He is still in my bed. Funny. When a guy brings back a girl for a one night stand, he expects her to be gone before the sun, but when he comes to her place, he can make himself comfortably at home.
I stand naked at the foot of my bed, watching him sleep. He has coarse stubble on his chin and jawline. I guess that’s why my upper lip is burning like fire. His nose is flat and wide, his eyes too far apart, his eyebrows almost meet together in a unibrow. He was much cuter last night. Alcohol really is a powerful drug.
I take a pair of shorts and a sports bra from my dresser. I slip into them and snatch my iPod and ear buds from the table on my way out the door. The morning, San Francisco air is chillier than I expected, but I plug in my ear buds and commence my jog. He’d better be gone by the time I get back. I’m not cooking breakfast.
word count: 173
—Nortina
This is in response to Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers: write a story in 100-150 words (give or take 25 words) using the provided photo prompt as inspiration.
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Lovely Curses 
Nortina, I love reading your stories. Your love for writing is so evident in your writing and why they are all so excellent. I know you will be a published author one day – I have no doubt. Meanwhile, I am so pleased you are part of the weekly FFfAW writing group. Thank you for your continued participation and I look forward to reading your future stories. ((Hugs)) PJ
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Thanks so much for your kind words! I really do enjoy these flash fiction challenges. I think they really refine my writing. I’m always looking forward to what’s in store for the next week 🙂
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That really makes me happy to hear that. Thank you!
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That was great. Made me laugh. Maybe it was ‘love at first sight’ and he wants more than a one night stand?
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Great story! Alcohol can be very helpful in changing your eyesight! Problem is…your real sight comes back! Maybe she will be surprised that breakfast is waiting for her when she returns…..gee, will That make a difference?
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And he cooked it? Hmmm, that might be approaching creepy. Maybe if he slipped some liquid courage in the OJ! Lol
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Lol. This story cracked me up. The tables were turned and I liked the flip right at the end. I think this is one of your best pieces so far 🙂
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Thanks 😀 I’m glad you enjoyed reading it!
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I liked how you reversed their roles.
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The inconsiderate one night stand guy needs to know when to leave! Great story Nortina 🙂
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I like this… had to smile at the alcohol bit when he looked a lot cuter!! 🙂 This is a good story; you’ve wrote it really well 🙂
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Excellent Nortina! That pretty much sums up a one night stand. No love or feelings other than “get the heck out.” Loved the last line too. Haha! Hope she doesn’t come back home to a robbery. 😮
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Haha! I didn’t even think of that! Leaving a strange man alone in her house probably isn’t her smartest decision.
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Especially a one night stand! LOL!
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I love the one night stand view from a woman’s perspective.
Good going!
Randy
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Lovely details here: the guy making himself at home, the burning upper lip, how much cuter he was the night before. Superb last line 🙂
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I can’t help but hope that the reason why her upper lip is burning really bad is because of that guy’s coarse stubble and not something else. . .
I’m still laughing at the last line (I ❤ it!). And I wonder if this story connects back to the previous one about jogging.
https://nortinamariela.wordpress.com/2015/03/03/a-seasonal-jog-in-carolina/
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Oh, I forgot about that story! Two different joggers in this case. & yes, it’s because of his coarse stubble. Boy, that would’ve been scary if it was something else!
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Yes it would’ve!
Good to know 🙂
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Ha! That last line — classic!
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