Previously

We walk out of the park and cruise back home.

Thankfully, it was a smooth ride.

"Wanna meet back at the park tomorrow? Same time," Skate asks.

"Y-Yeah," I confirm.

"Great! See ya both tomorrow!" She skates away.

Now

Monday's still are as painful as ever...

I drag myself out of bed like I do every morning and find something to wear.

"Why don't I ever get my clothes out the day before?" I grumble to myself, tiredness lingering in the air.

I find a gold off the shoulder dress that I bought on my shopping trip with the others that I could wear.

"Ya know what? It's too cold outside for this."

I pair it with some white knee-high socks with a yellow stripe on top.

"If I start a fashion trend, then whatever..."

I change into the dress and socks but something's missing...

I reach up to the top of the closet and slide out the jewelry box.

"Hmm..."

I try on a few necklaces before deciding on a white choker with a little gold heart pendant.

I put away the black leather box and make my way to the bathroom.

When I come out, I go downstairs to make breakfast.

Just as I walk in, I spot a note on the table.

Hey kids,
We're sorry but we left early because the school had an early meeting. Make breakfast for yourselves and (Y/N), remember to take your pills.

I put the note down and immediately search through the cabinets for my bottle.

I gulp down a tablet with some water and feel the same warm, fuzzy feeling in my soul.

I warm some milk in two mugs in the microwave and prepare two bowls of cereal.

When the milk is warm enough, I pour one mug of milk into my cereal and set the other one next to PJ's bowl.

As I eat my bowl of cereal, I watch a video on skateboarding that Skate sent me yesterday.

She was trying to teach me to fall "correctly" but I wasn't really understanding.

Not long after, PJ steps into the kitchen, his hands stuffed into his jacket pockets.

"Morning."

"M-Morning. Cereal?" I ask, gesturing to the bowl of dry cereal and the mug of still-warm milk.

He takes a seat next to me and starts to eat, leaning in a little to take a peek at my phone.

"More skateboarding?"

"Mm-hmm."

I turn my phone to the side and set it on the table so we could both watch.

After finishing the video and our cereal, I pick up my phone and wash our bowls in the sink.

After that, we both get ready for school.

I put on my jacket, swing my backpack over my shoulders, and put on my sneakers.

My phone vibrates.

Bunny:
Hey, we're outside

When I open the door, I'm greeted with two death glares and a look that says "excuse them."

I awkwardly make my way past Burgerpants and Undyne, who are both standing their ground with their arms crossed over their chests.

I hop into Bunny's car and we drive off.

* * * * * *

I take a seat at the table and start crunching on a few baby carrots.

In the middle of lunch period, the speakers come on.

"Arf arf. Arf arf. Arf arf arf arf."

"Good afternoon, students. Principal Fox speaking. We have a special announcement addressed to juniors and seniors so listen up."

The yelling and screaming in the cafeteria quiet down to a few whispering voices.

"Arf arf arf arf arf arf. Arf arf arf arf. Arf arf. Arf arf arf."

"We are announcing that this year's Winter Ball is coming up and tickets will be available tomorrow after 10th period in the store. Now, I don't want to have to take more time out of your lunch break so more information such as dress code and ticket prices are stated on the school website. Be sure to check it out. Have a great rest of the day, everyone."

As soon as the speakers disconnect, the whole cafeteria starts buzzing with excitement.

"This is gonna be a nightmare..." Shadow sighs.

"W-Why?" I ask.

"Because we're popular and half the guys asked us out last year," Ebony grumbles.

Bunny rubs her temples with her paws and changes her attitude.

"You know what? I'm just going to keep my eyes on the prize."

"W-Why didn't you ask P-PJ out last year?"

"I just didn't know him that well at the time.

But enough about me, what about you~?"

"W-Wait, what about E-Ebony and Shadow?"

"They got their boys. You said you haven't dated yet. We might as well help you find a boyfriend~"

Honestly, the thought of a significant other is kind of scary to me. I mean, sure, I had a few random crushes here and there but nothing major. I just don't want my heart to break in two if something happens...

Even though it's inevitable that that'll happen at some point.

I guess I'm mostly scared about rejection...

"I-I don't even know a-anyone."

"Are you sure~? Cuz I've seen you talk to Frisk a few times."

"F-Frisk? He's just a friend."

"But why not ask him out? Who knows, maybe he likes you that way."

