Futility

[sterling]

Title: Futility
Challenge/Prompt: Fate
Original Fiction
Rating: PG
Warnings: None

"I was listening to that," she said.

"Radio programs are a waste of time," he said, finger pressed firmly against the power switch.

"That's your opinion."

She stopped talking, as she caught a glimpse of his face. His eyes were clear and calm, but there was something unnatural hiding within his expression that she couldn't identify.

"I should go," he said.

"What's wrong?"

He hesitated, and she strained to hear him.

"Do you ever get the feeling..." He shook his head, and turned to leave. "Never mind."

"Wait, James..."

"Just promise me one thing, alright? Don't turn it back on."

Comments

[dorkpie]

Oh, nice. That last line was perfect, added just the right amount of suspense/tension.

[sterling]

Thank you for your comment. ^_^ I'm glad I was able to convey that.

[senmut]

For some reason, this put me in mind of Farnham's Freehold by Robert Heinlein, just prior to the big shake up, in narrative style. Which means, of course, it has my undivided attention.

[sterling]

Wow. I'm humbled by your comment. Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts! It's very much appreciated. ^_^*

[wufei_w]

I'm on the edge of my seat and wanting to know, ‘what's wrong with the radio signals!’

:bites nails:

[sterling]

I'd apologize for the tension, but since it was intentional, I guess this is where I'm just supposed to grin at you and wink mysteriously... right? (lol) XD

Thanks for the comment, wufei, always appreciated. ^_^