Tuesday Tales - Flush

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week's word prompt is “flush”. We are back with my new Sci-Fi story. 

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Dani felt her cheeks flush hot. Elise’s words were a huge compliment Dani didn’t feel she deserved in such a short time. Had she been doing that great of a job in only a couple of days? Or was Kristy that big of a pain in the butt? In the short time Dani knew her, she did seem to be a bit short tempered and abrasive. 

Dani didn’t have enough time to debate the question with herself in her head before a line of patrons appeared before her at the desk. 

As the shadows stretched long across the tile floor, Dani’s feet began to ache. She had no idea how long she had been answering questions and looking up volumes for all those who asked. She was so engrossed in it all she never had the chance to look at a clock. She knew the magic show was done. The arrival of a grumbling, snippy Kristy indicated that it was finished.  

She flexed her toes in her leather Mary Janes then picked up a stack. She carried them to the cart to resolve. 

“Hey, it’s about time to clock out,” Elise reminded her as she tapped her on the shoulder. 

Before Dani could say anything, a voice broke their conversation. “Can I ask you ladies a question first?”

Dani watched Elise’s head turn towards the sound as hers did as well. She already knew who it was. She had been thinking about him since she met him. 

Ezra smiled at both of them as he leaned against the circulation desk. “Has my Egyptian Mythology book arrived yet?”

“Not yet,” Elise answered. “It’ll be here by next week.”

“Okay. I’ll check back.” He gave them one last grin then turned to leave. 

“Wait.” Dani called out to him. 

Ezra turned back to him. Elise walked away, leaving them alone. She could have sworn Elise winked at her before the librarian disappeared. 

“How can I help you?” Ezra inquired.

The image of him huddled between the bookshelves the day before popped into Elise’s mind. There was a pang in her heart. “Can I take you to dinner? It was so busy today I missed lunch. I’m starving.”