Emergency Expenditures of Adolescence

by THX 0477

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With an anxiety heretofore unrivaled in his short life, Den watched her face react. First came dumbfounded surprise, an altogether predictable response for someone pulled from the solitary task of rummaging. Then came the dawning of recognition, that faint light of knowing a familiar face toned down a bit as there was no distinct emotional tie. Finally came the collapsing of the shoulders and a grateful smile—Hallelujah!
“That would be really nice of you,” April said in a voice that seemed to say there was so much more going on than just needing a blended orange concoction.
“Sure, sure, no problem. Orange, um, julius?”
“Yeah, thanks again.”
“N-n-no problem, really.” Damn the stutter! Damn the stutter! Den reached for his wallet and eyed the pitiable contents, two wrinkled ones. He knew there was no change in his pockets.
With only a modicum of hesitation he reached for the credit card, the card he’d been given for emergencies only. This, he thought, if ever there was one, was an emergency.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Emergency Expenditures of Adolescence

    YodaOnCrack's Buddy Icon YodaOnCrack

    Posted 11 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    WTG , OJ (Orange Julius)...

    I like how many of the descriptions (showing) lend to characterization…. Well done.

  2. Emergency Expenditures of Adolescence

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 11 months ago

    Um, thanks for the nice comment…what’s WTG mean?

  3. Emergency Expenditures of Adolescence

    Mistress Elsha Hawk's Buddy Icon Mistress Elsha Hawk

    Posted 5 months ago

    I “think way to go”

    I could be wrong.

    Nice series you’ve got going!
    LoA

  4. Emergency Expenditures of Adolescence

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Some emergency . cool series as usual.
    LoA

  5. Emergency Expenditures of Adolescence

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great characterizations and definitely the proper time to break out the card. Damsel in distress and all.

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