January 26, 2010 | Book Stuff,Life in General,Secrets and Kisses,Sunday Scribblings,Writer Moment
I normally post this on Sundays, but was feeling a little under the weather to do so. Therefore, it’s going to be “Tuesday’s” Scribblings for today.
Today’s word of the day is brought to you by Sunday Scribblings: Yes
This is an excerpt from Secrets and Kisses, on sale now.
“You can’t─you can’t what?” she sputtered hoarsely.
I flushed again, thankful that my sunglasses gave me a semblance of protection.
“I’m not about to repeat it. What part didn’t you get?” I uttered between motionless lips.
I didn’t know why I was acting like this. No one could hear us, unless that someone had a long-range microphone, but I wasn’t about to get paranoid. This was only a minor setback. It could be fixed. I watched as Ellie shook herself out of her shock and carefully set her bagel on its wrapper. She rubbed her hands together, removing crumbs, then pinned me with a “Let’s get down to business” look.
“Let me get this straight. You don’t know how to kiss.”
“No…yes…I mean─”
“It’s a yes or no question, Sky,” Ellie broke in.
“No, it’s not a question because you didn’t ask me anything. It was more like a…verification statement.” I just made up something.
“Okay. Then tell me this: Do you know how to kiss?”
“Yes,” I answered, then nibbled on my bottom lip nervously. “Sort of.”
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old egg says:
Perhaps learning to kiss while eating a bagel is not the best thing to do…however.
What a great come on into your writing.
Celise says:
Old egg – LOL. Sky and her best friend were at lunch, hence the bagel-eating. Thanks for stopping by.
Archna says:
Ellie sounds like an interesting friend to have. Thanks for sharing this excerpt. I just read a bit about your book and I do believe that my neighbor, the high school-er next door would appreciate details on a kissing game. I’ll have to make her hip to this read. Thanks!
Blessings,
Archna
Celise says:
Archna – Thanks for stopping by and feel free to pass my author link on to your neighbor.