"You're the sound that makes all the noise in the background fade away."
...
"Who are we hiding from?" I ask her in a hushed whisper after telling her to scoot over.
"How did you know I was here?" she whispers back.
"Because when I was your age, whenever I needed to get away from my parents, I hid under Ansh's bed. Not a good choice though, as he always ratted me out.
"Why are we whispering though?" I ask in a whisper. When I realise what just happened, I repeat myself in a throaty voice.
"I was hiding from you."
Before I can say anything else, I hear footsteps and then, a flashlight is being shined in my face.
"What are you both doing down there? Get out," Ayan states before glancing at Tara. "There are giant monsters under the bed, Tara. They'll eat you. Come outside and talk."
"Really?" I mouth to him. "Monsters?!"
Tara frowns, looking around her in fear, "Why can't I see any though?"