"I-I don't think it's a g-good idea..."

"Oh, come on! Take a few risks once in a while!"

I contemplate the idea.

'Really, Frisk is just a friend but do I think of him as more? Does he think of me as more?

Ahhhh! I don't know the first thing about love!

But I guess it wouldn't hurt to try...

If not, we can just go to the Winter Ball as friends.'

"O-Okay...maybe I'll try it..."

* * * * * *

The bell rings.

"Go home and memorize your lines, darlings" Mr. Mettaton announces, "But, rest your voices."

I start packing up my things and leaving the auditorium, keeping an eye on Frisk to see where he went.

As I get lost in the crowd of students, a hand reaches out and grabs my arm, pulling me aside.

"B-Bunny!"

"Okay, do you have a strategy for this?" Ebony cuts in.

"S-Strategy? Why would I n-need a strategy?"

"You always need a strategy!" Shadow exclaims.

"So, I can't j-just go up to him and a-ask?"

"It's not ideal..." Bunny says.

"You know what? No one knows him better than you so do what you think is best," Ebony suggests.

I look at her, a bit dumbfounded.

"What? Go on!" she nudges me away.

"Good luck."

"You got this!"

"Erm..."

I slowly make my way through the sea of monsters until I see Frisk at his locker.

Just as he slams the locker door and is about to leave, I chase after him and grab his attention by pulling on his sleeve.

"U-Um..." I look down and stutter.

"(Y/N)? Are...you okay?"

"A-Ah! Um...yeah! W-Well..."

He looks around and then responds, "Do you want to talk somewhere more private?"

"U-Uhhh...sure."

He leads me out of school where there weren't so many monsters hanging out.

"What did you want to ask me?"

"W-Well...um...I was w-wondering if...you were p-planning to...go to the W-Winter Ball with a-anyone..."

"Nope, I don't have any plans as of now. Why do you ask?"

"Uhhhh....."

"Is it because...?"

'Ahhhhh! This is embarrassing!'

"Errrr...y-yeah..." I cover my bright red face with my hands.

He pauses for a few moments before speaking up.

"I'm...um..." a nervous chuckle escapes his lips, "I'm glad you think that way but...I don't really feel that way towards you..."

I sigh a breath of relief.

"I'm TOTALLY okay with that."

"You sure...?"

"Yeah! The Devil Divas wanted me to get a date and they kind of 'forced' me to ask you."

"Heheh, alright then," he chortles lightly, "No one gets hurt.

A-Actually, I wanted to talk to you about something..."

'He stuttered!'

"Yeah? What is it?"

"Um...it's been something that I've been keeping to myself for the past year...and I wanted to t-tell you because you're one of my best friends...and I hope t-this doesn't change our friendship..."

"I'm listening."

"Uhh okay...here goes nothing...I think that I-I...I'm gay..."

"Oh."

He seems to be taken back by my simple response.

"...Just...'oh?' Nothing else?"

"You dummy," I chuckle, lightly punch his arm, "That's not gonna make me think of you differently."

He covers his face with one hand and lets out a sigh of relief, "Thank God."

I gently pat his back and grin, "Now that the cat's out of the bag, you won't have to be so tense anymore."

* * * * * *

Friday.

About two weeks have passed since that incident.

Most of it was spent with Skate skateboarding or with PJ trying to boost my confidence.

Overall, it worked! I realized that I don't really stutter much anymore these days!

I really have to thank him for that!

Anyway, Bunny plans on making moves on him this lunch period.

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" I put down my lunch tray and sit down, glancing over at the dark jock, who is just a table away.

"Yeah? Why not?" She raises an eyebrow at me.

"I mean..." I lower my voice down to a murmur and lean in towards her, "he already rejected you before...and I'm not sure..."

"But, hey, it's now or never," she stands up from her seat.

"I feel this is going to go badly..." I whisper to the other two, who are sneaking glances at her.

The moment she gets close to him, I could practically feel the awkwardness and discomfort of the situation.

"Hey~" she says flirtatiously, leaning on the edge of the round table.

I want to cringe so badly at the sight of this but it would just be rude.

"Um...what do you want?" PJ asks, his voice clearly showing uneasiness. He shifts over to the edge of his chair, the opposite direction of Bunny.

I observe the other jocks' reactions.

Undyne and Burgerpants are trying to suppress a laugh and Skate has her head down, probably already cringing.

