What's In A Name?

by Ana Cristina

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Paul woke up with a start, staring at Becca through bleary eyes.

Crap, what’s this girl’s name again? He tried to break through the Margarita haze still clouding his head. Then Becca gave him another firm shake for good measure and the haze dissipated, the events of the night before slowly coming back to him. But he still couldn’t remember her name.

“Answer me! Tell me I’m better than a one-night-stand!” Becca’s voice was shrill and unpleasant to his ears. Ugh, I hate girls who whine. But he pasted what he thought was an ingratiating smile on his face and gently took Becca’s hand.

“You’re worth much more than that … Beth.”

Too late Paul saw Becca’s eyes narrow, her hand in his clenching into a fist. The swift uppercut to his nose brought tears to his eyes. “OW! You bitch! You just broke my nose!”

Becca leaned menacingly over Paul. Despite himself, he flinched. “Sassy was right about you. You’re just a male slut. And by the way – the name’s BECCA !” Then she left, slamming the door loudly behind her.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. What's In A Name?

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    THX had a point – there were some continuity issues. I went back and edited “Sweet Oblivion” to better match this ficlet. Let me know if this fits better with the character development tbs and I have created! :)

  2. What's In A Name?

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Well, now I feel bad for being a nit-picker. This definitely fit perfectly between her insecurity and his lack of emotional attachment.

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    JMSquire's Buddy Icon JMSquire

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I honestly felt a little bad for him when I first read this. Getting your nose broken while experiencing a hangover in the early morning hours is not all that pleasant. He did have it coming though, certainly.

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    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wow, I knew there was a buildup for something interesting, but I had no idea it’d be so satisfying. They both lived up to character and his nose done be broke! But, his calling her Beth may have hurt her a little worse than her uppercut hurt him. Brilliant. ;)

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    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Sequel served up!

  6. What's In A Name?

    Apostrophe 's Buddy Icon Apostrophe

    Posted 3 months ago

    ha ha thats what he gets for being a fool. How could he forget her name, shes rather ..uh unforgetable. Nice build up. You did well transitioning from the dream to the awake state.. how mortifyingly awkward.

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