A/N: OK, I know I said that Todd was Pashmina & Shadow Strider's son but I forgot to say why Pashmina was with Shadow since she was with Stan in Behind The Eyes! Well here's the story:

Shadow was depressed after Sandy married Kether even though he'd gave up on her. Because he'd really loved her. Pashmina wanted a more serious relationship & all Stan wanted to do was make out. And Pashmina got sick of it. She wanted something more than that. The two met at Sandy's wedding & fell in love. They got married after they'd dated a couple years giving Pashmina time to pursue her singing career & she became a singer. Shadow respected her work (and respected her choice to pursue singing) & always respected her & her disicions, which was a nice change for Pashmina. They had three kids, Todd, Eliza, & Oliver. (And Eliza will be in this chapter. Not sure when Oliver will be in it though.)

So there is the story! Okay, well review.

Disclaimer: I don't own Hamtaro so get over yourself! Jeez!

A Million & One Ways My Life Sucks by Laura Amanda McConnell

Chapter Two: Lester's Girlfriend (Thank god she's Eliza!)

Have you ever had a plan? And after you do that plan you'll rule? But right now you suck? (A/N: LOL, one time me & my best friend were talking & I was like 'As soon as we do this plan we'll rule!' & she's like 'yeah!' & I said something that I don't remember & she said 'Yeah! But right now we suck.'.)

Well that's exactly how Layla Harding was right now. Her plan was to get Lester to ask Eliza out.

So it was no surprise that she couldn't wait to get her plan into action. When her & Lester got to school on Friday she spotted a girl also walking up to school, carrying a skateboard. She had long black hair with brown streaks in it & brown eyes. She was wearing some black bracelets with some spikes/studs on them. She was wearing black pants with a few chains on them & a green t-shirt that said 'I heart Sk8er Boyz' & black converse with black & white striped socks. She was also wearing some mascara, some purple eye shadow, & a skateboarding helmet. And she had a khaki-ish bag that was covered in pins that said stuff like 'My Attitude is none of your &#!$ing business!' Skater Girl. Layla thought. She went by the name Eliza Strider.

"Go ask her out!" Layla said.

"I don't think so Lay…" Lester said.

"Oh go on! Be a man!" Layla pushed Lester forward & everything happened at once.

A cat jumped on Eliza making her jump in surprise, causing her skateboard to fly out of her hands & Lester, who was trying to regain his balance, slipped on the skateboard, flying forward & knocking into a very surprised Eliza.

Layla fell over laughing.

"What the f-" Lester started to say but then noticed that it was Eliza. They both blushed since they're noses were touching.

Layla was still laughing.

"OH SHUT UP LAYLA!" Lester shouted back at her which only made her laugh harder.

He then turned back to Eliza. "I'm… uh… sorry." Lester blushed & picked up her skateboard, which didn't look damaged.

"No… it was my fault. I'm sorry I made you trip." Eliza blushed.

"Here's your skateboarding. I think it has a few scratches, but that's it." Lester blushed more as he handed it back to her.

"Thanks." Eliza said, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah." Lester attempted to hide his bleeding hand in his pocket.

"Oh no your not!" Eliza cried, "Your bleeding." She grabbed his hand to look at it.

"Really it's o-OW!" he cringed.

Eliza took a strip of cloth out of her bag & wrapped it around Lester's hand.

"There." She said, blushing, "So… I'll see you around?"

"Yeah." Lester said, "Definitely."

She picked up her skateboard & began to walk away.

"Wait!" Lester said, "Eliza!"

Eliza turned around. "What?" she asked.

"Do you… want to come over my house after school?" Lester asked, blushing furiously.

"I… no." Eliza shook her head, "I don't think so."

Lester truly looked hurt & started walking in the opposite direction.

I can't believe… Eliza thought, That I'm letting the only guy I've ever liked, walk away. I can't do this… She turned around & ran after Lester. "Lester wait!" she said.

"What?" he asked.

"I… yes! My answer has changed." Eliza said.

"So… can Todd hang out with Layla?" Lester asked.

"Sure." Eliza said, "I'll ask him if he wants to."

"Great." Lester said.

"Come on…" Eliza said, "We could be late…" she grabbed Lester's hand & the two walked inside.

"This. Is. So. Frickin'. Awesome." Layla said, walking in after them.

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When school was over Layla was so excited about going to a movie with Todd that she turned on her stereo as loud as it would go & put a Simple Plan CD in. She decided she could bake a cake while waiting for Todd.

don't wanna wake up today
Cuz everyday's the same
And I've been waiting so long
For things to change

She threw the eggs in & turned the beater on, accidentally turning it a little bit too high & causing it to spin out of her grasp & splatter cake batter everywhere. She started singing along with one of her favorite songs.

I'm sick of this town
Sick of my job
Sick of my friends
Cuz everyone's jaded
Sick of this place
I wanna break free
I'm so frustrated

I just wanna jump (jump!)
Don't wanna think about tomorrow (jump!)
I just don't care tonight
I just wanna jump (jump!)
Don't wanna think about my sorrow
Let's go, whoa…
Forget your problems
I just wanna jump

Little did she know that Todd was standing in the doorway watching her.

