This story came about from a challenge from a writing/reading group. I've combined that with the Lit 750 word challenge.
Below this line, is exactly 750 word of pure silly nonsense.
Stacey tossed and turned, kicking off her bedsheet with an irritated sigh. The hot, humid night pressed against her skin, suffocating in its weight. Being eight months pregnant only made it worse; her body felt like a furnace, and no position in bed brought relief.
She sat up, running a hand over her belly. Maybe a cold drink would help.
Her stomach rumbled; she felt a sudden craving for an Oreo and a cold glass of milk.
She groaned as she swung her legs over the edge of the bed, heaving herself upright with effort. Her swollen feet protested, but the thought of that sweet, creamy indulgence pulled her forward.
Halfway down the hall, she froze.
A light glowed from the kitchen. The low hum of movement reached her ears. Someone was in there.
She looked around widely for a weapon, when the thick scent of something very sweet reached her nostrils.
Her eyes landed on her umbrella, propped against the wall. She grabbed it, gripping the handle tight, brandishing it like a sword as she tiptoed on bare feet towards the kitchen.
She took a deep breath before silently entering the kitchen.
The umbrella slipped from her grasp and clattered onto the tiles.