Our Own Piece Of Neverland

Trees, Muck, and Rocks

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"I like to come here when I'm upset or I need to think." He announced pulling a branch out of the way.

I looked around. We were in a clearing in the woods. Huge rocks were scattered around and there was a mucky stream. The ground

was covered in dead leaves and mud. The trees were big and tall, but browning from the cold.

"Why here?" I said trying to hide the disgust in my voice.

"It's private and magical."

"Magical?" I asked confused.

"Look around and tell me what you see."

I bit my lip, "trees, mud, rocks, and a stream."

He chuckled softly, "I see a lagoon, pirate ships, look out towers, and sink holes."

I gave him a confused look which caused him to sigh.

"Close your eyes."

I did as he asked.

"Now think about everything that worries you. I want you to get rid of it, because here none of it matters. You're free here. You're

enteral and immortal. You are what you want and who you want. Now open your eyes."

I blinked them open slowly. I didn't see the mucky stream or boring trees anymore. I saw the ships and the lagoon. A smile formed

on my face and Peter's. He ran over to the biggest rock and climbed it.

"Aye me matey! Swab the deck before I feed yee to the sharks!" He commanded using his pirate voice.

"Aye, aye sir!" I laughed and pretended to mop.

"Very good! Now join me on deck!"

I climbed the rock hesitantly. As I was almost half way up my foot slipped and I started to fall. Peter quickly grabbed my hand and

pulled me up.

"Thank you." I sighed with relief.

He smiled, "be careful next time! Or I'll have to cut you loose!"

I laughed and saluted him, "aye, aye!"

We continued our game of pirates. He was the captain and I was his crew. We sailed to new places and settled new areas.

"I'm getting tired from all the running." I said.

I could tell he was too from his panting, "let's take a break then!"

The sun was slowly setting. We decided to go sit by the stream.

"Mermaids live here you know." He told me.

"They do?" I smiled.

He nodded, "you're one of them!"

"Oh no. I'm not a mermaid!"

"Close your eyes."

I sighed and closed them.

I felt him pull my hair out of the ponytail and opened my eyes.

He smiled, "now you are."

I ran my fingers through my hair to hide my blush.

"Care for a swim?" I asked.

"I've never swam with a mermaid before," he said intrigued.

We kicked our shoes off. I ran to sit on a rock in the middle of the stream. I pulled him in with me.

As I stood up on the rock and was barely taller than him. He held onto my hand tightly. He leaned closey to me, but before he got

too close I pushed him away and into the water. He was in shock at first, but then put on his famous smirk.

"Oh no..." I braced myself.

He grabbed me tightly, but not enough to hurt me, and pulled me into the cold water. He held me under until I needed air. I was

shivering.

"P-Peter!"

He laughed, "mermaids shouldn't get cold."

I frowned and splashed him with as much water as I could. He fell backwards into the water. I laughed as I waited for him to come

up. After several moments I started to get worried. I walked over to where he fell in.

"Peter? Are you alright?" I looked around in the water when suddenly to strong arms grabbed me and pushed me down.

I gasped for air as I came up and heard laughter.

"P-Peter! That wasn't f-funny! You had me scared to death!" I wrapped arms around myself shivering, I was angry because I was almost dry.

He smirked and pulled me out of the water. By now the sun was almost fully set. Peter examined our wet attire and worked quickly

to gather wood. Once he had enough he lit a fire using only sticks.

"W-Where'd you learn to do that?" I asked, still cold.

He shrugged, "I never did. I'm as suprised as you."

I laughed and layed down in the cool grass. Peter then layed next to me sighing happily. "See those up there?" He asked me,

pointing to a patch of fireflies. I nodded in awe of their beauty. "When we're here they're pixies. This is a special place. A safe place.

For just you and me." He grabbed my hand quickly. I smiled at him as we both stared up into the bright September sky, neither of

us knowing just how magical our little Neverland was.

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