“Why do you always choose the cup over the cone?” He hands me my ice cream as we head out to the parking lot. Across the street is the park where there’s some shade to enjoy our treat.
Continue reading I is for Ice CreamCategory Archives: Fiction
M is for Macrame
“What are you doing?” She turned and stared at him in disbelief.
“I’m chopping broccoli, why?”
Continue reading M is for MacrameI is for Imagination
He came inside from pulling some weeds and collapsed on the couch. “It’s brutal out there today.”
Continue reading I is for ImaginationSometimes, it’s all about the music
I mean, can you really not respond to Warrant’s “Cherry Pie”? I don’t think it’s humanly possible. Some beats and lyrics just combine to be perfect in the moment and BOOM! There you have it.
Continue reading Sometimes, it’s all about the musicSweet Surrender….
Once again, she wants to start a game. To see how much torment can be doled out.
“Yes. You do not have permission, of course, and we’re going to test that…”
Continue reading Sweet Surrender….R is for Road Trip
They had been driving all day and had another full day to go tomorrow before they got to his parent’s house. It was pretty, but it was getting tedious.
Continue reading R is for Road TripR is for Running Late
The traffic was bumper-to-bumper and the extra half hour they had given themselves was quickly going away. They were going to be late for the show at this rate.
Continue reading R is for Running LateSunrise, Sunset Bootcamp (2)
I really love these life out-takes. I learn, every single time, something more about how you’re thinking, and that whole “anticipatory service thing” we’ve read and talked about. I mean, it’s impossible, really, to know what you want and like until I’ve seen it. Tasted it. Done it.
But that’s also half the fun. Just when I think I’ve gone just far enough, that I don’t want to presume or whatever other excuse is on my mind, you up the ante or change the rules or just flat out stop something that has been a thing before, but now, simply won’t do.
Continue reading Sunrise, Sunset Bootcamp (2)W is for Wish
“What should I wish for?” He turned to see her holding a dandelion between her fingers.
Continue reading W is for WishS is for Sewing
“Jess!” I heard my name called down the hall. He sounded frantic and I ran into the bedroom.
Continue reading S is for SewingTruth… or dare?
“What?!?” I ask… not really sure I even heard you right. Just out of the blue, sitting around binging that latest show, you turned and looked at me.
“I said, truth, or dare?” You hold my gaze, waiting.
I’m not sure I really want to play this game… In fact, I’m pretty sure I don’t want to. Let’s be real. My history with games, and getting any kind of a win, is pretty slim.
“I don’t suppose I can pass?” I ask hopefully.
You giggle. “Nope.”
Continue reading Truth… or dare?My Honor!
You stepped back toward me, “Could you please zip me up?”
“Yes, yes, I can. It would be my honor!” You look at me in the mirror with this quizzical look on your face, then start the smallest of grins.
“Oh, I like that.” You smile at me.
Continue reading My Honor!B is for Bridge
“Do you trust me?” I looked at him as I asked the question, waiting for the response.
“Of course,” he replied. “Wait, what are we talking about? I’m not going on that roller coaster again. Ever.”
Continue reading B is for BridgeC is for Chance
The woman had been sitting on a bench in front of the painting for over half an hour. She would cock her head one way and the other from time to time, but mainly just sat perfectly still.
Continue reading C is for ChanceD is for Duck Pond
Come here.
He stopped and turned around. She had been right behind him just a minute ago. All he’d done is turn to watch a group of kids playing soccer in the distance. Where had she gone?
Continue reading D is for Duck PondSunrise, Sunset Bootcamp (1)
Sometimes, it’s great to re-inject some new energy, some new rules, and some new unknowns into a relationship. Sometimes, it’s time for a sort of “BootCamp” – where you need to be more strict on key items, more active in some.
As we climb into bed for the night, you roll over and I hear you whispering. I can’t make it out, not quite, so I ask you what you said. You repeat it, still whispering.
Continue reading Sunrise, Sunset Bootcamp (1)Spices are the stuff of life
He slid in behind her as she stood at the stove, making that sauce that was to die for. Wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her close to him, slightly back from the stove, he smelled her hair first, then her neck.
“Mmmmmm, smells so gooooooood!”
Continue reading Spices are the stuff of lifeJ is for Jelly
Her feet hurt and the noise in the enclosed aquarium was getting on her last nerve. They had been planning this date for a month so, of course, it would be the day when the entire place was filled with school field trips.
Continue reading J is for JellyThumbing … a ride
“Please? Can you come help me get home? The stupid car broke down, I got it towed to the shop, but will be walking home the rest of the way.”
“Of course, I’ll be there in a few….” I say, grabbing my things.
Continue reading Thumbing … a rideT is for Tick Tock
This is part 2 of A is for Appointment. You can read it here.
The commute to work had been a blur. He’d almost missed the first train because he was running late. His mind had been racing with thoughts of tonight and he ended up missing his stop and having to walk back to the office from the next one.
S is for Steps
One more set of stairs and she’d be done. Sweat was dripping in her eyes, but she was determined to make it to the top of the stadium.
Continue reading S is for Steps(Don’t) Open Your Eyes…
I’m breathing in these quick, short breaths now. My insides are twitching. My body is starting to shudder.
Continue reading (Don’t) Open Your Eyes…P is for Photo
“That’s the one,” she said pointing to the photograph on the far wall of the store. It was wedged between different landscape images and had a really ugly frame around it.
Continue reading P is for PhotoS is for Striptease….
It’s date night, and you are wearing a gorgeous sweater, an amazing skirt – it seems like an odd combination, but it sure does work. I’m a #luckydude for sure.
Continue reading S is for Striptease….G is for Glamping
She thought about the picture that she had sent him as camping inspiration. She looked around and sighed. Not even remotely similar.
Continue reading G is for Glamping