Love Bug
My sister Anna has been acting funny all day, working on some top secret card.
She’s been humming to herself, giggling, and was nice to me!
Anna even shared her Valentine’s chocolate with me.
Something must be wrong.
“Anna was bit by the love bug,” Mom said.
“Gross!” I said. I HATE bugs.
“Is she going to the doctor?” I asked. My Mom just giggled. Maybe she was bit too.
I wanted to find this bug.
I went outside with my butterfly net and a jar of leaves. This bug was mine.
I swished and I swooshed the net around until it was crawling with critters to fill up my jar.
Caterpillar, no.
Cricket, no.
Beetle, no.
Dragonfly, no.
Lady bug, no—Wait! The lady bug has a heart shaped spot on its wing! Love bug!
I was so excited that I ran inside to show Anna the love bug that bit her.
There was a boy sitting at the kitchen table with her eating cookies. Anna handed him the secret Valentine’s card, and he gave her one back. They were both giggling. She must be contagious!
“Who’s that???” I asked.
“That’s the love bug, sweetie,” Mom said smiling.
“Gross!”, I said. The only thing worse than bugs are boys!
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Check out some of the other awesome Valentine stories on Susanna Hill’s Blog, and join in on the Valentiny voting fun!
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The love bug is the nicest of the bugs. Great story. Good luck!
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Aw, the love bug. I couldn't help but think of that psychedelic Herbie. Love the contrast between the two sisters. Very sibling-like. Good luck in the competition!
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Ha — great ending line! You've captured the sibling dynamic nicely. Well done!
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Awe, love it! Logical misunderstanding!
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This is my favorite line-The lady bug has a heart shaped spot on its wing! Love bug! Fun story. 🙂
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🙂 Very well done! I wish you well with this sweet story.
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Oh my goodness this has a fantastic ending. Made me smile and chuckle and remember my girls at that age. Cute story Kayla!
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So fun! Kids would love this. Your ending is great! Good luck!
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This is really cute. I like the ladybug with a heart-shaped spot. 🙂
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What a fun story, Kayla! My favorite parts were the heart on the ladybug that convinced her it was a love bug and the last line – the only thing worse than bugs is boys! 🙂 So true to elementary school aged kids! Thanks so much for joining in the Valentiny fun!
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Okay. Loved this one. Perfect teeny tiny story.
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Thank you all for your wonderful comments and support! 🙂
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That's so awesome good luck but I think you have won the contest already 😀🥇🏆
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