I don't wanna wake up one day
And find out it's too late
To do all the things I wanna do
So I'm gonna pack up my bags
I'm never coming back
Cuz the years are passing by
And I've wasted all my t-t-time

I'm sick of this house
Sick of being broke
Sick of this town that's bringing me down
I'm sick of this place
I wanna break free
I'm so frustrated

I just wanna jump (jump!)
Don't wanna think about tomorrow (jump!)
I just don't care tonight
I just wanna jump (jump!)
Don't wanna think about my sorrow
Let's go, whoa…
Forget your problems I just wanna jump
I just wanna jump

Layla jerked the beaters out of the bowl & batter splattered all over the kitchen.

Todd nearly burst out laughing at the way Layla was jumping around & singing.

I can't take it anymore
I can't take it anymore
I can't take it anymore

Forget tomorrow
I just wanna jump (jump!)
Don't wanna think about tomorrow (jump!)
I just don't care tonight
I just wanna jump (jump!)
Don't wanna think about my sorrow
Let's go, whoa…
Forget your problems
Time to let them go
Whoa
Forget tomorrow
I just wanna jump (jump!)
I just wanna jump (jump!)
Yeah!
I just wanna jump (jump!)
I just wanna jump

Lester turned off the radio & coughed.

Layla spun around & saw Todd standing in the doorway & blushed.

"I…" Layla said. Oh, that was embarrassing! She thought.

Todd smiled at her & she blushed.

Lester had his arm wrapped around Eliza's waist & she was leaning her head on his shoulder.

"We're going now." Lester said, winking at them, "Don't get in too much trouble. And… don't do anything TOO bad." Then him & Eliza walked out the door.

Layla blushed slightly.

"So?" Todd said, "What do you want to do?"

"I don't know…" Layla grinned, "What about……."

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Six hours later Todd & Layla were snuggled up on the couch with popcorn & blankets, watching horror movies. Well Todd was at least. He had his head resting on a pillow & Layla was asleep on his shoulder with Todd's arms around her.

The scary part of the movie was playing when the door flew open. Eliza & Lester walked in, with their arms wrapped around each other & making out. Lester had his hands up her shirt & she had her hands tangled in his hair.

"AUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGH!" Todd yelled, "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? THIS IS WORSE THAN THE HORROR MOVIE WE'RE WATCHING!"

Layla woke up with a start & Eliza & Lester sprung apart. But Lester accidentally jerked her bra off & she pulled his hair causing him to cringe in pain. Eliza gripped a pillow to her chest & glared at Todd.

"Well you & Layla aren't much better!" she snapped.

Todd looked down & realized him & Layla were snuggled together in a snuggly position.

"ACK!" Todd rolled off the couch in desperate attempt to get out of the suggestive position.

Eliza giggled & her & Lester burst out laughing at Layla who was gripping the blankets over her chest, even though she was still wearing all her clothes, and Todd, who was on the floor.

"Anyway," Lester said, "It's raining so you'll have to spend the night." He told Eliza, "I can't have you driving home in the rain & in the dark on a motorcycle."

"Does that mean Todd's staying?" Layla asked, hopefully.

"What do you think?" Lester asked.

"Is that a yes?"

"Duh."

"HEY!"

"Why do I hear the sound of my kids arguing?" Kether asked, appearing in the doorway, mascara & all.

Everyone screamed due to the fact that the scary part of the movie was on, it was raining, & it was dark.

"What?" Kether asked, turning on the light.

Everyone but Eliza quit screaming & Lester poked her. She stopped screaming.

"Oh." She blushed, "Sorry."

Lester couldn't help but laugh.

"Hey dad," Lester said, "Todd & Eliza are staying over night."

"Fine by me." Kether said, "Where is Eliza sleeping?"

"She can sleep with me." Lester said.

Kether nodded.

"KETHER!" Sandy shrieked, "Your letting them sleep together!"

"We slept together on our first date." Kether smirked.

Sandy blushed. "That…" she said, "Was different."

Lester smirked. "Todd can sleep with Layla, right?"

"Duh." Kether said, rolling his eyes.

"You, have the coolest dad ever!" Eliza told Lester.

"For a matter of fact, the first time Sandy had sex was… with Shadow I believe… when she was your age." Kether told them, earning a glare from Sandy.

"Shadow?" Todd asked, "As in….Shadow Strider?"

"Yeah," Kether asked, "How do you know Shadow Strider?"

"He's our dad!" Eliza piped up.

"WHAT?" Kether yelled.

"EWWW!" Todd practically yelled, "Gross, our dad had sex with her!"

"Several times." Sandy responded weakly.

"Who married Shadow?" Kether asked, "I thought he loved-"

"Pashmina." Eliza said, "Mafura. Pashmina Mafura."

"WHAT?" Sandy yelled, "She was my best friend in high school! She dated my brother!"

"Okay," Kether said, "We're getting way of subject here. Let's just go to bed."

Later That Night with Kether & Sandy…

Kether was laying in bed tossing & turning. Sandy crawled in bed next to him.

"What's bothering you?" Sandy asked.

"What the hell do you think?" Kether snapped, "Shadow. That's what's bothering me!"

"Come on," Sandy said, "It's not that bad."

"Yeah it is." Kether said.

"Would it be even worse it I told you that… you'll be seeing Shadow on Parent/Teacher night which is in two days?"

A/N: Dun, dun, dun! So what will happen? Does Todd like Layla? Will Layla's life be ruined on Parent/Teacher night like mine is going to be? WHERE ELIZA AND LESTER SERIOUSLY GOING TO HAVE SEX? JK about the last one. But anyway, review review!