Start your story with one character setting up a romantic dinner, and end it with them looking at a framed wedding photo.

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“Pictures of us” by A. Neptune

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"25 minutes, cutting this a little close," David thought to himself as he removed the nearly cooked steaks from the oven. The middle-aged man had lost nearly an hour consoling his youngest daughter over the phone. And another 20 thinking of ways to dispose of the young man that'd broken his baby's heart.He shook himself free of the anger that surged back into his chest every time it crossed his mind and focused on cooking. The steaks hit the cast iron pan with a sizzle, followed by butter, diced garlic, and rosemary. The heavenly aroma fille...

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“Drink Me!” by D. Alfonso

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Sophia smiled as she put the finishing touches on the lavish dinner table and stood back to admire her handiwork. The candlelight illuminated everything perfectly, casting the perfect light on the wine glasses. Oh, one of the forks was crooked. She carefully straightened it until everything was perfectly aligned. Rose petals were scattered along the table. The color would compliment the color of the aged red wine. The red wine would then complement the main course. “Is everything ready,” a voice called. Sophia turned to find her clie...

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“Meghan and Noah II” by Naduni De Silva

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Noah’s POVToday’s 14th of September and it has been exactly eight years since Meghan and I started dating. We didn’t have a perfect relationship for all those six years and there were countless times we both wanted to call quits. But somehow, one way or another we always found the way back to each other. If Meghan didn’t become someone so important to me, with my personality back then I might have actually killed someone. That’s why I wanted to do something special for her tonight. Dating me wouldn’t have been an easy task at all. When we fi...

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“Just Another Valentine’s Day” by Iona Cottle

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Marcie slipped the roses into the vase, tweaking them until they splayed out evenly, the three heads pointing in different directions. One for each setting, and the other one… somewhere else. “Oh dear,” Marcie laughed. She leant in close and held the flower head in her fingers, holding it still while she smelt it. “You’re the third wheel, aren’t you?” She inhaled deeply, sweet floral notes over the smells of the kitchen, and her eyes fell to the table. “Yeah. You and me both, buddy.” “Marcie! Are we ready?” Balancing the rose steady ag...

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“All In A Day's Work” by Peace Nakiyemba

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“Fork on the left, knife on the right, spoon at the top,” Nel mumbles. “Fold the napkin three times. Smooth out the folds to make it stick. Place in wine glass. Put handmade menu on the plate.” He provides the commentary for every move he makes. The table is not impressive in the least but he works with what he has. He places the table for two right in the entrance hallway. No way for them to miss it. It is the place with the best lighting and within easy reach of the kitchen and without any windows – just the full length mirrors on both s...

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“Lists” by D. Owen

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To Do List Dry cleanersWine storeFloristButchersBakerypolish silveriron table clothchill the wine Menufrench onion soup asparagustwice baked potatoes standing rib roast chocolate eclairs Cabernet Sauvignon “That should do it.” Evelyn says as she pushes the lists into her jean pocket....

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“Memories down the lane” by Veda Vivek💎

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I nervously paced the dining room. My heart was pounding the way it does when I am anxious. Today, Jordan Bell, captain of the football team, honor student, class president, long-time crush, and the most popular kid in the 12th grade is coming to my house for dinner. My house. I could hardly believe it. I met him during my freshman year of high school but we have never officially hung out. He was one of the SCPs ( Smart, Cool, and Popular), and I was nowhere near that popular. Today is the first day he would come to my house, and I was beyon...

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“Thick as Thieves” by Elizabeth Motes

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When Sam offered for Brooke to stop by his apartment for a bite before work, the last thing she expected was a table set with a home-cooked meal. As she followed him inside, she stopped at the sight. “I figured you meant take-out,” Brooke said, examining the small, round table. He had already set the table with plates of spaghetti and salad, along with glasses of water for them both, all underneath red placemats. It wasn’t much of a set-up, but considering she rarely saw Sam eating anywhere other than standing by the counter in his kitchen,...

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“Playing Cupid” by Carole Cobos

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Lorenzo was used to playing cupid. He liked it. It made sense to him. In a way, it didn’t to others. Seeing an appreciative glance shifts to interest. Spotting blushes. The scent of pining. It was so blatantly obvious to him that sometimes it was all he could do to keep from screaming ‘JUST KISS ALREADY’. He learned early on that pointing out the requited feeling would just root the fools deeper into denial. Lorenzo learned it was best to be subtle. This rooftop candlelit dinner was anything but subtle. But then a...

