Hide

James, his sister Sally, and Mark, their BFF (Best Friend

outside, especially after having to play inside all winter

"I guess I'll just go home," Mark said in a sad voice. "Aww

come on," replied James. "We still have time for another

game of – of something."

it was a beautiful springtime night and they liked being

too early for them to go home.

long. They just didn't know what to do and it was a little

ball. They didn't want to go inside and play a game because

Forever) were bored. They had played all day but now that "I was just going to say that," James said. "Yah, I'll bet,"

I come!" Then he turned and began looking for places

I'll be the seeker!"

"4 – 3 – 2 – 1. Ready or not, here

counting out loud. "100 – 99 – 98 – 97 ….." Sally and Mark

from side to side. "They are at it again," he mumbled to

replied his sister. "You always say you were thinking of

stopped arguing, looked at each other, and ran off in

a loud voice. "Do too," yelled Sally.

whatever I think of," she snapped. "Do not!" James said in

He turned, faced a big tree, closed his eyes, and started

himself. Then he yelled, "Okay, let's play Hide-and-Seek

different directions to find a hiding place.

In the distance they could still hear Mark counting

Mark just looked down at the ground and shook his head

where they could be hiding.

They couldn't play soccer because they couldn't see the

it was dark and difficult to see, they had nothing to do.

Then Sally said, "I have an idea! Let's play Hide-and Seek."