Chapter 55: Hiccup

Charlotte Watching Laura on the phone about a boyfriend sent a strange pang into my chest. *Why am I feeling like this?* I found myself asking. She said, "Hey, Google," and they made a beeline straight for her room, leaving me standing rather awkwardly in the living room. Minutes later, she stumbled out of her room wearing an earring and a plum-coloured dress that stopped mid-thigh, showing off her long legs. *Oh dear God of height, why did you curse me so?* I found myself asking as I watched her with a grin. "How do I look?" she asked, standing up straight and pulling down her dress. Her eyes were full of hope and expectation, with a gleeful smile stretched across her face that made her look rather sheepishly cute. "You're fine," I said, rolling my eyes as a smile threatened to take over my face. "You're perfect. Now go." I pointed toward the door and started moving towards her. "I hope you don't feel bad," she said, throwing me a quick look as she headed for the door. "How coul