Thursday, November 4, 2010
Back after a break
Hey folks, it has been quite a while since we posted our last picture. We are sure your creative batteries must have charged by now. So here goes the next challenge. Take a look at the picture below and come up with a story that can whack off everybody's brains.
Try not to use the break up plot. Happy writing!
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"For the last time, Jeremy, I am NOT setting you up with my brother!"
ReplyDeleteEllie was tired of beating the same dead horse. When would this man get it through his thick head?
"But Ellie," Jeremy pouted, "We're perfect for each other! I don't see what the harm is..."
"The harm is in the fact that you are a notorious player, and I refuse to subject my twin brother to that kind of heartache." She sighed. "I'm done with this argument. Seriously, Jeremy. Enough."
He grabbed her hand and lead her to the concrete wall. Together they sat, and he looked deep into her eyes.
"Elenor, you are my best friend. I know when you are lying. And this has nothing to do with my reputation." He placed one hand on her cheek.
"Tell me, Ellie. What is going on in that head of yours? Why won't you do this for me? Please - I'm asking you as a friend. I'm tired of being lonely, and Elliot and I have so much in common."
Elenor searched his face as the cold crept through her jeans and chilled her skin.
He really doesn’t get it, she thought ruefully. And they say gay men are more in tune with emotions. Utter bullshit. Fine then – he wants the truth? Here goes nothing…
“The real reason? You want the real reason I won’t do it?” Ellie took a deep breath, steadying herself for the revelation.
“Because I’m in love with you, Jeremy, and I cannot simply stand on the sidelines and watch you fall in love with my brother. Are you happy now?”
His eyes went wide with shock, as if this was not anything he had ever considered.
“But…but…I’m…” he stuttered in way of explanation.
“Gay, yes. I’m quite aware of that.”
She hopped down from the wall.
“Which would be why I have never bothered to tell you. But you just wouldn’t stop pushing at this. At least this way you get it. I am not going to set you up with Elliot, and I am not ever going to speak of this again.”
Despite her efforts, tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to escape down her cheeks. She turned her back on him, walking away before she embarrassed herself further.
“Ellie!” Jeremy called out from behind her, but she did not turn. Not only had she just disclosed something she had always promised herself she would guard until the grave, she also lost her best friend in the process.
“No, Jeremy. Just leave me alone,” Elenor said harshly, throwing her hands in the air.
“I’m done here. Goodbye.”
And with that, she made her way off the bridge, the tears finally breaking free, covering her face as she walked away from what was possibly the best thing that had ever happened to her.
That's a very good effort indeed. And thanks for throwing in the details.
ReplyDelete"Darlene, please...I want us to settle down...create a home...have babies."
ReplyDelete"Eduardo, you know my career comes first. I have always wanted to be a street performer. Now, hush. I must practice my mime-in-the-box."
That made me giggle...LOL
ReplyDeleteNo...You promised to take me sight seeing. I don't want to see whats under the bridge...
ReplyDelete@Anonymous-> Lol. Nice try. Guess you have been in such a situation before.
ReplyDelete"But I like this sweater a lot! Why can't you understand that?"
ReplyDelete"Because I care about you. And it's not just the sweater. I mean, would it kill you to wear a belt? I know you like a simple look, but this just looks sloppy. Your jeans are practically falling off! It's not like I'm asking you to accessorize. And no, I am not saying you're fat---but you don't need to be showing off your stomach at your age." Jeremy was beyond exasperated. How many times can you maintain patience when a friend asks you for fashion advice, then refuses to take it?
"Well I'm sorry, Jeremy. Not everyone is hung like a stallion and can hold up their jeans because of genetic perfection. And my stomach is the least of my concerns. At least you didn't call it my 'belly' this time."
"Is this because you told me you love me? Because Ellie, I love you too---more than you'll ever know. No one can or will ever change that. I'm sorry that I can't change how I was born, and I'll lay off on the comments about your brother. But you need to realize that I don't think you'll be happy no matter who I'm with. Remember Dave? I dated him for six years, and you could hardly bring yourself to shake his hand. You also accused him of being a drug addict and cheating on me, when he was neither."
"Well, he treated you like crap."
"No, Ellie, he didn't. He was a very nice guy. He even understood when you and I went on vacations together and he wasn't welcome. Then we all finally went to Tahoe together and..."
"YES I KNOW. I'm a horrible person, is that what you want to hear? I didn't mean for his arm to get broken, as I've said 1,000 times before."
"Ellie, I just think that sometimes we hold each other back from what would be best for both of us. Everyone thinks we're married, which doesn't help either of us move forward romantically. It's like things were back in college."
"And was that so horrible? Was it really so awful that people might think we're together, Jeremy?"
"No, Ellie. It wasn't horrible in any way. But it hurts me to see you hurt. You deserve better--and more than I can give you, at least, you know, that way."
After a long pause, Ellie said, "You know, I was going to make a joke of jumping off this stupid bridge, because this is getting too dramatic even for me. Tell you what---let's go to Thiel's, get our morning bagels and papers, and talk about stupid crap. Some celebrity must have been arrested last night."
"Deal. And again, you'll always be my first true love."
"Dammit, Jeremy. You too."
@Paul-> That was worth a read. Keep writing.
ReplyDelete"I am NOT living there. My God, Jeremy, if the nicotine-stained ceilings and constant roar of the traffic weren't bad enough, the landlord had chickens in the back yard."
ReplyDelete"You're the one who wanted easy access to the freeway."
"I didn't say that. I said I wanted to live closer to work - not next to the freeway in a filthy hovel."
Lol...That's certainly inspired from a true story, right?
ReplyDeleteJonny No No No! I agree the idea was yours, but Anny here is your share of the deal, we agreed it was going to be 60-40. Jonny when we planned to steal the diamond it was agreed that I will do the planning and you will execute the plan, you did a good job in stealing the diamond but It was me that had to undress in front of the buyer to buy the diamond for the double the price. So it's only fair that we both share it 50-50!!!
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