars? Then maybe the ring from hell? Demon stuff you know...”

Ray suggested in a slightly shy, monotone voice, which they agreed upon.

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The sky was starting to turn a tint of orange. They had been on rides all day long, and other than the kid rides, they went on every single ride except for the molten drop that they promised they would wait for Moby to ride but he still was not there and they had received no updates from his end.

Even if some of the rides were admittedly quite fun, especially the ones that required a high power-level to enter where Nags and Jayden were forced to keep Ray behind so he didn't die due to his weak body, for the entire time, they did not talk much other than basic questions and interactions, cracking some jokes and laughing, although some were quite awkward.

Nags especially seemed to be trying to keep his distance for some reason, only for Jayden to try and lure him back in everytime.

Things were not the same without Moby, Jayden's task of replacing him proved to be a monstrous one beyond her wildest dreams.

He was like the glue that kept them all together and without him, they were barely hanging on. All of their personalities and interests were simply too clashing.

”So, that's everything? That wasn't so bad after all wasn't it guys?”

Jayden laughed as they got out of their final rides, smacking them both in the back trying to be buddy-buddy.

Moby, Alex, and Abby were the only friends she ever had, but they were the ones who tried to be friends with her. Making friends was something completely out of her toolset and she hoped she did a good enough job.

”Yeah, I wouldn't mind coming back some other time,”

The 2 boys were smiling seemingly genuinely, still far less enthusiastic than the girl towering over them.

”We don't have much left to do and it's getting pretty late… Why don't we get a drink and some food?”

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