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Drabbles are stories written off a theme or prompt that adhere to a limited word count, allowing them to be read quickly.
ephemeral |əˈfem(ə)rəl|
adjective | lasting for a very short time
Ephemeral: The Drabble Sessions
XXIV - Sensitized
Sailor Moon suddenly became conscious of every inch of her body. She pulled her legs in under her, folding them at the ankles off to the side. She couldn't help it that it seemed she was destined to be the damsel in distress for the rest of her life, but she could play the role to the best of her ability. She pulled her gloves back up her arms, pulled at the wrinkles in her skirt, finger combed down strands of her hair and adjusted her tiara. All the while aware that his eyes were on her.
The creature above her began to stagger back, its beady eyes flicking in its sockets. It must have noticed too. She didn't bother searching for him anymore; he'd already seen her, and that thought alone sensitized her. Her blood boiled and despite the heat she felt rising under her clothes, her flesh still raised into gooseflesh. A halo of heat ran around her forehead and started a ring of sweat below her hairline. Her muscles strained to keep up her unnatural pose as her mind ran through the possibilities.
Was he in a position to see her from above? Could he see the full display she'd put her body into for him? Was he standing on her sides, could he tell she was straining to keep her spine bent, despite the twinge of strain in the small of her back? Would he approach from behind?
Footsteps vibrating across the floor, his scent nestling down into her lungs, and his voice echoing through the hall. The mere thought of his arrival sent icy pricks of sensation up her back and caused her to shudder. Was he watching now, or was his attention on the criminal? Could he tell she was playing a part just for him? Did he know the idea of his appearance set fire to her loins?
The rose made her hyperaware.
This will be a 100 theme challenge and a test of my 'ability to express interesting and meaningful ideas in a confined space' as the drabble definition says. I don't know how interesting or meaningful these will be to anyone besides myself, as I plan to use personal experiences as inspiration, but nevertheless I hope they are enjoyable. I do intend to complete all 100 themes, which I created myself. I don't know if I could call it a challenge, but if anyone is interested in taking it up for themselves the full list of themes for the challenge can be found on my profile.