Snippet #1666328

Jake Fare
Jake pushed through the woods and saw the clearing in the distance. The sun was already setting, making the figures that appeared to be Asher and Riley no more than shadows sitting on the ground beside a heaping pile of sticks. He hugged his jacket closer, wishing they already had the bonfire going. It was strange that he was a "wolf" but didn't have any particular fondness for the crisp, bitter cold. Though he did enjoy it when it snowed. He clutched the bag of plain potato chips tighter in his hand and walked over the roots and rocks until he reached his friends. He walked into the clearing to stand beside them and huffed. "Sorry," he apologized and held up the chips, "didn't bring the beer this time... again." He smiled, joking because everyone knew he said that almost every time they had a bonfire and because Jake didn't drink anyways. He exhaled and sat cross-legged on the ground. "So, when are we going to get this thing going? We only have a little while before nightfall, and we can't exactly roast burgers and hot-dogs then can we?" He grinned.

Mona Carson
"Be quiet Jake," Mona mumbled on instinct when she heard him interrogating their friends, as she walked out of the woods carrying armfuls of junk. A large fold out chair, two bottles of soda balanced on top of it, a bag of cups dangling at her side, and a box of Debbie blueberry muffins. When she reached where everyone else was sitting she sat it on the ground, only to be met with Jake's crooked smile and questioning eyes.

"Really Mona? You didn't have to be so considerate." He started reaching for the box of Debbies but Mona quickly bent down to slap his hand away, like a scolding mother. "What!"

"These... are for me," She lied.

"No they're not."

Her expression didn't change. "Well... wait until everyone gets here, you pig." After arranging her things on the table she unfolded her chair and sat down in it, crossing her arms over her stomach as she sank into it. She looked at Asher and Riley and smiled, though it could barely be seen. "Hi guys."