Author's Note: Chapters 1-10 have been revised and updated. This necessitated me deleting several chapters (since the beginning of this ordeal I've recently only had to delete one chapter at a time). You may have to go back a bit to return to where you left off. Sorry for the inconvenience. It might be easiest to make note of the title of the chapter you're on in the future.

"Oh it's nothing to worry about, Ralph, ahaha!" King Candy said happily, "I was just doing Crumbelina a personal favor, that's all. It's not something that she would appreciate being spread around, I hope you understand." Relax, Ralph..

"Oh.. Okay.." Ralph said, "Forget I asked then." Makes me kind of curious what the favor was though..

"Alright, we'll be on our way then," Vannie said happily, "Bye dad."

"You'd better come home in time for the arcade to open, ahaha," King Candy said. Normally I would be a little worried, but it'll be fine. It's not like he would take advantage of her, especially not with the little one around. Well she can make her own decisions anyway.. I think I should go take a nap.. I'm thinking too much about nothing.

Ralph, Vannie and Vanellope went back to the castle in Sugar Rush after Vannie grabbed a set of pajamas.

"Finally, a sleepover!" Vanellope said excitedly, "Hey Vannie, you wanna sleep in my room? We can talk about Ralph behind his back!" That'd be great! Make Ralph worry a little what kind of secrets I could possibly reveal.

"I'm right here, kid," Ralph said. You know that. You'd better not say anything unnecessary.

"That's the point Stinkbrain," Vanellope said while pointing to her forehead, "What? You want to join us to make sure you can do proper damage control?" It's not like I've never snuck into Ralph's house when he's sleeping before. So boring being alone in the castle except Sour Bill, Wynchel and Duncan.. And the oreo guards.. At least they stop chanting when I go to sleep.. Oh, and King Candy is there too.

"W-what?" Ralph asked in shock, "D-don't be ridiculous. Suppose I smack you by accident while I'm sleeping.." Geez kid, you're shipping us pretty hard, aren't you?

"What are ya nuts?" Vanellope asked, "Ralph, when was the last time you hurt someone by accident? How many times did you pick me up, shake peoples' hands and whatnot? Why you worried about something stupid like that now?" Does he think he can't control his strength for some reason? Sure he's clumsy, but there's limits..

"H-huh?" Ralph said, "..Wait.." That actually does make sense.. "My brain must still be a little scrambled from being reset." Am I worrying over nothing? Maybe I am.. But still, c'mon kid..

"Eggbrain? No.." Vanellope said to herself, "Agh.. This is harder than I thought." Did I say that out loud?.. I need to figure out a new nickname for him if he's going to keep smelling good.

"Huh?" Vannie asked with a laugh, "What's that Vanellope?" Eggbrain? She thinking of nicknames?

"Well if he's not going to stink, I can't really call Ralph Stinkbrain now can I?" Vanellope said dismissively. She heard me.. Perhaps two heads are better than one.. "Ideas?"

"I got one. How about Ralph," Ralph said plainly, but with a smile. It's cute and all, but c'mon kid.

"Hmm.. Well I don't know. It's a tough call to make.." Vannie said with a smile. Hmm.. I wonder what a good one would be..

"C'mon, not you too," Ralph pleaded. This will be trouble..

"And you didn't answer my question, Ralphie," Vanellope said teasingly, "Ya wanna sleep in my bed too or not?" I'm being half serious here, you know. King Candy ain't got nothing on your daddy status. How could I see anyone else as a dad, huh Ralph? Hmm.. Would that make Vannie kind of like a mom? That wouldn't be so bad. I could see that..

"No way," Ralph said, "I'd take up the whole bed." You're making it just a little awkward.. I mean, it's just sleeping, but still... Aw, come on. Don't look at me with that sad face..

"Pleease?" Vanellope asked. Last try.. "My bed is huge!" It actually is.. Way too big.

"Shame on you Ralph, you're gonna make her cry.." Vannie said. I'm not sure if I like the kid's style, but if Ralph wants to join us, I won't mind so much. Vanellope would be a good mediator.

