What Now? Chapter 8
It was finally the second month of the year. February. Pizza Steve & Stacy's first Valentines Day together as a couple. Stacy was already planning that night. It was going to be like the night they got together. She was going to decorate the ball room, cook dinner, and they would end their night with some dancing.
February 1st, Stacy had to work. She hated being there. All she wanted was to be home, cuddling next to Pizza Steve. Not only did she have to work most of the day but, she had an online college class as soon as she got home. She wouldn't have any time for Pizza Steve until late in the afternoon.
She clocked out of work a couple minutes early so she could make it home in time for class. She busted through the pizza door and without saying hello to anyone, she raced to her room. She grabbed her laptop and got into class. A few minutes later, Pizza Steve came into her room. "Whatcha up to, Stace?" "Shhh. I'm in class. You need to leave. I'll come see you when I'm done." "...Fine.." Pizza Steve left and Stacy continued to listen to her teacher.
When her class was over, Stacy left her room to find Pizza Steve. When she found him, he was on the couch watching a movie. "Hey, Cici. Are you done with your class?" "Yep." She hopped onto the couch to watch the movie with him. Stacy leaned over to Pizza Steve and rested on his shoulder. "Everything alright?" He asked. "Kinda, I'm super stressed out." "Yeah, you're always busy." "I know, between my job, and college. Should I drop out of college? I kinda want to but my mom would be so mad at me. My dad would be too once he found out." "I don't know, Cici. What would you do all day if you dropped out?" "Be less stressed, be able to work more to earn more money." "If you dropped out of college to work more then why drop out?" "Oh.. true. I'll think about it." Stacy and Pizza Steve just started to get comfortable and cuddle when all of a sudden Stacy jumped. "My mom! I'm supposed to me her at the park in" Stacy looked down at her phone to check the time. "10 minutes! Sorry, Cheesy. I have to run!" She kissed him, hopped off the couch and ran out the door.
Stacy made it to the park right on time. "Sorry I'm late, Mother. I lost track of time, I had to work and go home to do my colle-" "You're not late, You're right on time." Stacy checked her phone. "Oh, look at that." "Are you alright, Dear? You look drained." "Not really. I work everyday, then I have to do my online college class, I meet up with you once a week, and I have to make time for not only my boyfriend but my other friends, and it's just a lot." "We can stop meeting up every week if it will make you feel better." "No, Mother. It's not that it's too much. It's just something I add to my schedule, I want to see you." "Oh... ok." "I'm super tired." "How about we just go get some coffee at the cafe?" "Sounds good but, I don't like coffee. So I'll just get some hot chocolate." "Whatever you'd like, honey."
They hung out at the cafe for a couple hours. Then Diane had to get home. When Stacy got home Pizza Steve was still watching movies, Uncle Grandpa was out helping kids, and Mr. Gus was cooking dinner. "Hey Stace. Did you have fun with your mom?" "Yeah." Stacy hopped onto the couch with Pizza Steve. "Did you watch movies the whole time I was gone?" "Yeah, what else was I going to do?" "I don't know, but there's other things you can do besides watch TV all day." Pizza Steve kissed Stacy which lead to them making out. They were interrupted a few minutes later, when Uncle Grandpa came home.
"So, Stacy, how was work?" Uncle Grandpa asked as he sat next to them on the couch. "Miserable." "Aww, it couldn't have been that bad." "Yeah... I just hate working. On top of work I have my college classes." "Yeah, but college will be worth it once you graduate." "Yeah..." Pizza Steve & Stacy went to Pizza Steve's room for some privacy. "Sooo, Pizza Steve. Are you excited about our first Valentine's Day together as a couple?" Stacy asked as she sat on his pizza bed. "Sure." "Sure? Just sure? I'm excited for you to see what I have planned, you should be too." She winked at him. Pizza Steve walked over to her and sat with her. They sat and got comfortable then continued the make out session that was interrupted earlier.
