ext_14559 ([identity profile] elementalv.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] ds_flashfiction2007-05-10 12:07 pm

First Line Challenge by Tara Keezer

Title: First Day
Author: Tara Keezer
Rating: G
Notes: Part of the kid!fic 'verse. 100 words. Schmoop.
First Line Author: [livejournal.com profile] lucifercircle



He watches the other children. There aren't many, and they range in age from five through twelve, but they're active and happy. The older children interact with the younger children quite freely — Brian Grafton even slows down to help retie Mary Beaton's shoe.

"Papa, let go!"

Startled, Ben releases Lisa's hand, and it's all he can do to keep from chasing after her.

"It's hard letting go," says Kathy Grafton. "On Brian's first day of school, I cried all morning."

"She'll be fine," says Ray.

Ben knows Ray is right, but he makes sure his handkerchief is in his pocket.

[identity profile] nos4a2no9.livejournal.com 2007-05-10 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
That's very adorable! Yay for teeny-tiny kid ficlets!