Becoming better friends Chapter 4

The next morning, Stacy woke up early and made waffles for everyone. "What's that delicious smell?" Pizza Steve said as he walked into the living room. "Waffles!" Stacy shouted. "Did you make breakfast Stacy?" Uncle Grandpa asked as he walked in the room. "Yep!" Stacy replied. "That's so sweet of you!" Uncle Grandpa exclaimed. "It was really no problem; you guys do everything for me so I thought I'd do something for you. However, I did make a little mess but I'll for sure get it cleaned up." Stacy said. "Don't worry we'll clean up the kitchen." Uncle Grandpa responded. "No, no, I'll clean it up, I insist! Seriously, like… just don't respond." Stacy implored and giggled. "Alright fine, if you insist." Uncle Grandpa said as he sat down at the table. "These taste really good!" Pizza Steve exclaimed with a mouth full of waffles. "Thanks." Stacy replied handing Pizza Steve a napkin. "I'm glad they taste edible! I actually never really learned how to cook." Stacy laughed. "Woah really!? You can't tell!" Uncle Grandpa told her. "Well that's good."

After breakfast Stacy quickly cleaned up because Pizza Steve wanted to talk to her outside. "Alright, what did you want to talk about, Pizza Steve?" Stacy asked as she walked out of the RV and over to Pizza Steve. Pizza Steve patted the grass next to him wanting Stacy to sit next to him. Stacy blushed as she sat next to him. "So, have you thought about the questioned I asked you 4 ½ years ago?" Pizza Steve asked. "4 ½ years ago?" Stacy shouted, puzzled. "What question?" Stacy continued. "You don't remember?" Pizza Steve questioned. "No, I don't" Stacy insisted. "I asked if you would move into the UG RV when you turned 18. I know you're not 18 yet but I think you're ready." "Oh… Pizza Steve." Stacy looked over at Pizza Steve, who was smiling at her. "I don't know if I should…" "Why not!? We're best friends! What's holding you back?" Pizza Steve asked. "I don't know, I-I just- "Pizza Steve interrupted her. "Just nothing! Stacy! Please! Move into the RV with us." Pizza Steve pleaded. Stacy quietly stared at Pizza Steve, and he stared back hoping for a response. "Look, Pizza Steve, will it make you feel better if I think about it for a while?" "I guess, but I gave you 4 ½ years to think about it!" "I know but really? I have a life ya know." "Yeah, I guess." Pizza Steve replied with a little frown. "I'll give you an answer at the end of the month." "The end of the month?! That's like 3 weeks away!" "Pizza Steve, please, this is a life changing decision! And it's more like 2 it's the 14th." "Alright, I'll back off a bit."

That night, Stacy slept in Tiger's room. "So, Tiger, I have a question." "*ROAR*" "Pizza Steve wants me to move in with you guys, what do you think I should do?" "*ROAR*" "Yeah, I don't know, I mean I would love to! But it's up to Uncle G, and what will everyone else think, and I don't want to be a bother." "*ROAR*" "That's what you all tell me but, do you guys really want another person in the RV?" "*ROAR*" "Well I have a while to think about it, but in that time, I would have to ask Uncle G." Stacy panicked.

While Stacy and Tiger were hanging out, Pizza Steve went to talk to Uncle Grandpa about Stacy moving in. "Hey, Uncle G, what do you think about Stacy moving in with us?" "That sounds like a great idea Pizza Steve!" "Yeah, but Stacy's not sure about it, I want her to move in but she's nervous about it." "Why?" "I don't know. She said she'll give me an answer at the end of the month."

The Next morning Stacy talked to Uncle Grandpa about moving in, unaware that Pizza Steve did that last night. "Hey…. Uncle G, can we talk?" "Sure! What do you need to talk about?" "Well, um…" Stacy took a deep breath. "Pizza Steve wants me to move in…" Then Uncle Grandpa interrupted her. "Yeah! I heard about that!" "You did? How?" "Pizza Steve asked me last night! I know you're still thinking about it but just so you know, I think it's a great idea, and you're more than welcome to live here!" "Really?! I mean I'm still going to think about it but, that makes me feel better! Thanks Uncle G!" Then Stacy ran off to find Pizza Steve.

