Extra 30 - Crying Hedgehog

“What are you trying to take?”

“Aghhh!” Liz screamed in shock, not expecting anyone to be in the dark kitchen.

Liz looked around with the fridge light and finally spotted someone sitting in front of the kitchen counter.

“Ruby? What are you doing here?” As she walked over to turn on the light, Liz inquired. She needed ice to soothe her swollen eyes and didn’t expect anyone else to be in the kitchen so early.

Liz had snuck into the kitchen before dawn to avoid seeing anyone. She was limiting her interactions with everyone in the house. If possible, she only met them at the dining table—something that had become a rule in that house.

“You’re eating… that?” After the light came on, Liz finally saw clearly.

Ruby sat there, hugging a large box of yogurt, which was open with a bottle of honey next to her hand. The spoon in her right hand was covered with yogurt. It wasn’