By the time it was over, Jessie was exhausted and her hair was a mess. Andy had left her hat up on a shelf, a bright red dot next to his pile of books and papers from school. She would have to climb up and get it later, once she had the energy.
For now, however, her boots could only take her a few feet. She sat down, watching other toys pass her by. Others were so lucky lucky that they didn't even realize it. Some could take just about anything and do just fine, like Mister Potato Head (not everyone could put themselves back together as easy as him), and others could regroup like the army men.
"Is something wrong?"
Jessie jumped up.
"Sorry to have frightened you." Bo frowned and lowered her staff.
"Oh no, you're fine. I just didn't notice you there." Jessie looked to the ground.
"Jessie, what's wrong?" By the looks of her, no one would expect Bo to be so blunt. However, for as long as Jessie had known her, she rarely waited to get up to something. If there was a point to get to, then Bo got there as fast as she could.
"Nothing."
Bo pursed her lips. "Really? Because things don't look so fine."
"I said," Jessie repeated. "It's nothing." Her voice was weak however, and she couldn't even believe herself.
"Is it about your hat?"
"Sort of." Jessie rubbed her arm, hard plastic meeting soft fabric. "I'm just tired. Today was a real hard play day."
"I know." Bo smiled. "After all, I was there." She stepped forward. "You helped me earlier, so I feel that I should return the favor. Let's start with moving along."
"Alright," Jessie replied.
The two walked forward slowly. Bo wasn't as fast of a walker as some other toys, but Jessie didn't mind. It felt good to take things slow.
"I want to thank you again for saving me earlier."
Jessie smiled. "It was my duty." Had she had her hat then she would have tipped it.
"It was still quite kind of you. Andy's games can get rough sometimes, so it's nice to know that I can depend on someone."
"That's my job. If I see a damsel in distress I just have to help."
Bo giggled. "Then I'm quite glad that you do. I couldn't ask for a better heroine." She leaned forward and have Jessie a quick kiss.
Jessie grinned from ear to ear and her cheeks turned red. Had she had her hat, she would have covered her face.
Bo simply looked back at her and simply smiled.