#stelly.

where: Harmony Ranch.

when: sometime during Creek Fest.

"Do you think we're going to have a better chance at doing this one?" Chloe asked Stelly, eyes moving over to her friend as a smile tugged at her lips. When Chloe heard that Harmony Ranch was offering a corn maze for anyone wanting to attempt their way through it, she knew that she wanted to do it with Stelly. She had a lot of fun the last time they did one together and hoped it'd be just as memorable this time around. "I bet we could get it done in less than an hour."

Between physical therapy appointments and spending more hours at the stables, Nia felt like it'd been ages since they'd last seen their housemate for more than a few minutes at a time. Ever since The Fun Spot opened late last year, they had yet to step inside of the building, always having it in the back of their mind to check it out. It had been awhile since Nia had roller skated, and they were a little paranoid of falling on their ass and embarrassing themselves. Or hurting themselves. But with someone else hopefully in the same boat, Nia felt excited as they walked through the doors of the venue, shooting a text to Stelly that they arrived. Nia walked over to where the rink rented out skates and told the employee their size, taking their assigned skates and moving to a bench nearby. Once they laced the skates, Nia leaned back against the bench and waited for the other to arrive.

Extremely excited. That was quite possibly one of the only ways to accurately describe Chloe’s emotions from the moment she’d left her place to where she was now, standing near the front of the maze with a huge grin on her face. She pulled her jacket tighter around her shoulders, rubbing her palms together to warm herself up as the air was getting cooler. Chloe let her gaze fall lazily to the expanse of the tall corn stalks, looking longingly at the labyrinth that begged for exploration, cried out to be touched by eager footsteps. A few moments later she turned her head, waving at the familiar face walking up the path. “You think we can manage this?” she asked, a friendly grin pulling at her lips and an undercurrent of amusement running beneath her words.

And I love you for that! It does count, yes. I mean, no one really wants to go through the entire winter with skin peeling from their lips. At least not me! Honestly? I can totally see myself putting one in the freezer. I do keep my jade roller in here, so why not chap stick? Unless it messes up the properties or whatever. Wait, have you ever have them do the thing where they flip it upside down? Because it’s supposed to stay in the cup? I’ve witnessed it before and the entire thing fell out, which was really funny. But not really because the little girl started crying because her blizzard was ruined. Definitely less dangerous! Unless you give yourself a mega brain-freeze or something. Exactly! Hopefully more snow! I haven’t checked The Times this week, though, so I’m not too sure. I hope there’s at least some more for the sleepover. Hairnets can look really funky. I had to wear one once when someone in school caught lice, and I looked awful. Listen, if I was bald, I would wear one to just to keep up with morale. And I wouldn’t want to feel like I was the odd one out. Exactly, plus I’d feel really bad if I wasted a whole meal just because of one measly hair. God, that’d be like on America’s Funniest Home Videos or something! What’s a little public humiliation if it’s in good fun? Did it traumatize you as a kid? I feel like if I watched it when I was younger, I would never look at the parade the same way I do now. Definitely something to think about, for sure! They’re pretty kind for the most part, but like any animal they can get annoyed with humans. I think my favorite part is feeding them.

where: a mansion.

when: during the masquerade party.

Music soared around Izzy as she stood in the ballroom, with a drink in her hand. She had danced to a few songs and was already getting tired, which was why she was making her way up to the bar on the second floor. Izzy walked up to the bar, ready to ask for another drink when she noticed a familiar figure near her. With a smile on her face, she turned to the other. "Your look is so good! I love the little train your gown has."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STELLY! • @stellylee

You are one of the most genuinely kind, intelligent, creative people I've had the pleasure of coming across not only in this town, but in general. You're like a big sibling to me, and it's always a fun time whenever I get to hang out with or talk to you. You have such a loving air about you and you are an amazing person who deserves the absolute best in the universe! I know you will achieve great and wonderful things and accomplish everything you dream of. Here's to another year of life! For your gifts, I got you a necklace that was super cute and I couldn't miss out on getting it for you. As you're always on the go, I thought this tumbler would be the perfect gift when you're feeling a little thirsty. Lastly, I got you these sun catchers because they looked so beautiful and I thought you'd think so as well. Have a happy birthday!

✨ - Yesenia Rivera