First Date

Remember that first date? Sometimes it’s all good. Sometimes, not.

My flash fiction piece originally appeared in FLASHQUAKE e-zine.

Otherwise Unremarkable © 2004

Oh hell, goodbye, she said.

Wait, you just got here, he said.

I know, but this just isn’t working.

C’mon. Stay longer. Only one drink; just one.

No. This isn’t right.

One drink.

No. I mean it.

Scotch? Vodka?

Too strong.

Beer? Ale?

Too bitter.

Merlot?

Headaches.

Chardonnay?

Hate the taste.

Zinfandel?

Too sweet.

Tea?

No caffeine.

Water, then?

Bottled only.

Perrier?

Evian.

Oh hell, goodbye, he said.