How Long I've Stayed [Music Challenge]

by THX 0477

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“Mind if I put on some music?” I ask.

There’s a bit of a sigh, “Okay, don’t turn it up too loud. I’m trying to get some work done.”

I slip in the CD, feeling up for a bit of mischief. She tries to ignore it, I know, but I see her tap her pencil along with the island style percussion. I slink quietly behind her, a soft hand on her shoulder.

“Remember this song?” I whisper before going for her neck.

I know she’s smiling when she says, “That was ten years ago, sweetie.” You learn over time that it’s not the words you say but how you say them. She kicks the floor spinning her office chair around to face me, a grin as wicked as my own on her face.

We kiss, and as Dave sings I’m right back in that college apartment, until, “Mom! Mom! Where are you? Oh, hi dad. Can I have more chocolate milk?”

Memories will have to wait, but hopefully not for long. I give my woman a kiss and go to get the aforementioned chocolate milk. Life goes on. Life is good. Guess I’ll just stay…for a while.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. How Long I've Stayed [Music Challenge]

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Again, risking life and limb to bring you a slice of the good life.

  2. How Long I've Stayed [Music Challenge]

    Blusparrow's Buddy Icon Blusparrow

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Very good sequel! True story too? Sounds like a slice of the good life to me!
    LoA

  3. How Long I've Stayed [Music Challenge]

    flute faerie's Buddy Icon flute faerie

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Aww, I’m guessing this is a true story as well. It’s really sweet.

  4. How Long I've Stayed [Music Challenge]

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    You learn over time that it’s not the words you say but how you say them.
    I loved that sentence. Your wife is either going to tear you limb from limb or think these stories are incredibly sweet. For your sake, I hope it’s the latter.
    Thanks for sharing that “slice of the good life.”
    LoA

  5. How Long I've Stayed [Music Challenge]

    Jenunique's Buddy Icon Jenunique

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I think you have saved yourself. Wonderfully sweet continuation. And, as you said, life goes on…

  6. How Long I've Stayed [Music Challenge]

    Flute Loop<33's Buddy Icon Flute Loop<33

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Aww what a sweet story =]
    LoA

  7. How Long I've Stayed [Music Challenge]

    Kermitgorf's Buddy Icon Kermitgorf

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Lucky man you are Thx.. sweet story.

    LoA

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