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His caramel eyes were a welcome addition behind the counter. His fingers grazed mine. A current shot through me. I inhaled.

"Here's the winning lottery ticket." He smiled.

"Right! I never win." I frowned.

"Maybe your luck will change." He winked.


The next day, I returned with my losing ticket. "Told you I was wasting my time."

He handed me two new tickets. Confused, I looked questioningly at him. "What's this?"

"Dinner and dancing Saturday night. Want to take a chance?" His eyes twinkled.

My heart skipped a beat. "I don't know."

"Guaranteed winner."

An elderly woman nudged me and laughed, "If you don't, I will."

I giggled. "They're sold."

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Author Notes
Missed the Micro Fiction Contest, but decided to post the story anyhow.

Prompts to choose from:

a lottery ticket
miscommunication
a kiss in the dark
an uninvited guest
long thin legs

     

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