Here
by M. F. Luder
Eight-year-old Seth watches his mom talking with a friend, Spider-Man issue in his hands as he runs. He trips, falling down. He bites his lower lip, blinking. He's a big boy. He's not supposed to cry.
A hand appears before him. He looks up at blue eyes and blond hair. Seth takes offered the hand.
"Seth!"
Mom's voice, yet he doesn't want to leave. The boy shrugs, picking up Seth's comic book. "Here."
Seth takes the comic and smiles. He runs to his mom, taking her hand. Over his shoulder, Seth watches the boy walk away, wondering about his name.
Finished: July 26th, 2004