It’s been some months since I wrote this scene. What do you all think? Is it worth trying to write the rest of the story? Do you think the speaker is a male or a female? What age?
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I slammed my fist onto the table, rattling the pens and books. The force of flesh to wood hurt and I pulled back, cradling my hand against my chest.
Tears stung my eyes as I bit my lip, but it wasn’t the pain in my hand that caused the tears. I swallowed, determine not to let my emotional display progress in any way.
Tears are worthless. Don’t. It won’t do any good. You’ll only look like a fool.
I closed my eyes, trying to take deep breaths. It wasn’t easy. A tear managed to escape, slipping through my lashes and down my cheek.
I won’t – I can’t cry. It won’t make any difference. It won’t help anything! Tears are useless.
How many times had I told myself the same thing over the years? It usually worked. I could pull myself together. Until the next time.
To the KING be all the glory!
I’m hearing a girl, possibly late teens…with some emotional problems (tears get all the anxiety out, holding them in can make problems worse–I wish I could tell her that!) So for this character I see a possible meltdown in her future. Now I’m curious to hear more of her story. :D
That sounds interesting…
So far, two votes to keep it. One for a young man and one for a young woman. And my sister’s vote from a bit ago… :D
I’d say a girl. :)
A girl, eh? That makes two for a girl and two for a young man. Looks like everyone thinks I should keep the scene, so far though! :D
Thank you so much for commenting, Natasha! :)
A girl. About 19 or so…
Another vote for a girl! :D
No, 16.
Female.
I dont see a male cradling his hand to his chest after punching a table.
I’m starting to get that a lot… :D
I would like to read more though.
Yes, so would I!