Jun 23, 2016 Friday Fictioneers, Original Flash Fiction, Original Short Story

Word Count:  100 words of text, exactly
Genre: Realistic fiction

Airborne
©June 23rd, 2016
By Vijaya Sundaram

Settling comfortably in her seat, she looked at her neighbor.  His aquiline nose caught the light as he turned and intercepted her frank gaze, his brown eyes bright, expression blank.  He looked away.

What if he’s a terrorist? she asked herself with a tremor.  Should I tell the steward?

She scolded herself for being paranoid, she, who prided herself for not judging someone by appearances.

Still.

What should I do?

Making up her mind, she said,  “I’m Anu.  I’m a science teacher.”

He shook her proffered hand.  “Firdoos Hassan.  Morocco.  Physics professor.”

It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

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With thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, Fairy Blog-Mother and friend to all at Friday Fictioneers.  Thanks to Rich Voza for his photograph, which has made me spawn three stories.

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