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Hi, My Name is.

I scribbled some more on the thin paper, trying to put life into two dimensional colors. Cyd was gone again. And I hated it because it reminded me of all the people I had lost. I no longer had anyone to fall back on.

So I stood towards the back of the art room, completely silent amidst the chaos around me, and crossed my fingers.

He approached quietly, not saying a word. He didn’t need to.

“So who’s gonna watch you die?” he said.

I smiled. “I saw my ex today..”

“Mike?” He frowned.

“No, silly. Jesus, that was three years ago.”

He gave a soft chuckle. “Oh, well, I just thought.. since.. nevermind. What’s his name?”

“I can’t tell you.” We really didn’t know each other. I kept my eyes trained on the colored pencil in my hand, debating wether I should sharpen it. He tapped a marker on the paint covered counter. Art class was alot like life—messy.

“I hate it when people are all private about their relationships,” he complained, “Just spill, Jade.”

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Hi, My Name is.
Ana Cristina
Posted 2 months ago

Interesting dialogue and I’m liking the character names.
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BernerOberland
Posted 2 months ago

I agree with ana
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Freedom
Posted 2 months ago

I agree with Ana too! This is a great start! I can’t wait for a sequel!
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John Perkins
Posted 2 months ago

I disagree with Ana because dissent is cool. Like smoking and Fonzie.
Fun dialog and interesting character names… Dammit!
Hi, My Name is.
Dreamer
Posted 2 months ago

Wow John, you are so weird. Lol. I agree with all the above. I really hope you sequel this, it’s a fantastic start! I, too, love the names. Jade is one of my all-time favorites.
One point: there is slight repetetivity in this phrase: debating wether or not I should sharpen it or not.
Just cut out one of these ‘or nots’ and that will clear that up.
LoA
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One Time, One Chance
Posted 2 months ago

very authentic conversation, nice descriptions of the setting and plot without giving too much away..
..in other words i’m gonna stop typing and read the sequel.
=]
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Jenunique
Posted 2 months ago

Great start.. In fact..I had to back up to get to the beginning ficlet. Now that I am on the right track.. Here I go. :D

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And lol@John ;D