A Fiction Short Story for Writing Prompt “These Three Things”
Sebastian flicked the lighter he held before closing it again. Tapping his foot impatiently on the ground, he popped the top of the lighter open once more. He watched the flame flicker before he closed the lighter with a soft ping. He flicked it open again.
‘Will you stop that?’ Kevin chided.
‘What, I can’t help if I’m nervous,’ Sebastian retorted, as he continued to play with his lighter.
‘I swear, if you don’t stop that I’m going to take that lighter away from you.’
Sebastian rolled his eyes. He took a cigarette out and lit it, letting out a nice long puff. A car drove by the dark alley where he and Kevin stood. He leaned his back on the brick wall behind him.
‘Why did we have to have this meeting now, at this hour, and in this alley, of all places? We look like drug dealers!’
‘Dude, keep it down!’ Kevin sighed. ‘And blow that smoke in someone else’s face.’
‘Yeah, sure.’ Sebastian looked around. ‘Oh, wait, yours is the only face here.’ He sneered, puffing out into Kevin’s face.
Kevin pinched the bridge of his nose. ‘I swear, man, my patience is wearing thin.’
‘Your patience? This was your idea, might I remind you.’ Sebastian took another long puff and flicked his lighter again. ‘I feel like we’re going to be attacked any second.’
I love making love to my love, my husband. I also love writing characters who make love. At times, my Erotic Romance short stories reflect my preferences and turn-ons. At times they even reflect things I have done in real life.
And it’s funny, I used to be so uncomfortable when it came to asserting myself sexually due to sexual abuse.
Can you believe I once believed I wasn’t sexy!?
As I healed, I became more assertive, I dared to explore writing more sexual scenes. As I write more erotic scenes, the more assertive I feel sexually, and I realised it helps me heal. So the more I write about love, romance, and erotic scenes, the more assertive I become, the more I assert myself sexually and romantically, the more comfortable I am writing love, romance and erotic scenes.
The sun above Korriban was blazing hot, reflecting on the sand. Knarf squinted as he and Shadie exited the Sphere. He glanced down at his armour, the blue contrasting with the planet’s blazing orange hues. Before them stood Lady Gofaylia, looking eager. Knarf bowed politely and Shadie addressed the Sith leader. ‘Nice to meet you in person, Lady Gofaylia. I’m eager to chat with you!’ Knarf was certain Shadie’s words reflected Lady Gofaylia’s own eagerness. ‘Likewise,’ the Dark Council Head replied. They began walking towards the academy. ‘Your stay at Coruscant was pleasant, I presume, though it was brief?’ ‘As it is always,’ said Shadie. ‘I took the opportunity to speak with my allies there regarding the Empire. They agreed to hold off on any attacks. The fact that Awgro is at large and a threat was a good reason for them to consider this temporary truce.’ ‘That is excellent news, especially given we don’t know what Awgro may have learnt from Relsor,’ said Lady Gofaylia. ‘Those were my precise arguments,’ replied Shadie. Storimbu approached and bowed, following Shadie and Knarf as they spoke with Lady Gofaylia. ‘I also spoke with Mandalore regarding extending the temporary alliance we already had with the Empire, and–’ ‘May I interject and ask how Void reacted when you told him of our potential alliance?’ Lady Gofaylia asked eagerly. ‘He was annoyed, incredulous,’ Knarf told her. ‘And he had one of those faces on.’ ‘Oh, I know just the face!’ said Lady Gofaylia, looking satisfied. ‘Oh, by the way,’ Shadie turned to Knarf, ‘that massage Talyc gave me really did the trick.’ ‘Oh, you weren’t really that achy, you just really wanted a massage!’ Knarf rolled his eyes. ‘Yes, and I insisted for a reason and Talyc delivered.’ ‘Why?’ ‘Only because you never want to give me one!’ Shadie turned to Lady Gofaylia. ‘Knarf doesn’t like that Talyc gave me such a lengthy massage.’ Knarf felt his mouth crinkle into an expression of irritation. What did this have to do with the Empire! ‘Your clan leader?’ asked the Sith Lady. Shadie nodded. ‘He’s marrying Jedi Fane, is he not?’ Again Shadie nodded. ‘I don’t know why Knarf seems so jealous,’ said Storimbu, cocking an eyebrow at him, ‘it’s not like you and Talyc ever had any history or ever will. Not in that department.’ ‘Exactly!’ said Shadie. She pointed at Knarf while looking at Lady Gofaylia. ‘That the face?’ ‘Oh, yes! Lady Shadie, you deliver.’ ‘I told you it was worth your while,’ said Shadie. Knarf dropped his shoulders shaking his head, as they walked up the steps of the academy. Shadie had done exactly as he might have done in such a situation to be in a potentially dangerous person’s good graces. It amused him as much as it annoyed him. ‘Now, tell me,’ said Lady Gofaylia, taking Shadie’s arm in a friendly manner, ‘what did Mandalore say?’ The two ladies continued further on into the academy, while Knarf stayed with Storimbu, turning into another corridor by the entrance. ‘She does have a way with that woman, your wife,’ said Storimbu. ‘Good on her.’ Knarf nodded. ‘Now listen,’ Knarf spoke at low level, ‘so you know Maranna?’ Storimbu nodded. ‘It appears she is more important than we anticipated. It is imperative that we find her. You see,’ Knarf lowered his voice even more, ‘she has a child. A Chiss child.’ ‘Are you saying she was Relsor’s lover?’ asked Storimbu, matching Knarf’s whisper. ‘I am saying precisely that,’ replied Knarf. ‘Could this Chiss be a danger to the galaxy?’ ‘Only if Awgro finds and trains the child. Right now, Maranna’s child could be anywhere between one and three years of age. They are both in grave danger if Awgro finds them. Thing is, there is no trace of them anywhere. We’ve got Mandalorians and Jedi alike searching for them and nothing yet.’ ‘How did you find out about her and Relsor then?’ asked Storimbu. ‘Holorecording at Lord Void’s safe house,’ replied Knarf. ‘We need to find that child. We need to protect it from Awgro.’ Storimbu nodded. ‘The Protectors of the Force are on it. We’ll help you find Maranna and the child, and we’ll search in all corners of the galaxy.’
It was in the manuscript of the second instalment of my Stardust Destinies novel series. The one I’m currently Typesetting.
I proof-read the story multiple times. I had written it by hand and proof-read it before typing it. I self-edited it, grammar checked it, SPELL Checked it (using Word), I used GRAMMARLY for crying out loud! I LINE EDITED IT.
It was my editor who caught it.
The Context:
Bahvley is a supporting-main character in the series. He is on a mission with several others who find an injured ally.
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