What a great story, I love how you got into this guy's head and explained how he was thinking. How did you get such good insight into how shy men think about approaching women.
Shy women go through the same angst. It would be so much easier if people just told others how they feel. If she hadn't approached him, it was never going to happen.
I wonder if Jeremy would EVER have walked over to her... I mean what WAS the worst thing that would happen? And could his battered ego not mend?? Women are scary, but not THAT scary. Right?
Women aren’t scary at all! Well...maybe to some men. But you’re probably right...maybe Jeremy wouldn’t have taken the chance of approaching her. Kind of sad to think about, in a way!
Yes it is. As Jim Cummings asks , "How many opportunities for connection are lost for the lack of a little courage?" I am going for the happy ever after ending any time I can! ha ha
Thank you, Lee. I prefer writing flash fiction. I wrote one novel; it was very satisfying in the end, but a long project. ( https://sharronbassano.substack.com/s/bartle-clunes ) Thanks for stopping by! Hope to see you here again at 🍁Leaves!
Lovely! I was hoping it would happen this way! I just don't wait anymore for the guy, etiquette I was fiercely brought up with -- not to be so brazen, "Young Lady". I'm not brazen, and I am bold when it comes to meeting someone I think I'll really like. We could say, for young women today who hold onto these traditions, this is a revolutionary piece, Sharron, the Daring! Thank You!
Well, I don't know about revolutionary, Bonita. Let's see ... how many years ago were we burning our bras? Don't answer that! But I just didn't think Jeremy was ever going to get to it, so I gave him a present. ( My story, my rules... ha ha ha)
I'm sure he appreciated Your gift. I've had several men delighted that, reading their interest, I took the first step. And, they were great experiences.
Beautiful Sharron. Makes one wonder how many opportunities for connection are lost for the lack of a little courage.
THANKS FOR COMING OVER TO 🍁LEAVES TO READ, JIM. YOU HAVE A LOT OF CHOICES OUT THERE, SO IT MEANS A LOT TO ME!
What a great story, I love how you got into this guy's head and explained how he was thinking. How did you get such good insight into how shy men think about approaching women.
Shy women go through the same angst. It would be so much easier if people just told others how they feel. If she hadn't approached him, it was never going to happen.
OMG! This reminds me, almost exactly, of a similar "event" back in the mid-70s! Who would have thought?!!... One in a million chance....
Well! I would like to know more about THAT story, Mr A.T. !
Where can I send the story??? Man, that's deep past... and a sweet memory....
Well! I think you should write that story for Substack, A.T.
Sounds intriguing!
It's done. It just needs to be sealed with a kiss. :) Very nice, Sharron.
Awww. How right you are. He was waiting so long. He had no idea she was watching him, too.
Lovely line: "...hair that is sort of chopped off at an angle, like a soft whisk broom against her cheek."
You absolutely GOT ME with the ending - which, LOL, is in fact a beginning! - it took me by complete surprise! Such a great story, Sharron!
Yes... I wondered if that ending would surprise anyone. Thanks, Rebecca!
The whole story you'd led me to believe that HE had been going to make the first move....! Great, great ending!
Yes, you're reeling us in! ☕️
Catch and release...
Thanks for reading over here at 🍁Leaves, J.M. !
The perfect time of year for hope. Lovely, Sharron.
Yes indeed! You never know when it is your lucky day.
The smart women go after the shy guys. 😉🤓
Lot of smart women out there. Are you a shy guy, Mark?
What a perfect twist/ending! It seems we have two peas in a pod, here. Lovely characters and story, Sharron!
I wonder if Jeremy would EVER have walked over to her... I mean what WAS the worst thing that would happen? And could his battered ego not mend?? Women are scary, but not THAT scary. Right?
Women aren’t scary at all! Well...maybe to some men. But you’re probably right...maybe Jeremy wouldn’t have taken the chance of approaching her. Kind of sad to think about, in a way!
Yes it is. As Jim Cummings asks , "How many opportunities for connection are lost for the lack of a little courage?" I am going for the happy ever after ending any time I can! ha ha
Nice ending! Good length x
Thank you, Lee. I prefer writing flash fiction. I wrote one novel; it was very satisfying in the end, but a long project. ( https://sharronbassano.substack.com/s/bartle-clunes ) Thanks for stopping by! Hope to see you here again at 🍁Leaves!
She wasn't reading every minute. ))
Ha Ha Ha! You are right, Kate. She was peeking over that book cover! Got tired of waiting around.
I'm so out of it that I never thought of that angle.... good idea!!!
Good plan! You write it, I will read i!. I look forward to hearing the tale!
working on it....!!!
Here's the story of Lilly https://theperiscope.substack.com/p/library-girl?sd=pf
Beautiful, sensitive work. Thank you, AT!
Very nice, a very satisfying ending
Thank you, Terry.
Lovely! I was hoping it would happen this way! I just don't wait anymore for the guy, etiquette I was fiercely brought up with -- not to be so brazen, "Young Lady". I'm not brazen, and I am bold when it comes to meeting someone I think I'll really like. We could say, for young women today who hold onto these traditions, this is a revolutionary piece, Sharron, the Daring! Thank You!
Well, I don't know about revolutionary, Bonita. Let's see ... how many years ago were we burning our bras? Don't answer that! But I just didn't think Jeremy was ever going to get to it, so I gave him a present. ( My story, my rules... ha ha ha)
I'm sure he appreciated Your gift. I've had several men delighted that, reading their interest, I took the first step. And, they were great experiences.
Yay! You go, Bonita!