Where the Heart Is

Num finally turns to look at Ísja and Lani.

NUM: "We'll stay the night."

Ísja grins from ear to ear.

ÍSJA: "Wait, really!?"

His hands fly to his face and he shuts his eyes in tired glee.

ÍSJA: "Phew! Thank the Saints. I'm so tired..."

Unfazed by his brother's reaction, Num wanders past him and toward Lani. He stops a few steps away from her, then raises a finger and narrows his eyes at her.

NUM: "You swear you'll give us directions tomorrow?"

LANI: "Yeah. I might even be able to take you to this "Pocket" myself."

She points toward the pathetic mattress in the corner with her head.

LANI: "You're welcome to sleep there. I'll just take the chair."

The mattress couldn't look less appealing. Both boys stare at it.

NUM (through gritted teeth): "Greeeeat. Thanks."

Resigned to his fate, he wanders toward the mattress. Behind him, Ísja grins and claps a hand onto Lani's shoulder, making her jump.

ÍSJA: "Yeah! Thanks for the help, Lani!"

He takes his hand off her shoulder but remains smiling.

ÍSJA: "I mean it."

For the first time, a hint of a smile crosses Lani's face.


Add Comment

* Required information
1000
Drag & drop images (max 3)
Powered by Commentics

Comments

No comments yet. Be the first!