thaopixelpoet's 100-word story for June 12, 2025

thaopixelpoet wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on June 12, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

She wears her frizz like a wig. His mustache feels like the taste of Greek yogurt overlooking Santorini. She moves her arm up His down It's a ritual of some sort From two strangers in downtown San Diego Her pink-striped shirt defines her figure Of course he notices He owns a beer belly But isn't ashamed of it She throws her hands up "Woooooo" He anticipates "I. QUIT!!!!!" She hollers, "I'M. FREE!!!" "I'm single" He matches his hand to hers, guiding her into a twirl She is intrigued Smile Smiles Two shadows over the sunset horizon heading for dinner downtown.

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