Home Alone

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My hero Dept:

They were together in the dark house, just the two of them. The storm had blown in quickly. Each time the thunder boomed, he watched her cringe in fear.

She admired his strength from far across the room wishing that he'd hold her;  that he'd comfort her, and protect her from the fury of the raging tempest.

Suddenly, with a loud bang, the power went out!

As she screamed in terror, without hesitation he raced to the sofa where she cowered, pulling her into his huge muscular arms.

He knew that theirs was a forbidden union and expected her to pull away. But she didn't resist, instead clinging to him with all her might.

The storm raged on. They knew it was wrong; knew that their families would never understand.  So consumed were they with their fear and crazy mixed up feelings for each other that they didn't notice as the door slowly creaked open and stealthy footsteps approached.

Then in the brief silence between the thunderous lightning bolts, they heard distinctly, the unmistakable click of a camera's shutter...

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Editor's Comment: Oh my word! A match made in heaven...
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