Another entry for the 100-Word Challenge for Grown-Ups over at Julia’s Place (because, even though I have so much novel writing to do, these are just too much fun to pass up). Week 32’s theme was “take a leap of faith.”
Here’s my go:
He’s worn this armour a long time: hammered from the humiliating rejection of one woman seeking a diversion, buckled by the manipulation of another endeavouring to impress.
He doubts it will ever come off.
But then, one day, a pretty, gentle girl smiles at him, and the metal strains. She takes his hand, and the straps creak. And when she finally pulls him close, pressing her lips to his with honest, heartfelt love, all he knows is that he wants this, he wants her: warm, soft, cuddled to his naked chest.
He takes her in his arms.
The armour’s forgotten.
As I’ve done before, I skirt the edge of the theme a bit, here. But if you can follow my logic, hopefully you can see where the leap of faith comes in.
Readers of Fearless may recognise familiar details from the main story in these little challenge vignettes. I’m not going to make any excuses, there. These characters are so embedded in my life right now, I don’t think I could tear my brain away from them if I tried. (Though I’m not really trying, I admit. I just want to keep writing and writing and writing them!)
If you enjoyed this challenge, I suggest you take a look at some of the others, over at Julia’s Place! They’re only 100 words, so, why not?
I really enjoyed this post. Touching and heartfelt.
I loved this. I really liked the description of where the armour came from.
Very nice – of course it’s a leap of faith to trust in the love.
Thank you, Anna! I’m glad that it satisfied. 🙂
Thank you, Sally-Jayne!
Everyone’s armour comes from somewhere…this one just a bit uglier than some. I’m glad that it works!
Thank you, Singlemum! 🙂
I’m glad that the right message comes across, here. You’re so correct: for some of us, it’s a true leap of faith to trust our hearts.
Ahhh! Lovely, it’s always a leap of faith when you let your defenses down to someone new, brilliant!
Thank you, cj! I’m glad that the right motivation came through…I was a bit concerned that it would be a little too obscure! 🙂