This is the 123nd in a series of 365 Flash Fiction stories I’m writing. You can find out more about the challenge here.
Potential, by Jonathan L. Lawrence, 2nd April 2013
Word count: 639
The story:
“You understand your here to learn, not play,” the man said seriously.
“Yes, John,” the boy said dismissively.
“John isn’t even my name,” the man complained, “You can call me Mister Simmons.”
“Whatever you say John,” the boy said.
“Okay, let’s just talk for a bit, Michael,” Mister Simmons said taking a seat opposite the young teen, “Man to man, okay?”
“Whatever,” a Michael said, uncertain at the new approach.
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