Bonnie

"I want to make a wish, too," I said.

I stood and looked for more of the things in my backyard, but it was mostly bare. The ground had begun to feel icy between my toes. I stepped over a fallen branch from our tree and there, behind it, were more. I gasped.

"They're over here!"

I plucked one out of the ground. I inhaled sharply when he came into my sight. I blinked at him. Then, I took a step closer.

"Robert, I-"

I closed my eyes, then let go of a breath. I made a silent wish. When I opened them, he was right there in front of me, another dandelion in his hand. He stood there, almost hesitantly, a restrained smile on his lips. He blew it right into my face and giggled.

"What did you wish for?"

I hoped. I wanted it to be the same as mine. He told me that, like he said, he would never tell.

"Me neither," I said softly.