Our gracious host, Rochelle, is asking us to get
creative in 100 words or less using the photo
seen below. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers
This is where the prompt took me.
Behind door 54½ , Chloe finally puts away the last Christmas decoration; it was a lonely holiday and she’s still feeling a bit blue.
Behind door 71½ , Will stares at his phone and the unexpected text from his girlfriend breaking up with him; he thought she was the one.
At 4 PM, Chloe and Will step outside simultaneously, both seeking fresh air.
They collide.
“Careful!” He steadies her.
“Oh, thank you!”
Their eyes meet, two strangers sharing a moment’s warmth.
Chloe smiles. “It’s slippery.”
Will pauses. “I got you.”
He silences his phone and helps her down the stairs.
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100 Words
This is “Catch Me Now I’m Falling” by The Kinks
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Aww, love this story.
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