Writing prompt: Where did Jamie go?

Today’s writing prompt and my response.

Where did Jamie go?

‘Always missing, that kid.’  Mrs Wilson grumbled her way to the front door, pulled it open and shouted into the darkening street.

‘Jamie! Get in here so I can tan your hide, again.’

I sat on the kitchen bar stool, dangling my short legs towards the floor, elbows on the bench.

It was all I could do not to giggle out loud. I knew where Jamie had gone, but I had promised, crossed my heart and hoped to die, never to tell.

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