O yea the cover contest

Uhhhh

It's due next Sunday

Pls mak thing

I like wen ppl mak thing

Mak me feel special

Lol it's ok you don't have to, it's just fun to see people's art, cause art is a fun thing to do

Anyway, New Jersey and New York were just chillin. New Jersey started playing with New York's hair, and gasped.

"FLOOF," New Jersey exclaimed. New York chuckled.

"I decided to go natural today," New York said.

"You don't do that too often... why not?" New Jersey asked. New York shrugged.

"I got complimented once when I straightened my hair, so I just usually wear it like that," New York said. ".... how do you prefer it?"

"Well, I prefer whatever you like best, because I think your hot either way," New Jersey said. New York smiled.

"Hmm.... I guess I like it natural... besides, the straightening iron is killing my hair," New York said.

"Yesssss floofy!" New Jersey exclaimed. New York laughed.

"I thought you didn't care?" New York said.

"Yeah, but FLOOF!" New Jersey exclaimed. New York rolled his eyes and let New Jersey play with his hair.

Meanwhile, Alaska walked up to Texas, who was in the middle of a romantic date with California.

"Um... Can I help you?" Texas asked. Alaska took a deep breath, trying to not be so (figuratively) cold, and open up a bit.

"So we're not particularly friends but I do talk to you most out of any other state and hate you like a brother so can you please help me?" Alaska said.

"....we're kinda in the middle of a date?" Texas said.

"And I'm kinda about to experience my first one and I'm scared and not ready at all," Alaska said.

"Awwwww!!!!! That's adorable! Ok, forget what I said, Cali, we gotta help this poor baby," Texas said, giving Alaska a noogie.

"Ughhhhh why'd I ask you...," Alaska said.

"Don't worry Alaska! We'll make you look hot as hell for your date!" California exclaimed. And so, they ushered him to Calis room, calling for a few more dudes to tag along and help, and Alaska silently wondered if this was a mistake.

Meanwhile, Hawaii decided to consult the females of the union to assist her.

"Why are we here?" Nevada asked.

"Well, I need help... I've never gone on a date before and at five I'm having my first date soooo....," Hawaii said.

"Ohhhh you want help from fellow females because the sister-from-another-mister-hood always helps a girl in need," Virginia said.

"Exactly," Hawaii said.

"I am quirky and not like other girls so I might not be of much use for makeup or fashion but by god I'll be your moral support and will cheer you on so hard. Because I might not like makeup or dresses but by god am I your girl," Montana said.

"Yay!" Hawaii exclaimed.

As I was writing this I remembered the scene from Gnomeo and Juliet where they were gettin fancied up to hang out.

Have y'all ever watched that movie?

It was a crucial piece of my childhood

I heard they made a 'Sherlock gnomes' sequel

I never watched it because I didn't want my childhood to be tainted

Maybe I'll watch it one day

Anyway back to the chapter.

"What look are you thinking of? Cute? Sexy? Flirty? Elegant?" Nevada was asking, rummaging through the many, many clothes California gifted to her.

"Why does Cali always dump his creations on you?" Maine asked.

"I made the mistake of telling him I like to look extra. You girls can look through and take anything you like," Nevada said.

"Ohhhh velvet dress~," Virginia said, holding up a velvet dress.

"Ohhhhhhh shnazzy," the other girls said.

"Um, let's not get distracted, we still need to get Hawaii ready," Montana said.

"Right! Well, what's your style love?" Georgia asked. Hawaii shrugged.

"I'm not sure... summer-y things? I always love bright colors and flowers, and looser things that are flowy... that or just casual workout wear, but I don't think that's quite fitting for a first date," Hawaii said.

"Perfect, we can make this work," Pennsylvania said.

Meanwhile, California was working away at designing an outfit while the other guys were pretty much sitting around, drinking beer and pep talking.

"Number one thing, you gotta get rid of that sad, disappointed expression. Girls like open, happy men," Alabama said.

"But also don't be too open and happy, you have to be tough," Connecticut said.

"But also sensitive. But not weak either," Rhode said.

"...what?" Alaska said.

"What were trying to say, is that people have crazy expectations and you should just be yourself," Texas said, giving his friends stern glances.

"Ok... but... what should I say or do? I've never been on a date before and rarely hang out with people," Alaska said.

"Don't be super overbearing with the 'I love you' stuff. Just be natural. Treat it like a normal hangout, just this time as a couple. Sure, it'll be a bit awkward, and it's ok to be nervous... but worrying about making everything perfect will probably only make it worse. Go with the flow, be cool, chill, icy, all those puns," California said.

"Ey, Alaska, if you're scared... just let it go," Washington said. Everyone started laughing, and even though Alaska groaned, he had a smile on his face.

"You guys are so lame...," Alaska said. California stepped away.

"Yep! Anyway, you're done. Everyone marvel at my work and Pat me on the head for another job well done," California said. Texas patted California on the head.

(This is picture of Alaska being cool as ice :>)

"You look nice! And Cali fixed up your mop of a head!" Alabama exclaimed.

"Thanks?" Alaska said.

"Go get her dude, make us proud," California said. Alaska nodded, and started making his way to the garden.

Meanwhile, Hawaii was all fancied up.

"Oh my goooood we so totally killed it with the looks!" Nevada exclaimed.

(A picture of Hawaii being hot like lava)

"I love this outfit! I can't wait for the date!!" Hawaii exclaimed.

"So, who confessed?" Maryland asked.

"Oh, he walked up to me and handed me a heart made of ice. I took it, and it melted in my hands," Hawaii said.

"Ohmygooood did he follow it up with saying you melted his heart????" Minnesota exclaimed.

"Yes!" Hawaii exclaimed.

"THATS SO CUTE WHAT THE F*CK?!" Montana exclaimed.

"I'm calling it right now, you two are gonna be THE cutest couple in this house," Virginia said.

"Maybe... I just hope everything goes well," Hawaii said.

"It will, just be chill and go with the flow," Nevada said.

"She can't. She has no chill," Maine said. They paused, before understanding the joke and erupting into laughter.

"Ok girl, it's 4:40!! Get to the garden and make him melt over how hot you are!!" Montana exclaimed.

"Tell us how it goes!" Pennsylvania exclaimed.

"Good luck!" Maryland exclaimed. And so, Hawaii made her way to the garden.

When they met each other, both of them were speechless.

"Wow- Um- you look- ok, so, you are always hot like lava, but right now you are more comparable to the surface of the sun... I think I need sunglasses to even look at you," Alaska said.

"Just seeing you... the bloods rushing to my face so fast I think I'm about to erupt-," Hawaii said.

"Oh my goooooddddd!!! Volcano puns!!! This is already going amazing!!!" Michigan exclaimed from all the way across the garden. Hawaii and Alaska took each other's hands, and smiled. Her skin was hot, his cold. Together, they felt a comfortable warmth.