Chapter 2

As the night grew closer, Buzz and Woody added their final touches to the room's décor. Just as all of the toys were getting ready to go to sleep, the lights suddenly turned on in the room. Stunned and surprised, the toys ventured towards the light switch to find who the culprit was. Before they could find out, someone began to talk behind them. The toys whipped around and saw Woody standing there. A huge banner hung behind him with the words 'Thank You Bonnie's Toys!'

"Hey howdy hey!" Woody greeted the confused toys. "Buzz and I thought it'd be fun to throw a party for all of Bonnie's toys that have openly accepted us (Andy's toys) as a part of their family. We are deeply grateful to ya'll, and we hope this can be the start of beautiful, long lasting friendships."

The toys began to chat cheerfully to each other, and the party commenced. It wasn't a typical party; it was more of a social gathering. The toys still thoroughly enjoyed the 'party' and the noise in the room grew louder. Hamm, Rex, and Slinky began a limbo competition using a couple of colored pencils Bonnie had dropped under her desk. Bullseye and Buttercup set up a racetrack and began to competitively race each other for the half-eaten candy bar Bonnie had thrown in the trash. Jessie soon joined in on the fun and rode on Bullseye. Other toys challenged Jessie and rode on Buttercup. No toy stood a chance against her.

Buzz happened to be walking by when Jessie noticed she had no other competitors. She called out to Buzz, but he began to quickly walk away. She smiled and rode after him. He broke out into a full run, but Bullseye quickly caught up. She jumped off of her steed and caused both of them to do a full summersault before crashing to the ground. Buzz had landed on his stomach and Jessie on his back.

She flipped him over and said, "You didn't think you could innocently walk by and not have to race me, did ya?"

Buzz smiled and swiftly replied, "I simply thought you wouldn't want to race someone who is practically perfect at everything."

She playfully slapped his cheek and helped him up. Jessie hopped on Bullseye, and Buzz hopped on Buttercup. Mr. Potatohead waved the flag (a pencil, a piece of cloth, and some tape) and they both were off.

Jessie was in the lead with Buzz closing in behind her. Every time Buzz would try to pass her, she would block him, and Buttercup would almost stumble. Buzz was determined not to let Jessie win, and he continued to try and pass her. Jessie was too quick, however, and blocked Buzz while they were turning. Buttercup ran smack into one of the bedposts, leaving Jessie with no competition. She crossed the finish line and gave a victory yodel. She was the champion of the race track. She ran back to check up on Buttercup, who was fine, and she hugged Buzz.

"Thanks for the race, partner! Next time, I won't let you last that long," she winked at him as she let go.

"I'll keep that in mind," he said playfully.

She reached down to take his hand, and they began to walk back when she suddenly whispered in his ear, "Wanna get out of here for a bit?"

"Where can we even go?"

"Well, we do have the whole house to ourselves…" she started to say as she stroked his arm.

"As long as I'm with you, it doesn't matter where we go," he smiled.

"Well I'm glad you don't have a preference because I know just the perfect place!"