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

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“You never forget your first…” by Jalasheia Harewood

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It was a beautiful night. Outside was not too cold nor too hot, but it was one of those nights where you could sleep with your fan off if you wanted to. The night was going well for Lisa as she was using her laptop to browse the internet and read some emails. It was at that moment her phone rang and to her surprise, it was someone she used to talk to, but only recently reconnected with. ‘Hello’, she answered. ‘Goodnight Lisa, Mario here’. She knew it was him because she still had his number saved to her phone. Lisa responded with ‘yes I kno...

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“Older Date” by Stephen Douglas

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Older Date &...

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“The Blind Past ” by Taylor Hallmark

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Amy P.O.V There is a million reasons why Amy should just turn around get back in her car, go home, curl up on the couch and continue her binge watch marathon while eating the cold Chinese food she left in the fridge. But there was one big reason she was wearing her little black dress that always hung in the back of her closet and the red stilettos she bought yesterday on a whim. That reason was her sister, who was also her best friend and would murder her if she didn’t at least meet the man that she had set her up with. Amy held her breath a...

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“Unexpected” by Revathy Lemon

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KAII felt like melting into the ground.I had given myself motivational speeches outside the door. You’ll be fine. It’s just one night if you don't like her, then you can just delete your account and never hear from her again. Simple. Then why was I feeling like spiders were crawling around, trying to eat the butterflies in my stomach.Gripping the roses as tight as I can in my hand, a deep breath or two and I rang the doorbell. A faint shrill came from inside the house, and a minute later the door swung open.And my jaw fell to the ground...

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“Friends to Lovers; Becoming a First Date” by Kendra Newton

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I'm so excited! I get to see Aaron today. I haven't seen my best friend in 3 months, not since he went to that dumb football camp over the summer. I would of went to volleyball camp but my mom sent me to summer school instead. Ugh. We wrote each other the whole time though. We are meeting at the mall to pick out my birthday dress and his tuxedo for my Quinceañera. I couldn't be more excited for him to be my escort for my party. We get to hang out all day and night, and he said he'd help block me from all my annoying relatives. I'm so hap...

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“The Rhapsody” by Abundio Noel Libot

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Jake was a gentleman from an island in the Visayas who came to Metro Manila for the college scholarship. He took Bachelor of Arts major in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines - Diliman Campus. He grew up in a countryside, he was not fond of city life. He preferred to stay inside the university the whole day. He also resided in the male dormitory inside the university campus. He only went out once a month, only when he really need to buy something.One time he represented the university in an inter-collegiate competition, where he ...

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“Escaping the 49” by Raymond Bouchard

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Kyle was crazy in the way that he thought Judith was crazy. He had a terrible habit of always assuming he was intelligent even after he left the chickens to die in the storm. Judith once tried to get it through to him that his Ph.D. in recycling dirt only meant that he had a Ph.D. in recycling dirt. But he wasn't open to common sense, and still thought he was wise beyond his age.Judith didn't have a Ph.D., which was a faulty strategy on her part, maybe that'd make Kyle more receptive to her philosophies. "I don't think going out with yo...

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“Who Knows When?” by D Brown

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Tonight, I fall in love. No ifs, buts or, maybes, it’s bound to happen because I’ve decided. Strange how often I can make grand decisions that will define my life, my career, even others, and yet love is the one thing that seems unattainable even to someone who, at 30, has their life ‘together’ as my parents would say. Circling today in fluorescent pink, I glance away from the all too familiar calendar and survey the softly lit room, wondering why it has taken me so long to fix this missing part of me. I have everything else, including a bea...

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“Love Shot” by Mommy &me

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Meria, do you know where my clothes are? Like I have no idea where they are . Like at all. Uh what's the deal, I mean do you have something? Meria asked in a sassy tone. Yes Meria, I have a date remember. Which just happens to be today. Bye the way, what time is it? She said with a sort of annoyed tone but lastly asked calmly. You should ask someone about that? Meria asked. I’m asking. She took a pause. Who else would I be asking except you. You are the only one in the room and I live by myself. Why are you so w...

