His heart trembled like a quake while waiting behind the rusty gate. It took him weeks to muster the courage to come to this place. Beads of sweat trickled down his neck as he calm his nerves for his speech.
“Man up, John. She’s just a new neighbor, a gorgeous one at that. You just have to say ‘Hi!’”
He tried to mumble the words again which always lead to a stammering end. As the clock continued ticking, he became more restless.
On the brink of cold feet, he turned away but heard soft voice from behind, “Are you looking for someone?”
Word Count: 102
Here’s my take for this week’s Friday Fictioneers prompt.
Friday Fictioneers s a weekly writing challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields where a photo is used as a prompt for a piece of fiction using 100 words or less.
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DoodleScribbles 
September 17, 2015 at 12:22 pm
Learning about the sweet voice bring smile on my face.
Beautiful flow of thoughts 🙂
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September 17, 2015 at 7:01 pm
Very sweet and romantic. I could feel his anxiety as he tried to work up his nerve.
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September 18, 2015 at 8:16 am
I feel a whole new life about to blossom.
Good piece.
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September 18, 2015 at 10:22 am
I like when life works itself out for the timid and shy.
Thanks. Randy
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September 18, 2015 at 11:05 am
Though I imagined the characters as kids, this really is a universal moment. Great piece!
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September 18, 2015 at 8:29 pm
Good for her to take the initiative. I feel for him in his awkwardness. Good story.
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September 19, 2015 at 9:26 pm
All it can take is a simple hello. Lovely take on the picture.
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September 19, 2015 at 10:12 pm
Very sweet take on the prompt. I loved that last line
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September 21, 2015 at 4:15 am
Aw, yes, that Snow White voice makes for a happy ending:)
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September 22, 2015 at 7:56 am
Nice romantic tale. I think we have all been the stuttering John at times. Glad her voice was so sweet.
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