Mistaken identity

"I've got it." Nathan said, approaching the cashier. "Six sets of skates please."

The cashier, a woman in her early 20's, looked the group over. She seemed to note Lauren particularly.

"Five adults and one child?" She asked.

"Child?" Nathan asked, confused.

"Her." The woman pointed right at Lauren. "Kid's skate for only five bucks."

The cheerleaders all exploded with laughter as Lauren's jaw dropped. Was this woman really calling her a child?! Her?? She was a debutante in her 20's, not some kid! She looked down. Okay, this wasn't her at her best, but a child?!

"Sure," Nathan smiled, appreciating the discount. He paid and got skates for everyone, along with bracelets to show they'd paid. Lauren's was bright yellow while the others were red. This probably signified her 'child status! She realized as Nathan slid it on. Not the kind of jewelry she wanted from her date! She was glad for the skates though, which added to her diminutive height. This relief was crushed though, when she realized everyone had the same height boost, making her still clearly the smallest.