Another prompt from Julia! Week 52 of the 100 Word Challenge asks us to write a story containing
…together the flames…
And here’s my version –
Fire
“Come on, it’s time for the opening ceremonies!” Settling on the couch, remoting the TV on.
“Where are they? Out in a field someplace?”
“Shush. It’s pretty. Different.” Finger tracing the outline of a mouth. Kisses.
“Listen, something different’s going on.” Glancing at the screen, and then goggling. “What the heck is that?”
“Smokestacks, maybe?” Giggles.
“You shouldn’t” – kiss – “make fun of” – kiss – “the Olympics.”
“Oh, why not?” Snuggling closer.
“Hmm. Good question.”
The ceremonies continue. On the couch, they don’t see a pink-gowned form parachuting. They don’t see the torch enter or the athletes bring together the flames. They have their own fire.
A Number of Things 
Ooo you’re at it again … naughty but nice!!!
Well…I tried to keep it in the PG range 😉
Unlike me, who skirts close to The Wind sometimes 😉 this could get Quite Racy if you Had 200 words and a 15 certificate.
Racy? Oh dear no, there were no races the first night during the opening ceremonies! The competitions waited till the next day.
Why, did you mean something…else? 😉 😀
LOL! You know I did ;D
saucy? haha
They got just a bit distracted! 🙂
I think I’d have saved that for the bit where the competing teams marched in. I was looking for a diversion by the time they got to the ‘E’s. Nicely done and topical.
It was a creative program – but it was long! Thank you.
Oooo! What a great scene for the opening ceremony. They will remember it but for different reasons to the rest of us I think!
They certainly will! Glad you like it.
Now THIS is the way to enjoy an international event!
They’ll have fond memories of these Olympics, I think!
Love, love, love! Sharon, you have such a skill for turning a simple scene into one much more profound…while still retaining that simplicity.
The progression of affection is so real, here. I love when these impromptu moments occur! The very quick descriptions – Finger tracing the outline of a mouth. Kisses. – work very well, too.
One of my favorites of yours!
Thank you so very much! What a wonderfully detailed (and complimentary!) analysis.