The Wishing Well

Chapter 9

Word Count: 100


"You don't have to be so mean!" Kagome yelled, jumping again. It was pointless, however, as the rope was simply too short. "Why couldn't you just take the lollipop?"

"Equal trade must be met. You have nothing to offer me, and so you must work for your freedom."

"But jumping makes me sweaty!" She huffed, kicking the dirt. "I hate getting sweaty!"

"That is hardly my concern."

Her face became red as she got angry. So she stepped as close as she could to the back of the well. With a running jump, she finally latched onto the rope.

"Ha!"