>Fuck
>People are already in their seats
>You're late
>Whatever
>You hop into your seat and try to ignore the looks people give you
>"So, I heard about you and Tri—"
"I don't care."
>They laugh
>Fuck normies
>You have bigger things to worry about than normie gossip
>Like how tomorrow, everyone in school will probably know you were 'raped'
>God, you need to help Treehugger somehow
>This 'Fluttershy's friend' thing seems really, really shady, though
>But just be cool
>You can be cool
>With Treehugger, you weren't, but you came around
>You were cool
>Just be cool around Fluttershy's friend, and things will be fine
>Not sure what kind of dealio you'll be making
>Maybe you can just challenge him to a game of Magic and win Treehugger's freedom...
>If only the autistic anime that Moondancer lived in were real
>Class passes by uneventfully, then the next
>Normies try to get to you, but whatever
>Though, as the day goes by, fewer people are teasing you, and more are looking concerned
>Rumors spread too fast...
>Eventually, the final bell rings
>"Miss Sparkle? A minute?"
>For what?
>OH FUCK
>THE PAPER
>THE PAPER YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO TURN IN
>THE PAPER FOR NOT FAILING THE CLASS
>THAT PAPER
"I-I'm s-sorry—"
>"Twilight, no need to apologize... I heard about... My God, Twilight, are you okay?"
>You nod meekly
>"Just... Get the paper in when you can, but, more importantly, please, just... I hope you're okay, is all. We have counselors here at the school if you need to talk to anyone..."
>You nod
>Well... One good-ish thing has come of this...
>You don't really want people's pity
>On the way home, you can't stop thinking about Treehugger
>You're going to ruin her life
>You're a fucking retard
>You open the door to your house and—
"R-Rainbow Dash?"
>"I know you didn't want me to tell the police, so I told your—"
>"TWILIGHT! Oh my God, Twilight, I'm so sorry for getting mad at you last night. I didn't know, Twily, oh my God. Oh my God, my baby. Are you okay? Oh my God."
"Dad, I'm fine!"
>God DAMN Rainbow Dash
>FUCK
>Your dad pulls you into a tight hug, crying
>Damn it damn it DAMN IT
>You were happier thinking your dad was going to give you shit tonight
"Dad, please! I wasn't raped!"
>"What? Rainbow told me what happened, Twilight. They drugged you..."
"Y-Yeah, but... Dad, I'm fine."
>He pulls you in closer
>"It's okay. You're scared, I get it. I'm so sorry you had to go through this. Don't worry, I already called Shining."
>WHAT
>GOD DAMN RAINBOW DASH
"I-I'm not going to co-operate."
>"You don't have to be scared. If they threatened you, it's okay. The police can keep you safe."
"It's not that!"
>You pull yourself out of your father's arms
>"Dude, Twi, it's okay."
"I TOLD YOU NOT TO TELL ANYONE!"
>You push Dash out of your way, crying out of anger
>God fucking DAMN
>This isn't how you wanted things to go at all
>Nothing ever goes your way!
>You run to your room and lock yourself in
>"Twilight, please!" you hear, as your father knocks on you door
"NO!"
>Ugh, what is this fucking bizzaro world you're in?
>You jump on your bed with Spike
"Oh Spike... Nothing good ever happens, does it?"
>He licks your face
>You pull him in closer
>Your father eventually gives up on banging the door down
>"Shining's going to be over soon, Twilight... I know you're scared, but you have to talk to him."
>The blood drains from your face
>God please no
>What the fuck should you fucking do?
>Maybe you could...
>Jump out your window
>Run off somewhere
>Fuck
>That, or get interrogated by your brother
>And probably scolded about throwing your life away
>Fuck...
>Fucking Rainbow Dash
>That fucking SJW normie
>It couldn't have been rape if you enjoyed it, right?
>Losing your virginity in a rape?
>Ugh...
