The Gryphon's Goal: Chapter 1, Part 4
#4 of The Gryphon's Goal
Here's the end of Chapter 1! I'll post the beginning of Chapter 2 later today, since this installment is only 200 words or so.
"It's okay," Larry said, the inside of his feathered ears felt flush with embarrassment. Everyone had their eyes on him now, and he felt awkward.
Sampson gripped Larry's shoulder. "Yeah, you be sure to knock me down, Freddy. Scabs are sexy."
Larry felt even more flushed now, even after Sampson released his shoulder. He almost wished he had been hurt. Maybe the object of his affections would have helped him up, and taken him to the hospital. A silly thought, because the last time he was hurt, going to the doctor was no fun at all. "Scabs are so not sexy," he muttered.
"You don't have skin, Larry Bird. You don't know just how awesome they are."
"Don't call me Larry Bird," Larry muttered as they found themselves a place at the team's table.
Pizza was devoured by the team, though it seemed Freddy, being a quadruped, ate more than his fair share. Though by that time everyone else was full and no one wanted to take it home. Thus, Freddy was happy to eat what was left over.
After Larry and his brother made it home, Freddy immediately chased him around the backyard, claiming later it was to aid him in digesting all that pizza.
Such was life for Larry.