The Breakup Scene

My friend Jo is doing a little competition for Blogfest. You should go check it out on her blog HERE. Anyway, the object was to write a breakup scene and post it on your blog. I've been a slacker, but I did dig up a little something.

Have you ever dated a guy/gal who just didn't listen? If so, this little scene is for you:

Cindy never cared for dancing. Her hips and arms moved a half beat behind the rhythm, showing the world just how uncoordinated she felt. That was the thing about dancing. You had to give it everything without refrain to convince people your movements were intentional.

“You’re a natural!” Kevin shouted over the blasting speakers.

Cindy didn’t even try to correct him. Just like she didn’t even try to tell him how much she couldn’t stand his juvenile nightclub kick. Talking to Kevin was like talking to a bank teller. They had all the control, and you never knew if your mic was on.

“I’ll get us drinks,” he said, as the song ended.

“I just want a Coke,” Cindy called to his back. She walked to an empty table at the edge of the dance floor and melted into the hard-backed chair. She blew a clump of hair from her eyes and pulled at the plunging neckline of her sequined top. A gift from Kevin.

All she could think about were her warm moccasins and favorite mug at home. Even Kevin didn’t seem so bad after a little Chamomile and a good read.

He joined her with two dark drinks and one big grin. “This DJ sucks. We need to come back when Jorge is spinning.”

Cindy forced a smile and took a sip. It was Diet.

“Kevin?”

“I think I need to buy a new tennis racket,” he said massaging his shoulder.

“Kevin, I don’t think this is working.”

“The drink or my racket idea?”

She gestured between them. “This.”

Kevin stared at her with vacant emotion.

“I’m really sorry,” said Cindy.

He shook his head, as if awakening from a daydream. “So, you wanna dance?”

Thanks Jo for the fun contest. Speaking of contests, earlier this month I said I'd be giving away a copy of "Clockwork Angle" by Cassandra Claire. All you need to do is go to Margie's blog and become a Follower and leave a comment here saying you have. THAT'S IT! The drawing will be held this coming Friday, Nov. 5th. Tell your friends!