Alanna missed the look of amusement as Delia's long chestnut hair lashed her across the face. Gritting her teeth, she casually placed her hand over Delia's. She was acutely aware of how rough her callused palm must feel to Delia's soft skin.
"Perhaps it was a bit harsh, but it was certainly true," she muttered.
Feeling like a complete idiot, Alanna gently nudged the taller girl forward. They skipped to the side in unison. Alanna counted the steps under her breath as they switched hands and skipped back.
Having learned her lesson, Alanna leaned back as Delia turned, taking the time to admire the tiara in her hair.
"It must have taken you hours to twist your hair around that way."
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Date: 2005-01-06 09:44 pm (UTC)"Perhaps it was a bit harsh, but it was certainly true," she muttered.
Feeling like a complete idiot, Alanna gently nudged the taller girl forward. They skipped to the side in unison. Alanna counted the steps under her breath as they switched hands and skipped back.
Having learned her lesson, Alanna leaned back as Delia turned, taking the time to admire the tiara in her hair.
"It must have taken you hours to twist your hair around that way."