Them both

(chapter originally by faith on writing.com)

Earlier that evening Ann broke from her normal tradition of avoiding carbonated beverages. This would make a good cheat day, Ann thought, the idea communicated to her via the pair of earrings. Moreover, she decided to pick the most sugary, sticky, fizzy drink she could. The size of the drink was a little obnoxious in the normal fashion of movie theaters- more like a small bucket than a large drink. But who cares? Tonight was a night to splurge on treats and enjoy tormenting a friend!

The moment the armrest broke was the same instant both girls reacted to events on the screen (what Ann saw and what Makoto heard in the loud screaming). Both girls jumped violently at the scares. The motion caused both their legs to effectively smack into the armrest at the same moment, turning the broken piece of plastic into an effective catapult even while the restraint keeping it in place snapped. The drink flew straight up, tipping end over end, until the momentum ran its course and it began its journey back down to Earth. In the process the flimsy top burst open. A waterfall of soda came crashing down.

Both girls, again huddling close to each other in fright, were at the epicenter of an epic soaking, instantly drenching their clothes.