Enjoy mondays episode a few hours early as its been awhile since I posted. So I figured why not drop it a bit early.
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“Should I turn into this parking lot, Kayla?” Sara asked, signaling before entering.
“You can park anywhere; there aren’t assigned spots,” Kayla replied nervously. Bringing new friends home was out of her comfort zone and something she rarely did.
Jordan sat on Ellie’s lap, chatting with Kelli while the teens talked among themselves. As he glanced up at Ellie and she looked down at him and Kelli, she felt a sense of contentment with two littles sitting with her. Ellie was trying to contain her excitement; this felt like a dream come true. She longed to have a pet little but knew it wouldn’t be possible due to her parents’ strict rules. During her training, it became clear that their caution was a precaution against an unknown threat in Smallara.
Now that so much more is known and there is alot more information she knew that her parents would never agree. If she wanted a little she would need to spend her own money on something like that and it would be years for before she had that kind of money. She was just going to have to settle for helping Sara with Jordy which to her had its own perks. She got to help out as much as she wanted but didn’t have to do all the mundane things ou end up doing if you’re caring for a little.
Ellie figured in time being Jordy’s aunt could be enough. Maybe in time all she will end up wanting is just some time with her godlittle when she hangs out with Sara. As she couldn’t imagine a day when she wouldn’t be around Sara. They had spent their entire lives together. She knew as they got older, they would obviously get settled into their own lives, but she knew they would always make time for each other.
“Ellie, get your head out of the clouds. Let’s go,” Sara said, tugging Ellie’s arm and pulling her out of the car while holding Kelli and Jordan in her free hand.
Jordan looked upward at the sky high apartment complex. It went so far beyond what he could see it the building looked limitless. Jordan walked from Ellie’s hand to Sara’s hand who put him on her shoulder as Kelli walked over to Kayla’s hand although Ellie was able to hold her with much more stability. Plus she knew she could little walk and provide shoulder rides. All of which was more advanced then Kayla’s level of care could provide. She was sure in time Kayla would improve, but in the short term it was frustrating to be carted around by the least skilled person who had recieved training.
Kayla never spoke much about training and what was involved though and even if her sister was less skilled, she was eternally grateful she agreed to be her guardian. The idea of having to live as some strangers little was frightening. It was inspiring how well Jordy had taken to being owned by Sara. Although Sara didn’t seem like a bad person even if she didn’t agree with all of her viewpoints. She seemed to have Jordy’s well being at heart while generally being a good person from what she has seen.
“Home at last. I missed you so much home.” Kelli said as they entered the apartment complex. After being forced back to high school for the day it was nice to be free of such a time and place.
Jordan clung to Sara’s shoulder as the group walked through the lobby towards the elevator. Everything appeared larger, the high ceilings emphasizing the upscale nature of the building. The elevator ride to near the top floor revealed plush, pristine white carpets and few apartment doors, indicating a high level of exclusivity. Kayla’s family seemed well-off, though not as wealthy as Chloe’s.
Unlike most floors Jordan noticed just how few units were on this floor. The whole floor seemed to be set up as a square so you would eventually come back to your starting point. They only passed by two other doors telling him there may only be four units on the floor. Kayla came from a bit of money as well her family may be more well off that Sara’s but dramatically less than Chloe’s. Jordan was aware Ellie’s family had quite a bit of money as well but they choose to live modestly. He remembered Sara saying how Ellie’s parents value their middle-class roots and don’t believe in wasting money on extravagance. Although he wondered what Ellie’s parents did as Sara didn’t seem to talk about it.
“It’s right here.” Kayla said, opening the door. Kelli watched her twist the handle knowing there was no way she could do that anymore. She would need Kayla just to get into her own home from now on. “We’re home!!”Kayla shouted as she walked in followed by her new friends.
“Kayla, Hi honey. Kelli how was your first day of school dear?” Her mother said greeting them.
“It wasn’t my first day of school. I graduated high school mom.” Kelli said with annoyance in her voice.
“Oh, and you brought friends home.” Kayla’s mother said. “GREEG! GREG! Come out here and meet Kayla’s little friends.” Her mother shouted.
“You have a lovely home Mrs. Wallace. My name is Sara Reeves, and this is my little Jordy. He’s friends with your other daughter Kelli.” Sara said as sweet as can be.
“This is just great. Kayla never brings home friends for us to meet like this. You are so well mannered and your little is so handsome.” Mrs. Wallace said. “It is nice to meet you, Sara. I’m Judy Wallace as you probably already know. I’m Kayla and Kelli’s mother. It’s so nice to meet you as well Jordy.” Mrs. Wallace said as Jordan smiled politely while holding on tight to Sara’s shirt.
