They sat down to watch one of the free music shows as they ate their donuts before getting up and continuing to walk around the exhibition grounds.  Claire stopped abruptly at one of the carnival games.

“Rose Miller,” she said, feigning a serious tone, “I challenge you to the ring toss!” Rose raised her eyebrows at the challenge, taking on the same attitude as Claire.

“Claire Daniels,” Rose replied, “I accept your challenge, but I will have you know that I have gained much experience from playing this game with my dad, who is the Ring Toss Master.”

“Let’s go!” Claire said enthusiastically before they began the game.

Claire was initially surprised at Rose’s accuracy and put up a good fight, but eventually it was Rose who reigned victorious.  When the game operator took down a big blue stuffed bear, they both knew that it was Rose’s prize.

“You were really good!” Claire said as they walked away.  “But what are you going to do with that?”

“I’m going to donate it at Christmastime,” Rose replied.  “My dad and I always do that with our prizes from these games.  I sure don’t need it, and it would make someone else really happy.”

“That’s so sweet,” Claire said.  “Very thoughtful.”

Rose blushed slightly at the compliment.  Claire smiled back, then gave Rose a friendly kiss on the cheek.

They continued to walk, but were quickly interrupted by the roar of the roller coaster.  Reacting to the sound, Claire grinned up at Rose, who knew right away what that meant.

“Claire…” Rose said uneasily, not being a fan of roller coasters.  Claire’s grin didn’t go away.

“Claire!”

Claire nodded her head towards the entrance to the roller coaster.

“OK…” Rose mumbled, knowing she would not be able to change Claire’s mind.  “Fine.”

“Yes!” Claire exclaimed before grabbing Rose’s hand and hurrying over to the roller coaster.

Rose nervously fidgeted the whole way through the line, not looking forward to the ride in the slightest.  She felt even more nervous as she went to sit down in the car and the ride operator locked her in.  She had one final moment to anticipate it before the roller coaster lurched and started moving forward.

“Why did you make me do this, Claire?” Rose groaned as they climbed the hill.