Quirky

Today’s A-to-Z Blogging Challenge letter is Q. I was pleasantly surprised by all the suggested prompts in the comments yesterday for today’s 100-word flash fiction story. I even received a mail-in suggestion from Cecilia Ortiz Luna, who offered “Quantum.” I thought about a number of them, and stories came to mind, but they would need more than 100 words (and more than a few hours) to do them justice. In the end, I chose one of debscarey‘s prompts:

QUIRKY

“Jessie Markham,” the girl said, leaning across the table, giving the man in a suit an exaggerated handshake. She took off her knitted Viking hat, and sat, mussing her blue and orange hair.

“Bob Reed,” the man said. “Tell me about yourself, Jessie.”

“Call me Jess. Or Jeleesa-Jan-Jericho. Or later.”

“Later? Oh… I see.” Bob smirked.

Jessie suddenly glared at him. “I like to read. And write. And sing. Shall I sing for you now?”

“That’s okay.”

Jessie grinned. “I like your tie, Bob.”

“Uhhh… thank you…”

Under the table, Bob sent a text.

Mike. She’s perfect!

Second date?

YES!!!

Not many more to go. Do we have some prompt ideas for tomorrow? The letter will be R, of course. Thanks!