“This is my girlfriend, Chloe.” Sara said Grabbing Chloe’s arm and pulling her towards her.
“Hello Mrs. Wallace. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’ve heard so much about you from Kayla and Kelli.” Chloe said as she smiled warmly at Mrs. Wallace.
“You two are just the cutest couple. Look at them, Greg, aren’t they just adorable?” Kayla’s mother gushed.
“Judy, please. You’re embarrassing them,” Greg said. “I’m Greg, Kayla’s father.”
“Hi, I’m Ellie. I’m that little guy’s godparent and aunt and their best friend.” Ellie said putting her arm around Sara and Chloe.
“MOM! We’re going to go my room.” Kayla said her face beet red.
“Well atleast let me get you and your friends some snacks.” Kayla’s mom insisted as Kayla turned towards her friends mouthed, I’m sorry. “You bring your little friends over so seldom. Normally you’re buried knee deep in that Nintendo.” Kayla’s mother said
“It’s a computer mom. The nintendo is underneath the TV. I really don’t think we need any snacks.” Kayla said.
“Don’t let her fool you mom. Kayla was saying how hungry she was the whole way here. I thought we were under attack her stomach was growling so loud.” Kelli shouted as Kayla glared at her with a fury she hadn’t seen from Kayla in a while.
“KELLI,” Kayla said sternly as Sara and Ellie quietly laughed.
“What? My clothes look great on you.” Kelli said reminding Kayla just what she was getting even for. “Mom where’s that picture album? I’m sure they would LOVE to see some early Kayla pictures.”
“KELLI!! I swear to God.” Kayla said with her face red before turning towards Chloe and Sara. “I’m so sorry.”
“What? I’m just a knitting buddy. What could I possibly do to get you so riled up.” Kelli said with a smirk
“Okay, okay I’m sorry. You’re still the big sister. Kelli please.” Kayla said whining and pleading.
“Fine, I suppose you’ve had enough torture.” Kelli said.
“It’s not a big deal Kayla. We all have parents and yours seem so sweet and supportive.” Chloe said.
“And we get cookies.” Jordan said “You can’t go wrong with homemade cookies.”
“Really that’s you’re takeaway from all this?” Sara asked. “Besides she said snacks. They may not be cookies.” Sara added.
“In these situations. It’s always cookies. Trust me on this one Sara. I’m an expert in this specific area.” Jordan added.
“It is cookies.” Kayla said begrudgingly.
“Sorry if I had known you were all coming, I would have whipped up some of my famous chocolate chip cookies. “Mrs. Wallace said as she came back out with a tray of sugar cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies.
They each grabbed a small cookie with Sara breaking off a tiny crumb like piece for Jordan. As she didn’t want to embarrass him by giving him a piece his jaw couldn’t handle.
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Welcome back, I hope you had a good break
1) I was looking forward pointing out that despite you saying “Smallara returns on Monday June 23rd” Minday would actually have been June 24th, but alas, you’ve uploaded Monday’s chapter on June 23, foiling me completely.
2) so you have two Greg’s now? Won’t that get confusing? LOL.
3) I remember my parents doing that when they met my friends. I always hated it but there was a fondness to reading this.
4.1) isn’t Ellie supposed to be richer than Sara? Why can’t she afford her own little? We know Sara’s walking around with enough spare change to snatch up Charity the moment she gets infected.
4.2) Also what’s the order of wealth of these kids? so far I’m guessing (in decending order) Chloe, Charity, Maisy, Mal, Steph, Ellie, Kayla, Tamara, Sara
5) Jordan might not be as smart as Sara, but the littke man knows cookie’s.
6) it’s always wonderful how you describe ordinary stuff from a little’s perspective.
7) I agree with Lelli that being a strangers little would suck, though I’m wondering how she’d feel if she was watching how Sara originally treated Jordan during her “prank”.
8) Kelli actively embarrassing Kayla is peak sibling behaviour.
9) so do Judy and Greg2 not notice that Kayla is washing her classes? Not care? Or are they just so surprised by the presence of multiple friends they’re willing to forgive it?
1) Ha! foiled your plans.
2)I thought that was the case. It shouldn’t be a problem as both are minor characters and generally referred to Mr. <last name> or just Dad. So the first names only exist really for those characters as throwaway thing. They aren’t normally called Greg in the story every.
3) that’s exactly what I was going for. I feel like its one of those cross culture, cross country thing that everyone can relate to. As its something most parents do I feel like.
