STORY STARTER
“But I forgot my pants!”
Write a story that closes with this exact line. It does not have to be humorous, but the line must fit into the scene without being forced!
Seriously?!
“Stacy!” I put the indicator on and drifted to the next lane.
“I wasn’t doing anything, mom!” Her high pitched, innocent voice did nothing to hide the mischievous grin I could picture on her face.
My headrest trembled and I felt the force of a little foot at my back. “LIARRRR,” Teddy screamed. I flinched at the violent sound. “She stuck her hand out the windOWWWWWW!”
God, this was not what I needed this weekend. I sighed and opened my mou-
“Wait, baby, we need to turn back.” Huh? I glanced at James before turning back to the black Porsche in front of me.
“What are you talking about, James?” I raised the windows at the back cautiously.
“Quick! Take that exit!” Damn, that Porsche looked sooo classy. Wish I could afford that.
“Honey, could you sort the kids out first?” I said, smiling at him for a moment. It’s good to make them think they’ve got a choice.
“But I forgot my pants!”