AN I own nothing -
Two children sat behind the trees. "This is my book." Liesel said to Rudy. He took it from her hand and stared. "Look on page 128, you'll like it." He opened to the page and examined it. "Hair the color if lemons?" "Ja," she beamed. God he loved her smile. "You wrote about me?" "Of course you're my best friend dummkopf!" "And you're mine," he replied, "now let's get home." "Ja we better before mama kills me or papa worries."
They both laughed. "Can we have a race saumensch?" "Why?" "I don't know I'm just in the mood for a bet," Liesel could see his eyes light up, at the sound of the word "bet." "Ok so what do you want to bet?" "Hmm. Let's see? Oh I know I want a kiss, if I win," he had a wide smirk on. "If I win?" "You don't have to kiss me, now." "I think never seems like a better answer," her voice trailed of. "Nein, saumensch can't promise anything like that. So you up for the challenge?" Crossing her arms she replied. "Of course." "You better break out some Chapstick." "I wouldn't go that far if I were you Jesse Owens." Then there was a ready...set...GO! They ran elbow to elbow. People on the streets watched as two 14 year olds ran down Munich Street, toward Himmle. When they approached number 33 they were surprised to see Hans Hubbermann standing on the porch. Then they stopped dead in there tracks. "Uh Hallo papa." Liesel said skittishly for she didn't want him to know about the bet. "What in the hell have you to been doing!?" "Racing, Herr. Hubbermann,". Rudy said happily with his usual bubbly smile. "Ah, Danke for explaining Herr. Steiner." Rudy face lit up at that remark. "Come Liesel," papa said. "Can Rudy come?" She asked. "Ja of course."
"Liesel what's he doing here!?" Rosa boomed. "Were going to go play in the basement mama." She replied. "Alright, goodnight I'm going to bed don't stay up too late you to." "Ja mama." Then they walked down the stairs...