Amanda would prank Charlotte all the time. Ever since they became roommates, there has been at least one prank a week. Some are harmless, like the time she moved Charlotte's bed an inch to the right everyday until she noticed. Others end regretfully, like the time she locked the bathroom until Charlotte peed herself.
This day was the worst prank of all.
Amanda had found some sugar-free candy online that supposedly causes you to be gassy all day. She knew exactly what to do. You see, this idea extended beyond "farts are funny." This was much more than that. 2 days prior, Amanda and Charlotte were chatting, when something was revealed.
"I don't think anyone has heard me...pass gas in years. I'm mortified when it happens." Charlotte had avoided using the word 'fart' - That's far too crass for her taste; It was beneath her dignity. Of course, Amanda hadn't stopped thinking about this since she heard it. She started by trying to figure out what foods might make Charlotte start tooting, but when she came across this sugar-free miracle, she had to search no longer.
She purchased both sugar-free and regular versions. The sugar-free were placed in a bowl on the dining table, whilst she held the sugary versions in her hands. She didn't want to get herself gassy.
Amanda stood with her hand above the bowl, waiting for Charlotte to enter the room. As soon as she did, she retracted her hand, pretending she had just taken hers from the bowl. She popped one into her mouth, "Hey Charlotte," she spoke as she pretended like the food was no big deal.
"What are they?"
"Oh, I had some a while ago and loved them. Figured out the brand and got some more. They're mine though." Amanda knew that claiming they were hers would make Charlotte lose any suspicion.
Charlotte smiled, whilst reaching for the bowl. "Well I'm having some anyway," she laughed.
They sat for a while, eating and chatting. "I haven't even had much to eat today," Charlotte wondered aloud, "should I really be eating something sugary before proper food?"
Amanda knew that she should really be concerned about something else.
As Charlotte stood up for the first time since eating the candy, she stopped halfway. Frozen there in a half-stood half-sat position, her face scrunched up slightly.
"You good there, girl?"
"I don't know, just cramps I think."
A short, audible squeak left her backside. *Prrt*. Amanda burst out into laughter.
"I'm sorry, I didn't just... That wasn't," Charlotte struggled to find words. Flustered, she began to laugh, too, making the problem worse. With each sound of laughter, another squeak followed, matching her giggle.
*Prrt*, *prrrt*, *prt*, *bbrrrrppptttt*.
