"Looks like someone is in a tight spot." Roddern laughed and pointed at her.
Dio rolled her eyes. "Obviously." She tried to wiggle for more room and hit her head on the closed trunk. "Ow."
Roddern laughed again.
"Stop being such a butt cheek," Dio muttered.
Roddern crossed his arms. "If you don't want my help…"
"No! I do. I'm sorry. Being trapped in a trunk has made me a little… upset, to say the least. Roddern, please tell me my parents aren't dead, that this all isn't my fault." Dio sniffled back tears.
Roddern rolled his eyes. "So self-absorbed. Not everything is all about you, Dio."
"But-"
Roddern held up his hand. "I can get you out of here, but first I need some energy." He snapped his fingers and a sandwich appeared. He took a huge bite and a glob of mustard ran down his chin. He finished his sandwich in three more bites, clapped, and wiped his mouth with the towel that appeared. "Ok, now where were we? Oh, yes, getting you out of here. First thing, we need a…"
The story continues at Loralie Hall's. Enjoy!
Nice use of your words :) You really made Roddern come alive. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I was wondering if you'd let it be Roddern or not.
ReplyDeleteGreat characterization of Roddern!
ReplyDeleteI wonder about that Roddern ...
ReplyDelete*heads over*
I swear my kids think I'm nits as I sit at my computer cracking up! The use of your words was perfect!
ReplyDeleteHa! Loved the sandwich out of nowhere. Sucha great way to build that character. Great hook ^_^
ReplyDeleteWow, you pulled off Butt Cheek, hilarious! Love how you developed Roddern's character.
ReplyDeleteAlso, your blog is beautiful ;-))
Love the butt cheek line!
ReplyDeleteGreat dialogue, Nicole. I could really see the characters!
I've seen this done on one blog, but traveling over several - wild!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of dialogue (and butt cheek...LOL). :)
ReplyDeleteAgree great characterization. I can see this on Kindle tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so funny! I love the conjured up sandwich, and the way you left us hanging at the end.
ReplyDeleteLOL. You got all 3 of them.
ReplyDeleteThat Roddern sure has alot of tricks up his sleeve. So fun to read!
ReplyDeleteHilarious! I love Roddern now, and want to read more about him. Great way to fit in "butt cheek."
ReplyDeleteI love Rodderns personality and the fact that he needed a sandwich first.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the words. This scene really shows Roddern's character.
ReplyDeleteThat was great! You did a wonderful job!
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