She needed band for extra school credits.
Pointing, Mr. Cohen said, “Pick out a clarinet. I’ll get a new mouthpiece.”
Her friend Dominique teased her about the cute boy near the instruments.
“Stop! He’s probably dating.”
“Nope, I heard he’s not. Besides, he’s looking at you.”
“From who? Is he?”
“I have my sources.”
“Well, I’m not interested.”
“I have my clarinet; see you inside.”
As Dominique passed the boy, she winked and gave him the okay sign.
“Need some help,” he said approaching her.
“No, I do not,” curtly, while dying inside.
‘Oh, those luscious chocolate eyes are yummy.’
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 words
Photo Prompt:©Dale Rogerson
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January 29, 2021 at 2:23 pm
I want to see this girl turn into a genius clarinet player who marries the maestro boy. Perhaps they can both get past their shyness and create beautiful music together. Bien Escrito y dulce. To think it is a fine Scottish name coming from the Scottish highlands. boys can be shy in high school when meeting girls. It’s a good twist to put in the story.
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January 20, 2021 at 10:28 pm
Oh, the dance of young love. I’m so glad I’m not young anymore. =) Nicely written dialogue. Very well done!
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January 21, 2021 at 6:35 pm
I love your first line …”Dance of young love”.
It can be all through those younger days. Thank you for enjoying my story, Brenda. I always appreciate your visits. Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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January 17, 2021 at 3:08 pm
There’s nothing quite like a. high school romance 🙂
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January 17, 2021 at 6:35 pm
Yes, Linda, it’s the time for discovering what romance and love are. Have a Blessed Sunday … Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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January 17, 2021 at 3:42 am
Oh the games people play! Fun one.
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January 17, 2021 at 6:40 pm
Yes, Dale. The high school discoveries everyone goes through. Thanks for the great photo. I’m glad you enjoyed my story choice. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
ps – in June, my middle daughter will be marrying a Rogerson. Does that mean we’re related? LOL
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January 17, 2021 at 8:09 pm
Glad you loved the photo!
Oooh… How cool is that? The only Rogersons in my neck of the woods are my two sisters and me!
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January 17, 2021 at 8:29 pm
Is that your maiden name?
Her husband-to-be is a Dallas, Texas boy. He loves to call himself a hillbilly. LOL They live in South Carolina.
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January 17, 2021 at 8:55 pm
Yes, here in Quebec, we are not even allowed to change names! If I did, I’d be a MacIsaac and that’s not a fun name to sign 😉
Hillbilly! Oh lordy… To think it is a fine Scottish name coming from the Scottish highlands!
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January 18, 2021 at 7:05 pm
I just learned something new, Dale. I don’t know how the changing of ones maiden name came about but we can ask Rochelle to do a history check. 😊 I think I like the name MacIssac. It sounds regal. Do your children get your name or their fathers name when they’re born? I’m finding this fascinating.
I’m not familiar with my future son-in-laws ancestry or the Scottish Highlands. I did have a friend who belonged to a Scottish group here. He had his official heritage plaids and outfits he’d wear to their events. He passed before I could learn more about it.
Have a superb week … Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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January 18, 2021 at 10:41 pm
Only in Quebec are we not even allowed to take our husband’s name since 1981. Because we like to be distinct. 🙄 Of course, I could have paid to have it changed but honestly… too much effort. And it’s funny. The only thing my mother hated about getting married was losing her name. The second they separated, she took her maiden name back!
As for the kids, the options are there. They can carry the mother’s or the father’s or hyphenated with either mother and father or father and mother – everything to make things complicated. My kids bear MacIsaac. It is a very nice name.
Both Rogerson and MacIsaac are Scottish and we each have our tartans – though we belonged to larger clans like the MacDonald’s.
Have a fabulous week, you too!
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January 19, 2021 at 7:19 pm
Aahhh yes, tartans, is what my firend called it. You must have done an ancestry search. I’ve never done it. I’m fearful I may find skeletons I’d prefer to not know about. LOL
Thanks for sharing this with me, Dale. I appreciate your taking the time. Happy Tuesday 😍 Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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January 19, 2021 at 11:56 pm
I’ve done a little and I have a special history of my name (and my husband’s), laminated and hanging on the wall.
Was my pleasure, Isadora! Have a fantabulous evening.
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January 16, 2021 at 5:42 pm
it’s wonderful. a rom-com flick in the making. 🙂
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January 17, 2021 at 6:41 pm
Oh please, let it be a movie. I hope a producer is reading this. ~~~ : – ) Thank You, Plaridel.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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January 15, 2021 at 7:18 pm
Querida Isadora,
Perhaps they can both get past their shyness and create beautiful music together. Bien escrito y dulce.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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January 15, 2021 at 9:27 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Quien sabe … es un cuento de la vida.
Glad you enjoyed, mi amiga.
Abrazos y Carino … Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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January 15, 2021 at 2:39 pm
An interesting interlude… leaves me wanting more. I want to see this girl turn into a genius clarinet player who marries the maestro boy. Well done. 🙂
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January 15, 2021 at 5:06 pm
I like the idea of her having a genious talent. There does seem to be an underlying tale that could come to life. Thanks for reading and leaving such a wonderful comment, Bear. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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January 15, 2021 at 1:31 pm
Well, we all need a bit of high school romance 😉
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January 15, 2021 at 5:08 pm
It’s the place it all begins unless you’re a youngin’ that has a grade school crush. : )
Thanks – have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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January 15, 2021 at 10:46 am
I wonder if she will live to regret that curt rejoinder. Some boys just don’t come back a second time.
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January 15, 2021 at 5:33 pm
Yes, boys can be shy in high school when meeting girls. It’s a good twist to put in the story. Thank you , Sandra, for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend … Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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January 14, 2021 at 11:52 pm
He seems wrong for her
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January 15, 2021 at 4:49 am
These high school crushes don’t work.
Immaturity steps in. Thanks, Neil. Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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