>Just, fuck everything
>The doorbell goes off
>Fuck fuck fuck
>"Twily?!"
>You sit up on the bed
>Fuck, what do you do?
>Shining Armor begins knocking on your door
>"Twily, please... Dad told me about—"
"It's not what you think! Please, just go away!"
>You hear him sigh through the door
>"Twily... If someone out there hurt you, I'm not just going to stand by and do nothing. Come out and talk to me."
>God no
>Fuck
>If you tell him what happened...
>He's not going to just let it go
>"Twily, open up."
>F-Fuck
>What would Treehugger do?
"A-AM I BEING DETAINED?"
>Shining groans
>"Twily, what are you even... Look, what you went through was hard, but if you're going to cover for a criminal... No matter what you're going through, I can't stand by that."
>God, why are people so up in arms just because they think you were raped...
>Oh
"Shining, please! She didn't do anything wrong!"
>"She? ...Twily, just talk to me! Let me get to the bottom of this. As your brother, and not an officer."
>He knocks on the door
"I-I don't want to press charges!"
>"If you don't, the State will. It's best if you give your side. Maybe... Maybe you're scared and confused right now, but we can put her away! I can help you!"
>You remember what Treehugger told you
>'Spark bug, remember, licking doorknobs is illegal on other planets'
>Wait, no, the other thing
>'DON'T TRUST COPS, MAN. MY DAD WAS A COP. IF A COP SAYS THEY WANNA HELP YOU, DON'T TRUST 'EM. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.'
"J-Just... Give me a minute to clean up, then."
>"Whatever you want, Twily. I'll be waiting downstairs."
>Okay, fuck, gotta do this quick
>You put up the blinds and open the window
>How do you get the screening out?
>D-Do you just break it?
>You kick a hole through the mesh
>You turn to Spike
"Be good, boy. I'll be back."
>After giving him a goodbye rub, you hop out your window and onto the roof
"Woah..."
>Jumping down from up here looks a bit scary, but...
>Here goes nothing
"FUCK!"
>You tumble as you hit the ground
>Wasn't as bad as you thought
>You scamper off, away from the house
>Not exactly sure where you're going, but fuck
>Maybe you can try and find Treehugger
>Warn her about all the shit you've gotten her in
>Or at the least, apologize
>You wonder how she'll react...
>You don't care if she'll hate you
>Getting someone into huge shit and leaving them in it?
>It's not right
>Wish you'd gotten her number from Fluttershy before you fucked everything up
>You begin running in the general direction of Treehugger's apartment
>At least, as far as you can remember
>Fuck, why are you so bad with street names?
>Or directions in general?
>Fuck...
>You'll go past the baseball field...
>Past the Game Shop...
>Past the Cakes' bakery...
>Follow the big road...
>Probably start to notice things get really shitty and run down eventually...
>Fuck, you wish you had your driver's license
>And a car
>Whatever
>Running is really tiring you out
>You begin to slow down as the Game Shop comes into view
>Still a lot further to go...
>Is that—
>You notice Sunset Shimmer and Trixie leaving the Game Shop
>Maybe you should try talking to them
>It's been a while since you've talked to Sunny...
>Still haven't apologized to Moondancer
>Not sure you really have to
>Maybe you can convince Sunny on that...
>Sunny has life experience, though, and that might be helpful right now
>She used to be all 'hardcore' apparently
>Sunny gives you a moderate glare as she nears
>You wave
>Trixie waves back
>Sunny doesn't
>"Twilight."
"Sunny, I... I'm in trouble. I really screwed up."
>She shrugs, stonefaced
>"Trixie told me you'd gotten into some sort of trouble."
>"BUT, Trixie did not specify, as Miss Sparkle requested."
"Sunny, I—"
>"I'm not sure I'm willing to hear you out just yet, Twilight. Apologize to Moondancer yet?"
"N-No, but..."
