Run (Part II)
prompt: follow up to Run (Part I)
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// Henley is now tentatively peeking from behind Kelley, her arms wrapped tightly around her mother for security. She doesn’t dare meet Hope’s eyes.
// With both hands on her hips, Hope begins to tap her foot. Where did you hear that name, Henley?
// Kelley looks between her family suspiciously, her brow arching. What’s going on?
// Hope just whines. She called me Hopey. Kelley’s pupils begin to dilate and Hope now realizes why Henley chose to run to Kelley. Her eyes narrow. Kell-
// Kelley begins to back away with Henley still attached to her hip. She does her very best to keep her smile to herself, It…it was an accident, I swear. Kelley puts a hand up in defense, still backing away. She can’t hold her laugh in any longer and grabs Henley’s hand. RUN!
// Hope lunges forward. She misses.