//------------------------------// // Age 18 // Story: Harp Strings and Candy Wrappers // by Richtus //------------------------------// "Come on, Lyra!" "Bonnie, where are we going? We're gonna miss the rest of the party!" "I'm getting you your birthday present!" "You couldn't give it to me along with all the others?" "It's hidden away, now come on! The party will still be there!" "Hidden in my own house?" "I'm just that good." "Ok, fine. Where is it anyway?" "It's in your room. Now hurry up!" "Ok, ok, I'm going." "Close the door." "Umm...alright." "N-now....close your eyes." "Was it necessary to turn off the lights if my eyes are going to be closed? "Lyra..." "Is this going to take long?" "Do you want your present or not?" "Sorry. Ok, they're closed now." "Ok....here it comes...." "Bon-Bon, what are you......oh."