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

sighed with relief when she saw Corinne was back with ‘Bryan’. “I think that’s enough, Corinne. He only ran off because he liked the cartoon kite so much. I’m sure

run off without telling

‘Bryan’ with her body. “Bryan, what are you still standing

for a second before

You must’ve been scared all alone,” cooed Francine. “It’s okay. It’s okay. You’re

you crying? How can you cry when you’re the

apologizing, ‘Bryan’ wailed

of her patience, and as much as the thought of

knows what he did is wrong.

bright eyes were focused on ‘Bryan’, realizing something

said, “Look at what a good boy your big brother is. When are you going to learn to be like him and make me stop worrying about