Pages

▼

Monday, April 22, 2013

A to Z Challenge 2013 - S is for Soothing

We're on the last full week. I love the posts I've been reading this year.
We can do it! We will survive the 2013 A to Z Challenge!

I'm posting snippets from a story this year.
If you'd like to read the whole tale, please start with A.

S IS FOR SOOTHING

Danielle dropped her iPhone on the couch beside her. She kicked at the air with both feet before flopping back. "Erik ditched me tonight. I can't believe he cancelled."

Did he give a reason? Fenn inquired.

"Just that he was tired." Danielle scoffed and leaned sideways letting gravity take her over onto the pillow so she could bury her face in it. The noise from the television was muffled and the faint scent of Lavender Febreze tickled her nose. It wasn't the least bit soothing.

At least he didn't say he had a headache.

Startling a bit, Danielle raised her head and stared at the little dog. "Did you just make a joke?"

No. Clearly I did not. Fenn said in a monotone. You're not laughing.

"I know that I'm truly pathetic when you make a joke to try to cheer me up." She groaned and smashed her face against the pillow again.
at

22 comments:

  1. Summer RossApril 22, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    I thought the joke was funny. :)
    ~Summer

    ReplyDelete
  2. Heather R. HoldenApril 22, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Aw, poor Danielle. I think it's so sweet how Fenn tried to cheer her up, though! (A for Effort, Fenn!)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Fida IslaihApril 22, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Oh no, this doesn't sound good :( But thanks for another story!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Mark MeansApril 22, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Fenn -does- have a heart, it seems.. :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    This sounds awful!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Alex J. CavanaughApril 22, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Fenn tried!

    ReplyDelete
  7. M.J. FifieldApril 22, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    "Did you just make a joke?" <--- Love that.

    And I thought the joke was funny.

    ReplyDelete
  8. DanaApril 22, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    I thought it was funny, too. :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. MApril 22, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I just can't help being curious about Fenn. I mean, does Danielle set him out somewhere when she's home? Carry him around in a pocket? What happens if he gets knocked under the couch? And how did he end up in there anyway?

    ~MPL
    http://pepperwords.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. Gina GaoApril 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    This doesn't sound too good.

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. cleemckenzieApril 22, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    I laughed at his joke. She's taking life too seriously. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  12. Julie FlandersApril 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Poor Danielle. I loved Fenn's attempt at a joke LOL.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Sherry EllisApril 22, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Poor Danielle!

    ReplyDelete
  14. JaiApril 22, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Awe poor Danielle.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Al DiazApril 22, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Bad luck! Fenn must practice jokes harder, haha.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Christine RainsApril 22, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Thank you all! I like that Fenn tried to make a joke. He made me giggle too.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Elise FallsonApril 22, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    I laughed! :) Wish I had a dog like Fenn. (;

    ReplyDelete
  18. Heather M. GardnerApril 22, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Ha. Love their dialogue.

    Heather

    ReplyDelete
  19. David T ListApril 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Dirty ol' Erik!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Cherie ReichApril 22, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Hehe! Fenn made a joke. *grins*

    I'm loving this story and can't wait to read the entire thing.

    I'm glad to hear Brandon had a great birthday!

    ReplyDelete
  21. klahanieApril 22, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Greetings,

    Fenn and my amazing self might do a collaboration.

    The Z to A is nice and relaxed. I will be glad when it's over and normal service is resumed :)

    Pawsitive wishes,

    Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!

    ReplyDelete
  22. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Loving this story!!

    ReplyDelete

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.