The Grand Plan

Rose pressed her nose against the kitchen window, watching her parents load their suitcases into the car. The Olympic-style mansion felt enormous around her, with its marble columns and crystal chandeliers sparkling in the morning light.

"Remember, no parties while we're gone," her mother called from the driveway, adjusting her sunhat.

Rose waved innocently, already pulling out her phone. The moment the car disappeared down the winding driveway, she speed-dialed Lavender.

"They're gone!" Rose squealed into the phone. "Epic sleepover tonight?"

"YES! I'll bring my entire candy collection," Lavender's voice crackled with excitement through the speaker.

Rose danced around the grand foyer, her ginger curls bouncing with each spin. The house's lush rose gardens visible through every window seemed to smile at her plan. She had dreamed of this moment for weeks.

"This is going to be the best night ever!" she declared to the empty mansion, her green eyes sparkling with mischief.

The Sweet Mountain

Rose spent the afternoon preparing for Lavender's arrival. She dragged blankets and pillows to the grand living room, creating a cozy fort beneath the enormous crystal chandelier.

At six o'clock, the doorbell chimed through the marble halls. Rose raced to answer it, her sandals clicking against the polished floor.

"I brought everything!" Lavender announced, hefting two enormous shopping bags. Her dark curls bounced as she stepped inside, eyes wide at the mansion's splendor.

Rose peeked into the bags and gasped. Chocolate bars, gummy bears, licorice ropes, candy-coated chocolates, marshmallows, and cookies filled both bags to the brim.

"My parents never let me eat this much candy," Lavender whispered conspiratorially.

"Mine either!" Rose giggled. "That's why tonight is perfect!"

They dumped the entire collection onto the coffee table. Mountains of colorful sweets towered before them like sugary treasure.

"Should we eat dinner first?" Lavender asked hesitantly.

Rose shook her head firmly. "No rules tonight! Candy feast!"

They dove in with determination, unwrapping chocolates and tearing open gummy bear packages. The crystal chandelier sparkled above them as they consumed their sugary mountain with gleeful abandon.