I'm still alive! Yes, sorry I haven't updated anything in over a week, but I've been actually ill, a state which has only affected me a few times in my entire life. As it is, I'm a bit behind on a few things, including both my 'on-going stories'. Sorry!
Anyway, enough excuses. This is a quick little story, inspired by my own hobby. Enjoy!
"Ow."
Connor turned the page of his magazine.
"Ow."
He glanced up quickly, then back down again, before Abby had a chance to see him looking.
"Ow."
He gritted his teeth.
...
"Ow!"
He let out a huff, then lowered his magazine. Abby was rubbing her finger, and continued for a few seconds before noticing Connor staring at her.
"What?"
"Why are you continuing with this?"
"I told you. I want a safer hobby. All this 'running around after dinosaurs' is very good normally, but I feel I need some down time." Connor stared at her for a couple more seconds before letting out a small sigh and returning to his magazine. Abby waited a couple of moments before returning to her new hobby.
Connor held his breath.
...
"Ow."
Connor closed his eyes in frustration and spoke slowly to control his irritation.
"Abby."
"What?"
"That is the sixtieth time you have pricked yourself in the last half hour." He opened his eyes to look at her. "Maybe sewing isn't the safest hobby after all."
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