Prompt: Write a story or scene that is NOT related to the holidays using at least 6 of the following words (bonus imaginary internet points if you can include all 12):
holly
gift
sleigh
jingle
merry
reindeer
snowman
cheer
carol
elf
ornament
Chevy Chase
Story:
I remember when I first met the one and only Mr. Chevy Chase, I was amazed. But I wasn't feeling very merry that day because the glass ornament that reads: "Hugs from a snowman may be cold but at least you get a hug", that I was supposed to give to Holly as a gift to say thank you, broke. Because I know she hangs them all around her room to cheer her up whenever she's down.
I remember one time during summer when we were in 4th grade, she took me inside her room for the first time, and I asked her about the ornaments hanging around her room while we were watching some random "non-christmassy" jingle on the TV. I remember this specifically, she told me "Carol, the ornaments you see around you... They help to cheer me up"
Back then I didn't know what Down Syndrome was or that she had it. I knew she was special, but not that kind of special. She then asked me what cheers me up. I told her watching Chevy Chase always tickled my funny bone in the best way possible.
And because of her, I got to meet him in person. Meeting Chevy Chase was the best moment and gift I could ever have received from someone, given the fact that it wasn't near Christmas or whatever. It was a sudden gift, on the spur of the moment, without reason other than the fact that the person just wanted to give someone a present.
But with the ornament incident and all, I knew I had to make it up to Holly. I searched long and hard for this special ornament. It didn't have any quotes in it, which she may not like, but I know she loves reindeers so I got her a reindeer sitting on a sleigh to replace the ornament that I initially was supposed to give her and to top it all off, I wore my elf costume that I used on a play when I was in the 3rd grade and became her personal assistant for that day.
We went to the movies, got some ice cream and rode some of the new rides at the carnival that just opened up a few blocks from the movie theatre. Basically, we had fun all day long while I was in an elf costume. I had to do it for her.
I still visit her room sometimes, just to look at all the ornaments and also because it still smelled like her. Holly's parents said I was always welcome in their home. She was my best friend. The best friend I could ever have and I miss her dearly.
Two years already feels like forever.
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Prompted Shorties
Ficción GeneralThese are stories that I make with a pre-made prompt for me. I try to limit it to 500 words or less but most of the time I get carried away. I hope you enjoy and I'll try to keep adding new ones whenever I get the chance to revisit the site.
