PSL Meet Cute
By Kat Craig
“That’s mine,” I said and grabbed the iced pumpkin spice latte.
“No, sorry, I’m Avery,” he answered and took the cup from my hand.
“Well, Avery, I’m also Avery.” I tilted my head.
“You take this one. Ladies first. I’ll wait.” He handed me the frosty cup.
“Gross. Equality is a thing, Avery.” I gave the drink back.
“I didn’t mean anything by it.” He nodded. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
Another latte appeared with “Avery” scrawled on the side. I took it.
“Would you maybe like to split this cookie with me, Avery?” he offered, and I smiled my acceptance.
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Kat Craig writes primarily paranormal fantasy and horror, bringing her love of all things spooky and unusual into her work, but loves to dabble in other genres.
Kat holds an MBA in IT Management, has worked in IT since 2000, and loves encouraging women to pursue STEM careers. Kat earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction in June 2023.
Fueled by coffee and surrounded by cats and dogs, Kat hammers out words from the mountains of North Carolina. Join her email list at katcraig.com. Follow her on Instagram @katcraigwriter
I don't usually make negative comments, but this is something I feel strongly about, and I always stand up for things I feel strongly. There's this whole debate about toxic masculinity, but why doesn't anyone talk about toxic feminism? I know it is only a drabble, but it still applies - if someone makes a kind gesture, why can't it be taken simply for what it is: someone who was brought up to have good manners and to put others before themself? This sort of response makes the world a meaner, less human place. As a woman, in that man's place, I would typically do exactly the same thing, no matter what gender/age/colour/etc the other same-name person was - it is the basic kind of decency and respect for others I was brought up with, and why is that wrong? I really do understand that it is just intended as a cute little whimsy, but it normalises the idea that making a thoughtful gesture is somehow offensive, and that offends me.
So cute, Katie! Writing microfiction is so difficult, but you managed to tell a cute little seasonal meet cute story in just a few words! Im rooting for the Averys! 💕