Kauai, Hawaii had been a home for Stitch. A large, beautiful home where he was surrounded by his cousins, family, and friends. One friend you'll often see attach to his hip, was a sweet girl around the age of seventeen. Her name was Lilo Pelekai. The girl that had changed Stitch's evil ways and made him become someone better. She helped bring out the best in him and for that, she had always been his best friend.
The two best friends were just waking up to begin a new day. Stitch watched Lilo with a smile as she groggily disappeared in the closet. Stitch went to look at his reflection in the mirror, proud of the enhancements Jumba had installed for him. Over the years, he had been envious of Lilo gradually growing taller than him. With her height, she had been able to do so many things that he could not with his tiny height. Lilo had missed being eye level to her friend and bending down constantly to his height to listen to him was a hassle for her. They complained to Jumba about this who installed height enhancements for the blue alien. Later after that, the experiments, especially Stitch's girlfriend, Angel, pleaded Jumba to do the same for them, to which he gave into. However, along with their new bodies came something very private and they had to wear human clothing to conceal it all.
He heard a click from the closet door and he turned his head to see Lilo stepping out the closet. She wore the casual clothes, nothing too fancy. Her toned legs exposed by a simple red skirt and her chest covered with a matching ruby colored shirt. She shuffled her feet into a pair of rosy pink flip flops. She shuffled her way to the mirror, brushing her long raven hair to rid the tangles.
Stitch walked past her into the closet, changing from his blue pajamas to his baggy blue jeans and a Hawaiian red T-shirt. He exited the closet to see Lilo had already gone down the elevator for breakfast. Stitch rode the elevator down as well and trudged into the kitchen. He saw Lilo buttering her toast.
"Morning." Stitch greeted as he stepped in to make toast for himself as well.
Lilo politely nodded to him. "Morning."
"Lilo have fun in math?" Stitch taunted, knowing math was her least favorite subject.
Lilo growled at him. "Never say that. I have that stupid test today and I don't know if I'll pass."
"Naga." Stitch said with a wave of his hand. "Lilo smart. Ih, very smart."
Lilo nodded. "I hope so." She walked into the living room. Stitch devoured the last of his toast and followed her. She bent over to pick up her book bag, swinging it around so it hung off her shoulder. She walked up to Stitch, kissing his cheek. It was a habit she had picked up since she started going to school. Every time they had to depart, even if it only was for a while, she would always kiss him goodbye. "Don't get into any trouble today. Promise? I don't want Nani nagging at me to train you better."
Stitch grinned. "Naga. Stitch go to Angel!"
Lilo involuntarily winced at that. Angel was Stitch's girlfriend of seven years. She had been the one to show Stitch a new side of love, romantic type of love. The kind Lilo had never shown him, but had tried to get him to believe in. She was grateful that Stitch experienced the sweetest love that ever existed, but lately, they hadn't been the same. Lilo often found herself jealous of Angel because of Stitch sometimes ditching their plans to hang all over her. One memory that stayed with her and often cry over if remembered was the night of her important dance. The hula school Lilo had went to as a seven year old up until she turned thirteen was having a dance to determine who was the best dancer. Stitch had promised Lilo he would come and cheer on. However, when she stood on the stage, her eyes never found Stitch. She performed her dance of course, but with less spirit. As she sulked home, she caught Stitch with Angel beneath the shade of a palm tree, kissing. She confronted Stitch that night who apologized so sincerely that she gave in. Though she forgave Stitch, she still remembered that memory and when she did, tears would cascade down her tan cheeks.
Lilo smiled at him to hide her pain. She gave him a small hug then quickly exited the house. Stitch watched her go, the feeling of loneliness beginning to settle in within his gut. It seemed so strange to him for her leaving his side for the large portion of the day. He was so used to going to school with her in her hula days, but now, he was forbidden to be with her at school. His true identity was out and spreading like a wild fire. Everyone on Kauai was well aware of aliens existing and through much debating, the mayor accepted them to the island. However, they were forbidden inside public areas such as stores and schools. Therefore, Stitch wasn't allowed to go to school with Lilo so he had to stay home or go somewhere else that wasn't public. He forlornly closed the door, hearing a small click as the door fully closed and he locked it.
He went back into the kitchen to make himself a bowl of cereal. He went into the living room and sat down on the red sofa. With the remote, he turned the TV on and watched it while eating his cereal. Ten minutes into the program, Stitch heard Nani coming down the stairs in her business outfit.
