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Flights Delayed

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  Well, here we are in the holiday season again! One of the best things about writing is that you can create scenarios that you do not actually experience. I think the holiday season is cozy and romantic. I write a lot of romance during the holiday season because it is the season of love and I am inspired when I see the happiness of love around me. Anna walked quickly towards the gates, her dark eyes darting to the increasing crowds. She was lucky that she even made it to the airport. The storm came in overnight and the roads were hazardous. Her Uber driver had trouble on the icy roads even with a Range Rover. When the flights were canceled, she decided to wait at the airport because nobody could tell her when they would resume. She had plenty of work to do and she focused on her laptop as she sipped her coffee. Jason's boots thumped against the airport tile as he hurried to the gate. The lines for security were ridiculous and the gate lines were even worse...

Flowers

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  "Maire!”     She turned around and he stood there on the tracks, his hands behind his back. His dark hair blew in the breeze as he looked at her, his blue eyes all sparkles. He was smiling, quite proud of himself, he was.     “I’ve a surprise for you!”     From behind his back, he produced a lovely bouquet of wildflowers. She was delighted that he had thought of her and had taken time along their walk to pick them for her, but she also wanted to tease him a bit.     “Why would you give me flowers? They just die.”     “I am giving you flowers because they are wild and beautiful, just as you are.”     She laughed “but, they are still going to die.”     “No, no the flowers are like love, as they fade you keep the supply fresh and blooming.”     “Oh? New flowers each time, is it?”     “Agh, woman, you dr...

Hold It In

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  Photo by Jessica Felicio on Unsplash It's nearly Valentine's Day, so some romance is in order. It may the holiday that everyone criticizes for being made up and commercial, but I'll tell you a secret. I love Valentine's Day! It is a day dedicated to remembering the people that you love. What could be a better reason to celebrate? In this world, there is nothing greater than love.       A cold breeze chilled her as the door opened. He walked into the room shaking the snow off of his jacket. It had been a cold, wet spring. She took her eyes off of his coat and looked at him. Every time she did, the butterflies in her heart soared. His sandy hair still had a few snowflakes in it. He smiled at her and his hazel eyes flashed a lovely shade of green.   "Good morning Lindsey," he said. It took her a minute to remember the English language. "Good morning Chris" she replied with a giant grin plastered across her face. The butterflies in her stomach t...

SAD!

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  I was challenged by a friend to add some rap or hip-hop to my posts. I listened to a bunch of songs on his best of 2018 list and I really liked this one. I later found out that XXXTENTACION (X) was shot and killed last year at 20 years old. That is so tragic. He was very talented. My heart goes out to his family and fans.       I saw her. She was sitting at the table having coffee. Her short, pretty curls bounced around her head. Her back was turned to me and I saw her bare neck. It reminded me of all of the times that I kissed her there and she would giggle. That used to really turn me on. I wanted to go to her. Her light could draw me in like a moth, but she had some guy with her. He didn't seem that special, but she was laughing and looking at him the way she used to look at me.      I turned and left. I walked up the stairs to my shitty apartment. I didn't really see the apartment because I kept seeing her face. I remember the day that ...

Skating

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  I think winter and the holiday season are very romantic times of the year.  As much as I talk about not liking hugs, it is a time of the year where you want to escape the cold by getting cozy with your partner. Right now, I am seeing the depressing montage of me being alone through this time. I am still very happy with my decision, but there is always a price to be paid. For me, that price is the chill of solitude. I decided to create some fictional winter romance to keep my spirits up.       The weather was very clear and cold, but I needed to spend some outside. I needed some fresh air so that I could think. I remembered that there was an outdoor skating rink at a park not too far from me. I had called all of my friends to join me, but they were all busy. This was always the point where I had to decide if I would just stay home, or if I would embrace spending time alone. I decided to go skating anyway.       I arrived at the park. I...

Make my Eyes Smile

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  "Just kiss me in the light of my eyes, make my eyes smile"      I didn't want to notice him, but I could not help myself. He stood across the room in his black wool coat, a stark contrast against his pale hair and pale eyes. The light separated his irises into a hundred points of light that shone like sapphires. He was with his human and I didn't want to interrupt. I caught his lovely eyes and smiled at him. He smiled back showing his sharp white fangs.      Later that evening I was using the private staircase in the back after using the restroom. Yes, fun fact, vampires do use the restroom. As I was rushing down the stairs he was coming up the stairs. He touched my hand and we paused. There was electricity between us. I let out a breath as he let go. We didn't speak. He just walked away.      The music was loud and festive. I danced with myself and I danced with handsome vampires. I even danced with a few hum...