On this particular Saturday, the shelf was nearly bare. Only two remained: a solitary Watermelon and a Mystery Flavor. "I want the Mystery," Toby whispered, reaching out.
It allowed for "intermittent snacking" (if you didn't mind the stickiness). buy push pops
The walk to the store was a ritual. They had to cross the "lava" (the scorching red brick driveway three houses down) and navigate the "forest of giants" (the overgrown hedges near the cul-de-sac). By the time they reached the air-conditioned sanctuary of the Sun-Mart, they were drenched in sweat and pure determination. On this particular Saturday, the shelf was nearly bare
Leo laughed, but then he looked at his brother’s disappointed face. Toby’s "adventure fund" was gone, and he was stuck with a battery-flavored candy. Without a word, Leo capped his Strawberry pop and handed it over. It allowed for "intermittent snacking" (if you didn't