This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to include ‘a line’ in the story. Check out other entries or take part yourself!
Speed Dating Lines
“You’re a writer?”
She nodded, expecting him to make an excuse and move away, instead he asked, “Could you write me an original pick up line?”
“I’m not helping you lie.”
“Are you kidding?” He said waving his arm around the crowded venue. “Everyone’s expecting me to pretend.”
“You’re right. It’s so sad.” She stood, “I shouldn’t have come.”
“Wait, could I borrow your pen and notebook?”
She hesitated then pushed them towards him.
“I’m tired of pretending,” he wrote.
“Just be yourself,” she wrote back.
“Could we both be ourselves somewhere quieter?” he wrote.
She drew a smiley.
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Unusual place for me, I know, but this is where Charli’s ‘lines’ brought me this week!
I’ve never been speed dating, having been (more or less!) happily married for over thirty years, but I’ve heard and read a lot about it, and I’m afraid many comments are negative. You all know by now that I’m an incurable romantic, so for this particular couple in my flash, it ended well, and might even be the start of something honest…
If you want to know more about speed dating, follow the link under the picture.
What’s your experience or thoughts on speed dating?
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Rereading Jane Eyre 
I like to talk and listen, so I’m not sure speed dating would be for me, although it sure would make an interesting topic to add to a book. Great story, Luccia!
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Thanks, Olga! I also prefer a more relaxed and less crowded atmosphere to meet people, but I’m sure plenty of ideas for scenes and characters could come from taking part!
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Love that take! I’ve never been speed dating!
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Too much velocity. I prefer a more leisurely friendship / relationship!
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What a great response to the prompt, Luccia. My mind didn’t go anywhere like this.
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Thank you, Robbie. Isn’t it amazing where a prompt can take us?
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She helped him write a perfect pick up line, LucciaGray! Creative take on the prompt. – Molly Stevens
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Thanks, Molly. Yes, he did pretty well at the end!
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Awwe. Never tried speed dating when I was of that age, but glad it worked for them 🙂
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At last they’re on the same page atm, who knows what will happen next?
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Such a sweet exchange! 🙂
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I’m glad you thought so! Thank you for visiting!
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You are welcome! 🙂
Would love it if you could take the time out to check my work out! 😀
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Just did. Nice flash fiction:)
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Thanks a lot! 😀
Do keep visiting! 🙂
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So SWEET 😉
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Thank you for visiting and commenting, Kate🌼
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I had to as your writing was compelling 🙂
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That would totally work on me!
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I agree! He seems like a nice guy:)
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I’m glad your romantic nature came through! I think speed dating would be tough, but these two seemed to figure it out. Lovely artwork, too!
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Thanks, Charli. I have four little artists to help me decorate my house and blog with their artwork😍
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You are blessed to be surrounded by such creativity!
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Great story, Luccia. I really enjoyed it. 😀 ❤
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Thank you!❤
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