It's late! I know!

I wish I'd finished this earlier...
GAH!

Chapter 14: The Concept Of Valentines Day

Stitch

"Jumba! Jumba!!"

I ran after Lilo as she climbed the stairs to the door and pushed it open. She was so excited after hearing the big announcement from Kumu, that we'd run all the way home...and I was now puffed. When I reached the front door, I flopped down on my belly and closed my eyes, panting like crazy.

As I felt something poke me in the side, I slowly opened to see Rhanee sitting beside me and Cosmo leaning against the wall. They were like best friends now , and even though they had an arguement from time to time, they were never far apart. Just like Lilo and me.

"Are you ok?" Rhanee asked, tilting her head at me.

I nodded. "Stitch just tired. Stitch ran all the way from Hula."
"So I see." Cosmo piped up.

Lilo ran towards the kitchen door. "Jumba! Uncle Jumba!"

Cosmo turned his head to look at her. "He's in his room wiv Pleakers. He jammed his hand in da door, and now Jumba's playin' 'Doctor'."

I snickered at the mental image of Pleakley that appeared in my head, and watched as Lilo ran towards the foot of the stairs, calling Jumba's name. It was a few seconds before I heard his heavy footsteps, and my mouth dropped open when he appeared at the bottom of the stairs with a red welt mark practically glowing on his face.

'What da heck happened to ya?!" Cosmo asked, his ears pricking up and a never-before-seen look of concern on his face.

Jumba glanced up as he heard his voice, and quickly covered the red mark on his cheek with his hand. "Err..Nothing."

Lilo frowned. "Don't fib! Something's happened to your cheek. Tell us!"

Jumba sighed, flopping onto the couch. "I, uhh..." he rubbed his cheek, his eyes on the floor. "I...grabbed Pleakley's hand too hard. He jammed his hand in door, and Jumba was grabbing it too hard for examination...and he slapped Jumba in face."

I blinked in suprise. I'd known Pleakley to hit Jumba before, but his skins so thick he barely feels it. Maybe it was the suprise of Pleakley actualy hitting him in the face.

Cosmo rolled his eyes. "And here I tought (thought) dat he was showin' ya his way of showin' affection." he flopped down on the floor, lying flat on his back

Jumba ignored him and turned his attention to Lilo. "What were you calling Jumba for, Little Girl?"

Lilo was practically bouncing on the spot with excitement. "You know how Valentines Day's comming up next week?"

"Yes."

"Well...Kumu's organising a Valentines Day Dance at the Hula School, and he was kinda wondering if you would like to be the DJ."

Jumba blinked, confused. "DJ?"

Lilo nodded. "Disc Jockey. It means that you'll be in charge of the music thats there. If someone requests a song, you play it. That sort of thing."

I grinned. "Ih! Sa sa doonga!"

Jumba shrugged. "Is ok with Jumba." he said, smiling.

I watched as Lilo smiled and hugged him tightly. He really does make a good Uncle. "Thank you, Jumba! This will be the best alentines Day Dance ever!!"

He ruffled her hair, chuckling.

"Can someone please tell me what dis 'Valentines Day' ting is!?" Cosmo lifted himself up onto his elbows, a frown on his face.

Jumba chuckled. "Is Earth tradition, 631. Every year Earth people have a special day to celebrate and show others the special bond of love they are having with their partner."

"Ih! Inkoo be taba!" I cut in. "You give them flowers...and chocolate."

"Well, thats what Nni gets from David." Lilo said, grinning widely. "But you can give your friends stuff to. I gave Stitch a Remote Controlled Spaceship last year, and Jumba gave Pleakley a wig."

Cosmo furrowed an eywbrow. "I knew dat ya had a ting for Pleakers!" he pointed a finger at Jumba, who rolled his eyes and sighed.

"Pleakley and Jumba are being Best Friends, 631. Have told you countless times!"

"I know. I'm just tryin' to annoy ya."

There was a short silence in which Jumba and Cosmo glared at each other, before Cosmo broke his gaze and turned to Lilo. "So...ya can give ya friends stuff on Valentines Day?"

"Yep."

"How borin'. I don't have friends."

Rhanee looked over at shoulder at him. "Thanks. I'll go dehydrate myself then." she said sarcastically.

Cosmo grinned cheekily. "Dat was a joke, 399. I'm just sayin' dat it sounds like a weird ting to do."

"Ya get used to it." Rhanee said, jumping to the floor and looking down at him. "And the Dances."

"I'm not goin' to any stupid dance!" Cosmo folded his arms stubbornly. "No way!"

Lilo raised an eyebrow. "Why not?"

"Because everyone dere (there) will be dancin' wiv deir (their) stupid Lovey-Dovey partner to da disgustin' Lovey-Dovey music, and I'd probably have to dress all nice and be bored outta my mind! It's not my ting."

Lilo's face sadened. "But you have to come, Cosmo. Its tradition."

"Lucky for me, I don't follow tradition."

"It'll be fun."

"Watchin' people dance to sicky love music doesn't sound like fun to me."

"But--"

"Nope. I ain't goin'."

I watched as Lilo'd hands dropped to her side, and I thought she'd given up. But then I saw the glint in her eye.

"Someone'll need to keep an eye on Angel."

Cosmo's ears pricked up. I knew as well as anyone in this house that he hated Angel with a passion, and that he loved to torment her. I didn't really like it, but I can't do much about it.

"Angel's gonna be dere?" he asked.

I nodded. "Ih. She Stitch's Valentine."

"All da more reason to stay home!"

I blinked. Weird. I thought he'd jump at the chace to torment Angel. Guess I was wrong.

"399 is going." Jumba said simply, a small grin appearing on his face.

Cosmo slowly turned his head to look at Rhanee. "Is she now?" he placed a hand on his chin, an eyebrow raised.

Rhanee nodded.

"Well, I, uhh...might make an appearance."

Lilo smiled. "So, you'll come?"

"I'll tink about it..." he said , heading towards the door.

I exchanged looks with Lilo and grinned. This might turn out to be a very interesting Valentines Day.

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I seriously wish I'd finished this chapter earlier!!

Oh well.

Happy Valentines Day everybody!!

:D