The Games We Play
She could imagine the chaos if they learned about the lipstick.
The boiling water splashed out of the pot, hissing as the liquid met the fire on the stove. Kitty snapped out of it as soon as the elbows were ready. She carefully rinsed the pot and emptied it on her plate, letting it sit there for a minute before pouring the red sauce over it. She wasn't in the mood to grate some cheddar, so she diced some before moving to the adjacent dining table.
Her phone vibrated in her pocket- the moment she sat to eat. Slightly irritated, Kitty picked it up and saw Kai calling. As if on command, her throat went dry. Kitty thought that if she started eating, the vibrating would eventually stop.