Hump Day Hook – Treats

 

Happy Hump Day.  I’m continuing with my new fantasy, coming of age WIP. To read the participating authors click on the link.

So far we’ve met Charlotte, the new girl to the 3rd year history class and we’ve seen Robert, one of her new classmates. Four friends have gathered in the park across the street from the school as they all had a free period. Two of the kids went to the ice-cream stand and one to the corner store for a cherry coke. Stone had just opened his juice.

We’re still  in introduction mode; it will get more interesting soon 😀

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His muscles relaxed. As he gulped a large mouthful of the still cool, orange beverage, the fizziness  tickled his nose. He appreciated the quiet. Except for the presence of him and his friends, the park, mid-morning on a week-day, was deserted. Most people were at work or in school. Even the traffic sounds were muted. The group’s arrival had disturbed the birds and squirrels, who now had fled to wherever such creatures go to hide, leaving the space to the boisterous human children.

Quinn returned to the table with her cold treat. Stone stuck out his tongue and she allowed him a taste. “Good,” he said, and extended his neck toward the ice-cream attempting another lick before she pulled the cone out of his reach. “Meanie,” he scolded.

“If you want one for yourself you’re perfectly capable of walking over and getting your own.”

Quinn moved away from Stone to eat her ice-cream in peace.