Rose sat by the window as she looked out to the forest. The trees leaves were turning orange. A blue bird flew by the window. It was the same shade blue as Rose’s eyes. The color of the sky. Rose turned around, startled to see me standing in the doorway. “Jade,” she said, “I wasn’t expecting to see you.” “The shop closed early today because it’s thanksgiving,” I replied. Rose stood as still as a statue. I wondered what might be wrong. Rose collapsed. I loved Silver. She was so sweet. Her blonde hair was always tied up in braids. Her sky blue eyes were like beautiful ice, and somehow they were still warm and kind. “Hi, Lucy,” Silver said, looking straight into my eyes. “Hello, Silver,” I responded. A sky blue bird flew across the sky, catching my attention. “Lucy…” I watched in horror as Silver fell to the floor.
