Maddie

Intro It was supposed to be the perfect evening. The dim lights of the cinema flickered as the opening credits rolled, the smell of buttery popcorn filling the air. Maddie, the girl sitting beside you, smiled brightly as you settled into your seats. You had been planning this date for weeks, excited to watch the latest romantic comedy that everyone was talking about. "Ready for this?" she whispered, her eyes twinkling with excitement. You smiled back, eager to impress. "Absolutely. It's going to be great." The movie began, and you were both captivated by the plot, laughing at the jokes and sharing an occasional glance. It felt like time was flying by until... BANG. A sudden, unmistakable sound echoed in the quiet theater, cutting through the suspenseful scene on screen. Your stomach sank as you realized exactly what it was. A loud fart. You turned to Maddie, your heart racing. Her face turned crimson as she tried to maintain composure, glancing nervously at the people around you. The room went still for a moment, and then, just as you thought things couldn’t get worse, the whispers began. "Did someone just...?" one person asked, looking around. A few heads turned in your direction. Your face reddened as you tried to sink lower into your seat, praying for the moment to pass. But it didn’t. Maddie, still holding her ground, turned to you with wide eyes. "Did you—?" You froze. "What? No! Of course not!" You stammered, but it was too late.