I am trying something different with these stories. Instead of writing a single narrative, I have written 10 vignettes from a relationship. Each chapter alternates between the point of view of the two main characters and is written as if talking to the other person.
In addition, I have written each chapter as a quickie; all of the stories are 1,000 words or less, which is something of a challenge for me. They take place in chronological order, although there may be days, weeks or months between chapters.
Please let me know what you think of this style by leaving a comment or send me feedback via email.
Enjoy!
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She said
You look miserable
. Part of me takes some joy in that.
Where are you?
your text reply pops up only after your date excuses herself to the lobby to take a call.
Watching some waif bore you to death.
Me and some girlfriends wanted a night out with no guys or kids. We were seated after you, but you have your back to our table and didn't see me. You look around, but I'm hiding behind my menu.
This girl must be new. She's definitely not your type.
Her body language suggests this is not your first date, but you're still at the small talk stage.
She's wearing a slinky black dress, and I'll bet her bra and panties match. This bitch is on the prowl tonight.
And you're the prey.
I try to ignore you for most of the night. None of my friends call me out for stealing the occasional glance your way.
You're too polite and charming to spend the night staring at your cell phone, even if there are some awkward silences between you two.
Meet me in the restroom on the second floor before dessert
I send right after your entrees arrive.
When it looks like you're done with your roasted duck, I head to the upstairs restrooms in the antebellum farmhouse-turned-restaurant.
When you turn the corner, I am waiting in the hallway. I lead you into the men's room and lock the door.
"What are you doing here?" you ask as I push you up against the doorway.
I don't answer.
When we first started going out in college, I bet you that I could make you cum in less than a minute. You thought I was full of shit.
And you lasted all of forty-six seconds.
Your zipper comes down. I fish your cock out of your boxers.