19. Exploding Snap
{Group 20, Prompt 10}
“We’re supposed to be playing Exploding Snap,’’ Evan reminded patiently. “Not building…”
“A house!’’ second year Jude replied with more enthusiasm than usual. “We’ll play in a few. Promise.” He gave Evan what he hoped to be a winning smile and cute puppy eyes. Jude continued to carefully stack the cards, knowing the risk each move carried. His tongue was stuck between his teeth in concentration. Then…
POOOOOF!!!
The entire deck blew right up in his face. Jude blinked, the sound of Evan’s laughter in his ears.
“What?” he questioned.
“Sporting half of an eyebrow is quite the fashion statement.”