Stacy continued to work and do her college classes everyday. They were getting really close to Valentine's Day. Stacy had everything set and ready for that night, she was really excited. One day while she was working, Pizza Steve decided to surprise her. Pizza Steve, Mr. Gus, and Uncle Grandpa came to the diner she worked at to eat lunch as a surprise. Since they knew she didn't like working they thought it'd be a good idea to visit her to make her happy. Stacy was serving some customers when she heard them come in. She ran back into the kitchen so they wouldn't see her. They asked to be sat at one of her tables. What are you doing here?" She asked. "We thought you'd like to see us while you're working." Pizza Steve said. "This was your idea, wasn't it?" She fumed. "What are you so mad about? I thought it'd be a nice surprise, Cici." "Well, you were wrong." "Why are you upset about it?" "Because, this is where I work, I don't want you to come in here and make my boss and co workers hate me even more." "Why would I make them hate you?" "Remember that one day when you walked me to work?" "Yes." "My co workers saw, and they... made fun of me. It's already bad enough that they're humans and I'm a pizza. They laughed and made jokes about me hanging out with you." "What do you care?" "I care a lot because I work with them everyday, they tease me all day about being a slice of pizza it's annoying." "Do we need to talk to your boss?" Uncle Grandpa asked. "No, that would make it worse. Luckily, they haven't noticed you yet. Surprisingly. Could you do me a favor and... leave...? I'll see you at home later. I appreciate the thought." "You appreciate the thought!?" Pizza Steve hollered. "Pizza Steve, please don't yell." "Oh, why? Because I embarrass you?" "No...-" "Yes! Let's go guys, we're obviously an ebarrassment. See you at home, Anastasia." They got up and left.
Stacy's co workers didn't see Pizza Steve but Stacy felt so bad all day. She knew Pizza Steve was super mad at her if he used her actual name, considering he only uses nicknames for her most of the time. Stacy was afraid to go home after what happened. But she had to get home quickly after work to do her online class. When she got home no one was in the living room or the kitchen. She knew Uncle Grandpa was out, figured Mr. Gus was in his room, but wondered where Pizza Steve was. She went to her room to do her class knowing Pizza Steve was mad. She felt guilty about what she did earlier as she choked back tears during class. When she finished her class, she jumped onto her bed and sobbed into her pillow. Dinner passed and she still hadn't left her room. Uncle Grandpa was worried. He went to check on her and bring her some dinner. "Stacy, it's me, Uncle G. Can I come in?" It was silent for a minute before she opened the door. "Sure." She said as she opened the door. He walked in, placed the plate on her desk, as Stacy sat back on her bed. "You doin' alright?" "No, I feel horrible about eariler at the diner." "Aww, don't feel bad about it. It was nothing personal." "Pizza Steve thinks it was!" "I'm sure he doesn't." Just then, Pizza Steve was walking passed Stacy's room as they were talking. He paused, and started to listen in on them.
"He was really mad." "Yeah, but he gets over things quickly." "I don't know. What if he hates me and breaks up with me?" "He doesn't hate you and he wouldn't break up with you." "You think so?" "I know that he wants to spend the rest of his life with you." Uncle Grandpa winked at her. "...Did he tell you?" "No, but I know these things." "Oh, yeah. You're Uncle Grandpa." She giggled. "He'll probably come see you sometime tonight." Uncle Grandpa patted her hair then left her room. As soon as Uncle Grandpa left, Pizza Steve walked in. "Hey, babe." Stacy jumped up, ran up to him, and gave him the biggest hug. "I'm sooooooooo super sorry about earlier. I'm a horrible person." "Nah, don't feel bad. It was nothing personal." Stacy grabbed Pizza Steve's hand and dragged him to her bed to kiss and cuddle before they went to bed.
Pizza Steve fell asleep in Stacy's bed. Uncle Grandpa came in to check on them on his way to bed. They were both asleep. He turned off Stacy's TV and let them sleep for the night.