"Morning Nani." Stitch greeted her.
"Hello Stitch. Lilo left for school?" Nani asked.
"Ih." Stitch replied, taking another bite out of his cereal.
Nani eyed the bowl uncertainly. "You know I don't like it when you eat in the living room."
Stitch rolled his eyes. "Meega naga spill."
Nani waved him off and disappeared into the kitchen. She came back out with a mug of steaming coffee. "I don't have time to yell at you, but this better be the last time I see you eating in my living room."
Stitch scoffed as she left the house completely with her car keys and coffee. "Nani's living room? Isa mine too."
Meanwhile, Lilo was just boarding off her school bus with another one of her friends beside her, a brunette that people knew her to be Victoria. The two girls exited the bus while chatting feverishly. They were laughing as they met up with another friend of Lilo's. She was a tall, beautiful girl with curly chocolate brown hair and blond highlights. Her eyes were a honey brown with flecks of gold. Her skin tanned, but greatly lighter than Lilo's coconut tan complexion.
"Mallory!" Lilo shouted as she gave her friend a hug.
"Hi Lilo." Mallory replied, hugging her friend back. "Hey Victoria." She welcomed, giving her a hug as well.
Victoria nodded and acquiesced her friend's embrace. The three girls all talked as they roamed the hallways. The girls stopped at their locker, taking out the material they would need for their first class. Lilo waved bye to Victoria and followed Mallory to their first class. Lilo held open the door for her and Mallory and the girls instantly took to their seats. Lilo opened her history book to the page number on the board. She took out her homework paper from that page and flattened it out on the desk. A moment later, a man with an air of aloofness around him entered the classroom.
"Morning class. I trust you are smart enough to turn to the page I have written on the board." The man said, pointing his index finger at the number. The teens nodded and the man took the attendance sheet from the table. He called out various of names until he crossed one. His voice grew deep and slightly cold. "Where is Ms. Edmonds and Ms. Granger?"
As though on cue, the door opened. The class and the teacher turned to see a pair of teenagers entering the classroom. One of them was Lilo's old school enemy Myrtle Edmonds. She flattened out her usual bushy hair and let it fall in coppery red ringlets. She ditched her glasses and resorted to contacts, allowing her emerald eyes to shine. The other girl was Myrtle's best friend who goes by the name of Layla Granger. She was the most popular out of all the kids in the school because of her astonishing beauty. Her silky blond hair fell to her waist, just brushing the upper part of her small bum. Her eyes were a gorgeous ocean blue, causing the majority of the girls to be envious of those beautiful eyes. Her curvaceous body had all the guys killing for her, even ones that already had girlfriends of their own. Lilo didn't like her at all, but not because she coveted the second Barbie's looks, but because of her snobbish attitude.
"Ms. Granger and Ms. Edmonds. Late as the usual." The man drawled. "Take to your seats."
Myrtle and Layla complied. "Yes, Mr. Hoskovec."
They sat down in their seats. Mallory scowled bitterly as Layla sat down beside her, slamming her history book on her desk. Lilo ignored Myrtle setting down her things beside Lilo, her breath caused Lilo to cringe. The smoky scent from Myrtle's mouth after having a cigarette caused Lilo to gag. She hated that Mr. Hoskovec was a cruel teacher and paired her up with her most hateful enemy.
In the middle of the lesson, the door opened once again. Mr. Hoskovec and all the students glance up to see a handsome looking boy step into the classroom. The guys muttered to their guy friends while the girls' eyes raked the new boy's body appreciatively. Even the two ice princesses seemed to have a bit of drool rolling down their lips. Lilo was also one of the many girls that drank in the sight of his body. His build was slim, but toned also, just perfect. His sleek blond hair fell into his icy blue eyes. His skin supple and angelically pure white. He smiled to the class, revealing his two rows of perfectly white teeth.
"Mr. Hoskovec?" He asked in a rich tone.
"Yes?" The man asked, peering over his glasses.
"My name's Calan Haywood." He introduced, handing him his schedule. "I'm in your class for first period."
"Very well." Mr. Hoskovec replied. "Would you take a seat next to Mr. Reeves. Mr. Reeves, please raise your hand."
Lilo's heart skipped a beat as the boy one desk away from being next to her raised his hand. Calan took to that seat and Lilo felt her heart pumping faster as Calan sat down in the seat just two inches away from her. She leaned over to the beautiful boy, watching his graceful fingers turn to the page the boy next to him told him.
