Another entry to the flashfic challenge. :)
Sugary sweet, red and blue blended into purple on a path down her arm. Sticky smiles and bubbled laughter echoed as she swiped at the mess, smearing it into her arm. Her green eyes sparkled with utter joy.
He was digging in the sand box, making sand castles and crashing them. He frowned in concentration, making sure it was just right.
Her feet danced her closer to him. "Hey Garrett! Wanna try my popsicle?"
Blue eyes met green and he smiled, nodding enthusiastically. She held it out and pink darted out to swipe at cherry red. They shared the half-melted treat and raced to the trash to throw the stick away.
They ran to the swings, each sitting down quickly, before the others got them. "I was gonna swing there!" a voice bellowed behind the girl's small frame. A hard shove to her back sent her sprawling to the ground. Wet diamonds shimmered in her eyes and spilled over.
"Hey! Don't push her, Josh!" Garrett yelled, swinging his squeezed-tight fist at the bully's nose. "Are you okay, Mel?" Chubby fingers wiped her tears away.
Nodding, she sighed, "My hero," And left sticky sweet on his cheek from cherry flavored lips.