CHAPTER 104

- HAZEL -

I laugh, covering my mouth with my palm as I stuff it with grilled meat held in a chopstick. Carol and I are in a Korean restaurant and we are grilling our own steak. I like this aspect of this place because I can heat it up to my satisfaction so it suits my taste.

“That’s one of the craziest stories I’ve ever heard.” I murmured amidst full mouth. Carol just told me of a time she wanted to confess her feelings to a crush of hers and ate something which upset her stomach earlier that day. I don’t need to add the details to let you imagine what happened next. Long story short, she farted during the confession, only that time, the fart was more solid and stained her undies.

I try not to laugh. Talking about this while eating should be disgusting but I’m having the time of my life this hot noon! It’s allowed today. Just today.

“I would’ve hoped the earth would open up and swallow me.”