She found him playing video games in his room. "Hey peezy." "Hey stace." "So, um, I talked to Uncle Grandpa about moving in, he told me you already asked." "What did he say?" "He said I'm more than welcome to live here." "So, are you going to move in?" "I'm not sure yet, I told you I'd give you an answer at the end of the month. But, it did make me feel more comfortable." "Well that's good! Come play video games with me." "Alright." They had so much fun playing video games that they lost track of time, they took a break from playing at 2pm when they finally got hungry. "Hey, we haven't seen you two around here in a while." Mr. Gus said as they walked by the couch. "Yeah whatever." Pizza Steve replied as he continued to walk to the kitchen. But Stacy stopped. "Yeah, we were just hanging out, playing video games." "Maybe you two should go outside for a bit." Uncle Grandpa suggested. "That sounds nice! Come on Pizza Steve! Let's go outside!" "Fine! But let me grab a banana first."

Then Stacy raced outside, and plopped down in the grass, it was a beautiful, cool summer day. "Doesn't this air feel great, Pizza Steve?" "Sure. How about we take a ride on my speed cycle?" "Come on, Pizza Steve! Come lay in the grass with me, how about we just enjoy the nice weather for once!" "Ugh, that's kinda boring." "No, it's not! It's relaxing!" "Fine! I'll sit next to you if it makes you happy." "That makes me very happy." A couple minutes had pasted and they were still laying in the grass. "This wind feels great in my hair!" "I bet." Then Stacy grabbed Pizza Steve and started rolling around in the grass with him. "Hey!" Pizza Steve shouted as they began to roll down the small hill in the front yard. Then, they finally came to stop, they were both trying to catch their breath from laughing. "Alright, maybe that wasn't a good idea, my hair is all tangled." Stacy giggled, then went inside to brush her hair.

That night, Uncle Grandpa allowed Stacy to sleep in Pizza Steve's room. "Hey, cici, you want to stay up late playing video games?" "I would love to Pizza Steve but, I'm really tired plus, we can't stay up too late, remember that's why I can't stay in your room all the time." "Yeah alright. Goodnight, I guess." "Goodnight Pizza Steve."

Stacy wanted to leave early that morning so she could get home and really think about if she wanted to move into the RV yet or not. She woke up, brushed her hair, packed her stuff, and wrote a letter for Pizza Steve saying that she left so he wouldn't wake up and wonder where she is.

The next week went by real fast but on July 21st Stacy raced over to the RV for their weekend sleepover. She had a big announcement. When she got to the RV Pizza Steve was in the front yard waiting for her. "Hey!" Pizza Steve shouted as Stacy ran up to him. "Hey! Let's go inside, I have great news to tell everyone!" So, they both rushed inside. Stacy gathered everyone on the couch as she stood in front of them all. "Alright! I have great news!" "What is it Stacy?" Uncle Grandpa questioned. "I…. ok... I got a job!" Stacy shouted. Everyone cheered. "That's awesome! What's the job?" Pizza Steve blurted. "That's kinda the bad part about it, I'll be working as a waitress at a local burger joint." "That's not that bad!" Uncle Grandpa chimed in. "I guess. At least I'll be making money so I can't complain too much, but I can already tell my boss hates me." "Don't worry Stacy, everything will be fine! Congratulations on the job!" Uncle Grandpa assured. "Thanks. How about we go hang out in your room Tiger?" "*ROAR*"

When they got to Tiger's room, Stacy wanted to talk to Tiger about something she had been meaning to tell her. "Hey, Tiger, there was something I wanted to talk about, ya know, like a girl-to-girl conversation." "*ROAR*" "Well…. Ever since I first met you guys I've had a major crush on Pizza Steve. I know it's cliché but I can't help it. He acts like he's too good for anyone, and acts like nothing phases him, but I know that deep down he's an insecure, emotional guy, and I love that about him. He comes off as a jerk but I know he's a lovable guy. He's great at hiding his feelings, so I'm not sure if having a crush on him will get me anywhere. I don't want it all to be for nothing. But I can picture us dating, and even having kids together! I know it's wrong but… I love him." Stacy sighed, as she was realizing just how pointless her crush on Pizza Steve was. "*ROAR, MEOW, ROAR*." "I can't just tell him! He could reject me, ruining our friendship! I kinda wanted to wait and see if he feels the same way and would make the first move." "*ROAR*" "Oh, moving in?" I don't know, I'm still thinking."