4)Ellie’s family is richer then Sara’s but Ellie’s family very much likes to not pay more then they have to for something. THey live in a modest home, drive regular vehicles. It’s not obvious how much money they have.
Sara is a bit of different case as her family is on the poorer side but Sara herself makes more money then independently then any of her friends. So she herself has her own money. As she gets sponsorships from streaming, she has endorsements from streaming, she makes money per stream, plus she works at the theater. So Sara is more independent financially then most of her friends outside of Chloe.
4.2)As far as family wealth your listing is correct for family wealth. Sara would be from the poorest in comparison to her friends.
5) That is correct. WHen it comes to Cookies. You are in JOrdan’s wheelhouse.
6) Thanks, I try to put it in perspective for people.
7) that prank would have gone differently with kelli though as she would have said something way sooner and not let it go on that long. Jordan isn’t nearly as assertive as Kelli is.
8)She has to make sure Kayla knows her place as the youngest. Even if she is bigger now.
9)Well it doesn’t happen often so they are less concerned. Plus traffic new york is busy enough where its not as if its just a short 15 minute drive to Kayla’s house. So school would have been out by the time they got there. Kayla could also just say they got released from class early.
Her parents also may not be clock watching either. Its not like she was home at 10am or some noticeable time.
Also as you said she did bring home multiple new friends which is not something Kayla normally does. So they were not as concerned if they were aware. As tehy were just happy she was making new friends. Not that her other friends are bad friends. Just that shes coming out of her shell a bit in their eyes.
1) “Curse you Asukafan2001!” LOL
2) I guess it’s just funny after you retcon Kelly Walsh’s name to Helen for you to do that.
3) it really is universal.
4.1) I see, so while her family has more she doesn’t personally get more.
That’s interesting that she’s making the mise, except for her girlfriend.
4.2) Nailed it.
7) I meant if Kelli saw Sara doing it to Jordan, aswell as her other cunty nonsense.
9) I see, so how long did it take? How far does Kayla lige from the school?
1) lol
2)perhaps, but the parents first aren’t used much. Especiallys Kayla’s who will only make a few token appearances and will most likely be referred to as Mr and Mrs. Wallace or mom/dad from hear on out.
4) Correct, as the only money Ellie earns herself is working part time at a movie theater. Otherwise she has to ask her parents for things. Where Sara can mostly get whatever she wants herself either through her own money, endorsements or sponsors.
7. Oh I feel like she would have spoiled sara’s fun or possibly went along with it. Depending on how it was introduced to her. Although most of her ribbing is towards Kayla.
9) Well traffic in new york proper is bad. In their area it would be lessoned though.I never really mapped out how long it would take or the actual distance they live from the school.
loving my dynamic duo lol Kelli and Kayla are so good together. I do wonder, though, if there was any real doubt in kelli’s mind that Kayla or her family wouldn’t be her gaurdian. I’d assume it’s an anxiety think, but man that’d be horrifying to consider that her family didn’t want her anymore.
Also pretty clear where both sisters get their ability to be personable from. The mom seems very sweet and caring. Kelli and Kayla both show that in their own way but it’s obvious to me they get it from the mom
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Also, here’s my latest chapter. I didn’t do a lot of writing on the story as I was considering characters first. Pretty much got the main ones that’ll be seen in the first few chapters flushed out a bit and I have an idea on where things are gonna go, just never realized how hard it is to get there lol
Chapter 3: Just Thinking
Joey and Roni had sat in silence for the past 5 minutes. Neither one too certain what to say next; both in their own train of thought. Joey, for the most part, had already been contemplating what his new life would be like once he becomes a little over the past few days. He figured that one of his parent’s people would immediately take him to a hospital to be shipped to a facility. He looks out towards the street to see the all too familiar silver coupe that had been “assigned” to him in order to “keep him out of trouble” as his mother had said. In reality, Joey knew that, should he shrink in public, one of the private security personnel would immediately snatch him up and take him to the nearest hospital. He had heard of this happening in mixed company during some of his parents get-togethers with other rich folk and on reddit posts, but never thought that people actually had it happen. “They just want to guarantee I’m never seen again” thought Joey. He sneaks a quick glance at Roni, who’s adjusting her glasses and staring at the ground. What would happen if he shrank while he’s with her? Or one of their other friends? Would they even be his friends at that point? “Roni wouldn’t turn on me” he thought “I’m sure my parents have given the guards a blank check that will entice most people, but not her, right?”.
