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Flash fiction #123

Jason Sandford August 22, 2005

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

They lay there, sheets ajumble, the humid morning air barely moving through the cabin’s open window. The buzz from the beer the night before kept him swimming in and out of consciousness.
He didn’t fight it.

Fetal, fearless, he watched the gentle heave of her breath move her sloping back. His arm encircled her hip, his hand just there, between her legs. He buried his face a
little deeper into her hair.

He tried to piece the conversation together again in his mind. What was that comment about the difference between fate and destiny? He tried to remember exactly what she’d said,
the inflection in her voice, the tilt of her head. What did she really mean?

No matter. The dream intruded again, coaxing his attention from her smooth skin to the flat blue
water of the island paradise. He moved in, all in, and felt the saltwater buoy him.
Without a care, he let the tide take him.

Thanks to the Babbling Brooke for the meme.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

WARNING: Six Feet Under spoiler – the show’s over

Viggo

4 Comments

Ash August 23, 2005

Thanks guys – you’re waaay too nice. I just ripped this off under the influence of EM’s feverish moon.

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lu August 23, 2005

Wow, this is gorgeous! Edgy Mama pointed me in your direction and I’m so glad she did. Very, very nice.

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Eddo August 22, 2005

Lovely piece. Anne Fitten sent me your way… and recommended the piece.

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Edgy Mama August 22, 2005

Wow, Ash. Both Viggo and this first thing on Monday? I need a cold shower.

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