He must've noticed Lilo leaning over him and turned to look at her. His eyes scanned her body and he smiled, leaning over to her as well. Lilo blushed a light pink. "Hi. I'm Lilo Pelekai. If you want a tour, I'll be happy to give you one?"
Calan nodded. "I'd like that."
"Ms. Pelekai and Mr. Haywood! Pay attention!" Growled Mr. Hoskovec.
Calan and Lilo went back to their work immediately, stealing glances at each other every so often.
Two periods passed and finally, it was time for lunch. Lilo felt as though she was walking on air as she skipped to the cafeteria. She had a pleasant evening with Calan Haywood, showing him around and helping him out when he needed it. Fortunately, she had the first two periods with him, but for the rest, she wasn't with him except for her electives class which was P.E.
Lilo stood in line, reveling in thoughts of her and Calan. He seemed a bit flirtatious with her too. Every time he glances her way, he would shoot her down with a winning smile. When she would walk pass him, he always made sure his body brushed against hers. She couldn't wait for P.E. when she would be dressed in her knee high shorts to expose her buff legs and tank top for him to notice her appreciative figure. She may not have the gorgeous frame as Layla, but she thought herself to be fit for the guy's liking. She only hoped Calan wasn't into Barbie doll looks.
A sudden push threw Lilo abruptly out of her thoughts. She glared as Layla sneered at her. "Out of my way Weird-Lo!"
"You know Layla, it's not that hard to stand at the back of the line. People do it all the time. Join the crowd." Lilo scowled as she clutched the girl's arm and threw her out of the line.
Layla glowered at her. "Why are you so offensive. It's just a line. Get over it!" She yelled as she stood in front of Lilo again.
"If it was just an ordinary line, I wouldn't care. However, this is a lunch line and I'm hungry. I'm not going to let your fat bum in front of me. Now move out of my way prissy!" With that, she pushed Layla out of the line again and this time, clung to the kid's shirt in front of her to secure her spot.
Layla was angry as she stomped up to Lilo. She raised her hand as to slap her, a hateful look darkening her blue eyes. Before Lilo could do anything, a hand had already shot out and clutched the girl's pale wrist. Layla turned to see Calan. "Hey handsome. Do you mind teaching this girl a lesson so I can get through?" She asked with her pitiful face, the one that weakened guys to the core and let her do whatever she wanted.
However, Calan was not one of those guys. "You can go to the back of the line Layla. Lilo was here first, not you. Didn't you learn this in kindergarten? Or are you used to getting everything you want that you forgot the meaning of no? Go to the back of the line Granger!" He snapped, using her maiden name to let her know he was not bluffing.
Lilo stared at him admiringly. "Thank you. When she gave you that pitiful face, I thought you were going to be like most of the guys who are idiots and succumb to her controlling power."
Calan laughed. "Not me. I hate girls like that with a Barbie doll figure. I don't know why guys call that-" He pointed to Layla who was practically sobbing on Myrtle's shoulder. "Hot." He finished.
"Me either. That girl is just too snobbish. A perfect friend for Myrtle." She scowled.
"Myrtle?" Calan asked with a raised eyebrow.
Lilo pointed to the red-headed comforting Layla. "Her. She's been my childhood enemy right from the start."
"Get to the back of the line!" Screamed the guys and some of the girls who aren't fazed by Calan's looks.
Calan snickered. "Look at me being a hypocrite. I just forced a girl to the back of the line and look at me, I'm cutting a bunch of people. I'll be seeing you around Lilo."
Lilo grinned as she watched him walk away to eat his lunch. She was so absorbed in what he did for her that the kid behind her had to tap her back to get her to move up. After a minute, Lilo collected her lunch and went to sit down. Calan raised his hand, motioning her to come sit next to him. Lilo was going to until she noticed there was no space because girls had surrounded him.
Calan kept motioning her over and she followed, her heart pounding furiously in her ribcage. Calan turned to one of the girls next to him, asking for her to scoot over. Lilo approached from behind as the girl reluctantly scooted away from Calan, allowing Lilo to sit beside him. Instantly, the new friends began chatting away, learning plenty of things about each other. Calan learned the death of her parents and that she had to adopt a dog who turned out to be an alien to move on. Of course, she didn't give him all the details of her interesting childhood because he didn't want her think she was weird, but enough for him to understand what she had went through as a child. Lilo learned he was from California. His mother died from a car accident much like Lilo's parents perished. His father married a widower three days after his mother's death, causing him to be slightly bitter towards his dad for getting over his mom quickly and step-mom that was replacing his mother. He even told her that there are times his father cheats on his step-mom which makes Calan even angrier.
