Last Day with No Regrets. (Unless You're Melinda). [LoA Challenge]

by Storykeeper of Fae

“This is the last day, boys and girls. Do any of you feel the least bit sad? This is your very last day of elementary school.”

“Are you kidding?” I whispered violently to Ben.

One girl raised her hand. Melinda. Of course. “Yes, Miss Simmons, I will miss you.” And here she got up and turned to face the class. I rolled my eyes. “And every one of you as well.”

“Give me a break,” I muttered to Ben, who gave a snicker. Melinda must’ve heard me, because she turned my way.

“Even you, Billy.”

As the gang walked home, Kim began the conversation, as always. That girl can talk. She can hit, too. “Can you believe Melinda?”

“Sickening. What a teacher’s pet. And on the last day, too!”

“I think she likes you, Billy.” Kim said.

I gave a shudder. “Why would you say that?!”

“The way she looked at you and blushed. She singled you out.”

“Our Billy’s a heartbreaker!” Ben teased. We all laughed. I gave him a good sock in the shoulder. “Watch out for this one pitching! God, that hurt!”

Comments

Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Last Day with No Regrets. (Unless You're Melinda). [LoA Challenge]

    Storykeeper of Fae's Buddy Icon Storykeeper of Fae

    Posted 10 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I like “Come hither and be awesome!” but that’s just me.
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  2. Last Day with No Regrets. (Unless You're Melinda). [LoA Challenge]

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 10 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    A bit of a saucy rallying cry, but not bad. And I love your jump to a prequel instead of the expected sequel. I love the last day of school scene, and Billy and Ben’s interaction was spot on, I thought, total boys of that age range…um, the age range I envisioned.
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  3. Last Day with No Regrets. (Unless You're Melinda). [LoA Challenge]

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 9 months ago

    snappy kid dialogue.
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