SpoilerChapter Four - Upgrades
It was the next day, and as Willow promised, she was going to return all the old hamster items, and exchange them for new, better ones! Willow woke up at around 10am that morning, and sleepily got out of bed. She walked down the stairs, yawning. She made herself breakfast. Scrambled eggs and toast. She scrolled through Instagram as she ate. She nearly choked when she saw that her best friend Stacey had gotten two guinea pigs! She liked her post and commented 'LOVE THEM EEEE!!! You've gotta see my new hamster!'. Shortly after, as Willow was putting her dishes away and tidying up from her breakfast, she received a text from Stacey, demanding to see her new hamster! (Politely of course
). So, Willow did the nice thing and went upstairs to take pictures of her new pet. Normally she would've just facetimed her, but she had horrible bed head, and large eye bags. She opened up the hamster cage. "Hello? Where are you?" she asked. She heard a small squeak, "I'm trying to sleep!" said the hamster, crawling out from the hideout. "But it's like 11am? Why aren't you up sleepyhead?" Willow said playfully "I'm not sure if I forgot to mention this, but hamsters are nocturnal." said the robo while staring at Willow. "Also do I have a name yet?" asked the creature "A name? I haven't even thought of a name!" Willow said facepalming. "Well, my litter-mates called me Sage, so perhaps that could be my name?" Sage asked politely "Of course! Sage.. that's such a cute name! Perfect!" said Willow with delight.
After a bit of persuading, Willow was finally able to get some cute pictures of Sage to send to Stacey. "Thanks Sage! I really ought to get ready now, today I'm gonna go get your cage upgrades!" "Oh wonderful!" squealed Sage "I can't wait! I'll be sleeping if you need me.." the hamster yawned.
Willow picked out her clothes, brushed her teeth, brushed her hair, did some light makeup and chose her jewelry! She grabbed a purse, stuffed her phone and wallet inside, and went downstairs. Her mom was outside, on the deck drinking coffee. 'Coffee at noon?' Willow thought. She was used to her mother's strange behaviour though. "Hey mom.." Willow said as she walked out onto the deck, sliding on her flip-flops while doing so. "Hey sweetheart! You look nice! Got any plans today?" asked her mom, smiling while sipping her black coffee. "Well, actually I was wondering if you could take me to the pet shop again today? I have some returns to make.." "Like what? Was something wrong with your products?" "Yes but no.." Willow said. "Anyways, there was a return policy on them. So I can get my money back and buy the new things!" she said eagerly "Okay! I'll drive you, just give me 30 minutes to get dressed." said her mom "Sure thing mom!" Willow hopped back inside, removed her shoes and went upstairs to her bedroom, to gather all the things that needed exchanging.
As Willow was gathering the items from inside the cage, Sage came out! "Hi Sage!" "H-Hello.." Sage yawned "Whatcha doing?" she asked Willow "Oh! I'm gathering everything to exchange at the pet store!" replied Willow "That's fine, but where will I go? Y'know, while you're gone?" said Sage. Willow didn't even think about this! "Umm, you can stay in the box you came in! I'll put in some bedding, and your smallest hideout!" "Deal!" squeaked Sage.
Willow had all the items gathered, as she walked to the car with her mom. They were en route for the pet store. "What did you name the hamster again? Did you even name it? I can't remember.." asked Willow's mother. "Sage! I decided this morning." "Aw, what a lovely name!" her mother said. They pulled into the parking lot, and walked through the door. Sage went and picked up all her upgrades, making sure to pick out the best and safest things for Sage. They went to the cash and exchanged everything. Willow even got 20$ back! They left the pet store, and drove home. Willow was so happy that she could now provide proper hamster care.
That's all for chapter four! It's a bit long, but I think it's a good one! And thank you all for the positive feedback!
Sage is an adorable hammy! And Willow is so sweet in doing her absolute best in order to provide adequate hamster care! <33
I'm looking forward to the next chapters! 
It was inspired by that! I spent ages reading it, before I even had a hamster or a hamster hideout account! Anyways, thank you so much, chapter 4 will be up shortly 
HGBF was an idea that was completely my own and took over three years for me to write, so you are using something that I’ve put a great deal of time and effort into.
It wasn't really my fault... (i think?) I know what plagiarism is by the way, and I know that it's a serious thing! I usually don't ever take inspiration from things to avoid this. 
I never even directly thought of your story for inspiration, I guess it just ended up being similar. 
I'm sorry if I made you upset. 
I didn't "heavily base my work" on your story either! It was just kind of a coincidence because your story is always kind of something that I think about, but I could never remember who wrote it or what it was even called. All I remembered was the basic plot. I didn't try to copy you, and I'm new to the forum so i don't really know how to work PMs. 
I can give you credit though! Or delete the story entirely! I can always make a new one no problem! I'd prefer to have a story I completely came up with myself anyways 
Sorry if I made you upset, that wasn't at all my intention and I didn't even remember who you were. 
But now that i do, i'd just like to say that I really liked your story, and I think you're a super talented writer 
Please let me know if you'd like me to give credit or delete the story! I can do either! It's all up to you, I don't mind 
Sorry again! <3 
