There’s the beeping of a horn. I totter over to the bedroom window and wave.
I check out my reflection. My little black dress should blend in with all the other clubbers, but is that what I want? My heart aches with the need to be true to myself, but I’m scared.
I rummage through my wardrobe and choose a multi-coloured dress I designed myself. Zigzags weave together, the pattern as intricate as my emotions.
There’s a knock on the door. A shout.
‘Paul, are you ready?’
I run my palm over my chin checking for stubble and take a deep breath.
I’m ready.
Written for Friday Fictioneers. A 100 word story inspired by a photo prompt. Read the other entries here.
fabricating fiction 
Made me chuckle; thank you.
Awesome – not where I expected, a nice twist.
Thanks!
well, okay then.
The zigzag certainly will be as intricate as his emotional state.
Randy
It is. Thanks for reading.
Great twist and an imaginative take on the prompt. Enjoyed it.
Thanks Sandra.
Great twist! The chevron and emotional tie was awesome. 😀
Thanks very much.
That was unexpected. Well done.
Nice twist, and good take on the prompt.
Thanks Ali.
I agree with the others. Great twist and surprise at the end. Very creative thinking on this one!
Thanks very much.
Oh Louise, I hope the clubbers are gentle with him.
Good piece.
Me too Mick – I feel quite protective of him!
I was glad when I saw the woman taking a risk with her dress and a little apprehensive about how her date would react and then I see it is not a woman. Really good response to the prompt.
Thank you Deborah.
Ha ha great twist 🙂
Thanks!
My favorite flash today. I felt anxious but hopeful for your protagonist. Thank you for not making him seem foolish, there’s way too much of that in the world today.
Tracey
I think he’s very courageous. Thanks Tracey
What a delightful twist at the end. Brought a smile of approval.
Good to hear Alicia.
maybe it’s time for a name change, too, that goes well with the dress. great story. 🙂
Paula maybe? Thanks.
That was fun indeed! Totally not expecting the end!
That was the plan! Thanks, Dale.
Killer last line, together with all the other elements that tie this emotional piece together.
Much appreciated Joy.
Paul before he was RuPaul? Made me think of her and her gorgeous, and outlandish, wardrobe. Excellent story!
Ah, could be 🙂 thanks.
Marvelous twist! Yay Paul!
Thanks very much.
Coming out of the wardrobe, watch that stubble.
🙂
That is the power of the mighty chevron, it gives people courage to be themselves. Great twist.
Thanks very much.
Excellent. Best this week by far. I’m lost for words.
Thanks Patrick – that’s really kind of you.
Haha…good twist!
Thanks Dawn.
Such a refreshing take, Louise. Love this one! Well done.
Thanks Amy 🙂
Great and unexpected twist at the end, Louise. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thanks so much Suzanne.