Duck Lake We all need someone to stay [M]

The butterfly girl stood hunched upon that small hill, silky tail swishing in content behind her. She hadn't been outside in a long time and though she wished to go to the coast again, there was no way she would make it this time. She didn't want the Creek to think she had abandoned them and frankly didn't desire such a long trip. The lake was perfect. It reminded her of her childhood, staring at the clear water that followed the small paths towards the ocean. Her first time fishing. Her first family. She missed it.

Her ocher eyes lit up when she saw a figure drawing near just below and she gracefully made her way down. The girl looked almost like a spirit, if only she could rid herself of that constant smile. Chusi was anything but intimidating, but she tried to be for tonight. See where it would get her. The fireflies dispersed but still lit up patches of grass and some joined the stars above them. What a beautiful evening. She sighed softly, now eyeing the stranger.