Write a short story between human and nature in stream of consciousness technique like it's happening in your characters mind and include mind jumping style, incomplete sentences, realistic dialogues, and sensory detail and determine character age likes dislikes values physical description and describe how the characters and conflict combine to create it's beginning, middle and ending plot

Story should be at least 3 pages

As I sat by the rushing river, the sound of the water flowing over the rocks filled my ears. The sun was warm on my face, and I felt a sense of peace wash over me. I closed my eyes and let myself be enveloped by the tranquility of nature.

I could feel the cool breeze rustling through the trees, carrying with it the scent of freshly cut grass and blooming flowers. The birds chirped happily in the distance, their songs blending harmoniously with the symphony of the river.

Suddenly, I felt a presence beside me. Opening my eyes, I saw a figure standing at the edge of the water. It was a young girl, no more than twelve years old, her hair a wild tangle of golden curls and her eyes a bright, piercing blue. She wore a simple dress made of woven leaves and flowers, and her bare feet were caked with mud.

"You're not supposed to be here," she said, her voice soft but firm.

I blinked in surprise. "Why not?"

"This is my home," she replied, her eyes narrowing. "Humans are not welcome here."

I could see the anger and defiance in her eyes, and I knew that I had to tread carefully.

"I mean no harm," I said, trying to placate her. "I just wanted to sit by the river and enjoy its beauty."

The girl hesitated, her gaze softening slightly. "The river is sacred to us," she said. "We must protect it at all costs."

I could sense the deep connection she felt to the river, and I couldn't help but admire her passion and dedication.

"I understand," I said, bowing my head slightly. "I will respect your home and leave you in peace."

As I turned to leave, I felt a pang of regret. I didn't want to leave this magical place, but I knew that I had to honor the girl's wishes.

As I walked away, I felt a sense of loss. I had connected with nature in a way that I had never experienced before, and I knew that I would always remember this encounter by the river.

And so, I left the girl and the river behind, carrying with me the memories of that brief but powerful moment of unity between human and nature. Perhaps, one day, I would return to the river and find the girl waiting for me, her eyes bright with the promise of a new beginning.