Literature
Sleepover
“You sure you don’t want any more popcorn?” Allison asked.
I groaned and flopped down on the couch next to Vera, one hand pressing on my stomach. “No way, I’m stuffed,” I protested, giving my belly a quick pat. Vera clicked play on the remote and the movie started as the rest of the girls all sat down in the other chairs scattered throughout the room. We were all in our pajamas, prepared to have a fun night of movie-watching.
Partway into the movie, Vera looked over at me and raised her eyebrows. “Why are you poking your belly button?” she asked quietly.
I glanced down at my belly - which was