Ralph sighed. I really shouldn't let her trick me into this. It's not like she hasn't snuck into my house before.. I do remember that now.. But this situation just makes it so awkward.. Is she doing this on purpose? Is this the new kind of harassment I can expect on a daily basis? I shouldn't say it.. I shouldn't accept it.. "Fine." Urgh! I said it..

"Yes!" Vanellope said in triumph, "You'd better not roll over though!" He's nearly crushed me a few times when he didn't know I was napping with him..

"Careful, I just might take it back," Ralph said. I shouldn't have accepted to begin with.. I probably don't have to worry too much, but suppose I do roll over? He chuckled to himself. At least there won't be any bricks to crush her with. The kid's crazy though.. It's almost like I'm her dad.. Poor King Candy. I wonder how he would feel about this..

"You better not!" Vanellope said excitedly, "I call middle!" I get my way. All is right in the world.

Later, when Ralph is trying to sleep. The constant teasing finally having wound down.

"Ralph," Vannie whispered.

"What?" Ralph asked quietly.

"Ralph," Vannie whispered again.

"What?" Ralph asked quietly again. Really. What?

"Forget it," Vannie said. I wonder if Vanellope is asleep yet.. She checked, and saw Vanellope was smiling at her. Guess not..

"Aww, c'mere you," Vanellope said snuggling up to Vannie. It's decided, you can be my mommy. Well, that'll be my secret.. I'm sure she wouldn't mind if I told her though.. But that might be too weird..

"Hehe, goodnight," Vannie said as she stroked Vanellope's hair, which was free of candy while she slept. She's adorable..

"Night.." Vanellope said. Best night ever..

Ralph quietly sighed to himself as he laid there on his back. Should I risk falling asleep? I'd better not wake up with drawings on my face.. What will it be tomorrow? Air horn again? No, she wouldn't reuse the same thing two days in a row.. Cold water? Probably not.. Frozen marbles? Tired.. Fine, I'll just take it, whatever harassment it is.

"Mom?" Crumbelina called out, "Are you up?" Please be okay.. I wouldn't want to make her feel bad having a guest over and her being stuck in bed..

"Oh, Crumbelina!" Oreanna said, "Dear, guess what!" She quickly walked into the room.

"Mom, you're up!" Crumbelina said excitedly as she ran over to hug her mom. How can I thank King Candy for this?!

"I don't know what happened," Oreanna said, "Oh, and we have a guest.. Is this why you were smiling yesterday? My name is Oreanna."

"H-hello," Jet said, "I'm Jet, nice to meet you." It looks like King Candy managed, that's one less thing on my mind..

"Mom, this is my boyfriend," Crumbelina said happily, "He.. Um.. How should I say it?.." I want her to know it's because of his suggestion that she's up and about.. "He's going to be staying the night, it's a long story.." That isn't really what I wanted to say.. Where's he going to sleep anyways? I would feel bad about making him sleep on the couch or something.. But the only other option would be us.. sharing.. a bed.. I don't think that should happen yet, no.. I could keep an eye on him better that way, but I'm about at my limit already..

"Oh?" Oreanna asked seriously with an eyebrow raised, "And just how well do you know this young man?" Where's he planning to sleep?

"He's fine, mom," Crumbelina insisted, "He's a good guy, you don't have to worry about anything. He was even the one who suggested I.. ask King Candy.. He um.." Help me out here a little, would you?

"..She means that I.." Jet said, "Well I just suggested she ask King Candy to make you feel better.. She kind of told me.." Her mom certainly doesn't act as if she's ever been ill.

"Hmm.." Oreanna said, "Well, I'll have to make sure to thank King Candy as well then. I haven't felt this great in years." She smiled. "You'll do fine, young man.. Jet, right?" I suppose I can trust him then.. I'll have to cook something really nice for King Candy.. Oh, I suppose I should head back to the restaurant tomorrow. Now that will be wonderful. I wonder how Clareese has been doing.

"Y-yes ma'am," Jet said nervously. But where will I be sleeping?

"Alright, go on now, I'll leave you two alone," Oreanna said happily as she sat down on a chair, "I won't be bringing any drinks or anything like that, don't worry." She laughed. She's a grown up, if she's ready for that, then I won't stop her. She's a smart girl.