The lunch period passed too quickly for Lilo. She was so involved in her heart-to-heart conversation with Calan that she didn't eat all of her lunch. She discarded her tray in the trash and followed Mallory and Victoria to finish the rest of their day.
When the day was finished, Lilo walked home. She used her house key to unlock the front door and invite herself in. She was greeted by the sight of Stitch and Angel sitting next to each other as they watched TV. They turned their heads to the door and saw Lilo hurling her book bag beside the door. She walked over to Stitch who outstretched his arms out to her. She walked into them and embraced her best friend. Angel gave a guttural growl at Lilo. She tugged on Stitch's arm impatiently, which caused him to release Lilo so his girlfriend wouldn't feel left out. He slung an arm around Angel's shoulders, who sighed in contentment as he began focusing purely on her.
"Good day?" Stitch asked.
Lilo nodded. "Yeah, it was okay. Sure glad to be home though." She adverted her gaze away from Angel to the outside. She turned back to Stitch. "Would you like to go to the beach with me?"
Angel blinked and twisted her head to Stitch. He noticed the look on her face and then looked back at Lilo. "Soka Lilo. Meega promise lunch. With Angel."
"Ih." Angel replied triumphantly as she clutched Stitch's arm.
Lilo nodded curtly to hide her disappointment. She was hoping to spend some time with Stitch today, but that seemed impossible since he was interested in something else instead. Without any more words to speak, she turned and rode the lift to her and Stitch's dome. She changed out of her school clothes into her brown two piece bathing suit. Once she changed, she exited her room and without a glance at the two experiments watching TV together, she left the house to have some fun on her own.
Things were dull at the beach without a certain blue alien to keep her company. She had tried every possible way to have fun by herself, but it didn't work out too well. She tried building a sand castle, but it wasn't as much fun as Stitch playing monster and demolishing the sandy structure afterwards. She ordered herself a drink, but it wasn't as competitive with her having a burping competition on her own. She grabbed a surfboard and rode the joyous waves, but it wasn't as exhilarating without hearing Stitch's howls of excitement mingling with hers as they rode the ocean together. Finally, she settled for laying down on her red blanket with an emerald green and black sarong wrapped tightly around her and bask in the sun's flaming heat.
Just as she was about to close her eyes, she heard a familiar laugh in the distance. She pushed herself up to see Calan Haywood laughing with a young girl around his age. The girl looked identical to him except for the fact she had brown hair cascading down her back in beautiful ringlets. Lilo felt a flame of jealousy arise in her gut. Just who was this lovely girl he seemed to be so fond of? Suddenly, he caught her eye and a look of recognition appeared on his face. He grasped the girl's wrist and tugged him over to where Lilo laid. Lilo felt her heart ramming against her ribcage as he came closer. She could tell he had been swimming since his blond hair was drenched and little droplets of water dripped from his chiseled chest down to his soaked trunks.
He looks even hotter when wet! Lilo mused.
They stopped in front of her and Lilo didn't even know what to say. She observed Calan's body admiringly then turned her head to the girl next to him. Calan noticed her jealous gaze and smirked. "This is my cousin, Annabelle." He replied. "She lives with us."
Lilo nodded, instantly feeling ashamed. "Oh. Hi Annabelle."
Annabelle nodded then turned to Calan. "This is my friend, Lilo."
She looked back at Lilo, flashing her a gorgeous smile that would've had Layla and Myrtle bow in shame. "Hello Lilo. Nice to meet you." She stuck out her hand and Lilo copied her. The girls shook hands, each smiling at each other as a friendly greeting.
"Nice to meet you too Annabelle. Welcome to the island." Lilo replied.
Calan and Annabelle sat down next to Lilo and the three began to chat. The loneliness Lilo felt when Stitch wasn't around, completely vanished. This time, she felt content as she began conversing with her new friends.
Note: Just to let you know, I am a student in middle school and will be moving on to high school when the summer's over, so bottom line, I don't have any idea about what high school is like. If you noticed something in there that is not high school related, sorry. Also, someone asked me if I got Dakota's name, Lilo's daughter, from Dakota Fanning who voiced Lilo in Lilo and Stitch 2. Yep, I did. I couldn't think of a name for Lilo's daughter and settled with Dakota. I don't think it's a bad name at all.