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“Candy Hearts” by Colombe Nguatta

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This wasn’t what I expected. At all. I was in a nice restaurant with a relaxed ambiance and in front of me sat one of the ugliest men I’ve ever seen in my life. Okay… maybe ugly was a little hash but did I lie? The man in front of me was nowhere near a Brad Pitt. His hair was long and stringy with grease, he wore oversized glasses that nearly covered his whole face, with a crooked nose. How did I end up here you ask? Let’s rewind to the beginning of February the 14th. Ah, Valentine’s day. A day for all the couples to shower their...

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“Esperanza- The Beginning” by Lyn VJ Bennett Wilson

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Mr. Tomasso Aldini became the most successful surgeon in Le Centre Hospitalier de Bayeux in Normandy, France, in 1946. He had been born to a well known family in Italy. Considered medical royalty, he was wealthy, highly esteemed, amazingly talented and very reserved. He stood in the surgical wing preparing for his next case. Tall, upright, square shoulders, dark hair, impossibly dark eyes, and a strong cleft chin made him a striking picture in an otherwise sterile environment. He stood watching the buzz of activity on...

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“Choosing the Right One” by Troy Lane

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Paul motioned for Sarah to exit the cinema first. His generous act gave him the few precious seconds he needed to process his thoughts. It’s hard to hide disappointment from your face, particularly from the ladies who are gifted in reading such things. Foolish. Selfish. Careless. Stupid. His casual dress, jeans and tee-shirt, screamed amateur as he stood next to Sarah wearing a stunning red dress. Awkward silence brought that drama to a conclusion. Now he couldn’t comprehend his decision to take Sarah to this action movie for their first dat...

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“The Date” by Shweta R

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Mona’s cell phone rang as she waited for the traffic lights to turn green. It was John on the other end.“Hi, where are you?”“Hi, sorry I am stuck in traffic. Will be there in like five minutes.”“Oh sure… no problem at all.”Mona and John met at the dating app Finder and were meeting personally for the first time. It wasn’t the first time for Mona since she had already had the experience of rendezvous with prospective dates through the app whom she found appealing.As she continued to curse the traffic for making her late, the lights turned gre...

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“Love, a bemusing reality” by Ezel Warsi

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“That’s too much for something as plain as this. $180 is the final amount”, argued Serena with the shop owner and hopped in to the taxi. She was impatiently checking the frantic packing of her gift for Liam while he was looking at his wrist watch, a bit skeptical about her arrival. “We’re here miss”, said the cab driver. It was a calm, star-studded sky compl opposite to their hearts. As Liam finished his 3rd glass of wine he thought to himself that he ought to go out and wait for her. Just when he got up there she was right in front of him. ...

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“Valentine's Day Date” by Norp Dee

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The folded piece of paper flew across the classroom. Alerted to its arrival by its sender, I easily caught it. The note read, “Will you go out with me? Love, Randy” I smiled nervously and quickly wrote back. “Yes, but let’s not get too serious!” I tossed the note back. There was a short break in class instruction. Our teacher was looking for some papers on his desk, and not paying much attention to us right now. It was unlikely that we were going to get in trouble for our love note throwing. So, with an accepted offer, our sixth-gr...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 161 stories

“You never forget your first…” by Jalasheia Harewood

“Older Date” by Stephen Douglas

“The Blind Past ” by Taylor Hallmark

“Unexpected” by Revathy Lemon

“Friends to Lovers; Becoming a First Date” by Kendra Newton

“The Rhapsody” by Abundio Noel Libot

“Escaping the 49” by Raymond Bouchard

“Who Knows When?” by D Brown

“Love Shot” by Mommy &me

“Candy Hearts” by Colombe Nguatta

“Esperanza- The Beginning” by Lyn VJ Bennett Wilson

“Choosing the Right One” by Troy Lane

“The Date” by Shweta R

“Love, a bemusing reality” by Ezel Warsi

“Valentine's Day Date” by Norp Dee

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

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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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