"Mom!" Crumbelina said nervously. That's not really helping me any.. I've never even had anyone in my room before except her..

"Just picking, dear," Oreanna said happily.

Crumbelina sighed and said, "Come on Jet.." Not gonna do it. Not gonna do it.. I've only even kissed him once..

As they got to her room Jet said, "Your mom is surprisingly.. I don't know how to put it.." It would be in poor taste to rush things..

"I know.." Crumbelina said. So embarrassing.. "I'm glad she's happy though. It's been so long since she's been up and about like this. Well, she hasn't since the game was plugged in, but you know what I mean.." How are we going to do this?..

"So um.. Where should I sleep?" Jet asked, "It would be pretty awkward sharing the bed.." There's no chair or anything in here either.. I don't want to risk her mom getting upset somehow if she saw me leave her room to sleep on the couch. She's probably got her fill of sleeping too so she'd be watching me like a hawk out there..

"Well there's really no other choice unless you want to face my mom again," Crumbelina laughed nervously. Mooom! She had to have done this on purpose.. Why in the world would she do that? I said he was my boyfriend, but how long do you think we've been plugged in?

Jet nervously ran his fingers through his hair and said, "Well I could take one side and you take the other.. Or I could sleep on the floor.." He laughed. I'd really rather not sleep on the floor though. If I don't touch her she should be okay, right?

"No, it's fine.." Crumbelina said in resignation, "I mean.. Just sharing a bed.. It's fine, right?" I guess I can keep watch on him easier at least. Not like he's going to run away though. Not with my mom out there..

"If you're okay with it," Jet said, "I'll keep my hands to myself, promise." Unless you don't want me to, I mean.. I'd be okay with it up to a certain point..

"You're making it harder on me," Crumbelina laughed nervously, "This is just awkward.. You don't have to be that worried about it.. I mean, well, I don't know what I mean.." Keep your cool Crumbelina.. It's just a bed..

"R-right.." Jet said, "Well goodnight.." He let himself fall onto the bed. Be still my heart. I shouldn't be thinking about this when I'm basically going before the jury tomorrow.. I need to sleep.. If anything I should be thinking of what I should say tomorrow..

Crumbelina turned out the lights and got in bed. Calm down.. I didn't even change into pajamas.. She took her hat off and threw it onto the floor. "You're not cold, are you?" I shouldn't be moving so fast, right?.. Why can't I just go to sleep already before I embarrass myself more? I'm making this even more awkward..

"A little," Jet said. His face was pressed into one of her pillows so it sounded muffled. What are you saying?

"You might as well cover up.." Crumbelina said nervously, "It's fine.." It should be fine if we snuggled, right? I don't want to seem like I'm going too fast.. I don't know if I'm going too fast or not.. Mom, why'd you have to push us along? You made it more awkward, now I can't help but do the same..

"You sure?" Jet asked. I can't sleep like this, you know?

"Just do it," Crumbelina said, "You're cold, right?" At least I know he's hesitant about this too.. It's not just me..

Jet hesitantly got under the covers and said, "There.. Goodnight again." Anything more than this is too much.. It's already too much.. I could barely handle that kiss yesterday for crying out loud..

"Sorry," Crumbelina said, "Just go to sleep.." I want to get closer..

"R-right.." Jet said as Crumbelina slid closer to him and wrapped an arm around him.

"Sorry.." Crumbelina said. I just have to get over it.. He might not be around long if Bad-Anon goes badly.. And then even if that does go well..

"It's okay.." Jet said. I'm sorry too.. If I hadn't been such a bad person in the past there wouldn't be a problem.. I should at least tell her once.. "I love you.. I don't think I've told you before. I really should have.."

Crumbelina tightened her grip on him slightly and said, "I love you too.. You'd better come back from that meeting.." Don't you dare disappear.. Not after all this..

"I will.. I promise," Jet said as he turned to face her and wrapped an arm around her, "I'll do whatever I can to stay with you." There has to be something I can do..

"Goodnight," Crumbelina said. I'll hold you to that.

Author's Note: I wasn't originally planning to have Jet and Crumbelina share a bed already, but it just sort of wrote itself.