A Good Shot
by Mat Twassel
Copyright© 2021 by Mat Twassel
Juliet knew the shot was not easy, straight into the setting sun, a swirling breeze off the sea, and seven pillars of distance to the target, but the arrow, tip anointed with the juice of Cupid’s kiss and cunt, flew well and struck with a solid, satisfying sound.
“I think it’s a good hit,” Cupid exclaimed. “How exciting!”
“Half a hand low I fear,” said Juliet. “Well, let’s go see.”
“Do they never run?” Cupid asked as they drew closer to the pavilion’s end and the last pillar.
Juliet smiled. “Not when guarded by my growlers. Yes, a little low. I judged the height wrong.”
“Can’t be easy to tell when it’s lying down in darkness you’ve known them.”
“You’re kind to say,” Juliet said.
“Do you ever think to try one more than once?”
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