100 Words on Saturday: Write exactly 100 words based on the prompt Shadow of Your Smile…
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A slight nod.
His wide smile crinkled the corners of his eyes.
Piercing bright eyes held my nervous gaze before looking away.
My cheeks flushed hot.
Our connection was instant, even from across the crowd of travelers in Terminal C.
Did he know me or was this a love-at-first-sight fairy tale moment?
Through the mass of humanity, he walked toward me, shifting his worn leather duffle from one shoulder to the other. His cornflower blue eyes matched his Polo shirt.
His smile faded from view as his arms encircled the girl directly behind me. The smell of his cologne lingered.
Uh oh! And we thought we just had a moment! 🙁
:))
Ohhhhhhh! the ending was so different.
Thanks for reading & commenting!
Very nice. I like the ending. 🙂
these tragic ends really brings shadow on all hopes. Nice post.
Oh wow. That was disappointing!! I can just imagine what a guy like that would smell like with some awesome cologne. You really had me going!!!
Kathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
haha thanks Kathy:)
Aah!!! Unexpected ending…. but good one too!
Thank you!
Cool twist, good story!
Oh nooooo! You can certainly spin a yarn. I was hooked there. Love your blog – gardening is a great love of mine.
Thank you!
don’t kno y Tom Hanks came to my mind <3 as and wen I read Terminal !
Aah I Wish he stopped by to say hi atlest ;-/ disappointing 🙂
Tom Hanks – nice!
Ohhhh!! Poor girl! A wonderful twist! 🙂
Thank you!
In the flick of seconds, she had her moment of mint chocolate:)
Cheerz
Very nicely written…specially the end…how the moments of sweet curiosity turned into embarrassment…
If only, huh? You’ve worked 100 words into a fine art, Talya!
Thanks Corinne. I love flash fiction!
The smile faded from my face too – I thought this was going to be a delicious moment. Nicely done Talya and thanks for writing on my prompt.
Thanks Suzy!
What a disappointment for the girl. Beautifully written.