Write a story about a relationship where one person is always running late and the other is constantly kept waiting.

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“Milo” by Jovan Ivančević

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He was late again, more than any human is capable. Half an hour waiting on bus station, with few of them passed by. Finally, his smiling face gets out of the last door, pointing to the watch. I wanted to object, but he was quicker, assuring me how he came before the schedule, implying that he was here before me and that he was waiting for me, not the other way around, although physically I was here, at the station, at required time, but apparently, metaphysically I wasn’t. It is difficult to say anything valid and smart, when listening to su...

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“worth the wait - A relationship where one person is always runninglate and the other is constantly kept waiting. ” by Cindrella Dsouza

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Aavi and Yani started their relationship through an online connection. Both were from two different cities. Speaking over the phone and chatting online for long hours, discussing anything senseless was the only dating going for almost a year. Both were truly in love with each other, without meeting each other both were doing very well in their relationship. Long-distance relationships are a bit difficult to continue and the fact is that couples never get a chance to understand the habitual thing about each other . when in love pers...

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“I'll always wait for you” by Ariana Marie

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"It's been twenty minutes where have you been." I asked him. "I woke up late I'm so sorry!" He said as he looked down with a frown upon his face. "It's okay just arrive on time when we meet again okay?" I smiled showing him that it's okay. ... "Bro it's literally three pm in the afternoon. We agreed on meeting at twelve pm." I said sounding a bit annoyed. We are supposedly getting lunch together but it ended up with me waiting for him again. "I'm so sorry! I had another extra two hours of practice....

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“A Letter From Dad” by Alyse Morrell

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When I was a kid I practiced wrapping diapers around my sisters’ baby dolls. My mother taught me how to take care of my younger siblings, but even as they grew independent I still held the desire to care for a child. I couldn’t express this desire to my friends. It was considered “women’s work” to care for the home. Not wanting to be labeled a pansy or sissy, I just kept my fatherly ambitions to myself. When I met your mother I knew she was the woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with, I just don’t think God agreed with me. ...

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“The Final Wait” by Jessica Bailey

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I checked my watch for the tenth time in only an hour. With a heavy sigh, I placed my chin in my hand and gazed out the window of the cozy cafe booth I had nestled into. The snow was beginning to fall with a vengeance, as though it had some sort of grudge against us New Yorkers. Though the snow plows were out on the roads, doing the best they could to keep them clear, their efforts didn't appear to be doing much good. Strands of lights twinkled in shop windows, and small Christmas trees glowed brightly despite the heavy fog that was starting...

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“Bob and George” by Marcie C

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It was late afternoon. Bob got up from his chair, stretched, and yawned. He must have fallen asleep, because the sunshine had moved from one edge of the small shaggy rug to the other, and was now making the hardwood floor glow warm brown. Bob’s stomach growled. Yes, it definitely must be later in the day. Lunch was clearly only a dim memory, and a snack just before dinner was sounding extremely tempting. But of course, he had to wait for George to come home first. After all, that was the pattern of their relationship. Always had been, ...

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“Fragments.” by Kofi Yeareiss

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“Hmmm? What should I get? This one or that one?” I was busy looking some soap in the grocery when a boy tugged my shirt. I didn’t mind and continue looking for a better soap, maybe he just tugged it accidentally but noooo. He kept on tugging. “What’s up, little boy?” I asked and smiled at him. He surely got a problem. He looks so sad. “I’m lost, Miss” he said in a monotone voice. He sounded as if he’s either depressed or don’t really care at all. He reminds me of someone. “Sure, let’s find—“ “Why are you here? Let’s go” a man cut me off ...

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“Lost dream girl🖤 hahaha” by Simona Stankovska

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You know you are in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dream. All stories have an end, but ours had no beginning. Everything what is beautiful lasts a short. Even the bravest person has a personality that is his weakness. Everyone has experienced unrequited love at least once in their life. Why did you leave when I needed it most? Why did she leave me alone to fight against myself and the whole world. Why did you leave me without you? Me too. Back then, all I wanted was to be at least happy ...

