Flawed
The book appeared to be well loved, or well used… that perked my interested as well as Helens, I could feel her swirling inside in my belly, almost impatient.
Laura snapped her fingers in front of my face “Hello, earth to Charlee? You in there?”
It took me a second to focus on my roommate in front of me, “yeah… sorry, just lost in a moment I suppose.”
We stared at each other, both a little unsure of how to clear the awkward tension.
“Come on, come inside, and let me fill you in on everything since you decided to take a two week nap.” She tugged my arm and led me to the sofa, most of the uneasiness subsiding.