barnacles on the container ship of consciousness

Yes, she could catch up to him easily, but this was play, and it wasn't fun always having the advantage of speed. She let him lead for awhile and pick when he wanted to be caught. Thankfully, he didn't make her wait for long. He stopped, turning towards her and challenged her. She skidded to a halt, and with a mischievous smile, lunged toward him, I'm gonna getchu!

She tried to pounce him, to get him on the ground. She growled playfully, trying to get one of his legs between her jaws. She knew that one day soon, she would tell him her deep dark secret. But, for now, she just wanted to forget their duties, forget the world, and just be with him.