Being Hope

Panda Time

I got up on Saturday not even realizing what I had to do later. Man where was I gonna find a panda suit in the middle of August? Then I had an idea. I put on my big black and white sweatshirt, slipped on some black leggings, put on my black and white converses and called it a day. Oh wait, pandas didn't have straight dark brown hair. I put my hair in pigtails then tied them off with a ribbon. I went in the bathroom and almost died laughing at how ridiculous I looked. I added freckles and some pink lip gloss and I was set. "Oh don't you look totally adorable!" Asher yelled. "Asher get away. I'll sneeze on you!" "Ew, cooties." "Oh grow up buttface." "Dadddd Hope's being mean to me! Can I push her down the stairs?" "Oh Asher. Can I drive Lissy please please please? I have to go somewhere and I can't be late." "Fine, but don't get your sick cooties all over her. I just cleaned her." With that I partically ran down the stairs with excitement. I arrived at the park, it seemed to be a birthday party going on. But what looked like a table set for ten only had about four people there. That kinda broke my heart a little. And then I realized this must be a birthday for that dude's little brother, awe how sweet. I got out of the car and cashier guy started walking towards me. "Hey you're here, my little brother's over there. You see the one with the green shirt? Yeah that's him. His name is Johnny. He's turning six today and he absolutely loves pandas." "Oh, that's nice." I said awkwardly. "Heyyy Johnny! Look what your big bro's got for you!" "Oh my gosh it's a panda! I love pandas!" Johnny ran over to me and hugged me, he was so cute. "Hi buddy! Happy birthday!" He held his hand out as if he was expecting me to give him something. Aw man did I really show up to a little boy's birthday party without a present? I reached in my back pocket and found $50. "Here little guy! I hope you have an awesome birthday." "Thank you so much! I've never gotten this much money before, I'm going to spend it all on candy!" The little boy ran off with so much excitement, that he practically fell over. I giggled a little inside. He seemed so nice and sweet unlike his asshole uncaring brother. How could these two possibly be related? "Thanks. You made him really happy. You know, I've never really seen him this happy ever since---." He cut himself off. Ever since what?