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“Emilia” by James Monteza

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Why do we wait, Emilia?Why do we wait for the sun to rise, for the sun to reach at its highest point, then we once again wait for the sunset. At night we wait for the moon to shine, for the stars to twinkle, until the moment the sun rises again.It is all a worthless rhythm of time, a pattern that revolves around old Chronos, the tic and tac of hours spent to reach that precious moment.I only knew of waiting as a bizarre childhood dream, like “Why do we wait that we would grow up one day” and “Why do we wait for the time that we could reach o...

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“HAPPINESS TEA” by Dolapo Omoleme

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Danielle hid herself under her blanket as the tears streamed down her eyes. Her closest friends sat on both sides of the bed and did their best to console her. This was the worst they had seen her in since they met in college. Danielle was always upbeat, they had scarcely seen her shed a tear, so they gave the situation the seriousness it demanded. “Don’t worry too much, Danielle. I’m sure he said those things in the heat of the moment. It was a rash decision. I know Andrew well enough to know that he will soon come running back to you to ...

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“Just waiting for the sound of you to come” by Skye Bailey

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Saturday, 9:30 am Yuri sat on the bench outside of the library, half shielded from the sun by the buildings wide awning. The sun blazed down on her exposed legs, causing red welts to rise up on her pale skin. She sighed as she pulled her laptop case further down her lap, shielding her knees. “Late again” she murmured to herself. A moment later and the familiar sound of flip-flops slapping against the ground sounded from around the corner. Yuri stood up, slipping her bag strap over her shoulder just as her friend jogged into sight. Cameron di...

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“My hands are empty” by N H

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You had me wrapped around your finger from day one. Telling me things you had kept in locked boxes for what felt like decades, or at least that's what you said. Listening to you spill secrets from your lips felt like ripping open one-hundred year old envelopes, the pages stained from the ink getting smeared and the discoloration of the paper. Telling me your dark past gave me a sense of trust, and from the way you spoke I knew some of it was true, so I took everything you said with a grain of salt so that you had someone to lean on. You coul...

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“No Clock in Sight” by Alex Brooks

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Alex Brooks NO CLOCK IN SIGHT Kyle was already under pressure today due to some personal problems and was not prepared for any of this. They did not need this problem. He was going to work with her however at this point it was above him. Something had to be done. Before he could even begin to come up with a solution Ms. Susie came around the corner immediately surveying the crowd and pinpointing the ...

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“Wandering Elephants ” by Colleen Monterroso

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When there isn’t anything else going on it's really hard to ignore what you want, and it's really hard to ignore what's stopping you from getting it. He really should find other things to do, as when he is waiting there’s nothing from stopping him from seeing it all. I feel really guilty always doing something, I feel like if he had other things to do it wouldn't be so hard. It's quite uncomfortable when I think back on it, for I've been in his spot before. Sitting and watching the leaves fall would be better than feeling like you've been st...

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“Not Enough To Wait For” by Gabriel Miranda

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“Are you still waiting for your friend?” The server smiles brightly with a professionalism that comes more from consistency rather than genuine concern. “Ah, yeah. They should be coming in a few minutes.” I smile back with equal measure of social decorum — they’re just doing their job — and, honestly, I can’t blame them for asking. This is the third time they’ve come around to question the conspicuously empty chair in front of me. “Okay, let me know if you want to order another matcha latte!” Another smile. From both of us? I...

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Write a story about a relationship where one person is always running late and the other is constantly kept waiting.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 108 stories

“Milo” by Jovan Ivančević

“worth the wait - A relationship where one person is always runninglate and the other is constantly kept waiting. ” by Cindrella Dsouza

“I'll always wait for you” by Ariana Marie

“A Letter From Dad” by Alyse Morrell

“The Final Wait” by Jessica Bailey

“Bob and George” by Marcie C

“Fragments.” by Kofi Yeareiss

“Lost dream girl🖤 hahaha” by Simona Stankovska

“Emilia” by James Monteza

“HAPPINESS TEA” by Dolapo Omoleme

“Just waiting for the sound of you to come” by Skye Bailey

“My hands are empty” by N H

“No Clock in Sight” by Alex Brooks

“Wandering Elephants ” by Colleen Monterroso

“Not Enough To Wait For” by Gabriel Miranda

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