Hunt

Fuck, fuck!

I’m an idiot! I quickly changed direction as I ran. Small branches broke over my head, and something swished through the leaves, so I stepped aside and changed directions once again. With both hands, I held up the heavy, long dress, which was already dirty and drenched in mud! Someone spilled red wine on my blouse and pants just before I went hunting. I didn't think much of it before now! My feet slid along the mud covered ground as I did my best to avoid a massive bush but ended up stumping right through it. Some small thorns ripped my skin and dress’s skirt. I pulled on it, swore, and continued.

"Come out, come out wherever you are! Not so, though, now are we? "

His voice rang out through the threes, followed by both of them laughing.

I had looked so forward to this hunt; the sun was shining, and the birds were singing in the lush green threes as I stepped out into the thick forest. My date was waiting there, and for once, there was a genuine smile that tugged on my