A to Z Challenge

Friday, April 11, 2014

A to Z - Just Desserts

What's your favorite dessert?

His eyes followed the spoon from the bowl, watched as she scraped the creamy vanilla ice cream across her tongue.
“Mmm,” she mumbled.
He leaned in, his breath hot on her cheek. 
She grinned, “One spoonful left.  You want me to share?”
A low growl erupted from his throat.  She giggled, scraping up the last blob.  Her lips closed around it.  He howled. 

She patted his head, “Sorry Dexter, ice cream’s not good for dogs.”

10 comments:

  1. Very clever. I thought the male was a man, just as you intended. ;)

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  2. This is great! You really caught me with this one :) Loved it. I'll definitely be awaiting the next one!

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    1. Thanks, these are fun to write, especially when they come together just right...

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  3. Haha! I thought they were flirting at first.

    ~Tui Snider~
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  4. Somehow I immediately knew it was a dog hehe. This is great!

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    1. Do you have dogs that watch your every bite of food? My dobie sits as close as he can, and he watches every piece of food from plate to lips. He inspired this little flash!

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  5. Ha ha! Cute! I like the subtle reveal at the end.

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    1. Thanks, every once in awhile I get it just right!

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