He did his best to keep calm, really he did.
Jack had followed the instructions of the man, buckling himself in, whilst he looked around at other people. They all seemed to be old hands at this, unlike himself, who was so new to this he might as well be a new born baby out here. A girl sitting on the other side of him smiles at him in a way only Katelynn did when they were kissing and it made him feel slightly uncomfortable.
So he looked away from her, and focused on Katelynn with a smile.
“I hope I don’t scream too loud.” he said.
She reaches a hand out to hold his, intent on giving him strength throughout the ride. “It’s okay to scream, love. That’s sort of part of the fun?”
The machine began to whir then, moving slightly and gradually picking up speed. Katelynn grew excited, squeezing his hand gently as it went faster and faster, closing her eyes as a squeal ripped from her throat at the sensation of gravity pushing her back, not allowing her move.
While she screamed outwardly, Jack was screaming internally. His eyes remained open as the ride went faster, and faster, and he felt the pull of gravity against him but like Katelynn, he went no where. His free hand dug against the ride, no doubt his nail marks leaving an imprint on the metal itself. He breathes in hard through his nose, trying to enjoy it.
Just relax. Let go. Calm down…
Hard to when you were fighting the laws of gravity.
Jack Maple 