
They were within a mile-and-a-half of the service roads when they found it. The trail. They’d been wandering aimlessly for hours, chilled to the bone, so hungry their stomachs churned and groaned. And something miraculous had happened. They’d fought. Dara had accused Jackson of not paying close enough attention to the trail markers. Jackson had told her she was frivolous for wearing her pink gym sneakers instead of hiking shoes. It had devolved into more petty sniping back and forth. Now that they’d found the trail again and were certain they weren’t going to die of exposure, Dara couldn’t have been happier about their silly argument.
Jackson was always so perfect. It was unnerving. Always chivalrous, always saying the right thing, never irritated. But now she’d seen him at his worst. If complaining about her shoes was as bad as it got – she could live with it. She would love living with it.
“So, do you still love me?” Jackson asked as they rounded the last curve, headed for the parking lot.
“Ask me when I’m fed and warm,” Dara said, with the slightest of smiles.
Frustrating situations always tend to bring out the worst of people but I’m glad they worked out in the end. Nice story.
Thanks. If you can get through a tough situation with someone, a friend or a boy/girlfriend, you may have something!
Absolutely!
I wish everything was as simple as someone complaining about your shoes 🙂
Same here!
Cute. Fights happen. It’s only healthy. Even if they only happen because you are frustrated with your current situation. Great job.
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I loved her coy response. Well done. Thanks for participating in Week #3! Hope to see you next week!
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I like this a lot. It’s a great character piece. If only everyone’s worst was complaining about shoes.
Thank you! Yes, that would be nice…
Amazing how an exchange of words can aid a sticky situation..well done Jenn enjoyed your take.
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I really enjoyed this and loved her coy response at the end! Cute story Jenn!
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Yes, perfection is so daunting. Brilliant story!
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This is lovely. Thank you for bringing a smile to my face 🙂
Thanks, Annie
I love how you are able to show her character in such a short piece.
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What a great love story! I really enjoyed and wanted to know more about them.
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You’re welcome!
Funny, entertaining story. 😄
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Sweet, but also a good indication of what’s to come. Enjoyable!
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