Bizzy sighed as she pulled on her blue raincoat and pink wellington boots.
It was raining today and no doubt the other Beezles, especially Buzzy and Bazzil, would be jumping and splashing in the puddles.
She'd go and ask Fuzzy if she'd like to accompany her to the shop.
Mrs Bee would probably make a fuss and it would be warm and cosy in the shop.
As Bizzy walked towards Fuzzy's house, she sighed again. Bizzy was feeling really down, and it was all because of her wellington boots.
They kept her feet dry, She supposed they looked nice enough, but what she really really wanted was a pair of RED wellington boots!
Bizzy had seen cousin Beebee wearing a pair a while back, and oh how lovely they were. Beebee had told Bizzy she'd got them from a gypsy in a caravan.
Bizzy knew there was very little chance of her accquiring a pair of the red wellingtons for herself, but oh how she yearned for them.
They were so bright and colourful, they really looked so cheery!

Fuzzy was drawing a picture. It was such a horrid day that she'd decided to stay home and read some books and maybe do some colouring in.
There was so much to do indoors if you really thought about it, and Fuzzy was having a really good day.
Just as she was about to use her red pen, there was a knock at the door.
Fuzzy answered to see Bizzy standing with rain dripping from her nose.
"Oh  hello there Bizzy. It's terrible weather today! Come in!"
Bizzy stepped into the hall and sighed.
"I just wondered if you'd like to come to Mrs Bee's shop for an orange juice and a slice of cake" said Bizzy.
Fuzzy didn't really feel like going anywhere at all, but she could see that Bizzy looked very sad.
"Sure" said Fuzzy. "I'll just get my raincoat and umbrella" and with that off she went to the cupboard to fetch her things.

As the girls walked to Mrs Bee's shop they could hear Buzzy, Bazzil and Zubby having fun in the rain. They were jumping in the puddles to see who could make the biggest splash.
Zubby had mud splashes on his face and he looked like he had measles!
Bizzy and Fuzzy waved, and carried on to the shop.
As they entered, the little bell tinkled and Mrs Bee appeared from the back.
"Hello girls! What terrible weather we're having today" said Mrs Bee.
"Hello Mrs Bee " said Fuzzy and Bizzy.
"Now give me those wet coats and I'll hang them up, and then we'll get you a nice hot drink". Mrs Bee took their coats and soon they both had a glass of hot orange and toasted pancakes on a plate.
"Mmm. These pancakes are lovely Mrs Bee" said Fuzzy.
Mrs Bee smiled at Fuzzy.
She was concerned about Bizzy. Bizzy was normally very chatty, but today she was quiet and was picking at her pancake.
Wiping her hands on her crisp white apron, Mrs Bee sat at the table with Fuzzy and Bizzy,
"Are you feeling alright today Bizzy?" asked Mrs Bee.
Bizzy nodded and sipped at her orange juice.
"Are you sure?" Mrs Bee asked.
Bizzy sighed again.
"Well, I feel so silly but I can't stop thinking about red wellington boots. I saw cousin Beebee with a pair last year, and I've always wanted some, but I know I'll never have them!" Bizzy replied.
"It's not that there's anything wrong with my pink wellies, I just like the red ones".

Mrs Bee was deep in thought. Bizzy was a very kind Beezle, and was always doing things to help others. She never asked for anything and was happy to help everyone on Honeycombe Hill.
When Uncle McBuzz called by that evening, Mrs Bee would be sure to have a word with him.

The next morning Bizzy was up bright and early. She stretched her arms and yawned. She gave the birds some breadcrumbs, brushed her teeth and her hair, and skipped all the way to Mrs Bee's shop. Bizzy was running low on honey and milk. Mrs Bee would have those things in her shop.
As Bizzy entered the shop, Uncle McBuzz was chatting to Mrs Bee.
"Good morning!" called Bizzy.
"Good morning Bizzy! Uncle McBuzz has something for you" said Mrs Bee.
Uncle McBuzz handed Bizzy a brown paper parcel tied with string.
"I hope you like them"said Uncle McBuzz, and he winked at Mrs Bee.
Bizzy tore open the brown paper, and much to her surprise there inside the paper were the most beautiful pair of shiny red wellington boots!

"Oh Uncle McBuzz! How did you know?" said Bizzy.
"Well now" Uncle McBuzz laughed. "I have a special radar that beeps when Bizzy the Beezle wants something!" and he winked at Mrs Bee again.

Bizzy was delighted! She put the wellington boots on right away and danced a little jig right there in the middle of the shop.
Mrs Bee and Uncle McBuzz laughed.
"Thankyou so much!" Bizzy exclaimed, and in her excitement she skipped all the way home without the honey and milk!

THE END

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