MyStreet: Starlight (OC Character Added)

Zuzu's Got a Girlfriend/Aaron's Choice

"Hi, Lucinda!" I say happily, joining her at the table with Kim.

"Hi, Violet. Wow, you look happy today." Lucinda observes.

"I am! Garroth took me to Starlight Adventure Park last night, and we had so much fun I'm still giggly about it!" I say.

To my surprise, Kim and Lucinda look shocked. "Really? Why'd you agree?" Kim asks.

"Huh?"

"I mean, lately, you've been kinda down about everything." Kim says.

"Yeah, you've been a real bum!" Ghost says.

"GHOST!" Kim squeals. "No, she hasn't!"

"What Kim means is---" Lucinda interrupts, seeing my crestfallen face. "You've been happy lately, Violet, but it's been kinda... forced."

"Oh."

"Ohhh, I didn't mean to get you down!" Kim says sadly. "I'm sorry!"

"I'm not down." I assure her. In fact, if anything, I suddenly feel better. "I just realized---you guys are right. I just... I've been..."

"I know you blamed yourself for everything at the lodge." Kim says tentatively. "So... you've gotten over it?"

"Sort of. I've been poking holes in the blame." I say. "Like, how could I have stopped it? E---Ei----He kidnapped me!"

"Who, Ei---?" Ghost asks.

"GHOST, SHUT UP!" Kim shrieks.

"It's---f-fine." I squeak. Lucinda puts an arm around me and then stops and squints behind me.

"Violet... why is there a double of you over there?" Lucinda asks.

I turn and look behind me. Sure enough, there's someone talking to what looks like Zane and Kawaii~Chan, and she has my hair color and my facial features. I squint and feel my heart drop when I hear a loud squeal and see her teal eyes.

"Oh my Irene." I breathe. "Mummy!" I throw Lucinda off of me and tear for the dock. Mummy's squeal issues far beyond the dock, and by the time I've reached Kawaii~Chan and a very pink Zane, Mummy's squeal is so loud I have to have my hands over my ears.

"Sylvanna---" Mummy gasps. "Pinch me, I must be dreeamiing!"

Sylvanna pinches her.

"HARDER, I COULDN'T FEEL THAT!"

WHAM.

"Owww! Yeaah, this is reeeeal!" Mummy sings.

"Mummy! What are you doing here?" I ask.

"Vivi!" She says happily. "Hello!!"

"MOM, I CAN EXPLAIN!" Zane yells. "You see, she's my friend, and Garroth---"

"Oh, don't you dare lie to me, Zuzu-honey-bear-sugar-cupcake!" Mummy scolds happily. Kawaii~Chan giggles.

"MOM!" Zane complains.

"WAIT. You two are dating?" Sylvanna asks, surprised.

"How didn't you know this?" Mummy demands.

"Um, HELLO? My mija is here, too, and I've been paying attention to her!" Sylvanna looks around. "Speaking of which, where is she."

"Ooooh, come here, you!" Mummy runs forward and hugs Kawaii~Chan. "Look at you! All cute, and fluff, and--" Mummy gasps. "You're a Meif'wa! I've heard Meif'wa are so easy-going!"

Kawaii~Chan just giggles at Mummy's excitement.

"No wonder you two hit it off!" Mummy continues. "The perfect match for my cranky little Zuzu! I'm so glad you're his girlfriend!"