As I was reading, I couldn't help but think of 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'. The titles are quite similar and so is the content to a point. I really loved the tenderness of this piece, which is important considering the story is written from a child's POV. Your attention to details is also a nice touch: the spider badge for instance. Despite the language being quite simple, you managed to convey everything that could be gauged from the setting and what the characters had to portray. I ended up feeling for Helmet just as much as Enid does.

All in all, well done to you! Hope to see more, writing-wise :)

aw! This story was so cute! I loved it. I wish that it continued so I could find out what Enid thought about it when she grew up! And what happened to kind 'Helmet'.

That's a sad ending! I hope he got out alive haha. This was a wonderful story :)

Maia

...This brought me to story deserves much more reviews. When Enid grows up, I hope she won't regret making such a forbidden friend. Great story!

wow, you are totally brilliant. this story was so... sad? thrilling? i don't know, but just beautiful.

I don't know why this story has never been reviewed. It is so beautiful and breathtaking. Thank you for such a lovely short story.