Say It with Footwear
by "Maggy"
July 29, 2005
(For my mother.)
I was intrigued by the challenge on Pretender 100 to write a drabble about socks.
This is my first attempt at a 100-word limit, and it turns out I'm wordy!
Who'd have thought:-)
Disclaimer: I wrote this for fun. Jarod & Miss Parker do not belong to me, but they tell me stories every once in a while. The Auxiliary president mentioned below is mine, and she says it's OK as long as I don't use her real name.
Please do not archive without permission. E-mail me: maggysfic (at) aol (dot) com
Constructive criticism and typo-alerts are always welcome. (This header is now officially longer than the story!)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Nice socks." The Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary president smiled at the candycanes adorning Jarod's ankles. "Early Christmas present?"
Jarod paused on the ladder, glancing downwards. "No, I just like them. I wasn't allowed to wear colors where I grew up."
"Grandad knitted me a pair of wool skating socks every Christmas. His way of showing love, I guess. Warm, but they itched like crazy. "
She smiled at the star he'd placed on the treetop. "It's perfect, Jarod."
Later, he walked home carrying a bag marked "Auntie's Needleworks."
Christmas morning, Miss Parker found a single gift under her tree:
Made them myself.