That's All I Ask

by Laura Hollis

"He's starting to think staring at the back of Natalie Goodman's head in every class for six years isn't the best way to win her heart." Thirty day drabble challenge for Henry/Natalie. Complete!

7. Formal

Drabble 7: Formal

"I hate this."

"I know."

"I look stupid."

"You don't!"

"…"

"…Okay… maybe a little-"

"I TOLD YOU!"

"C'mon, Nat! Where's your patriotism?"

"I must've dropped it somewhere the way when Women's Rights were challenged."

"…Oh. Um.. okay, yeah, I get that."

"So I can change?"

"Nope."

"UGH."

"You look adorable, Nat."

"I look like the fucking flag puked on me."

"…"

"Are you laughing?"

"Maybe… but, shush. Your dress looks fine. Let's go watch some fireworks, Miss America."

"You're in for hell this Christmas."

(Author note: Happy Fourth of July! EAGLE SCREECH!)