"So, I've got a question to ask you~" she rests her hand on his forearm and looks into his eyes.

"This is so painful to watch..." I mumble.

"Oh. My. Godddd..." Ebony cringes.

"This isn't going well..." Shadow remarks.

"Please don't touch me," PJ swiftly retracts his arm.

Undyne and Burgerpants burst out and Skate lets out a stifled laugh.

By this time, a few tables have started paying attention, either from the sudden explosion of laughter from the two or from the tense atmosphere.

"Would you go to the Winter Ball with me?"

And there's the question...

A few girls, scattered around the cafeteria, make some kind of angry remark before being shushed by someone close to them.

Moments pass by and the entire cafeteria is close to silent. It was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop.

"You can't say no to me in front of so many people, PJ~" she says his name with a suggestive tone.

A single bead of sweat drops down his skull before he smirks,

"Oh, yes I can."

The entire cafeteria erupts into laughter, applause, and overall chaos.

"...wow."

Bunny's face turns beet red with embarrassment and she takes off into the hall.

"Bunny! Wait!" Ebony runs after her.

I was tempted to run off to Bunny as well but Shadow stops me.

"(Y/N), stay here and watch our stuff," she takes off too, "Guys, what the heck!?"

A ping cones from my phone.

PJ 💜:
What just happened?

I glance over at PJ, who's giving me a confused look.

Me:
I dont have a clue

PJ 💜:
Ooooooh boyy

Me:
What?

PJ 💜:
Shes gonna become a laughing stock by monday

* * * * * *

I think Bunny's avoiding me like the plague...

She's not answering texts and she ignored me all through drama.

After school or after rehearsal, I wait at the front door.

When she sees me, she gives me a cold glare and looks away.

"Bunny?"

Icy cold glare.

"Hey!"

Silence.

"Why aren't you talking t-"

"Why are you so annoying!?"

I stop dead in my tracks.

"What...?"

"Why do you think I hate you so much right now!?"

"..."

"You have no idea, do you?"

"No..."

"Oh, I'm sure that it can't be because PJ has an interest in you."

'The heck?'

"What are you saying?"

"I'm saying that you are a thief! You stole him away from me!"

I can feel so many eyes on me but I'm not backing down from this fight.

Not this time.

"That's not true!"

"Oh, really!? Then EXPLAIN why you're living with him! For all I know, you could be SLEEPING with him!"

'This is ridiculous.'

"Do you even hear yourself!?"

She walks up to me, about two feet away. She glares me straight in the eyes with her icy cold stare.

"You messed with the wrong girl."

She lunges towards me, scraping my legs and arms against the rough concrete floor.

I had my backpack swung over one shoulder so it fell off when she tackled me to the ground. My arms and legs burn like fire.

The crowd erupts into screams as I get slapped in the face.

Once. Twice. Thrice. And more. Each one stinging wickedly and painfully.

But I can't fight. I refuse!

Just as she's about to deliver another blow, she yelps in surprise and gets off me.

A voice calls out my name.

"PJ...?" I murmur, my voice quiet and a bit hoarse.

He picks me up bridal style and grabs my bag.

Normally, I would be embarrassed but I'm too dazed to care.

"What were you thinking!?" PJ yells at her.

"I-I..." She stammers.

"If you had anything to say, you bring it up to me!" His screams angrily. Honestly, it's frightening to see him this pissed off.

I hold onto his shirt helplessly, feeling safer in his arms.

Bunny lets out a growl, making me squeeze my eyes shut to block out the noises.

He holds me closer and turns around, walking to wherever we are going.

"Warm..." I involuntarily murmur under my breath, burying my face in his shirt.

He makes a startled noise but doesn't do anything to stop me.

"Ms. Toriel!" PJ cries, his voice is shaky.

"Oh goodness! What happened!?"

I hear the sound of someone getting up from a chair.

"Set her down here."

PJ sets me down on something soft but I don't want to let go of him.

"It's okay, I'll be here. I'm not leaving."

I reluctantly release my grip and watch him sit in a chair beside my cot, setting my bag on the floor.

"Where does it hurt, child?"

I hold lift one on my arms up to reveal a scrape from when Bunny pushed me down.

She instructs me to lay on my stomach as she heals the wounds on my arms and legs.

She leaves the room for a second and I hear the sound of someone panting in the outside room.

"Mom! Is (Y/N) here?"

