XXXIf one knew Stella at all, they would not be surprised to find her to be a morning person. As the sun peeked its rays over the horizon, Stella was up and throwing open her curtains. Golden light filled the room and made the orange walls glow with gold. "It's Tricentennial Day." She said to herself with a grin as she gazed out at the town. Then, she grabbed her yoga mat and changed into her workout gear before planting herself on the second-floor balcony for her salutations to the sun.
Once she was finished, she ventured back inside for a quick shower before donning the dress she chose for the day. With her silver hair wrapped up in a towel and the skirt of her dress swishing as she walked, she made her way down the stairs and into the kitchen to prepare herself some Tea. As she made her descent, she was greeted by the sounds of cooking as Eva was preparing the house breakfast. "Good Morning, Eva!" Stella said brightly. "Happy Tricentennial Day." She filled the kettle with water, placed it on the stove, and set it to high. While she waited, she watched Eva cook. "What's for breakfast? I bet whatever it is will be delicious! Your food is always the best." She planted a soft kiss on her friend's cheek just as the kettle started its screaming. She grabbed a mug and a teacup and placed them on an antique silver tray. She slienced the kettle and poured water into each before adding the tea and sugar.
"Let me know when it's breakfast time!" she said as she exited the kitchen. "I'll wake everyone up." This wasn't a typical morning for the girls of the Delancey House. It was Ashwood's 300th birthday today. The Tricentennial. It always amazed Stella that her town was older than most towns in America. There were a few important exceptions but those places were markers of history. Her small town was unknown to most people. When she had first come across this town with her mother those years ago, she felt drawn to it. Like she had finally found a home. After they left, this places was a welcome haunt in her life. When her mother decided if was time for Stella to find her own way, she immediately came here. And here in Ashwood she stayed. Everyone knew her here. She was greeted with smiles and welcoming hugs. It sucked her in the way Stars Hollow did for Loralai Gilmore. Only if she was anyone from Gilmore Girls it would have to be Sookie. Only Stella didn't cook much. She did enjoy baking from time to time.
Anyway, this was not the typical day in the Delancey House. Usually everyone did their own thing. Not today. Today they were a family. Everyone in this town was to be a family. And that meant waking up and eating breakfast for everyone. And speaking of waking up her housemates... She raised her hand to knock on Kali's door and realized she forgot her gloves. She placed the tray on a nearby table and pulled her gloves from her dress's pockets. Yes her dress had pockets. She's quite proud. She picked up the tray once more and brought her knuckles down against the wood of Kali's door. She waited a moment before opening it, tray in hand, and entered. "Good morning, Kali!" She greeted. "Happy Tricentennial! I have a surprise for you later but for now I have some tea. Just the way you like it. I thought maybe today we could have tea on the balcony if you're up for it. They say that fresh air does the body good."