Options seem limitless, now that I have gone from zero to two suitors.

Snail says the lead was when I left zero.

Friday Phrases (#FP) Theme “limitless”

Illustration by Bobbi Bowman@2016 on iPad app “Drawing Pad”

Decided to have mercy on the two male fish by giving them each equal time to meet with me.

My clock is ticking…

Friday Phrases (#FP) Theme “have mercy”

Illustration by Bobbi Bowman@2016 on iPad app “Drawing Pad”

The water tastes a little tainted since the two boy fish joined us.

Hey boys, bubbles from the front, that’s the rule.

Friday Phrases (#FP) Theme “tainted”

Illustration by Bobbi Bowman@2016 on iPad app “Drawing Pad”

The males flattered me-my heart started beating fast.  I turned quickly and bonked my head-saw stars.

My name is grace.

Déjà vu swept over me as I watched him flick his tail.

Couldn’t blame him.  Wasn’t that same attitude nine months ago?

Friday Phrases (#FP) Theme “déjà vu”

Illustration by Bobbi Bowman@2016 on iPad app “Drawing Pad”

I knew the two of them would humor me about the snail, but behind the smile, there was curiosity in one of the male’s eyes.

Friday Phrases (#FP) Theme “behind the smile”

Illustration by Bobbi Bowman@2016 on iPad app “Drawing Pad”

“We welcome you to the tank.”

“No one talks to snails.”

“I do” I replied knowing it would be a path unknown to them.

Friday Phrases (#FP) Theme “path unknown”

Illustration by Bobbi Bowman@2016 on iPad app “Drawing Pad”

I’ll only try this once.  And for all I know this will be the beginning of a wonderful mating, or a painful loneliness.

Friday Phrases (#FP) Theme “once and for all”

Illustration by Bobbi Bowman@2016 on iPad app “Drawing Pad”

 

I pause to lock eyes with snail, whose tiniest nod steadies my resolve.  With a confident swish, I approach the males.

Friday Phrases (#FP) Theme “pause”

Illustration by Bobbi Bowman@2016 on iPad app “Drawing Pad”