Chapter 5

Sportacus took the question in stride. Stephanie was surprised that he didn't hesitate at all.

"That is a very good question. I would have to say when you tried to give me that vacation day, all those years ago. You looked pretty cute in that SportaStephanie outfit. It was then that I realized you cared about me and I cared about you. Of course you were eight at the time so I pushed those thoughts from my head. I was afraid of ruining our friendship that and I was unsure of what to do. When you had that fever three summers ago, the feelings just got stronger. I realized I couldn't bear to see you that way. When you admitted to me later in the airship that you loved me I was so ecstatic. I knew that you loved me and you knew I loved you. Obviously we've had our difficulties but no matter what I will always love you." Sportacus explained. Leaning down he kissed her lips and Stephanie pulled him close and kissed back. Then somewhere they heard someone whistle followed by a catcall. Quickly they broke the kiss and ran back to the Mayor's house.

"I don't know if I'll ever get used to that whole kissing in public thing if we keep getting whistled and catcalled at." Stephanie shook her head. Sportacus smiled and they started to kiss again. Enjoying themselves they paid no attention to the things going on around them. The house could've been falling down around their ears and they wouldn't have cared.

Wednesday came faster than anyone expected. Bessie seemed to be in better spirits than the last time they saw her. Mayor Meanswell thanked Sportacus for staying with Stephanie while they were away and promised to do something nice for him. Sportacus assured him that wasn't necessary but Milford insisted. Stephanie helped Bessie unpack and wash the clothes from their suitcases.

Later that night, after Stephanie, Bessie, and Uncle Milford had dinner the three enjoyed each other's company. Bessie and Stephanie were putting a five hundred-piece puzzle together while Milford was still trying to grasp the whole edge versus inside piece concept. They finished putting the puzzle together and Stephanie told them she was going to bed. They said goodnight to her and Bessie and Uncle Milford sat on the couch. They talked and snuggled most of the night.

The next morning Sportacus knocked on the door and Stephanie opened it. She smiled at him and he kissed her on the cheek as she invited him in.

"I got this letter from your Uncle this morning. It said he needed to see me. Do you know what's going on?" He asked her.

"No I don't, but I'll go find him." Stephanie told him. She found Uncle Milford in the living room. He was picking up the puzzle pieces that somehow ended up on the floor.

"What happened to the puzzle?" Stephanie asked. The Mayor blushed and said he bumped the card table it was on and it fell off. He didn't tell her what really happened after she went to bed last night.

Sportacus walked into the living room wondering what was taking so long. The Mayor, glad that Sportacus had broken the awkward silence, told him to have a seat. Bessie walked in with some coffee for the Mayor and took a seat in the big easy chair.

"Bessie and I were talking last night and we have decided what to do for you Sportacus." Mayor Meanswell smiled.

"I told you, I don't need anything." Sportacus protested.

"Hear me out. I think you'll like this one. As Mayor I have the authority to give a certain above-average hero a few days off. That certain someone will be able to take another certain someone with him. So for the next three days, you and a certain someone will have nothing but peace and quiet to look forward to." Mayor Meanswell got up and handed Sportacus a key.

"That key opens Cabin number 19 on Peacock trail in the LazyTown Park. It has no electricity, no phones, and most of all no people. Now I suggest that you and someone special pack right away. No ifs, ands, or buts, about it." The Mayor finished. Sportacus stood there with the key in his hands not knowing what to say.

"I… I …" he stuttered.

"Think nothing of it, Sportacus. Now go pack. You can pick Stephanie up by eleven and be at the cabin in time for lunch." Bessie said pushing him to the door. Then she pushed him out the door. He stood on the stoop for a few moments trying to figure out what just happened.

To Be Continued…

To All My Faithful Readers: I feel it is necessary to give you fair warning. I start my third college semester on the 29th of August (tomorrow). Due to this I will only be updating once or twice a week from now until December. This story will not take that long but I just thought I'd give you a heads up. Thanks for all the reviews, encouragement, and compliments.

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