>She crosses her arms
>Fuck
>This is one of those times where Trixie not being a total sperg might not have been in your best interests
>Or, really, the only time you can think of
"Look, it's... It's really bad. You're hardcore, right?"
>Sunny looks at you strangely
>"What?"
"I think I just ruined someone's life."
>"Since when were you concerned with that sort of thing?"
>You clasp your hands and plead with her
"But, like, for real ruin, Sunny! Not 'no-show-at-a-birthday-party' ruined, but 'jail forever' ruined!"
>"What? What have you gotten yourself into?!"
"You went, to, like, juvie or something, right?"
>She snarls
>"I'm a different person now, Twilight."
"But it's true, though, right?!"
>"So what!"
"Well, I was hanging out with Fluttershy, and—"
>Sunny puts her head in hands
>"You shouldn't be hanging out with that girl. She's got bad habits... What did you do, Twilight?"
"I DIDN'T KNOW! I thought, like, all she did was pet cats and stuff!"
>"Well spit it out! What happened?! I'm losing my patience with you, Twilight."
>Ack, she's giving you that stern look
>You weren't thinking when you started this conversation, but
>You're sort of embarrassed
>Telling Sunny about Fluttershy and Treehugger...
>You blush
>"Twilight, speak up for god's sake! What's wrong with you?"
"W-Well... I... I wanted to, you know, become a better friend to the girls while you were suspended, because, I don't know... I wanted to prove that I could be a good person, and..."
>You go on and tell her about Fluttershy and Treehugger
>About how you were trying to 'be cool'
>About the drugs and the sex stuff
>About the girls' reactions
>About your brother...
>You wish you could've told the story without the lewder bits, but they were sort of important
>Sunny just kept a stoic face the whole time
>"So what're your plans, then? How exactly do you think you can help this 'Treehugger'?"
"Y-You're on my side on this?"
>"I suppose I am... How exactly am I supposed to help?"
>You shake your head
"I just need some advice, I guess... From someone hardcore."
>"Stop calling me that. Anyways, what's your plan?"
"Okay, well... Fluttershy said she had a friend who could help, I don't know, pull some strings I guess. I just had to 'make a deal' with him..."
>"What friend?"
"I don't know. A friend."
>Trixie's eyes dart between you and Sunny
>"Um, Trixie is concerned..."
>"Go home Trixie. I'll try and catch with you. I just need to talk to Twilight quick, okay?"
>She skips away from the two of you
>Sunny puts her hands on your shoulders
>"Look, Twilight, does a guy who can pull strings in the legal system sound like someone you want to fuck with, Twilight?"
>You shake your head
"N-Not really... But what choice do I have?"
>"Maybe just cut your losses..."
"B-B-But... I can't just let a friend go to jail!"
>She shrugs
>"Maybe Treehugger takes a plea deal and gets out early for good behavior or something..."
>That wouldn't happen
>Knowing her, she'd be as belligerent as possible
>Rant about government overreach
>Which would be sort of her fault, but you don't want to put her in that situation
>The current situation isn't her fault, though
>Maybe, like, Fluttershy's or something
>Or no one's!
>Stuff just happened, you weren't under duress or anything
>If she didn't keep you in the apartment that night...
>Could've ended up roaming the streets naked, yelling about unicorns
>Wouldn't that have been worse?
"Aren't... Aren't you the one who was supposed to be all about helping friends no matter what?!"
>"Yeah, when it's just dumb high school shit! Stuff that doesn't really matter! Do you know who this guy is? Fluttershy's 'friend'? You don't want to go there, Twilight! He's bad news."
"D-Do you know her friend?"
>Sunny shrugs
>"I knew of him. Fluttershy... She hangs with a very, very bad crowd, Twilight. You could be putting your life in jeopardy. It's not worth it!"
>You gulp
"Th-That bad?"
>She nods
>"Canterlot has its darker elements... I don't know how Fluttershy got involved with him, but please. Please, don't see this guy."
"I-I don't know, Sunny... I need to help Treehugger..."
