"How're you doing, Kai?" I asked as I opened the bedroom door and peered inside, finding my five year old brother sitting on the floor, playing with his trucks.
"Aaralyn! I'm playing demolition!" he cried out happily as he smashed the two trucks against each other, making exploding noises.
I chuckled. "What do you say we go out for a picnic today?" I suggested. It was a perfect day to be outside, and I wanted to take advantage of my afternoon off from work.
He jumped to his feet, his trucks and cars forgotten. "Ya! Can we go exploring?" he asked eagerly. He was filled with such enthusiasm and happiness that I couldn't very well say no.
"Of course we can!" I agreed, grabbing his hand and leading him downstairs and helping him put his shoes on. I grabbed the basket of food I had prepared, and we slipped out of the house and made our way down the road.
I was trying to figure out how to tell him we would have to move. I wasn't making enough money to pay off the rent of the house, and so, the city was taking it away in a few days. We didn't have long to figure out where we were going to be staying.
I pulled him off into a deserted park and we sat and ate.
Continue?
Lame, I know! Sorry!
So, if someone wants to run into them and maybe offer them a place to stay, it would be great!
