A flash of fiction …

for Friday Fictioneers

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The answer’s no.

I haven’t asked you yet.

You’re about to, I know that expression.

I just need you to …

You want me to go outside, don’t you.

Well …

In the freezing cold, right?

Yes, but …

No but!

I need you to nip to the shop.

It’s too cold.

Well, wear a coat.

It’s starting to snow.

Wear a hat too.

Why don’t you go?

Because erm …

Because it freezing and you want to stay in the warm.

Actually, I’m planning a surprise for when you return.

What surprise?

You know!

What, that?

That!

Right, I’ll be as quick as I can!

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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Dale Rogerson for the photo.

Click on the froggies to join in the fun!

71 thoughts on “A flash of fiction …

  1. neilmacdon's avatar neilmacdon November 11, 2020 / 14:50

    Oh. That! Yes, of course

  2. liz young's avatar liz young November 11, 2020 / 15:23

    Why else would he send her out into the cold? That’s important!

  3. Christine Goodnough's avatar Christine Goodnough November 11, 2020 / 15:25

    What an intriguing dialogue! I hope he enjoys that cup of hot chocolate by the fireside when he gets back. 🙂

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings November 11, 2020 / 16:00

      He may be disappointed if that’s all he gets!

  4. Iain Kelly's avatar Iain Kelly November 11, 2020 / 15:36

    Good motivation, although I fear she may be taking advantage of him!

  5. ceayr's avatar ceayr November 11, 2020 / 16:08

    Ooh, saucy!
    Does she like sport?

  6. Sadje's avatar Sadje November 11, 2020 / 16:20

    Haha! Very entertaining story

  7. Dora's avatar Dora November 11, 2020 / 19:31

    “That”? Oh, that!!! So many appetites to choose from. THAT is wild 😂

  8. granonine's avatar granonine November 11, 2020 / 19:55

    The wink says it all. Fun story, Keith.

      • granonine's avatar granonine November 12, 2020 / 18:32

        Oh, you betcha! Cutest little girl frog I ever saw 🙂

  9. Mike's avatar Mike November 11, 2020 / 20:16

    You made me smile, and I love that, thank you.

  10. oldentimes's avatar oldentimes November 11, 2020 / 21:31

    That! The blue pills are on top of the fridge, Harry!

  11. msjadeli's avatar msjadeli November 12, 2020 / 01:01

    I could say what I think “that” is but will leave this comment with a simple smile 🙂

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings November 12, 2020 / 13:13

      Judging by your comment I’d say you are on the right track!

      • msjadeli's avatar msjadeli November 12, 2020 / 18:44

        🙂

  12. Danny James's avatar Danny James November 12, 2020 / 03:35

    Hurry, hurry, hurry….

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings November 12, 2020 / 13:11

      I’m sure he did, but hopefully he didn’t tire himself out!

  13. Dale's avatar Dale November 12, 2020 / 04:12

    Oh! I do so hope that THAT will be worth him chilling his heinie out there!

  14. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff November 12, 2020 / 11:11

    Dear Keith,

    Oh that. And the word for that is gullible, right? Cute story.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

  15. bearmkwa's avatar bearmkwa November 12, 2020 / 14:32

    Oh, yes… thaat! giggles. Great story.

  16. Ms Skyfall's avatar Ms Skyfall November 12, 2020 / 15:03

    5…4…3…2…1…

    And Back….

    😀

  17. plaridel's avatar plaridel November 12, 2020 / 18:01

    that! wink! wink! but of course. 🙂

  18. J.A. Prentice's avatar J.A. Prentice November 13, 2020 / 00:51

    Fun little story! The dialogue feels natural and clever.

  19. larry trasciatti's avatar larry trasciatti November 13, 2020 / 13:18

    Wink wink nudge nudge hint hint hubba hubba~

  20. Brenda's Thoughts's avatar Brenda's Thoughts November 13, 2020 / 15:34

    Nicely done on the dialogue, Keith. Fun story! Love the wink wink on the frog.

  21. relaxitsallwrite's avatar relaxitsallwrite November 13, 2020 / 17:57

    Funny! His planning leaves a little to be desired though lol

  22. Inside the Mind of Isadora's avatar Inside the Mind of Isadora November 13, 2020 / 19:16

    Awww … a treat after his chore. LOLOL
    I think most men can endure the cold better than women.
    However, that ‘That’ is always an incentive.
    Be Safe … Isadora 😎

  23. Na'ama Yehuda's avatar Na'ama Yehuda November 13, 2020 / 19:18

    LOL! Well, that’s a way to keep one … um … warm enough en route and back … 😉

  24. Tannille's avatar Tannille November 14, 2020 / 03:33

    Works. Every. Single.Time.
    Great story K!

  25. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan November 14, 2020 / 06:07

    If only he had said ‘that’ in the first place.

  26. draliman's avatar draliman November 14, 2020 / 07:05

    I imagine the expectant excitement will keep him warm during his trip in the cold 🙂

  27. ahtdoucette's avatar ahtdoucette November 14, 2020 / 22:25

    Another adorable story told in dialogue! Seems to be a trend this week. I have a feeling this one will end well for all involved!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings November 15, 2020 / 12:33

      There are a few this week! I’m sure you are right Anne.

  28. Laurie Bell's avatar Laurie Bell November 15, 2020 / 09:21

    Hahaha lots of loving energy in this one 😉
    Great dialogue

  29. michaelwynnauthor's avatar michaelwynnauthor November 15, 2020 / 15:33

    Great stuff, Keith. Sounds like ‘that’ is worth doing almost anything for.

  30. pennygadd51's avatar pennygadd51 November 15, 2020 / 21:14

    Aahh, vive l’amour! Worth a visit to the shop. Nicely written story, Keith, fluent and amusing.

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