>Sunny exhales
>"I don't think you understand. If you get involved in this stuff... It's hard to get out. Trust someone 'hardcore'"
>You sigh
"Just who is this guy?"
>Sunny looks around before turning back to you
>"People call him Discord. He's the kind of guy hardened criminals look for under their beds at night."
>Ah, so one of those 'urban legend' types of criminals
>Yeah, that does sound pretty...
>Pretty not good to be involved with
>Fuck
>Things were easier when you were spending the whole day doing nothing but shitposting
>If you'd never gone to that party...
>Gah, what kind of logic is that?
>If you'd never done a lot of things...
"I just... I just don't know, Sunny."
>Sunny holds your forearm in her hand
>"Twilight, don't do this. I know she's your friend and all, but sometimes, shit happens and we have to deal with it."
>You could be getting into really, really crazy shit
>Shit you don't even know how crazy it is
>Can't understand
>But...
>Fuck, why did you have to start caring about people and shit
>Just a few weeks ago, you would've hated Treehugger and all she stood for
>Normies reeeeee and shit
"I just... I can't not do something."
>"I wish I was wrong about you, and that you really were just a selfish dick..."
"W-Will you help me?"
>She shrugs
>"I'm Miss 'Help Your Friends No Matter What', so, I guess so. I mean, I'm not sure how, but I'll try."
"Th-Thanks... So, we're friends still?"
>"You still have to apologize to Moondancer, but, yeah."
>Nice
>You fixed your relationship with Sunset Shimmer
>And you didn't even have to apologize to Moondancer!
>Woo...
>You hug it out and part ways
>Wouldn't need Sunny for this next part, but she'd come in hand later, probably
>And you had a fully charged phone, so if you get lost, it won't be so bad
>Tomorrow you're going to see this Discord guy...
>You're fucking retarded
>Oh my God, how fucking retarded are you
>Just be cool
>The sun is lowering in the sky
>You wonder what time it is
>Looking at your phone, you see you have an asston of texts and missed calls
>Fug
>After a lot of walking, you make it to the east side of town
>This place isn't as scary when there's still light
>Just... Looks like a shitty place is all
>You eventually find some familiar buildings
>A small feeling of accomplishment washes over you as you find the apartment
>Take that, lack of directional skills
>You make your way inside and knock on Treehugger's door, hoping she's inside
>She's a pothead, so she probably is, right?
>You wait
>No response
>Knock again
>"Woah, who's there?"
>The door creaks open
>That distinctive 'tons of drugs' smell pours out from the door
>"Spark Bug! What're you doin' here, little one?"
"C-Can I come in?"
>"Of course!"
>She waves you in
>The apartment is much the same as it was before
>"You know, I wasn't sure I was gonna see you again. Fluttershy's other friend I didn't like, but you? Pretty cool, Spark Bug."
>You take a seat down on the couch next to her
>"So what's up? Your vibes are really neggin' me out right now, man."
"I-I came because... I got you in trouble..."
>Treehugger scratches her head
>"With who?"
"I... I didn't mean to. I was just telling people about, you know, last night, and... Well, the cops are involved now..."
>She pauses
>Oh fuck
>She's probably going to throw you out
>Twilight, you fuck
>"Well, that sucks. Doesn't feel like you narc'd on me, so what happened?"
>You tell her about your lunch earlier today
>Trying to brag, but instead, well...
>"Oh my God, Spark Bug..."
"I-I-I'm sorry..."
>Treehugger pulls you in for a hug
>"Flutters didn't... I thought... Spark Bug, man, I'm so sorry."
"You don't have to be sorry... But now the police are on this, and—"
>She lies back on the couch
>"It's okay, Spark Bug... Maybe I'll just, I don't know... Skip town, or something."
"B-But... That's not right! Right?"
>She shrugs
>"I dunno. It's, like, some sort of moral grey area I guess. I don't want to go to prison, and I like living here, but... I mean, what else is there to do?"
