Play it Cool
A fun microfiction with LGBTQ+ themes for pride 🏳️🌈
“Shhhh,” hissed Carolyn. “I see her, she’s at her locker.”
“Oh my god,” whispered Liv “I’m gonna throw up.”
“Shut up, you’re gonna be fine,” Carolyn replied rolling her eyes at her friend. “Just follow the plan!”
“No, wait!” gasped Liv reaching for Carolyn’s arm, but she was already jogging over to Lily.
“Hi, Lily!” Carolyn said, watching her struggling to adjust her alligator clip in the small, locker mirror. “Do you want some help?” Carolyn offered.
“That would be great, thank you,” said Lily.
“Okay, turn around,” Carolyn spun Lily away from her locker taking the clip from her hand. As she was twisting Lily’s hair into a coil, Carolyn grabbed her favorite pen out of the locker and tucked it in her back pocket.
“Perfection!” squealed Carolyn.
“Thank you so much, I’ll see you in class later, yeah?” Asked Lily shutting her locker.
“For sure, later!” replied Carolyn as both girls walked away.
“I told you it would be easy,” smirked Carolyn as she handed the pen to Liv. “Go into you next class, drop the pen on her desk and keep walking.”
Liv nodded, still thinking about Carolyn fixing Lily’s hair and wishing it had been her.
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Kim Loostrom
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I am a new subscriber after discovering your top story; I hope you write more for us here on The Vocal!
You are getting a few 'awws', so here is another. Aww that was very cute. Well written.
Awwww 'oh to be young, and feel love's keen sting'! Nicely written, Kim!
Awww, she wished it was her instead of Carolyn. I would have felt the same too but too scared to actually do it at the same time. Loved your story! I've subscribed to you!
Congrats on crafting such a compelling piece, and keep up the amazing work! Congrats again on Top story!!💕👏🙌
Fantastic writing! it makes me think of all of my favorite teen novels. Sweet Valley High /Judy Blume etc! Awesome work!
This is a wonderful story and certainly brings me back in time -- amazing job and congrats on Top Story! 😊❤️
Ah, teenagers. The real monsters. Brilliant and simply well done... ;)
Nice 👍
Short and sweet! Great microfiction!
Well done! Congratulations on Top Story!
That was a very cute story! Congratulations on the Top Story!
Great story. Congratulations on top story. 🎉
Nicely done. Congrats on the TS
Absolutely Lovely 🥰❤️💯📝‼️