This would be CeCe’s and Ricky’s last date. She’d been infatuated with him for so long, actually becoming his girlfriend had been thrilling, surreal. She’d felt like Molly Ringwald at the end of Pretty in Pink. And the first kiss…a warm shock of excitement shot through her still when she thought of it. It always would. But they just weren’t compatible.
They stood in front of the scarecrow at the edge of her family’s property, CeCe knowing that they were in full view of her mother’s reproachful gaze. She told Ricky she thought they’d be better off as friends and Ricky seemed genuinely surprised.
“I thought things were good,” he protested.
If you only had a brain.
Alone in her room that night, CeCe’s disappointment faded. Ricky would spend his life in this town, as his family had done for generations. There was nothing wrong with that, of course. She just wanted a different life. There were places she wanted to explore, strange boys she wanted to kiss.
She started packing her suitcase.
Jennifer Terry 
Kind of sad – he wasn’t as exciting as Ce-Ce wanted! I liked the line from the Wizard of Oz, “If he only had a brain.” Cute story, Jenn!
Yeah, that’s what sucks about dating at times. Sometimes crushing on someone from afar is more fun 🙂
Thank you so much!
Certainly is much safer! LOL! Sometimes when there is someone we think we really really want to be with ends up to not be the right one. That happens a lot!
I can understand this liking someone, but knowing what you want out of your life, is more than they do. You shouldn’t settle. I’m glad CC didn’t.
I agree, it can be so hard to let go of someone you really like but that you know isn’t right for you. Ultimately though, you’ll be glad you did. Thanks for reading!
I agree! I’m glad she didn’t settle or she would’ve resented him. Great take of the prompt!
Yes, that’s how people end up in unhappy, miserable marriages. Thank you!
She obviously knows her own mind! Staying in their small town with Ricky would never make her happy. Great story, Jenn. 🙂
Thanks! At least she knows now and she can move in.
It takes courage to admit what you thought you wanted isn’t what you actually want. Excellent story 🙂
So true. Thanks so much!
A disappointment for him, but better that, than to give him false hopes that she would actually be happy being with him. She did the right thing. Wonderful story.
he never saw beyond the small town comfort zone. i like that she wanted to kiss another boy! that was cute and sweet!
Thank you! Yes, some people just are not built for small town life. Who knows, maybe when she’s ready to settle down and have kids she’ll come back.
I’m sure she did the right thing. Crushes are such short-lasting things, and CeCe and Ricky were just too different to be happy together for long. Best to move on. Lovely story.
Thank you!
I only he had a brain. ouch! Ambition is a great thing 🙂
Agreed. Thanks for reading!
Change the names and this could be my story 😉 Brilliant!
Mine too, actually 🙂 Thanks so much
My Pleasure!
I hope she doesn’t get thoroughly disappointed in her expedition. I enjoyed this take.
Thanks!