That morning Tiger and Stacy decided to hang out at the mall. They finally came home around 3pm. "Hey Stacy!" Pizza Steve shouted from the kitchen as the girls walked in. "Where have you been?" "We went to the mall." "Sounds fun. You wanna sleep in my room tonight? Uncle G bought me a new video game we could try out." "Sure!" "Hey! Uncle G! Can Stacy stay in my room tonight?" Pizza Steve hollered at Uncle Grandpa who was watching TV in the living room. "Sure!" Uncle Grandpa replied. "Alright! Let's go!" Pizza Steve cheered as he ran off to his room with Stacy following close behind. When Stacy finally caught up, Pizza Steve was putting the game into the game system. Then, he tossed a controller to Stacy. They played for a couple hours, till they went to eat dinner. But continued shortly after they ate. And they continued to play till 11pm, when they fell asleep, while playing the game.

In the morning, Uncle Grandpa came in to find Pizza Steve and Stacy asleep next to each other, in front of the TV, with the controllers in their hands and the TV still on. "Hey! Wake up you two!" Uncle Grandpa shouted, waking them up immediately. "Where are we?" Pizza Steve perplexed as he rubbed his eyes. "We're in your room, Pizza Steve." "Oh, didn't notice." Pizza Steve giggled as they both stood up. "You two should come get breakfast." Uncle Grandpa noted as he left the room. "Woah, look at your hair!" Pizza Steve jested. "Shut up, Pizza Steve!" Stacy giggled. "Welp, I'm gonna go eat." "Alright, I'll be there in a few minutes."

About 10 minutes later, Stacy finally came to the kitchen. "It's about time!" Pizza Steve joked. Stacy smiled as she hopped up next to Pizza Steve. "Thanks for the breakfast Uncle G." "You're welcome, Stacy." Stacy turned to Pizza Steve "Hey, so, after we eat I promised Tiger I'd hang with her for a bit." "Ok, I'll probably be outside riding my speed cycle if you need me." "Alright." After Stacy at she hopped down from the table and went to Tiger's room.

"Hey Tiger!" "*ROAR*" "So…. What do you want to do?" "*ROAR*" "I was thinking maybe we could… paint our nails?" Stacy hesitated. "*ROAR*" "Yeah… I just thought we'd just do something girly for once, since I don't like to do it often." "*ROAR*" So, the girls went along, painting their nails. When they were done, Stacy & Tiger jammed out to some music for a little bit. They lost track of time doing all kinds of girly stuff, Stacy was actually enjoying it for a little bit. But it wasn't something she'd like to do all the time, but every once in a while, with Tiger.

Stacy walked out into the living room and saw Pizza Steve watching TV with Uncle Grandpa, and Mr. Gus. "Hey Stacy! Wanna watch TV with us?" Pizza Steve asked. "Nah, I think I'm going to go take a walk for a bit. "Alright." So, Stacy went outside, and sat down by a tree. She was enjoying the soothing breeze in her hair. A couple minutes later Pizza Steve came outside to join her. He handed her a banana as he sat down next to her. "Oooh! I love bananas!" "Yep! I knew that! That's why I brought you one!" "Thanks!" They both continued to eat their bananas. "Hey, I've got a quick question." "What is it, Pizza Steve?" "I know you said you would have an answer at the end of the month but…- " "Pizza Steve, no, I'm not answering you. I will give an answer at the end of the month." "Ugh!" "Welp, I'm going inside, you're welcome to join me if you like." "Hey!" Pizza Steve shouted as the caught up with Stacy. "Let's do prank calls!" "OMG Yes!"

They both rushed inside and over to the phone. "Hey! I've got the perfect number!" Stacy shouted. She grabbed the phone, put in the number, pressed call, and handed the phone to Pizza Steve. "Hello, this is the president of the united states. I'm calling random people to check up on them, …Ok…. Bye." Then Pizza Steve hung up. "Everything alright?" "Yeah, um… he threatened me…" "Oh… let's do something else." "Yeah." They went to Pizza Steve's room to play video games.

A couple hours later Uncle Grandpa came in. "What are you guys doing?" "We're playing videos games Uncle G." Pizza Steve replied keeping his eyes glued to the TV. "Yes!" Stacy shouted as she jumped up. "I won!" "Dang it Uncle G! You made me lose!" Pizza Steve raged. "How about you two go outside!" Uncle Grandpa suggested. "Yeah, let's go Pizza Steve." Stacy agreed as she rubbed her eyes. "Fine, let's go." Pizza Steve said as he got up. So they both headed outside.