I was recently a judge on the High Times contest.
The flow of the story almost mimicked the feeling of being high, and there was also something very alluring about the way the characters were written. You were pulled to them, wanting to follow their story right up until the end. I loved the use of weed, the developement of the relationship and finally, the way they came together and just decided to be, despite the fact that Edward was Bella's brother's friend. It's such an awesome one shot and really, the way it's written it stands alone really well and I didn't feel like I needed more, even though more would be nice ;)
-Yogagal
Bella attends an outdoor concert with friends, meets Edward, and smokes for the first time. She also has her first kiss (and then some) that night, and although she has to return to “reality" the next afternoon, she’s a different person now that she’s experienced Edward.
I loved this. It had a sweet, dreamy cadence that completely fit the scene described.
There was a certain sense if serendipity, like when you have a feeling something amazing is going to happen and then it totally does. The chemistry between Edward and Bella, as well as the way they reconnected much later on, left me wishing there was more to the story; the overall bittersweet yearning sort of transferred over to me as the reader. But, while I wanted more, it was excellent as a one shot.
Rochelle Allison
Edward comes off as an overachiever of sorts, and feels a lot of pressure to please his father and live up to his peers. Laid back Jasper is totally opposite, having been shunned by the student body long ago, and watching their polarity was interesting and fun.
The marijuana-related aspect to this would be Jasper's trademark pot-cookies. He carries them around and sells them to classmates and faculty alike. Since Edward's got a bit of a stick up his ass, he's never tried pot, but reluctantly gives in when Jasper offers. This is when Edward begins to loosen up a bit. The sexual tension here kind of sneaks up on you. You realize it's there for Edward, but you don’t feel it yourself until it explodes, and Zigster... good lord. She writes good kisses, I'm just saying._
All authors and their titles:
Until I Got High by Samie James Bait
Only 98 Percent Effective by Lexiecullen17
A Higher Power by SoapyMayhem
Gateway by eyesopenwide
The Treehouse by Wordslinger
Candy From Strangers by Chicklette
Racerback by Zigster
Black Rose by alotmoreofmagic
Let’s Get Heavy by Givemehotknives
Beautiful by duhitsangie
Weekend At Longmeadow by winterstale & viola cornuta
In Case of Emergency by araeo
La Beep Beep by Yellowglue
