Okay, so I literally just scribbled this down in about fifteen minutes (hence it being all of 300 words). This was actually supposed to be combined with the next section, but I'm leaving on vacation and won't be able to put up anything for at least two weeks. I am so sorry this is amazingly short, but I figured it's better than not putting up anything.
"Hey, Kid."
TK's eyes shot open at the voice, only to be greeted by a harsh, blinding light "What-?"
"Oh, sorry about that," the voice sounded again. "Here you go," the light clicked off and TK struggled to make out a dark figure between the fuzzy, multi-colored spots in his vision. "The park closed an hour and a half ago."
"Hour and a- What time is it?" TK blinked frantically and shook his head, trying to clear out his thoughts.
"Eight thirty," the man stated, and held out his hand to help TK off of the ground.
Eight thirty? He took the man's hand and pulled himself up. Something slid off his should as he did so, and he glanced down automatically, Kari? A rush of memories swept over him and he ran a hand through his blonde hair in exasperation.
In case Tai wasn't already going to kill me just for being late- The man's voice quickly interrupted his train of thought: "You get yourself home, alright kid?"
"Er, right. Yeah, I mean… thank you." He stumbled through the sentence awkwardly, but apparently convinced the man, still hidden in shadow, who turned immediately to leave.
TK stared down at Kari, barely visible by the glow of a nearby streetlamp. For a moment his mind drifted, studying her soft brown hair, blowing slightly in the cool night breeze. Get a hold over yourself already, Tai's waiting. He flinched involuntarily as he thought of what sort of reaction the overprotective brother would have to them showing up well over two and a half hours late. Stooping over silently, he slid his arms under her limp form. Sure, now she doesn't wake up, he thought with slight frustration, immediately dissolving as he pulled her further into his arms. He took a deep breath, shifting Kari's weight one last time before he began the slow walk back to her apartment building.
There it is, a wimpy little 352 word chunk of a story, aw well, hopefully it wasn't too terrible, it bugs me so much not being able to write more than a draft and a half before I throw it up here. Anyways, thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter (I can't remember who asked, but yes, I will do some sections from Kari (and at least one other??? oh the mystery) POV later in the story), the reviews are really encouraging and it would be great if I get some while I'm on vacation whenever I get the chance to check my email (hint hint :] ). Oh! Almost forgot, check out: .com "Search the web. Save the world." Started by Emerson from Mugglenet, a really awesome idea.