Once Upon a Gumdrop

"Kat," said Miranda blatantly, her voice echoing throughout the house. Katrina bounded around a corner and threw her arms around her best friend. "Gotcha," she said, winking. Miranda laid a hand over her heart and sighed, her eyes closing for a moment. "You gave me a fright, sugar plum," she said, then smiled. "I gave you a fright? What kinds of books have you been reading?" "The kind that use the phrase,'gave me a fright," Miranda said. A heavy noise lifted throughout the house, making both of the girls nearly jump out of their skins.