“What snack would you eat right now?” As someone who likes the rigidity of meal times, I don’t really do the snack thing. But the question got me thinking about eating in fiction. Being lazy, I thought I’d repost one of my fun fiction snippets that cover the topic…
The Cookie Conflict (Kelvin and Amy)
Okay, let’s jump into the Wayback Machine and revisit a scene from one of my Genre Scribes Challenges. Our protagonists, Kelvin and Amy, find themselves stranded in a perilous situation after leaving their downed aircraft.
Amidst the relentless snow and the looming threat of being caught, a surprising element creates a stir: a cookie. Yip, a cookie becomes a point of contention, revealing much about their strained relationship and survival instincts. Amy’s anger and Kelvin’s guardedness over a simple snack offer a glimpse into their dynamic, setting the tone for the romantic tension.
Sparks of light floated in Kelvin’s vision as he trudged through the never-ending snow. A sharp tug on his backpack almost sent him on his arse. He huffed out a sigh. “We need to keep moving, Amy.” He should have left her on the airplane. That way, the team hunting them would be eight hours behind, not six.
“I need water.”
He peeled off the backpack and held it for her. “Be quick about it.”
Amy rummaged around the bag. “They’re going to catch us, aren’t they?”
“Not if we keep going.”
“I’m cold, I’m hungry, and I’m done with running from men with guns.” Even with exhaustion pulling at her features, she was stunning—not that he was interested.
“You’ve got two choices: stick with me and make it back to dear old daddy, or go it alone and hope you die of exposure before the men with guns use you for more than target practice.”
Amy barked out a laugh. “Or, I could trade whatever is in this lockbox for a ride out of here.”
Kelvin swung away from her, and before he could pull his ACP 1911 on her, the cookie he’d hidden fell from the pack.
“You utter bastard. You better sleep with one eye open. One eye open!” Amy shoved past him and grabbed the fallen treasure. She bit off a chunk and moaned with pleasure.
Kelvin’s insides twisted at the sound. He tilted his head as he watched her eat. He really should have left her on the airplane.
Out in the Cold (Work-in-Progress)
Ready for Another Bite?
Fancy changing gears with another snippet? Check out this culinary moment in Running the Asset with Adam and Elle.
Have you read or written a story where a simple act like eating a snack revealed more than it seemed? I’d love to hear about them in the comments below!
Stay awesome!
Susan x
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