Boys!
“Watcha doing?”
Maisie groaned, glaring at the boy hanging over the fence. Jackson always liked to make her feel like an ignoramus—Thursday’s ‘word of the day’ on Mum’s ‘From Nerd to Neuroscientist in 365 Days’ calendar.
“Feeding my guinea pigs.”
“What they called?” Jackson tried to peer around her.
“Moss and Lichen.”
Jackson snorted derisively—today’s ‘word of the day’. “Lichen? That’d be a better name for a werewolf. Lycan, get it?”
She didn’t, but burst out in her most convincing laughter, “You’re so funny.” She gave him a blazing smile. She turned her back on him, muttering, “Boys!”
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHi Voice-team. If you get a moment, will you put an exclamation mark at the end of the title to match the title on the picture please. It’s supposed to sound like an exasperated ‘Boys!’ Cheers
Thank you, Voice-team! That was quick 🙂
I like Maisie’s reaction to Jackson, even though he ‘annoyed’ her. This is a sweet story. I enjoyed it.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks, Marianna. I can imagine them ending up as a couple, with poor Jackson very, very hen-pecked ?
I love the references to ‘word of the day’, Carrie, and the title of Mum’s calendar! I could just picture little Maisie’s face having to tolerate Jackson, all summed up in that final word! Loved it!
Thank you, Linda. I’m glad you enjoyed the calendar name and the ‘word of the day’. And I have to say, I think every young girl probably says that final word in a most exasperated tone at some time ?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleJackson is a smart youngster with a cheeky sense of humour. As your protagonist meaningfully stated, “Boys!”
Thanks for commenting, Margarida. I rather enjoyed writing about these two and think I may have to introduce them into my ‘Jem and Clem’ stories at some time.
I also love Maisie’s reaction. That also makes me laugh. Love it.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI’m so glad you enjoyed the story, Lotchie. I hoped it would make people smile ?
I am sure it would make people smile.
A wonderful little ‘tail’ ?
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