Stay With Me - Stampy and Squid

Chapter 2 - Christmas

*A few days later*

Stampy's POV

When I wake up, it's Christmas morning. The first thing I notice is that Squid isn't in the bed next to me. He probably got up earlier than me.

I glance at my watch. 9:30. My eyes open in surprise. I'm usually awake way earlier than this. I shake my head and stand up, stretching.

I throw on a loose shirt and jeans and walk out into our lounge room, where our Christmas tree stands in the corner. Netty and Tom had helped put it up yesterday.

"Merry Christmas Stamps!"

I jump in surprise as Squid's voice rings out clearly across the otherwise empty living room.

"Morning Nugget," I say, slowly walking over to him. I'm still half asleep.

"Let's go wake up Netty and Tom!" Squid says, hugging me. I laugh.

"Someone's enthusiastic."

"I just love Christmas..." Squid retorts.

"Okay then, come on."

*~.~*

It takes nearly an hour to wake Netty and Tom up, but when we do they're just as excited as Squid.

"Stampy, close your eyes," Squid says to me.

"Why?"

"I have to show you something."

I obey, closing my eyes. I feel Netty's hands on my shoulder, guiding me down the hallway. We come to a stop out side of what I think is Netty's bedroom. I hear the door creak open.

"Okay, you can open now!"

I open my eyes tentatively and am greeted by a meow.

"You got me a cat?" I ask in astonishment. Netty, Tom and Squid nod. The kitten is orange and white with green eyes and a tan speck on it's ear.

"It's..." I stutter. I reach down and pick her up. "It's adorable!" I feel my face split into an enormous grin. "Thank you!"

"Any ideas for names?" Tom asks me. I shake my head.

"Not yet." Squid comes over and wraps his arms around me. Tom snorts and walks out of the room with Netty.

"Merry Christmas, Stampy," Squid says, kissing me on the side of my mouth. I put down my cat and turn to face him.

"Merry Christmas Squid," I say. He smiles and kisses me properly.

*~.~*

Squid walks around with his new recording camera, vlogging everything he sees, including his squid lamp. Netty works her way through the giant bar of chcolate I bought her, and I play with my kitten. I looked it up, and apparently it's rare to get an orange and white female cat. All the better to give it a great name.

I look at her coat. It's almost the exact colour of my minecraft skin. Stampy would be the obvoius choice, but when Squid's calling me it may get a little confusing. He never calls me Joe.

I look over at the kitchen. Maybe a food, like Jaffa or Lemon. Lemi for short. Or...

"Hey Squid, what do you think about Citrus?" I suggest. He walks over to me.

"It's your cat, mate, but I like it." He smiles at her.

"Citrus it is then." Citrus' ears perk up as I say it, as if she aggrees.

"Squid, Stampy, Tom and I have some news." I freeze. Is she...?

"We're moving out." I sigh in relief. Not because I want her to go, but because she's not pregnant. I've only known her for a month or so, but she's my sister. I smile at her.

"That's great! Have you got a place?" I ask her.

"Yeah, we got an apartment a few days ago. We wanted it to be a surprise for you, so we didn't tell you."

We hear a knock at the door just before it gets forced open, letting a blast of cool air in.

"Hello!" Sqaishey shouts, walking into the room. Rosie follows behind her. Netty runs over and hugs them. I laugh.

"Hey guys. Meet our new friend!"

Sqaishey awes and Rosie runs over to pick Citrus up. "Cute!" She exclaims. I take Citrus from her arms and cuddle her. She licks my nose and purrs.

As we all flood into the kitchen to prepare food, I feel a strong sense of happiness.

*~.~*

That night, Squid and I sit in our bed together, arms around each other. He kisses me on the forehead, and rests his lips against my chest.

"I can't believe how much my life has changed in two months," Squid says, and kisses me. I hold on to the kiss for as long as I can, but when he pulls away I feel an emptiness I've never felt before inside of me. I sigh. How could I have changed so much in mood since this morning?

Somehow, I know that life is going to change again.

Soon.

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What's this? Has Pixie decided to make this book live again? How is this possible?

Yup. I updated. *Pause for either angry exclamations at why it took so long or sighs of relief*

So... Hello again? Long time no see, right?

Anyway, I'm not sure when the next chapter will be up but this book is officially OFF HOLD. OMFG.

I hope you enjoyed XD

See you next time, whenever that may be...