This is an original fiction piece written for StoryADay September. Read more & follow here.
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Jim:
“Well, uh, do you think that . . .
you might . . .
want to . . . maybe . . .
go on a date with me?”
Helen:
“Really? Yes!
I’ve been waiting so long
for you to ask!”

Announcer:
“And . . .
coming in first place is . . .
Jim Watts!”
Chris’ Mother:
“Oh, he’s such a nice boy.”

Principal:
“And to send you all off,
your Valedictorian, graduates,
Jim Watts!”
Susan’s Mom:
“That lucky Helen,
Susan would die for
a guy as nice as Jim.”

Jim:
“Well, uh, do you think that . . .
you might . . .
want to . . . maybe . . .
marry me?”
Helen:
“Really? Yes!
I’ve been waiting so long
for you to ask!”

Helen:
“Oh . . .
That was . . .
Incredible!
I can’t believe we were able
to wait so long . . .”
Jim:
“What? Already!?”