Like a Charm

by Ana Cristina

From a distance, Sassy watched as Paul ran straight into a telephone pole.

“Ouch! That’s gotta hurt,” she said, wincing in sympathy despite herself.

She watched as the cop stood menacingly over Paul’s prone form, dangling his taser from one hand.

“Oh no, looks like bro’s gonna get tased,” she whispered, only to sigh in relief as the officer helped Paul up to his feet. Then the officer did something curious – he pulled out his flashlight to study a scrap of paper that Paul handed him out of his wallet.

“My Sassy sense is tingling. Better go see what’s going on.”

She crept closer to where the officer and Paul were talking on the sidewalk. Safely hidden behind a tree, Sassy was able to eavesdrop on their conversation.

“Why do you have a prescription for Viagra? You’re just a teenager.”

“Hey, I turn 20 next March! And, um, that’s private.”

“Viagra, huh. The wife’s wanted me to try this out. Say, tell me something, boy. Off the record, of course. Does it work?”

“Like a charm, officer, like a charm.”

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  1. Like a Charm

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    What a scene! It’s one of those perfect scene’s where it’s hard to say what I liked best. The Sassy sense tingling explains a lot about Sassy. I also liked how she seemed concerned about Paul despite herself. But, ultimately, the best moment is when “the yet to be named officer” and Paul bond over a certain shared problem. That’s just classic.

  2. Like a Charm

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Sweet, you used it.
    I really enjoyed this scene as well. The last line was delivered perfectly.

  3. Like a Charm

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    That sequel took me forever! But, it is here, nevertheless.

  4. Like a Charm

    Apostrophe 's Buddy Icon Apostrophe

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    ha ha sassy sense.. thats just too funny! Name the cop already.. he cant be an enigma for too much longer!

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