Boy with yellow slicker on running. Made with Midjourney
He forgot.
It was a good day at school. The drizzle didn’t bother him — plus, it was only an eight minute walk home and he had his favorite yellow slicker on.
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He cornered Sumac onto Cherry and started cutting through the neighbors front yards. Four houses to go. He cut in and around all the trees, sometimes doing a spin, other times a little juke and jive.
A big raindrop hit his face and he looked up. Mom’s car was in the driveway. He smiled a little smile and sped up. Not running — more of a skip or light gallop.
Halfway through the Ibach’s yard another big raindrop hit his face. The smile left and he slowed down. Almost stopping.
