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Rated: E · Short Story · Activity · #1427339

Just poking fun at myself-in 55 words.

This was Tommie's chance. He had worked for this since joining football. He glanced at the Quarterback as he lined up. "Blue, forty-two, hut, hut, hike!" The Quarterback hollered. Suddenly Tommie was in full stride.

Quick as lightning, he was open. The ball flew into his outstretched arms, then erratically jumped out of his hands.


(Yes, 55 words!!!)
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