Chapter 16
Before Sportacus had a chance to answer Stephanie came around the corner carrying the plastic silverware and some more paper plates and tablecloths she found. Not able to see where she was going Stephanie bumped into Sportacus and fell down. Sportacus grabbed Stephanie before she hit the ground and stood her up.
"Thank you, Sportacus." Stephanie blushed. The Mayor picked up the silverware, plates, and tablecloths. Stephanie just stared at Sportacus for a moment and then started to blush.
"Are you ok, Stephanie?" Sportacus asked. Stephanie felt her cheeks grow hot.
"Yes, but I feel stupid." Stephanie said.
"Why is that dear?" Uncle Milford asked as Sportacus took the silverware, plates, and tablecloths from him.
"Well those things are supposed to be…" Stephanie started.
"Stephanie!" Pixel ran over.
"Pixel." Stephanie breathed a sigh of relief.
"Good thing I caught you. Sportacus we'll take this stuff if you promise to follow us and close your eyes." Pixel said.
"Ok." Sportacus said confused. Pixel, Stephanie, and Mayor Meanswell carried the extra stuff as they led Sportacus to the sports field.
"Can I open my eyes now?" Sportacus laughed.
"Almost, only a few more seconds." Pixel said. The group entered the sports field and they let Sportacus open his eyes.
"Surprise!" Everyone shouted. Pixel, Trixie, Stingy, Ziggy, Vigdís, Number 9, and Bessie had finished setting up things while Stephanie had gone looking for the silverware. Stephanie was just as surprised as Sportacus at the job they had done. There was a banners that said, "Welcome back Sportacus!" and another one that said, "So glad to be friends again." The cake had still had to be frosted when she left. They had done that and brought out the rest of the meal. Number 9 had cooked hamburgers and hot dogs on Mayor Meanswell's grill and Vigdís had brought some of her world famous Sugar free apple pie and ice cream. There was plenty of sports candy as well. They had also made some iced tea and lemonade.
"Wow!" Was all Sportacus could say.
"Let's party!" Bessie shouted. At that Pixel started the music and everyone sat down and had some food. Later they played games and sang karaoke. As the party was winding down Pixel found Stephanie and pulled her off to the side.
"Stephanie, can we talk?" He asked her.
"Sure Pixel. What's on your mind?" Stephanie asked him.
"I'm sorry for not responding to your letters and phone calls. I should have no matter what was going on here." Pixel apologized.
"I must admit, it hurt when you didn't write back. My mother and I spent a lot of nights trying to get the scoop from Uncle Milford, but that didn't work out. You don't have to worry though. There were a lot of things going on in LazyTown. I forgive you." Stephanie said.
"Really?" Pixel asked. Stephanie leaned over to him and kissed him on the cheek.
"Really." Stephanie said.
"Then I have something for you." Pixel said as he hit a button on his digi pad. The song that was playing changed and the next song started.
"Cause it's you and me and all of the people,
And I don't know why,
I can't keep my eyes off of you,
All of the things that I want to say,
Just aren't coming out right,
I'm tripping inwards,
You got my head spinning,
… And it's you and me and all of the people,
And I don't know why,
I can't keep my eyes off of you,
I can't quite figure out,
Everything she does is beautiful,
Everything she does is right,
… And it's you and me and all of the people,
And I don't know why,
I can't keep my eyes off of you…"
Pixel smiled and Stephanie blushed. The two of them just stood there while they listened to the song and stared at each other.
TO BE CONTINUED…