love
All you need is Love, and Love is all you need.
Fishing with Swords
It was twenty-five past six for a date that was supposed to start at the start of the hour. Cindy was adding finishing touches to her makeup in the reverse mirror of her car. That was after she finally found a park in the bloated jungle that LA was now.
By Zack Caffery-Kerr5 years ago in Humans
A Quiet Drink
It’s a long road. We all know that. There is no one to tell us, but we know it - from the first time we feel the sun rising above the hills and the rain washing over us. These coastal mountains do not always seem like home – that place in deepest memory. The wind sweeps off a different ocean. Still it is our home – our new and cherished home. We can grow here, and grow well.
By Alan Craig5 years ago in Humans
Knowing It Was True Love
Harry felt so bad when he saw Julie crying her heart out on the bench outside of the Universtiy of Texas. They had met on the campus when they started the final semester at the university. Harry remembered how Julie's auburn hair seemed to flame against a beautiful autumn sunset. His heart seemed to be racing as he introduced himself and took her hand. They had become a couple and were getting closer every day. Then came the spring and a girl from his past enrolled at the university in mid-semester.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Humans
Surprised by wine.
The day started with an abrupt email, I have spent the weekend with him. Only to find out the day that I was expected to leave, my flight had been changed. We were two hours away from the airport and my flight is expected to leave in the next 20 minutes from the email that I received. I was in hysterics, realizing I needed to get home & that meant re-booking the entire ticket.
By Carrisa Northwest5 years ago in Humans
Dream Date
Zandy paused a moment before entering the lobby. She squeezed her eyes shut and fought back her fight or flight instincts, which were definitely leaning toward flight. "Deep breaths, deep, deep breaths," she told herself as she took a step forward to descend the small staircase leading to the lobby. To her right, she saw men and women dressed in suits and shiny shoes, that were likely fresh hours before but were now wilting under the press of business travel. Shifting from foot to foot,to ease their aching feet they were lined up to check into the hotel. To her left, she could see the beginning of happy hour brewing in the lobby bar area. Men and women eager to let alcohol take away the monotony of the day. They were leaning in to close to one another, and touching in provocative, but not yet inappropriate ways. Taking in the scene, Zandy wasn't sure why she told "Mr. too good to be true" she would meet him there. Initially, it seemed like a nice public place for a casual introduction. If things went well, they might move to one of the hotel's restaurants for dinner. If things went really well…
By Machelle Williams5 years ago in Humans
The Last Glass
A first date is a first step in a new direction, whether or not I’m ready for it is an entirely different matter. I realize this as the crosswalk signal prompts me to continue. I wonder if it’s too late to cancel, but I already know it is considering the reservation begins in less than five minutes. I find the strength to cross the paused traffic and emerge on the other side unscathed. I’d like to say I was able to cross the intersection due to some newfound courage, but I know it’s due to ever present ache in my feet desperate for reprieve.
By Gabrielle Rippel5 years ago in Humans
Resonating Energy
It was mid Spring, the weather outside was the perfect blend of cool and warm. I was enjoying my favorite glass of merlot while sitting on a blanket and reading one of my favorite books. Out of nowhere a huge dog comes barreling towards me, before I could react the dog licked my face. Thank goodness, he was just a big friendly puppy who had escaped his owners’ grasp. I have always been a magnet for animals, almost as if they believe they know me. While I was getting to know my affectionate admirer, his person approached. He was very apologetic, and extremely handsome. He was tall, broad shoulders, not too big like those over-compensating guys you see coming out of the gym twice a day, he was just perfectly chiseled with a golden complexion. I managed to give him my name when he asked and told him it was okay, no harm done. He noticed the dog had toppled over my glass of merlot. He asked if I would allow him to take me to dinner, as an apology for the spilt mess. I was slightly slow to answer, because I thought I has daydreaming at first, but when he asked me a second time as if he assumed I simply didn’t hear him, I said yes. He asked for my number so that he could call me later on to get my address, and to make sure I hadn’t changed my mind. I was blushing like a teenager, usually I am well versed, with a minutia of witty things to say, but I was so taken by him, that I stumbled over the digits in my phone number, I felt my face getting hotter and was afraid he might hear my heart pounding, so I politely and clumsily offered a feeble see you later. I gathered all of my things as quickly as possible, wanting to escape so I could get myself in check, I had no clue why he had such a strong affect on me. I had dated great looking men, my ex-husband was great looking (too bad he turned out to have nothing else great to offer), I knew this guys’ looks had nothing to do with the strong affect he was having on me. I started walking towards my car, and tripped before I could take two steps, before he had the chance to help me, I popped back up and turned to him to offer a bow for my “intentional stunt”. I had a smile on my face, this way he wouldn’t feel like he had to resist laughing for my ego’s sake. When you are clumsy, you learn to laugh at yourself, knowing that, it is a funny sight to see, people just fight laughter out of kindness.
By Trisha Behrens5 years ago in Humans
My Girlfriend Saved Me with Animal Crossing
I’m not a big fan of Animal Crossing. I find the game to be counter to the two things that I instinctively look for in a video game: epic narrative and high octane action. On the other hand, Animal Crossing has a threadbare story, just enough to justify catching bugs and paying your loans.
By Danger Wonka5 years ago in Humans
My First Date in Two Years
Before the world was shaken up by this global pandemic, my personal world was already disrupted. Having been seriously ill and fighting for my next breath, I quickly grew to appreciate each new moment and each person sharing it with me. I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that ravaged my muscles. This disease I had never heard of before, had a vendetta against my lungs. And it wasn’t going to stop attacking until my lungs stopped functioning.
By Robin Jessie-Green5 years ago in Humans
