After venting her emotions, Maddison lay back on the grass, the laughter bubbling up from deep within her. She knew that it wouldn't solve the issues that were weighing on her mind, but it felt good to release them, to feel a sense of freedom, even if it was fleeting. "Take that, stupid tree!" she giggled to herself, glancing at her hands, now bloodied from the impact.
As she stretched her arms over her head, her fingers brushed against the blades of grass. She took a deep breath, feeling the cool air fill her lungs. For a moment, she just lay there, feeling the breeze against her face, listening to the rustle of leaves overhead. She knew that she couldn't stay there forever, though. Eventually, she would have to face Mason, and they would have to work through their problems together.
With a sigh, she pushed herself up, wincing as her knuckles stung. Maddison brushed off the grass from her clothes and ran her fingers through her hair, wincing as she felt the dried blood. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for what was to come, and set off towards where she had left Mason, hoping that he was still there.