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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