Two people. One book. One victor.
Memories linger: wooden tables, a dark-haired girl, and oh, those angry hazel eyes. Then, came the lengthy explanation, why I should give the book to you. You remember, the book I had in my hand, because I’d gotten there first.
In the end, you won that battle, but I won the war. My love, you got to read that book first, but I get you, for as long as we both shall live.
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This prompt from Rochelle and Ted made me think so many great library thoughts, but ultimately I decided to go with a love story. Corny, I know but it was either that or write about how hard it is to work for a library during Covid time. I can hardly wait until things go back to normal and kids can play with toys and read books without masks and fear. Hope everyone has a great week!
Anne Higa 
The world of boy meets girl can start with such annoying circumstances
They start off on the right foot… both being book lovers, that is 🙂
A charming little story, well told. 🙂
I’m no fan of corny. So, I have to disagree with you about this being corny. There was surprise, and then a tail into a completely different outcome. I really liked it
A happy ending all round. Its nice to have an uncomplicated love story now and then.
From prologue to epilogue, a delightful tale!
It was destiny. What better way to meet your life partner. If they share a love of books they’ll be OK. Not corny. Lovely.
What a lovely story!
Dear Anne,
I love that the competition turned into a lifelong relationship. I hope it’s a win win situation for both of them. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
This is lovely, not corny. With such passion about books, and of the same kind, no less, they will do very well together.
good they had something in common
A well-matched couple. Seems he understood her from the very start.
A win-win situation. Heartwarming!
A breath of fresh air. Romance chases away the dark. Loved your story and so neat to learn you work in a library 🙂
They were eventually on the same page … no pun intended.
A romance from a touchy start. Hvae a great say …
Isadora 😎