cherry--ice

She watched the rain roll down the glass of her windows, trying to block out her parents screaming behind in the other room. She clung to her teddy tightly and whimpered softly when she heard pots falling on the tile floor of the kitchen.  In her hands a photo of her brother, Robert and also a letter he sent them a few months ago. "I miss you, little one. I'll be back and before you know it, we'll finish making our hide out!" She smiled at that. Before he left, they found a perfect spot to have a get-a-way, just for them. It was two large trees that crossed over each other, making a cave like area. It was pretty weird, but Robert loved it a