>You really don't want her to flee the city...
>Or country...
>And going to prison.. It could be a while
>Unlike Fluttershy, you're pretty certain she ACTUALLY does all that 'save the world' charity shit
>Whether or not it actually does anything
"Look, I-I... I think I know a way to get you out of this..."
>"How's that, Spark Bug?"
"W-Well, there's this guy, named Discord, and—"
>"You can stop right there, little one. You'd never be able to meet the guy, and if you did... I wouldn't want you to do that. He's, like, the boogeyman or something."
>You frown
"W-Well, Fluttershy is going to bring me to him tomorrow... I can fix this!"
>"Woah, hold up. Flutters knows Discord?"
>What?
>You were pretty sure she knew that...
"Wasn't he Fluttershy's, you know, friend she brought over here on time or whatever? I remember you talking about him..."
>Treehugger laughs
>"Spark Bug, I think I woulda known if Discord were here. That was just Fluttershy's crazy boyfriend or whatever. Harsh harsh harsh aura on that guy."
"A-Are you sure that it wasn't Discord? Because I know that Fluttershy knows him..."
>Treehugger squints at you
>"..."
"Treehugger?"
>"So... That guy was Discord?"
"I-I don't know. I just sort of assumed..."
>She starts shaking her head
>Her face seems to go pale in an instant
>"Spark Bug, if you think that he'll help you... Nah, no way, that's crazy, man. Do not do that."
"B-But I have to! To set things right!"
>She waves her arms in front of herself
>"N. O. Bro."
>Treehugger puts her hands on your shoulders
>"Dude, no."
>Getting this reaction twice isn't helping your confidence
"W-Well... I don't know, Fluttershy said she was setting up a meeting with him and—"
>"Oh fuck, Spark Bug, what have you gotten yourself into! I'm not worth dyin' over, man!"
"W-Well, I don't know what else to do! Fluttershy kind of forced me into it with threats of violence and stuff, but still!"
>"Man, Flutters... She always had such good vibes! I can't... Shit, man."
>Treehugger pulls you back into another hug
>"I knew you had an awesome heart, Spark Bug. You're too good for this place... Fuck..."
"Th-Thanks..."
>She stands up and begins to pace
>"Still... Flutters got you a meeting with him? That's what you said? Please say it's not, man..."
>You scratch the back of your head
"I mean, yeah, that's what she said..."
>She swears and shakes her head
>"Do you think you could, I dunno, move all your friends and family out of the country, then?"
"W-What kind of question is that? Of course not!"
>Seeing Treehugger become more and more distressed isn't doing great for you disposition
>You didn't think she had an anxious bone in her body...
>"You don't just, you know, stand up Discord. You hear stories, man. Can't just blow him off. Fucker's insane! He'd kill you for less! I-I-I... I don't even know how I'm alive if that fucker was here..."
"S-So... What do I do?"
>Treehugger throws her hands in the air
>"Fuck if I know! My God, Spark Bug, this is bad."
>Well, fuck
"Th-The police can help us, maybe..."
>She laughs
>"Yeah, just walk into the police station, tell 'em you got this guy angry, and they just walk you into the backroom and do you in themselves. Pigs are corrupt, man!"
"M-My brother is a cop... We can trust him, maybe..."
>"Spark Bug, you can't trust cops, man! Even if your bro ain't crooked, I mean, if Discord is expecting you and you don't show up... Flutters, your family, your friends, BAM, gone!"
>She stops her pacing and just...
>Lays down on the floor
>"That guy was in my house. That dude HATED me. Cherish life, Spark Bug. I don't know how I still have mine..."
"I-I guess it's because Fluttershy likes hanging out with you."
>Treehugger laughs
>"Well, fuck."
>You can say that again
>Fuck
>You sit on the couch
>Treehugger lies on the floor
>And you're both just silent for a good while
>You try to check the time on your phone
>Dead
>This is what you get for keeping it charging all the time...
