The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Sophia shot a death glare at the gossiping girls. It was clear she was warning them to shut up.

The girls quickly shut up and looked away.

…

Corinne continued to lecture ‘Bryan’ as she carried him back. She was still very angry at him for running off.

‘This kid is getting more and more out of hand and stubborn. How dare he run off by himself,’ she thought.

As for ‘Bryan’, he just listened to her mutely. He did not apologize or admit to any wrongdoing.

Once they were back at their picnic spot, Corinne put ‘Bryan’ down and asked him sternly, “Aren’t you going to say anything? Do you know what you did wrong? There better not be a next time.”

with big sad puppy

only ran off because he liked the cartoon kite so much. I’m sure he won’t

reasoning. “Even so, he shouldn’t just run off without

quickly shielded ‘Bryan’ with her body. “Bryan, what are you still standing there for? Hurry

for a second before breaking out

been scared all alone,” cooed Francine. “It’s okay. It’s okay.

her. “Why are you crying? How can you cry when you’re the one

wailed even louder

the end of her patience, and as much as the thought of smacking her own kid pained her,

protect his little brother. “Mommy, don’t hit Bryan! He knows what he did is wrong. I promise

big, bright eyes were focused on ‘Bryan’,

your big brother is. When are you going to learn to be like