It is time once again for Friday Fictioneers. That’s the place where 100 authors share 100 words to tell 100 stories from 1 photograph shared by Rochelle our hostess.
Take a peek at all the stories Rochelle’s contributors have shared from the photo below by clicking the underlined link above.
Here is my story:
Copyright: Jean L. Hays
Looking Into the Sun
by JE Lillie
I smiled. The movement was as unfamiliar to me, as slow dancing in the rain. Now I had done both of those things.
I ran nervous fingers through my sopping hair and looked at her, the inspiration for smiling and dancing. I sipped my coffee and wondered how it had grown to this.
“You’re quiet.” She said.
She twisted water out of her own curly locks into a hand towel she had hidden in her purse.
It made me question, did she dance in the rain often?
She smiled at me and I no longer cared. It was like looking into the sun.
Lillie-Put 
Interesting. Was he hoping for a girl whom had never danced in the rain? Continuing the metaphors: I admire a girl who brings her own protection.
😉 Tracey
Nah! He was just wondering if he was one of many. You know a new guy every rain storm that kind of thing.
Which is why I always say, “Bring your own umbrella, even if you’re not sure the date will end in a storm.” I’m going to stop now. ha ha
A hand-towel in the purse … kind of … non-spontaneous? Great idea. Happy New Year.
Which is why he wondered how many times she had danced in the rain and for just a moment with whom. 😉
I think she’s up to something! Intriguing.
Rosey Pinkerton’s blog
You would be right Rosey. I think he is about to have another bad experience, poor guy. Somebody should tell him looking into the sun isn’t good for you.
Just enjoy! She probably was once a Girl Guide and has learnt to be prepared for any event!
Could be but usually these stories take a sinister twist.
Could totally be the case Dale!
A beautiful and playful story with some interesting metaphor and imagery. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for your kind comments
I think he should ponder less and just dance and smile… best way of staying the only guy for her.
True dat!
I have to agree with Bjorn. I love the characters and feeling you’ve created in your story – he’s just begun to smile again and he’s met someone who loves life. Perfect.
Thanks Margaret. I think they are going to be good for each other even if there are some kinks to work out along the way.
Good story, Joseph. I laughed out loud at Dale’s comment. We mustn’t think the worst of her. Perhaps she has a sinus condition and can’t go around with a wet head. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I understand we don’t see that every day so if I was him, I’d continue with caution. Well done. Happy New Year to you and yours. 😀 — Suzanne
I think he’s a pretty cautious guy to begin with. But he is starved for affection. You never know how this is going to turn out.