>"Well, Spark Bug, how'ya wanna spend what might be your last day on god's green earth?"
>You shrug
"I-I dunno. Got more cupcakes?"
>She nods and heads out of the room
>Fuck it, might as well, right?
>Weird last meal, but whatever
>For some reason, you don't feel as scared as you should
>Talking to normies scares the fuck out of you
>This doesn't?
>What the fuck's wrong with you?
>Maybe it's just too much
>Best case scenario: You talk to this Discord guy and stuff goes well
>Treehugger gets out free
>Nothing bad happens to anyone
>Heck
>Fluttershy's alive and shit
>Also a crazy, super-hardcore person
>But still, coming in contact with him and not dying is a possibility
>Right?
>Whatever happens after you meet him...
>You can't not meet him
>Fuck, your family...
>Your friends...
>Sunny, Trixie, the girls, Treehugger...
>Who knows who could get hurt
>You're not going to let that happen
>You've watched a lot of anime, right?
>It can't be 100% different, so...
>You feel... Conviction
>Fucked up situation aside, you can pull through this, right?
>Caring about people was a mistake...
>"Here ya go."
"Th-Thanks."
>Treehugger hands you a cupcake and takes a seat next to you
>"Your aura is pretty steady right now, man."
>You shrug and take a bite of the cupcake
"I guess... I don't know, I'm scared but... It's not so bad."
>"Indomitable spirit. It's pretty righteous, Spark Bug. I like it."
>She takes a bite of her cupcake, shaking
>"I'm scared shitless right now, man."
>You chuckle to yourself
>Man, what has happened to your life?
>It's like those stories of agoraphobes getting hit by a bus when they go outside
>You finish your cupcake and stretch, leaning on Treehugger
>She puts an arm around you and pats you on the arm
"D-Do you think things are going to be okay?
>"I don't think so, Spark Bug..."
>Treehugger smiles at you
>"But I hope so."
>A laugh escapes your mouth
>That's not entirely reassuring...
"What's life like?"
>"Like, my life, or in general?"
"In general... I-It's a dumb question, I guess. I'm just never going to find out... I wasted it."
>You feel Treehugger's chest rise and fall as she sighs
>A slight buzz begins to pass over you
>"The only way to live life is your way, Spark Bug."
>You crack a small smile
"Just have to 'be yourself'?"
>"Be okay with yourself, I guess."
>She pokes you in the center of your chest
>"Like I said before. Gotta good heart, good vibes... Do what you do, you know?"
"P-People don't like me when I 'do what I do'."
>Treehugger frowns
>"That's not right, man. People just have to let people be people."
"Th-That's a tautology..."
>"I dunno man. It's true! Someone out there, you know, their whole life—their heart—is about cardboard boxes or somethin', man. Design those little boxes you get in the mail. Maybe it's silly, but people who do their thing... Their auras are just alive. Isn't that what life is like?"
>You shrug
>"If people don't like what's inside of you, Spark Bug, they can go fuck themselves."
>Treehugger pecks you on the forehead and rubs her hand through your hair
>Maybe she's right...
>You wonder what it is that's inside of you
>Spent so long trying to find something else to be, you don't entirely remember what your 'self' is...
>The cupcakes start really kicking in and your skin goes flush
>You yawn, stretching your arms
>Treehugger lies down on the couch and you lie next to her
>As you close your eyes, you feel... Good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNny8w18QOs
>Treehugger puts her arms around you
>A tingling sensation runs across your body
>You can feel her breath on your skin
>The high makes you feel incredibly relaxed
>Slowly, you nod off to sleep
>The next morning, you awake feeling relatively happy
>Residual feelings from yesterday
>One of those 'I'm not quite sure who I am or what's going on' moments
>Then the severity of the situation hits you
>You're you
>High school student and recluse, Twilight Sparkle
>And you're meeting with Discord...
