I watched her stand.
With her toes over the edge.
Of a lake.
I knew she could do anything.
I knew she couldn't swim.
What if she fell in?
She spread her arms wide.
And tilted her head back.
Like a bird ready to fly.
She looked over at me.
With shining bright eyes.
She smiled playfully at me.
I didn't have time.
To ponder what it meant.
Because she jumped.
Her laughter disappeared under with a splash.
And I had no choice.
But to jump in too.
Underneath it was dark.
Underneath it was cold.
Her. I could not see.
I called her name franticly.
Waiting for an answer.
Praying for her presence.
Finally I caught sight of her.
Coughing and sputtering.
Trying to stay afloat.
I went to her.
And wrapped my arms around her.
Confused and slightly irritated.
"What was that for?" I asked.
She shivered.
But I heard her laughing.
"Oh, you're a laugh and a half!"
She laughed and laughed.
And I didn't understand.
"That didn't answer my question."
I narrowed my eyes.
Because she was laughing at me.
She finally stopped laughing.
Long enough to look at me.
And smirk at me.
I watched her lips.
Say the words.
The answer I didn't expect to hear.
"I jumped in
Simply because,
I knew you'd jump in after me."