Joey then began to run through scenarios where he did shrink around Roni. She has a pretty strong moral compass, thought Joey, stealing another glance at her. Roni would always do what she thought was right. Surely if Joey did shrink, she wouldn’t be dumb enough to try and hide him, right? Joey love Roni, and while he would appreciate the gesture, that possibility really worries him, as he would have to spend the rest of his life knowing that she went to prison because of him. This thought replays constantly in Joeys head. The idea of being the cause of Roni suffering just because he’s a Little doesn’t sit well with him at all, making Joey start to consider cutting ties all together right now to protect her.
While Joey considered these possibilities and tried to breath through his pessimistic views, Roni’s mind was going through every possible scenario to get Joey as her Little. She knows she doesn’t have the money to outright bribe the Calhouns into letting her keep Joey. Her parents might make a fair amount of money, but not the kind of money that would sway people like Joey’s parents. On top of that, Roni know’s she needs to convince her parents to let her keep Joey. “Aunt Lilie’s gonna have to be my ace in the hole” Roni thought solemnly, knowing that playing to her dad’s emotions will help her overall. “But how can I save Joey?” ponders Roni. She knows that he’s right and that his parents would rather him be gone for good than be in the same area code as them once he becomes a little. Roni also agrees with not telling Johnny. He’s a good kid, and really looks up to Joey. She knows that Johnny would do everything in his power to save Joey, and that could cause issues within the family. Roni thinks back to the few times Joey was almost sent to military school for being so expressive about his beliefs regarding littles, only for the threat to fall through due to his high grades in school and him possibly graduating early. She shudders to think of something like that actually happening to Johnny at just age 13.
After a few moments of silence, Roni looks over to Joey. “You said your parents have been keeping you away from the house? Where have you been staying, Joey”
Joey, snapping out of his trance, looks over to her. “Oh, well they have completely cut me off from any family account they know of, but I was luckily saving my money in a separate account just incase of emergencies.” A ghost of a smile shows on Joey’s face how he considers it funny that this would be one such situation that he just never expected. “Anyway, I have been stay with one of our housekeepers and paying them for it. They’re pretty nice. Nicer than most at least, and they have a nephew that is a little and understand what I’m going through. So in addition to paying them, I’ve been coming up with ideas on how to make their nephews’ habitat more little accessible and showing them some designs I made in school so they can come off as the awesome aunt and uncle” Joey says, a hint of pride showing as he thinks about how happy he would have been as a designer if he was a smallara victim.
“That’s awesome of you, Joey! You always seem to help out people no matter what you go through, and it’s a great quality to have” exclaims Roni, shooting him her trade-marked toothy grin.
“You know, you can stay with us, too, right?” Roni says, hoping he’ll take up the offer. She appreciates what the people he is staying with are doing for him, of course, but ultimately Joey is her best friend and Roni can’t help but feel responsible for keeping him safe and happy.
“Roni I thought about it but…” Joey trails off.
“But what Joey”
“I just, don’t want to be a burden i guess. Plus, like I said, once your parents find out I’m going to be a little, they’ll probably want nothing to do with me”
“Oh Joey, just stop. They love you, and you aren’t a burden. We don’t have to tell them, anyways. They know what your parents are like, you can just say you needed some space and just do chores and babysit or something in exchange like usual. Sandi and Ciara love when you baby sit them, too! They practically call you their big brother. Hell, even my dad calls you…”
Roni stops for a moment and plays back the conversations in her head, recalling the part about Joey being disowned, and this leads her to form a coy smile.
Seeing this, Joey looks at her wondering what she could have just thought of before suddenly Roni speaks again.
“Joey, my mom’s making lasagna tonight. You’re coming over, okay? And you’re staying the night”
Another good update in your fanfic. It is definitely a challenge getting to where you want to go it often times takes longer then you plan out.
You are doing a good job pacing and taking things nice and easy. It will be interesting to see how Roni convinces Joey’s parents to let her keep him.
I do think you have the right of it. When you are in the facility away from your family. It would be easy to have your imagination get the better of you, or your mind to wander through all the varying what if scenarios.
Thank you! Pacing is definitly something I’m working on. I know at somepoint I’ll have a time skip just cause there’s lore I don’t really have yet and don’t wanna speak too loosely on, but I will say that I think I have a cool idea for Joey and Roni becoming little and guardian
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Welcome back and a great chapter glad to see Kelli and Kayla duo back and Jordan know his shit about parent and baking cookies for guest trust me I have seen it lol
Thanks,
Jordan has few moments so far that are in his wheelhouse. This is the one of those few.