Not many words lately, on the whole, but I can always count on Thursday Threads to get me some new words to post here the following Wednesday. The prompt for today is: *”That’s no problem.”*
In thinking about a 250 word snippet based on that prompt, I thought about what would be a problem. That immediately brought Bran to mind because he’s a problem. At least for Ariel. So, here ya go. Here’s the first time Aisling sees Bran. In 250 words. Which will be longer once I’m done because there’s a whole lot more to this scene. *bwahaha*
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“Hello.”
Both women paused at the voice calling for their attention. It was deep and rich like a decadent bite of warm chocolate cake. No, Aisling decided. Not warm. Cold. Like ice.
“How may we help you.” Janet was all but bouncing on her toes.
“There is a book I need. In this section.” He showed them a piece of paper.
Breathless, Janet gushed, “That’s no problem.”
Aisling pushed her glasses up on her nose and stared at her colleague. “Actually, it is a problem.”
Janet gave her big eyes while tilting her head toward the handsome man, her expression asking if Aisling was nuts. Maybe she was because shivers were still ricocheting around her spine. The man’s gaze fell on her and now she wished she’d kept her mouth shut. His dark blue eyes bored into her and goosebumps pebbled her skin. Drawing a deep well of strength she didn’t know she had, Aisling managed to keep her hands still rather than rubbing up and down her arms.
“This is a restricted area. No one is allowed down here but staff. If you will fill out a request form, we will notify you when you can view the material.”
The smile curving his lips did not warm those cobalt eyes. “But I am here now.”
“Yeah, Aisling. He’s here. I’ll get—”
“No.” Aisling cut her off. “Sir, you need to leave before I call security.”
Smile smug now, he nodded. “It no longer matters. I found what I need.”
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And there ya go. Not a meet cute by any means. And yes, it needs to be expanded and there needs to be a lead in and a follow up but that’s kind of the fun a flash fiction–a short “story” in few words. Writers, have fun with it if you want. Readers, how appealing should I make Bran? Again, *bwahaha*
Silver James 
Interesting
I like it. Aisling has his number but I think he just got hers. I’d keep him very appealing. It is part of his whole.
It’s been a lovely, very warm day here today. The rain went to the east of us but it’s supposed to be here over night and on and off through Saturday. I’m kind of glad because I won’t have to water my tomatoes 😊.
I hope that the VA was able to come up with a diagnosis and get the healing underway.
I hope your day is going well.
We think maybe. He actually saw a doctor this time. They’re trying medication and diet, though there’s not much in his diet to change–we don’t really do fried or processed that much. 🤷🏼♀️ We’ll see. It’s hot here and they’re talking storms this weekend. Yippee. Not. 🙄
Hope you enjoyed your day! And thanks. Aisling isn’t the trusting sort. She’ll eventually figure things out. 😉