>Deep breaths, Twilight
>You notice you're alone on the couch
>And that there's a smell aside from weed in the apartment
"Treehugger?"
>"Oh, Spark Bug!" you hear her call from the kitchen. "I was makin' some pancakes. Want some?"
"Sure."
>You rub at your eyes and arch your back
>It cracks, making you feel a bit better
>Walking into the kitchen, you spot Treehugger and the pancakes
>"Sleep good, Spark Bug?"
>You nod
>She smiles at you solemnly
>"Today's the day, huh?"
>You just nod again
>Yesterday, you weren't, but...
"I-I'm... I'm pretty scared."
>"Dude, you'd be crazy not to be. Come on, let's dig in."
>You sit down opposite her at a small card table
>Treehugger sets a stack of pancakes in the middle
"These aren't, like... Pot pancakes or something, are they?"
>She laughs
>"Sometimes you just gotta eat food for food's sake, man."
>You eat the pancakes
"These... taste a little weird."
>"Vegan pancakes."
"O-Oh... Save the animals and all that?"
>"Nah. I just like the taste."
>You think you prefer normal pancakes, but whatever
>Let her be her, or whatever
>The two of you finish up
"D-Do you have any extra clothes I could wear? I-I don't think I should wear, you know, my usual stuff if people are looking for me..."
>"Sure thing, Spark Bug. Go look around my closet. Take whatever you want, man."
>You thank her and head for her room
>Place is a bit of a mess...
>Not as bad as you'd expected, though
>Nowhere as bad as yours, so it's not like you can judge
>You comb through the small pile of clothes on the bed, and her closet
>Eh, don't be too picky, Twilight
>Just wear something
>You haven't changed your style for as long as you can remember
>No change in hairstyle except by accident
>'Clearly a stoner' seems to be the style you come out with no matter what
>He'll you'll also clearly smell like one
>You finally get your pick of clothing
>The whole 'super worn-out' jeans thing was never something you were into, but whatever
>Some stoner-band T, which is a little big for you
>Plaid hipster shirt with the buttons unbuttoned
>And you decide to pick up one of her beanies, since you hair is sort of unique
>You feel embarrassed...
>Wish there was a mirror in here
>Maybe it's better there's not
>You step out of Treehugger's room
"Ta da... How do I look?"
>She smiles
>"Super cool, man! I'm biased, though."
"Th-Thanks... I hope it's a good enough disguise."
>Treehugger nods
>You check the time
>You slept in, but not too much
>School will be ending soon, and Fluttershy is expecting you
>"Ready to go?"
>You nod
"You should probably drop me off a few blocks from the school... I can walk the rest of the way."
>"Aye aye, cap'n."
>You head down to the street and get into her rust bucket
>The two of you stay mostly silent during the ride
>Fuck
>Fuck, what the fuck is happening
>Just stay calm
>"Well, here's your stop, man. Be safe."
>Treehugger rubs the back of your head
>"If, you know, we both end up in the river or somethin'... Just know, you're a cool person, Spark Bug."
"Th-Thanks... You too."
>You smile faintly at each other
>Stepping out of the car, it feels like the blood is trying to explode from your body
>Better not keep Fluttershy waiting
>You head to school towards CHS
>Kids are already leaving the building as you approach
>They pass by you without giving you a second glance...
>People were always giving you weird looks before
>Maybe dressing the way you did before didn't keep you as invisible as you'd thought
>Probably stick out less now
>Which is good
>Hopefully Fluttershy noticed you didn't go to school today, and doesn't try to wait for you inside
>You wait by the main entrance to the school
>A few minutes later, you spot her coming out
"H-Hey, Fluttershy..."
>She gives you a deathly stare
>"D-Don't fuck this up, o-okay? Or else..."
"I-I won't."
>"G-Good. Follow me."
>The scowl on her face melts away, and the kind, harmless Fluttershy bubbles to the surface
>The long walk begins
>You hate all this walking you've been doing