Hoogi Somerville

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“Melissa's Dancee” by Hoogi Somerville

Submitted to Contest #249

When he asked Melissa if she wanted to dance at the bar, she thought it was an odd question because they were nowhere near a bar. In fact, they were pitching hay to Levi’s horses in the barn. Levi was a nice enough guy, but they had known each other for fifteen years, ever since they met in the first grade. Melissa had a brief crush on Levi somewhere around the 6th or 7th grade, but quickly realized that they were better off as friends.“Mel,” he said, “I mean dancing on the bar at the Crown Saloon.” “Uhm, no,” was Melissa...

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Former special education teacher living off-grid on 40 acres in northern Arizona.