You wake up in the morning feeling ravenous. It’s a bit ridiculous to feel so hungry right now, you think, considering that last night I coaxed you into stuffing yourself until it hurt. Your stomach still feels bloated and heavy this morning—yet all you can think is you want EVERYTHING for breakfast. You glance over at me, one hand idly fondling your growing belly roll. You feel no sign of the abs that used to adorn your stomach. I’m still asleep on my side, facing away from you. Trying not to wake me, you carefully maneuver yourself out of bed and then come around to my side. You stick your swollen stomach in my face. I open my eyes groggily and hear you demand, “What’s for breakfast?”

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