What Now? Chapter 22
On March 1st; the gang went out to help some kids while Stacy helped Monique with her new baby, Yasmin. The next day, the gang said their goodbyes, wished the young couple luck with their baby, then went back home. As soon as they did, Stacy went out to get her hair done. That night Stacy sat in her bed, thinking about how happy Monique was with her baby. Just as she was thinking, Pizza Steve walked in. "Hey Cici, what are you up to?" He asked, going in. "Just thinking..." She responded. "About what?" "Well, Monique seemed so happy with Yasmin." "Yeah...?" "I really want to be a mom one day..." Stacy muttered. "Mmmmmm... I don't know, Stacy..." "It wouldn't be anytime soon! But we have to at least think about it!" "Nah, let's think about it later." Pizza Steve said, as he grabbed the TV remote and hopped on Stacy's bed. Stacy laid back and sighed as she cuddled up to him.
Sunday was a chill day. However, Stacy couldn't stop thinking about Monique. She decided to call her up to check on things. The two girls were on the phone all day. Stacy insisted she stay on the line even if Monique was busy and couldn't talk. Stacy had a college class the next day. She was allowed to make dinner that night. She always gets excited when she makes dinner. Stacy was becoming more confident in it, and Mr. Gus along with Uncle Grandpa were becoming more comfortable with it. That is; because Stacy hasn't hurt herself. Dinner was great, as it usually is when Stacy cooks.
Tuesday was of course; homework day. Nothing really happens on Tuesdays. However, Stacy finished her homework earlier than usual so she took a warm bubble bath. Class was early the next morning at 8am. Princess had a vet appointment at 11am. Pizza Steve helped Stacy take Princess to the vet. They got to chill for the rest of the day after that, luckily.
Stacy had yet another college class on Thursday. Before class, she wanted to make cupcakes. She asked Mr. Gus for permission, and he allowed her. Mr. Gus trusted Stacy alone in the kitchen since she's proven herself in the past. As Stacy was putting the cupcakes in the oven, she burned herself. She welped, and Mr. Gus raced to the kitchen to see what happened. "What?! What happened?" "Oooh, owie! I got burned!" Stacy started to sob. Mr. Gus closed the oven then took Stacy to the bathroom to bandage her wound. Once he had her all fixed up, he grabbed a tissue and wipped her tears. "Looks like you might have to stay out of the kitchen for a while before you can be trusted alone again." "Noooo! Big G! You know I can be in the kitchen!" "Yes, but not alone... We'll have to go back to where we started with you just watching from afar before you can cook again." "No way! This was a one time accident! I'm great at cooking dinner!" "No, Anastasia. We knew this would happen. It was too early to let you in the kitchen." "Uncle G will disagree!" She argued. "You wait until he gets home!" She continued before crying and running off to her room. She cried in her room for a couple hours before Uncle Grandpa arrived home. He talked to Mr. Gus about what happened then went in to check on Stacy. "What?" Stacy shouted when Uncle G knocked on her door. "Hey Stacy. I heard you got a boo boo today." "It was an accident! Now Mr. Gus thinks I shouldn't cook any more!" "Maybe we let you cook alone too early..." Stacy's jaw dropped. "You don't actually agree with Mr. Gus do you, Uncle G?" "Sorry, Stacy. You're just too little to work in such a big kitchen." Stacy grabbed her pillow and scream into for a few seconds. When she finished screaming, she removed the pillow from her face and saw the rest of the gang in her room. "What's going on, Stace?" Pizza Steve asked. Stacy's face turned red with embarrassment. She jumped off her bed and pushed her way through the gang. They followed her as she ran to the living room and out the door. "Stacy! No!" Uncle Grandpa shouted. Mr. Gus tried running after her, but Stacy was a super fast runner. She ran behind someone's house and vanished.
The gang scattered and looked for Stacy. Pizza Steve called Stacy at least 50 times but Stacy had actually left her phone in her room, so it was no use. The gang gave up and hoped she'd calm down and come home safely. The gang sat on the couch and wished Stacy would walk in any second. Pizza Steve slipped away to Stacy's room. He sat on her bed and cried, craving a cuddle right about then. It was 11pm, and everyone was in bed; but couldn't sleep. As they were all in bed, Stacy came home. She came in through the pizza door so no one heard her come in. She got some snacks from the kitchen then went to her room. Pizza Steve froze with fear when he heard the bedroom door open. He screamed when Stacy cuddled up to him. "Dang, Peezy! It's just me!" "Stacy! You came back!" Duh, I live here!" "We thought you'd never come back!" "... Of course I'm gonna come back! Where else would I go?" "I don't know, maybe your parent's house?" "Maybe for a few hours but not to live there!" Stacy's eyes started to turn red so Pizza Steve didn't respond. He cuddled close to her and they fell asleep. Stacy had to work at 9am on Friday morning. She didn't even get home until 1pm. She was so tired, Stacy just chilled in bed with Pizza Steve for the rest of the day.
