Damn him for seeing through me.

I turned to find that Laura had conveniently left. I exhaled and held his gaze.

"It really isn't much. I don't feel too good. It's just cramps."

I kept an eye on his expression for any indications of dissatisfaction.

Up until the moment that he realized what was happening, he seemed more worried than anything. I swear I saw the light bulb in his head light up. He withdrew his hand from my face and cast a glance toward the table below.

It felt like someone punched ...