Tuesday Tales: From the Word STOOP

Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Hard to believe we’re less than a week away from Valentine’s Day! Do you have plans with your significant other? This week’s word prompt is STOOP. This is the last post from this story. Next week, I will have something new to share with you! How do you like the cover? Seeing my characters always makes writing about their adventures easier. Enjoy!

She was out on the stoop, waiting for Kyle when she realized she’d forgotten to put her brown contact lenses back in. Wearing them all day made her eyes sore, and she’d taken them out when she’d showered, hoping to give them a break. Before she could retrace her steps, Kyle’s Porsche turned the corner. Maybe he wouldn’t notice that her eyes were more green than brown tonight. If he were color blind, and one in twelve men were, it wouldn’t be an issue. The car slid to the curb before she could do anything.

Kyle got out of the vehicle and came over to her, carrying a box of chocolates.

“These are for you.” He extended the gift toward her.

She stared at the box. No one had ever given her candy. She swallowed the sudden emotions threatening to choke her.

“Thank you. That’s so nice of you. I love chocolate. It’s my fatal weakness.” If her smile were any wider, it would split her face.

“I’m glad that I ‘chose wisely.’ These are maple creams made with syrup from our trees. Ben tells me they’re delicious. You’ll have to give me your opinion.”

“I will. Let me run them upstairs so that they don’t melt in the car. I won’t be long.”

She rushed up the stairs and opened her door, the one closest to the street, placed the chocolates on the table inside, and relocked the door. Should she have opened the box in front of him, offered him one? She was at a loss here.

“Thanks again,” she said. “No one’s ever given me chocolate before.” She smiled, unable to tamp down her happiness.

“I find that hard to believe. Sweets for the sweet as they say. By the way, you look great,” he said. “Your hair down like that suits you, but I can see that style probably isn’t practical at work. Ready for action and adventure?”

“Definitely … and hungry, too. Where did you plan to feed me? Not at Veggie Planet I hope.” She made the same face she had when she hadn’t liked one of the beers the other day. “Not a fan.”

Kyle laughed. “No, the adventure will all be in the movie. I’ve got something with a little more atmosphere in mind for dinner.” He opened the passenger door for her. “Ever been in a Porsche before?”

That’s it. Stay safe and don’t forget to check out the other Tuesday Tales