Saturday Stacy and Belly Bag spent some time together. They did not go into the white void this time. Belly Bag let Stacy sit inside his mouth while they explored the RV. Stacy didn't get lost, and they had a fun time together! Sunday was a chill day. Pizza Steve and Stacy decided to build a pillow fort in Stacy's room and hang out in it all day.
Stacy's college class was at 2pm on Monday. She woke up early to go to work at 9am. She got home around 12pm and found Pizza Steve chilling in her bed when she got home. Stacy joined him on her bed and they played video games for the rest of the day. Tuesday was Stacy's homework day, so nothing much happened.
Stacy had a college class Wednesday morning. After her class, she took a warm bubble bath. Around 12pm she went out with her mom for a few hours. Pizza Steve was waiting for Stacy when she got home at 2pm. Stacy was exhuasted but Pizza Steve wanted to go to the mall to get a new video game. They headed to the mall, got the game, and went back home. Pizza Steve insisted Stacy play with him, so she did. Not too long into their game, Stacy fell asleep.
They little couple slept in on Thursday. Once they did get up, Stacy wanted to go to her friend's shop to order some spring clothes. She convinced Pizza Steve to take her on his speed cycle. Later that afternoon, Stacy had a class. However, Pizza Steve wanted to hang out. He ended up chilling in her room until she was done with class. On Friday, Tiger; along with Stacy, went shopping. They were out all day shopping. There were so many shopping bags after their trip. Stacy carried some, and Tiger carried some in her mouth, in her paws, and on her tail. The boys were surprised to see so many bags.
Tyler visited the RV on Saturday. The gang gave him a tour of the RV. He was there for a few hours before going back home. The next day was St. Patrick's Day. The gang always celebrates and they throw a party. Before the party that afternoon, Stacy had to clean her bathroom since it had been a while. The gang decorated while Stacy was busy cleaning. The living room and kitchen was covered in green decorations. They even had green treats! Pizza Steve and Stacy had tummy aches by the end of the night because of all the sweets they ate.
Monday was a busy day. Stacy went out with the gang to help kids. Tiger had to take Stacy home shortly before 2pm so she could do her college class. As soon as it ended, Tiger picked her up so she could continue to help kids with the gang. Tuesday was homework day. Stacy was so tired when she finished at 2am.
Stacy had class at 8am on Wednesday. She finished at 9am but had a shift at work around 11am. While Stacy was at work, the gang went out to help kids. She arrived home at 1pm, the gang was still out when she got back. So, she was home alone. It was actually her first time being completely alone in the RV. Stacy was so excited, she blasted music in the living room and had a dance party with Cali, along with Princess. Suddenly, the front door opened. It was the gang, arriving home. Stacy froze when she saw them, she then rushed to turn the music off. "Sooooo, did you guys have fun helping kids?" Stacy, asked hoping she could change the subject before the gang called her out. "Yeah..."
Stacy woke up sick on Thursday morning. Luckily she didn't have to work, However she did have class that evening. Stacy wasn't feeling any better on Friday. She just stayed in bed, feeling miserable.
Finally, Stacy's illness went away on Saturday. Good thing too, because Saturday was date night. Pizza Steve and Stacy went out to a movie then went to the park to gaze at the stars in the night sky. Stacy went out to hang with her mom on Sunday. She was out til dawn. Stacy worked early, about 9am on Monday. She got home at 1:30pm, which was just in time for her college class. She pretty much slept for the rest of the day after that.
Tuesday was a long homework day. And Wednesday was yet again, a busy day. Stacy had a college class early at 8am then work at 10am. She didn't get home until 9pm. She took a warm bubble bath. As she was in the bath, Pizza Steve came in. He joined her in the bath, and they just enjoyed each other's company before cuddling to sleep.
Thursday was the same. Work and class. Days like this, Stacy usually would sleep whenever she could. She worked at 7am but then had class as soon as she got home. Stacy fell asleep at 6pm. Uncle Grandpa came in to inform her about dinner, but he found her asleep in her bed, so he let her sleep. Friday was girls night with Tiger. Tiger and Stacy did their usual; up all night, music, truth or dare. It was fun, the girls really enjoyed their time together.
Stacy had some one on one time with Mr. Gus on Saturday. They sat in Mr. Gus's room and had a conversation about life. They talked about important things Stacy would have to deal with in life. Driving, taxs, career etc. Stacy felt Mr. Gus was one of the best people to talk to about that stuff. Uncle Grandpa was too, but Mr. Gus is just more mature. They talked calmly for hours, and his advice was very reassuring. Sunday was a laid back day. The gang didn't have anything planned. However, Uncle Grandpa did go out by himself to help kids.