Lily A mountain's flower

ay the

rest in search of them. They don't talk too much, but they smile and laugh a lot more frequently. After they've finished picking f

u see that plant?!" L

they start walking toward it, but when they get closer, the flower begins to close in on itself. In the blink of an eye it turns into a giant spider we

to pull her out of it. His efforts only increase the webbing holding her tighter. Suddenly his shoe hits the side of the web, making him jump in surprise. The web is pulled apart and Lil

praying that he won't lose her. He doesn't want to have to explain what happened to his parents or the school staff. If she dies, he doesn't know how he can live with himself

tears from his cheeks and kisses her forehead before leaving the room for a second. When he comes

*~*~*~

leasant smile appears upon her face. For just one moment, she is los

edly. Her smile becomes more pronounced as she stretches o

back. Where did you go?

ns to her. She closes her eyes and lets out a sigh of relief. She doesn't know what came over her, but she is glad t

me. Please tell me you're okay,"

pressed against her shoulder, giving her nec

tightly around his

she assures him as she kisses the top of his head. He loo

mes is telling her, why the spiders chased him. She isn't surprised by his reaction. Even though she has grown to enjoy being surrounded by nature,

nts as soon as possible. Can yo

mmediately.

"But are you sure y

r go today, sh

he replies, then helps he

ther answers the door. She stares at James

you in school? What happened yesterday?" Mrs. Po

who stands patiently

eep. When I woke up James had brought me his home," she explains. She notices t

htly and then she asks,