From: JourneyToX Date: 26 Mar 1999 16:21:56 GMT Subject: NEW: "Ripe" a 155 word story by JourneyToX RIPE a 155 words story by JourneyToX Lariat had no sedans, nor compacts, so sorry, could you make do with ... Scully snatched the keys. Spring, green, blue sky and sunshine in a blur. The breeze flirted with Scully's hair. Her hands were deft on the convertible's wheel and gearshift. The radio played all the right songs. They drank bottled water. Scully had an apple in her bag. Mulder watched her take a bite - white teeth and pink lips meeting the green skin of the apple. Tomorrow she would have freckles across her cheeks. Her eyes were something better than the mere word 'blue' could ever be. A traffic slow down. Scully had to downshift. She put her apple in her mouth to hold for a moment. Mulder laughed. She looked at him, shifted up and laughed too, sweet juice and a bit of apple on her lip. It was time. "Scully, pull over." "What?" "Now." She did. Mulder tasted apple. And heaven. ***** The End. Look, Ma! I wrote MSR! Can I have a big, sweet, crunchy bite of feedback, please? Thanks! Disclaimer: They're not mine. Spring belongs to everyone. Eat more apples. Oh and you can archive this at the 155 words place or Ephemeral or Goss or wherever. *~*~*~*~*~* JourneytoX@aol.com My URL? It's on the move. Watch this space for more information! "God Bless America! Now get your asses out of here!" 1939!Skinner, Triangle "Oh yeahhhh!" Mitch Pileggi, Season 3 Gag Reels. :-)