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“In The Darkness” by Flower Queens Adventures

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We bantered and flirted, my eyes bouncing towards him and the timer making sure not to burn the cherry filled chocolate lava cake I've been perfecting for weeks. His words 'You're Gorgeous' warming my blood while he teases me about kissing my lips and then he waited until I called his bluff. Once he took two steps towards me the space between us felt heavy. He held my face so firmly in his grip That when our lips met he became my anchor The only thing keeping me from floating away. The world disappeared but I tasted the bliss of heaven. The ...

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“All I Want” by Rethabile Ntsane

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“I can’t do it, it’s wrong. Can you imagine how much pain it’ll put him through? Ashley, no, listen to yourself! I can’t be selfish!” She almost lied to herself, she was a very selfish person, and for some reason, eerie reason, she just couldn’t handle the thought of being selfish towards him. “I have to go. I’ve got to go to work.” She mumbled, mind scattered and heart hammering against her chest. She hurriedly ended the call without waiting for a goodbye. She didn’t need Ashley to try and convince her out of her plan. She didn’t need anoth...

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“The Perfectly Flawed Date” by Isabelle Saadatmand

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Even when I was a kid, Valentine’s day was my favorite holiday. Now I’m all grown up, and today has to be perfect. I have great plans for the day, and it all starts with shopping. First, I have to get roses. Almost everywhere is sold out, the grocery stores are all empty and the lines at the florists tell me I won’t be able to get any there. If they aren’t sold out already, they will be by the time I even get inside. Where else can I go? I remember a small garden about half an hour outside of the city that...

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“Clad in white” by Strafi Writes

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Everything had to be perfect. He scrambles around in the kitchen, garnishing the entreé he had spent the last 2 hours preparing, setting the fancy dinner plates along with their designated forks and spoons on the dining table. He then opens a bottle of wine but doesn't pour it in the two wine glasses sitting face to face on the table. He lights the sweet-scented candles, their warmth immediately enfolding the entire room. Everything was perfect. For a moment, he stands there and just ponders on what's to come. How things might turn out...

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“Too Little Too Late” by Kieri Zink

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Our first date took place in the rain. We hadn’t planned it that way, but when I arrived at the sculpture garden and saw him patiently waiting (I have a tendency to run late) in his rain jacket, I knew we had something special. We spent two hours walking around in the rain before our hunger, not our wet shoes, got the best of us. “I know a place,” he said. “I thought you’d never been here before?” I asked. “I haven’t been.” He shot me a coy look. “I did some research, I think you’ll like this place.”...

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“What Love Is” by Danielle Burke

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Lauren stepped back to survey the table, wondering briefly if the heart-shaped foil confetti was a bit too cheesy. She shook her head to dismiss the thought; questioning herself was becoming a habit, one she didn’t want to stick. She was hoping tonight would set things on a smoother path, help her unravel the knots her mind had kinked itself into lately. Lauren tensed when the doorbell rang. Was that a normal reaction? She wasn’t sure what normal was anymore although her best friend, Cameron, told her she was certainly missing the ma...

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Start your story with one character setting up a romantic dinner, and end it with them looking at a framed wedding photo.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 181 stories

“Pictures of us” by A. Neptune

“Drink Me!” by D. Alfonso

“Meghan and Noah II” by Naduni De Silva

“Just Another Valentine’s Day” by Iona Cottle

“All In A Day's Work” by Peace Nakiyemba

“Lists” by D. Owen

“Memories down the lane” by Veda Vivek💎

“Thick as Thieves” by Elizabeth Motes

“Playing Cupid” by Carole Cobos

“In The Darkness” by Flower Queens Adventures

“All I Want” by Rethabile Ntsane

“The Perfectly Flawed Date” by Isabelle Saadatmand

“Clad in white” by Strafi Writes

“Too Little Too Late” by Kieri Zink

“What Love Is” by Danielle Burke

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about two people reconnecting after a rough patch in their relationship.

Write a love story about an older couple who’ve been together since they were teenagers.

Write about a first date that surprises both people, but in different ways.

Write about someone asking out an old crush, only to realize their crush doesn’t remember they’ve ever met before.

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