8-Sentence Sunday
Here we are again with Sophie and Ben in The Summer of Second Chances with, I confess, a little creative punctuation. Sophie’s suggestion that they try just having a summer fling has shocked poor old Ben down to his sandals. He’s figuring he’s going to have to be the cautious one here because clearly, Sophie had thrown all caution to the wind… He tries to lighten the sexually charged atmosphere with a weak joke about “friends with benefits,” but Sophie’s not having it…she’s all in…
“I’d love to give it a try,” smiling, Sophie rose from the stool and slipped around the end of the bar.
“No, don’t.” Holding up both hands, he backed away, “Don’t–we need to think about what we’re doing here first.”
“Why?” She moved closer to him, “How ’bout we try not thinking at all?” A few more steps and they were mere inches apart, “But I guess if you’re not sure…” One hand on his chin, she ran her thumb over his lips, “maybe you should sleep on it tonight.”
Okay, confession: Sophie’s way out of her comfort zone, but in for a nickle as my grandpa used to say. Besides, she’s forty-five and it’s time to live a little!
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18 Comments
Millie Burns
I love that she’s going after what she wants! Methinks he doth protest too much!!!!
Nan
Hey, Millie! She sure is, but he’s really not sure…however, he is male… 😉
Teresa Cypher
Haha! Your poor characters! You really put them through the paces, Nan! This is a great snippet from, I’m sure, an entertaining read. 🙂 I do like the role reversal. 🙂
Nan
Thanks, Teresa! So glad you stopped by! Trying to see things from the perspective of a 50-something man is a little harder, but it’s fun to try!
Shannyn Schroeder
I love that she’s stepping out of her comfort zone and owning it! She’s doing such a great job that it’s totally throwing him. Great 8
Nan
Thanks, Shannyn! She is trying to get out of her zone…yikes!
Siobhan Muir
I love to see her stretch and see him backpedal. Great snippet, Nan. 🙂
Nan
Thanks for coming by Siobhan. Yeah, he’s in his 50s and this a new experience for him.
Liz Flaherty
I liked this. Poor Ben was so squirmy!
Nan
Hey Liz! Don’t you love the idea of making a 50-something man squirm? I do!! Thanks for coming by!
Sue Ann Bowling
He’s more than a little flummoxed by her taking the lead.
Nan
Hey Sue Ann, yup, he’s just not sure what to make of this. Thanks for coming by!
Veronica Scott
I’m enjoying this story, like the fact that the guy is the hesitant one. Can’t wait to see how she persuades him and what happens next. Great 8!
Nan
Hi Veronica! Thank you!!
Taryn Tyler
Wow. She certainly is all in.
Nan
Hey Taryn–yes, but is he? That is the question! Thanks!!
Marcia
Neat excerpt! I can just picture his worried expression and her sly smile. She sure doesn’t seem to be out of her comfort zone 😉
Nan
It’s harder for than you think, Marcia, but she’s really trying to get out of her box. Hold tight to see if she can actually pull it off. Thanks for stopping by!