Jon Reconsiders

As Jon took the stone out of its box, he contemplated his wish. He couldn't wish for Lucy to be eighteen. She had a good life and it would be cruel to steal some years from her. Wishing *himself* to be twelve however ... But he really didn't want to be twelve again. He'd have to go through both middle school *and* high school all over again. Perhaps there was a way to be friends with Lucy *without* having to change himself or Lucy. "Hmm," Jon said, thinking to himself. His eyes lit up when he figured out the perfect wish. "I wish ..."