Flash, Mini Story

The Jerk

Written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing
Prompt #429
using the word ‘audacity’,
and for Sue & Gerry’s Weekly Prompts
Weekend Challenge
using the word ‘level’.
In exactly 79 words, this is my take.

Image by Me & ChatGPT

Kat watch as Dillon approached smiling brightly, his confidence radiating like sunshine. He slid into the seat next to her and said, “Kat, I can’t stop thinking about you.

Kat’s heart raced. “Really, Dillon? Tell me more.”

Your perfume drives me wild. What’s it called?” he murmured.

Shalimar” she whispered.

Thanks!” Dillon declared. “Mimi’s gonna love it!”

Mimi! Are you kidding me, Dillon?! I’ve never met anyone with such audacity! Why, I oughta level you right here, you jerk!”

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79 Words

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