“What are those blue and pink thingies bobbing in the water?” Ally asked Rick.
“Probably floating lanterns.”
“Why those two particular colors? Why not purple and red or yellow and orange?”
“How should I know?” he demanded irritably.
“No need to get snippy,” she retorted.
“Look, are we here to have a good time or not?”
“Yes, we are!”
“Good. Let’s head over to the Ferris Wheel.”
“What made you think that they were lanterns?”
“Their glow.”
“They were shaped like eggs.”
He didn’t answer.
“I wonder why they’re there–”
“Seriously, Ally, who cares?”
“There’s no need to yell.”
100 Words
This post is for the Friday’s Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. You can find this week’s prompt here. To read other stories or to participate, click here.
Notes to Women 
Having fun is a lot of hard work, don’t you know? We got to put our noses to the grindstone and not stop and smell the silly flowers or wonder about anything that isn’t on our “fun having” agenda… These two do not sound like a match made in heaven 😉
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Yes, it is. And it doesn’t help when one person is fixated on something trivial instead of the date. You’re right, Trent, these two are definitely not a match made in heaven. This might end up being their last date.
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lol, I think so, they are looking in totally different directions…
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🙂 At the rate they are going, they will most likely end up going in different directions.
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Most likely.
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Sounds like they’re really going to have to force the “having a good time” thing.
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I think you’re right about that.
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100 words that say as much about the relationship between the 2 people as they do about the ‘blue and pink thingies’. And the tension for the future created by the introduction of ‘eggs’ and wondering… So much in 100 words. It’s a really effective conversation.
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Thanks, Jenne. I wanted to say as much as possible in their dialogue.
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You succeeded!
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Thanks, Dale 🙂
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🙂
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Not such a great time at the funfair.
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Nope. It seems like having a great time isn’t going to be possible for these two.
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Dear Adele,
We took similar directions this week. Although your couple doesn’t seem to be enjoying there their evening. True to life dialogue.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Yes, we did but whereas your story was so sweet this one isn’t. There’s no much enjoyment here and it won’t be surprising if this turns out to be their last date. Thanks. I wanted to dialogue to be effective and realistic.
Shalom,
Adele
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Ah, young love. Or something like that. These two need to find another couple in line for the ferris wheel and swap!
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I’m not sure these two have a future together. Maybe they will try to enjoy what’s left of the evening or call it quits.
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Haha, we both seem to have had an irritable conversation this week! I really enjoyed this.
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Yes, we did. I think yours inspired mine. I’m happy you enjoyed this. I loved yours.
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i think there’s something that they need to work it on their relationzhip else it’s doomed to failure.
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I agree with you, Plaridel. They definitely have issues.
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Sounds like a good night out. Not.
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The dialogue sounds real, I felt the tension. I wonder which one will admit to it not working out. Funny thing is, neither is doing much wrong, they just aren’t jibing.
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Thanks, D 🙂 He’ll probably be the one to admit it.
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A nice brisk conversation, good one!
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Thanks, Mason 🙂
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Some people just gotta know. Fun story!
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Thanks, Brenda 🙂
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I don’t see a future for them together. Great conversation, so typical for people who barely listen to each other and just follow their own thoughts.
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I agree with you, GH. And thanks 🙂
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This is a pair that shouldn’t spend any more time together. He’s a dud. He doesn’t understand her inquiring mind 🙂
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There be tension in that there relationship. Later on they will say that neither listed to the other. And it will be true.
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You’re right, Dale. There are tension and trouble in the relationship. And they will have to agree that their poor communication was the deal breaker.
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As happens in so many couples, unfortunately. Better sooner than later, I say.
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I agree. Don’t drag the inevitable out.
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So many do, hoping that things will change (without really doing anything to ensure that!)
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WAD (what a dick!) he is. She’s curious and he’s insensitive, which is like oil and water together.
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You’re right. They are like oil and water. Maybe it’s time to part ways.
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