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

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 he won’t run off anymore if we get

just run off without telling me. I think he’s asking for a good

still standing

before breaking out in a loud

alone,” cooed Francine. “It’s okay. It’s okay. You’re back

She sternly pulled Francine away before grabbing ‘Bryan’ to face her. “Why are you crying? How can you cry when you’re the one who is in the wrong? Why aren’t you saying anything? I’m going to count to three and if you still refuse to say you’re sorry,

wailed even

much as the thought of smacking her own kid

He knows what he did is wrong. I promise

were focused on ‘Bryan’, realizing something was off about

but she sighed and said, “Look at what a good boy your big brother is. When are you going to learn to