Sleepy Fox Hollow Down the road

The boy moved, and Donnie side-stepped, having been caught by surprise. He hadn’t expected Anselm to try and grab him, but then the poor guy ended up falling. Donnie didn’t hesitate. 

He moved forward too, so neither would be a lone target. He bared his teeth and uttered a odd, strangled growl, as he offered his shoulder to Anselm to try and get him standing up again. 

He chose that moment to be brave, and made a bluff charge- only a pace or two- toward the cat which had had it with the two bumbling boys. It seemed to sense it’s futility, and turned to disappear into the bushes.