“So, Stace, I was worried this morning when you weren’t in English class.” Becky said, as they sat together under the tree, eating lunch.
“I made it to class, Beck.”
“I know, but you were late, and your hair was still wet.”
“Was it?” Stacey absent-mindedly ran her fingers through her hair.
“So? What happened?
“Nothing, really. I… I just took a nice long shower this morning…”
“I LOVE doing that!” Laurie interrupted. “Sometimes, I just love standing under the spray for as long as the hot water holds out. It’s so luxurious! Some days…”
“Ahem!” Stacey interjected. “I wasn’t finished.”
“Well, then, by all means, go on.” Beth said, smiling. Laurie could hog the conversation if you let her.
“As I was saying, I was enjoying a nice long shower…” Stacey looked them each in the eyes, going around the circle one by one before continuing, “…with my dad.”
Beth and Laurie let out whoops of joy, then tackled Stacey in a group hug, taking her to the ground and rolling around with her, laughing. Becky just looked on, muttering, “Damn!” to herself.