I practically ran through the halls, dragging poor mommy behind me. Her eyes were wide as she took it all in.

“I’ve never been on a cruise ship before. These halls are never ending.”

The giggles were back. “This is only one hallway, Mommy. This ship has like twenty levels, but all the crew areas are below deck. We have to take the elevator to get there.”

We stepped inside and mommy looked around. “I expected a grander elevator.”

“This is the service elevator. Since I’m in uniform I’m required to use it. We can take the regular one if you want after we get my stuff. I’m so excited you’re here.” Mommy took me in her arms and squeezed, then wove her fingers through my ponytail and tugged.

“Me too. I don’t like seeing my Princess tired and upset. First thing after we drop your bags off in our hotel room, we’re going to feed you.”

“We have a hotel room?”

“We do. I thought we’d spend a couple of days in San Diego, decompressing before we return to our busy life.”

“Ugh, I’ll have to look for a new job. I hate interviews.”

“I can’t imagine anyone likes them, but sweetheart,” Mommy tilted my chin up. “If you don’t want to work you don’t have to.”

“Wait. What?” I paused outside my room, mid-reach for the handle as the words sunk in.

“Why don’t you open the door. We can talk once we’re inside.” I nodded and opened the door. With it closed behind us, there wasn’t much room to move around with two bodies in here. “Never expected the cabins to be this small.”

“The crew cabins always are. So are some of the passenger ones too. The bigger rooms cost big bucks.”

“Let’s get you changed.” I grabbed a clean shirt, and a pair of shorts and Mommy helped me get dressed. I missed all the nice things mommy did for me. “Princess, are diapers an aspect you’re wanting to try?”

I shook my head. “No, Mommy. I don’t want diapers or training pants. I want pretty princess panties with rainbows and unicorns and butterflies. But I also want sexy ones for grown up times.”

Mommy’s eyes widened. “Thank you for being honest with me.”

“Did you want me to wear diapers? I can try it if you want.” I didn’t want to, but right now I’d do anything for mommy. I still can’t believe she came for me.

“No, it’s not something I’m interested in, but I was willing to try for you. I like the idea of separating big and little time with a simple item like panties. Gives mommy a hint at where your pretty head is at.”

Giggles came so easily with her around. “I like special tickles when I’m little too.”

“Yes, you do.” Mommy kissed me. “I missed those sweet lips.”

“Mmm, me too.” As much as I wanted more sexy time, I was afraid I’d fall asleep in the middle of it.

“Let’s get you packed and out of here.”

I pulled the suitcase from the top of the closet, and while Mommy packed, I searched every inch of the cabin, under the bed, and in the bathroom, for all my stuff.

“Is that it?”

“Yup,” I nodded. “I left my uniforms on the dresser for McKenna. I need to text her and let her know I’m leaving.” Before I got the words typed, someone knocked on the door. “McKenna, I was just texting you.”

“Are you okay?”

“I am. This is my mommy, she came to take me home.”

“You got fired?”

“No, well yes, but not in a bad way. Captain Solis said he’d give me a letter of recommendation. I’m not in trouble but he knew I was sad, and Mommy called him and here she is.” My hands had a mind of their own, waving all over the place.

“I’m Vivienne. It’s wonderful to finally meet you, McKenna. Thank you for taking such good care of my girl for me.”