CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

Our bare feet leave emerald wounds on the grass as I race my sister across the field. The frigid air stings our skin as we run into the wind, making our bodies go red. Dew flicks up onto my  pale legs and togs. I reach our destination, the river, first as my tall willowy build allows me to go a lot faster than my younger sister.

“Come on slow poke! I yell. What’s holding you!”

I giggle hysterically as she angrily puts on a burst of speed, and slips over, falling face forward. A loud snort escapes my lips, and I double over as I hear her frustrated cries. After a while I straighten up and wipe tears from my face. Still smiling I walk towards the river. Arriving at the edge, I start to have doubts about having a swim this early. ‘I can’t back down now though,’ I decide, it was me who came up with idea

Dipping my foot into the water, I gasp. It’s freezing. Squaring my shoulders, I take a deep breath. I stare at the water, my emerald eyes set in a determined gaze. I dive. The cold hits me hard, snatching my breath away. My body goes numb instantly. I quickly swim back up to the surface. Gasping for breath, I shake my head, my long auburn hair flicking water everywhere. Suddenly, I see my sister standing on the bank, looking like she is unsure if she wants to hop in. A mischievous glint appears in my eyes.

“Come on, hop in, it’s not cold at all! I say, while straining to stop my teeth from chattering.

“I don’t think I will,” she says, “it looks awfully cold.”

“Does it?” I reply, “That’s weird because it’s actually very warm!”

“Okay then, I will hop in.”

I quickly suppress a smile, and am careful to keep my face straight.

I watch vividly as she looks at the water, then runs and jumps.

As soon as her feet leave the ground I squeal with laughter. I watch as she hit the water with a mighty splash, and comes up spluttering, a look of shock on her face.

“I am going to kill you,” she manages to stutter, paddling towards me. I just laugh harder, and swim to the bank. I hop out, and sprint home, giggling the whole way.