Her feet ached, as she gave the old Vespa the eye…

She had her good share of flaws, but stealing wasn’t one of them. Still, knowing that she didn’t have enough money to take the train, the temptation was there.

She was sitting on the edge of the sidewalk, when a lady’s voice interrupted her thinking.

Are you lost, Sweetie?

Surprised, the eight years old jumped to her feet, and ran, heading back home…

Running away could wait until tomorrow.

Written for this week’s #1MinFiction Challenge… And yes! I am allowed to participate to my own challenge. My prompt, my rules! Mouahahhahahahhahaha