(Russell's Game)

*May 16th, 1941*

*10:45 am*

*Day of the Festival*

*Jackson Private Academy*

Russell and Carrie were walking across the lively quad as they pondered on what type of games or activities they should do.

"It's pretty crowded but is there anything you wanna do Carrie?" Russell had asked his friend as he looked around the festival in hopes of finding something to pass time with his friend.

"We could try that ball and bucket game over there. They seem to have plenty of wonderful prizes and I do want that stuffed kitty…" Carrie had answered back in a polite tone of voice as she pointed at the booth in which had someone rearranging the bean bags.

"There doesn't seem to be a line so we could try out that game so don't worry! I'll be sure that you'll get that stuffed kitty" Russell had spoken back to his friend as he gave Carrie a thumbs up which made her smile.

"Wonderful! Let's head over there before we have to wait in those terribly long lines, okay?" Carrie had advised her friend as she gently grabbed Russell by his hand in which was followed by the pair officially walking towards where the booth was as this was seen by the man who was operating it.

"Good morning, Welcome to my booth! I hope that you're ready to lose or maybe win and the winner can get plenty of fun prizes! The choice is up to you.." The Booth Man had spoken to Russell and Carrie as he grabbed two bean bags from the one of the stands and offered it to Russell.

"Don't worry, I'll be sure to win for my beautiful friend over there so don't even sweat!' Russell had spoken out in a confident tone of voice as he had taken the two bean bags from the man's hand while he waited for further instructions.

"The rules are simple! If you throw one of the bean bags one of the prizes that you wish to seek than you'll win BUT you must knock it down with the three chances that you've got so use your throws wisely" The Booth Man had advised to Russell as he was met with the young boy nodding his head in understandment as he was prepared to win the game.

"You can do this! Just focus on the kitty and you'll be in luck!" Carrie had advised her friend as she continued to watch the upcoming events with great anticipation.

"Alright, You'll only have three chances so don't mess this one up! Just focus on the target…" Russell had thought to himself as he had taken a few deep breaths before he eventually was ready to throw the bean bag.

"Alright, here goes nothing!" Russell had cried out to himself as he threw the first bean bag with all of his might as it managed to successfully hit the stuffed kitty as it slowly went backwards much to the surprise of Carrie.

"Good job! You're doing wonderful, Just keep trying and don't allow fear and doubt to get to you, okay?" Carrie had advised her friend once again as she continued to cheer him on as this seemed to further Russell's confidence as he seemed more determined than ever to win the stuffed kitty for his friend as this was seen by the man.

"It's nice to see that the kid has good moral support but is that truly enough for him to win the prize? I guess time can truly tell.." The Booth Man had thought to himself as he continued to watch the events that was unfolding in front of his eyes.

"Alright, Just focus on the prize on the prize and all is well…just focus…" Russell had quietly uttered to himself as he had officially thrown the second ball with great force as it managed to hit the stuffed kitty as the toy was now hanging by a thread in which was met with cheers from Carrie and The Booth Man.

"Good job! Just one more and you'll win! You can do this, I believe in you!" Carrie had shouted out to her friend as she fully believed that Russell was gonna win the bean bag game as this sent a jolt of motivation rushing in Russell's body as he was now ready to win the game.

"Thank you so much, my good friend. I would not had won this if it wasn't for you cheering me on so I'm gonna throw this last bean bag as if we're doing it together so how does that sound?" Russell had spoken out to Carrie as his words quickly made the young girl blush before she eventually smiled once more.

"Of course! Whatever floats your boat, I'm just here for the moral support so please do your best!" Carrie had spoken back to Russell as she gave him a thumbs up while Russell returned the favor as he turned his direction back to the game as he regained complete focus on his target.

"Alright, Time for me to win this game!" Russell had cried out to himself as he threw the bean bag with such force as he managed to hit the stuffed kitty much to everyone's happiness.

"Y-You did it! Thank you so much for getting me that stuffed animal!" Carrie cried out to her friend in a tone of joy as she hugged him from behind as all of this made the gentleman behind the booth smile.

"It looks like you've won the prize so here you go! I hope that you and the girl have a wonderful and fun day at the festival" The Booth Man had congratulated Russell as he knelt down to retrieve the stuffed kitty before handing it over to the young boy with a smile on his face.

"Thank you so much, Your game was definitely fun!" Russell had uttered back in joy as he accepted the gift in which he earned for his best friend as he and Carrie eventually turned directions so they could walk away from the bean toss booth.

"You were wonderful back there, Russell, I'm glad that you were able to win that for me…" Carrie said to Russell as she looked over to see her friend presenting the gift with a smile on his face.

"You're welcome and please consider this stuffed kitty as a token of our friendship. You've honestly been so kind and sweet to me…" Russell had spoken to his friend as he waited for Carrie to accept his gift to which she eventually did with much joy.

"Of course, You're my friend!" Carrie simply uttered back while she officially accepted the stuffed kitty as she placed it towards her chest in indication that she truly cherishes this gift and moment.

"So, what do you wanna do next? Should we catch up with Anya and the others or catch up with Nancy and Mai?' Carrie had asked Russell with such eagerness as her question was met with the young boy shaking his head.

"I think we should continue hanging out like this like ya know, just me and you…" Russell had answered back while twiddling his thumbs as he looked up to see Carrie's gentle expression indicating that she was in full support of his plans.

"Of course! As long as you're happy than It truly doesn't matter to me so let's continue enjoying this beautiful day!" Carrie had answered back as she grabbed Russell by his hand as the two friends officially setted off for more games and activities to participate in for the remainder of the festival.