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Title: The Sound of Silence
Characters: Mr. Smith
Prompt: sound of silence
Words: 147

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Frowning, Smith opened his eyes. Not a nightmare had woken him from sleep today, but something was different. The rain had finally stopped, and a fresh smell of grass and wet soil filled the air. The sun just started to rise from behind the clouds, promising a beautiful day.

Smith sat up. It was not that. He listened hard. Nothing! Silence!

Since he woke up on the shore of the lake months ago, the booming voice had been in his head. He had tried to ignore it at first, but no one could escape God's voice. It was omnipresent, every hour, every minute. Every day and every night.

And now – silence. Smith relaxed and smiled. He wasn't sure if this was a good or a bad omen. But for the moment, he didn't care. He would enjoy the sound of silence as long as it lasted.

Title: Growing up
Characters: Zeke Tyler, Casey Connor, mention of Deliah Profitt
Prompt: Yahtzee - picture with balloons
Words: 418

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„So, where are we going first?“ With a wide grin, Casey closed the door of the GTO. „The second-hand bookshop, the photostudio, or the thrift store?“

„Maybe later. First, we need to buy some party supplies.“

Casey blinked, confused. „You are going to have a party?“

„Not exactly a party.“ Zeke shrugged. „But I think it can't hurt to buy some colorful balloons and a welcome banner. That's what friends do when someone is having a baby, right?“

„Oh!“ For a moment, Casey didn't know what to say. „Delilah?

„Well, I guess she can need a little cheer-up.“

„It's not easy for her,“ Casey agreed. „After this prick vanishing in thin air overnight after getting to know about her pregnancy. But to be honest, I am surprised that you care so much about her lately. It is not that you and Del were ever pretty close.“

„She's quite okay, after leaving her 'I am the queen of Herrington High' behaviour behind. For a while, I was sure that she would go for adoption. But she is doing great so far. Maybe, with a bit of help, she will turn into a good mother.“

Casey chuckled. „And you want to offer this help?“

„Why not? It's not that I have much to do at the moment. You will go to college soon.“

„I am moving to Akron; that's not the end of the world.“

„I know. But I will miss it anyway; hanging around with you at the bleachers, sharing a lab table. Teamwork in my garage. Not everything at school was bad.“

„No shit! What's happened with Zeke Tyler, the famous rebel from Herrington High?“

„Shut up!“ Zeke turned around to the entrance of the mall. „So, were are we going first? The shop for gift items or the baby store? Delilah is gushing non-stop about this baby sling, her midwife has told her about; maybe we can get one for her. And a teddy. Every little girl needs a teddy.“

„A girl?“

„Michelle, that's her name. Del told me this morning. And she asked me to be her godfather.“

„Oh!“ Casey jerked to a hold. „She did what? And when did you want to tell me this news?“

Zeke rolled his eyes. „When you stop asking stupid questions,“ he said. „It's nothing big!“

Inwardly chuckling, Casey followed his friend into the mall. It was hard to believe how much Zeke had changed over the last months.

Title: Just some flirting
Characters: Zeke Tyler, Casey Connor
Prompt: love is not a game
Words: 264

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Zeke noticed Casey's eyes resting on him and he frowned. „Anything wrong?“

The boy blushed slightly, well knowing that this was none of his business. But he couldn't help it. „I wonder how you still can sleep well.“

Amused, Zeke raised an eyebrow. „Huh? What are you talking about?“

„Marie is new at school, and she seems to be nice. Do you really have to play your dirty games with her?“

„Who says I am playing?“

Casey narrowed his eyes. „It's obvious that you are not interested in a serious relationship. You never are; you are flirting like mad with every girl, but you never mean it. But love is not a game; have you ever thought about the feelings of the girls?“

„Love? Love is just an overused word; you'd better not give too much thought to it. Sex is something completely different; it has nothing to do with feelings. It's just about having some fun for a moment. And I'm always honest about it; I am not interested in any kind of drama afterward.“

Zeke smirked. „So, no need to worry because of Marie. She's one of the good girls; a tiny bit of flirting because she is cute, but I would never invite her into my garage.“

Casey huffed. „You are such a shallow prick.“

„I never pretended to be someone else,“ Zeke agreed. „Just wondering why you care. Are you really interested in Marie, or do you secretly wish to be in her place? Tell me, Casey, would you be the good or the bad boy?“