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Basically we get a word prompt a day and we then write about it. It's a great exercise to keep one's mind sharpened and focused on writing... This isn't beta-ed. It is what it is.
This has nothing to do with Fumbling Towards Ecstasy. Each day's prompt will differ, so what I write will vary greatly as well. If you like it, then cool, please review.
These are unbeta-ed. If you find any grammatical errors, you're more than welcome to point them out to me.
Today's prompts: 17th August
Word Prompt: Honey
Notes: This continues the scenario established by the earlier prompt "Lollipop". There will be several related to this storyline, until a conclusion is reached.
Lollipop :
For a whole minute, Edward and I just continued gazing into each others eyes, from across our positions on each lawn. Then suddenly Alice squealed, having spotted someone closer to her age than Edward, and just like that our little moment had ended.
With flushed cheeks, and glazed eyes, I turned back towards Edward and he motioned for us to come over to their lawn. Well, who was I to refuse such an opportunity? Grabbing Lauren's hand, I led her over to where the Cullen siblings were playing catch with a light red ball.
Edward waved at me, the corners of his mouth turning into a slight grin. I waved back, entirely too conscious of my blushing face.
As soon as we crossed over onto the Cullens' lawn, Lauren tore free from my side and ran over to where Alice stood, leaving me alone with Edward. Granted, the girls were only a few steps away, still, it felt like Edward and I were encased in this little bubble of ours. I knew that at some point one of would have to break the silence, but I was reluctant to do so.
Eventually though, Edward took the initiative and introduced himself, as if I didn't already know. Bu I didn't say that out loud, afraid I would provide too much information. Instead I introduced myself in turn, to which he just replied, "I know", indulging me with a glorious smile.
"So Bella, wanna play catch?" he asked me, his eyes twinkling. I wanted to accept his offer so bad, but I knew it wouldn't be a wise decision. I did not need him to witness my clumsiness firsthand.
But I couldn't refuse either, that would just be rude and I didn't want Edward to think any less of me. As I struggled to make a decision, Alice ran back to Edward, snatched the ball from him and threw it to Lauren. I did a fist pump inwardly, thanking my lucky stars.
I saw Edward scowl lightly at his sister's retreating from and hastened to recreate the previous atmosphere.
"Um, too late for that", I said, gesturing towards the ball that was now at the mercy of Lauren.
"Pssh. You were just searching for an excuse to get out of interacting with balls", Edward said, surprising me with his knowledge of my co-ordination problems.
As soon as he said it though, he blushed hard - his face flaming up, the tips of his ears tinged red. I wondered why, until the double entendre behind his sentence hit me. And then my traitor body went up in flames too, and I blushed like I had never before. We stood like that for a few minutes, avoiding each others' eyes and just trying to overcome the awkwardness.
Thankfully Mrs. Cullen came to our rescue. "Honey, can you help me with this?" she called out to Edward, gesturing towards the tray, containing four glasses, she was carrying with one hand, the other clutching a pitcher of what looked like lemonade. Edward jogged to her and took the tray of glasses from her, while she poured a generous amount in each glass.
Mrs. Cullen called Lauren and Alice over to where she was and gave them each a glass, which they happily accepted. Then she walked over to me, Edward tagging along behind her with a glass of lemonade in each hand, and a small smile etched on his face.
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