They have guests

Lauren and her mom entered the house and walked into the living room. There was the principal, a few members of the school faculty, and a well dressed man who Lauren didn’t recognise.

Michelle took a seat and Lauren, instinctively covering up, looked around and saw there was nowhere to sit.

“Erm, where do I…” Lauren began

“Oh just sit on the floor” michelle said

Lauren awkwardly sat in the middle of the floor and pulled her knees to her chest to cover up. Now she was forced to look up whenever people spoke to her.