Emma

“One, two, three…” Olivia’s voice rang out loud.

“No, Olivia!” I cried out. “You’re too fast…”

Olivia dramatically rolled her eyes. “You’ve got to hurry!”

“Yeah, I know, but you have to count slower next time. Like onnnee, twwwooo…” I drew out the words.

She shook her head, her blonde pigtails bouncing around. “Okay, fine, but you’ve got to really hurry this time. Like, go! Go!”

She covered her eyes with her hands and turned her back to me. “Onnnee…” She drew out the count, but not as much as I’d like her to.

“No peeking, Olivia!” I yelled, giggling as I ran up the stairs.

“Three… I won’t...