'Is that...'

"Frisk, dear. Yes, she is."

She comes back with an ice pack and tells me to keep it on my cheek when she tries to heal my face.

After a while of healing, she and PJ leave the room so that Frisk and I could talk.

"Are you feeling okay...?" He asks quietly, looking at his feet while we talk.

"Yeah, Ms. Toriel already healed most of my bruises and cuts so, it's just my right cheek."

"What were you thinking?"

"What?"

"I know what she did was uncalled for but you shouldn't jump straight into danger! Do you know how terrified I was when I found out my best friend was getting beat up by another girl?"

"I know...and I'm sorry..."

"Alright, now you know so you won't do it again," he shifts beside me on the cot and puts an arm around my shoulder, pulling me a little closer.

"What do you think will happen to her?"

"Hm?"

"I mean, like, what kind of consequence do you think she'll get?"

"Hmmm..." He ponders the idea for a second, "My best guess is a suspension for a week at most."

"I feel like a lot of that is my fault..." I admit softly, fidgeting my fingers.

"Hey, look at me."

I turn my head to face him and squeeze my eyes shut, not sure what he's about to do.

But I open one eye when I feel him kiss my forehead.

He embraces me in a hug.

"Don't put her impulsive actions on yourself. You did nothing wrong in that situation."

"Okay..." I rest my head on his shoulder. "I'll try not to think like that..."

We stay in the position for a couple of minutes before he releases me and changes the subject.

"Say. Isn't PJ still waiting out there?"

"Oh, you're right!"

"You don't want to keep him waiting."

"Okay."

We get our backpacks and leave the room to see Ms. Toriel doing some paperwork at her desk.

"Mom, do you know where PJ went?"

"PJ? He said he was going to wait outside the school."

"Thanks, Mom."

"Thank you, Ms. Toriel."

"You're certainly welcome, child. Take care of yourself."

"I will, bye."

We walk down the hallway and out of school.

PJ is waiting inside the backseat of the car with the windows rolled all the way down.

Frisk pats me on the head and we go our separate ways.

I hop into the car and an awkward feeling hangs over everyone.

While we drive, I spot Mr. Ink and Mr. Error worriedly glancing at me a few times through the rearview mirror.

I pick up my phone and try to brush it off but I immediately get a text from PJ even though he's right next to me.

Guess he doesn't want to be the first to break the silence.

PJ 💜:
Feeling okay over there?

Me:
Yeah Im fine

PJ 💜:
Nothing hurts?

Me:
Well my right cheeks still a bit swollen but I think Ill be fine

PJ 💜:
Why was she trying to fight you?
I know its something about me but Im not sure

Me:
She thought you took an interest in me

PJ 💜:
Oh wow

Me:
Yeah but I think she took it too far

PJ 💜:
Wdym

Me:
Do you REALLY wanna know?

PJ 💜:
Umm okay?

Me:
She said I was

My cheeks heat up at the thought of telling him that.

Should I really say it? But I can't take it back now!!

PJ 💜:
Youre blushing

I cover my face with one hand and continue texting with the other.

Me:
Sorry...
Uhhh anyways
She said we were

I pause again.

PJ 💜:
She said we were...?

Me:
Probably
.
Sleeping

The moment that text sent through I look over to PJ for a reaction. He stares at his phone with confusion for a second but when the realization hits him...

He puts his phone, faced down, on his lap and covers his very magenta face with his hands, stifling a laugh. But he fails miserably when Mr. Ink and Mr. Error notice.

"Ummm, heh, everything...okay in the back?" Mr. Error chuckles, probably puzzled at the scene before him.

What he sees is his son and some other girl both blushing madly. Surely, that would raise some suspicion.

"Yep. Everything is all fine and dandy here. Nothing wrong," PJ speaks quickly, the floating bits on his skull shapeshifting frantically.

"(Y/N)?" Mr. Error teases me, "Are you okay?"

"Mmmhmm. Y-Yeah I'm g-good." I stutter and hide my face with my hair, my anxiety shooting through the roof.

"Alright then," he chuckles lightly.

"We're home now," Mr. Ink announces.

~A/N~
1. I hope you're happy that Bunny got rejected XD

2. Frisk is homosexual to mix things up and so he doesn't create a love triangle (save you the trouble so you won't have to break his poor heart later)

3. Sorry for making Bunny a jerk like other books. (I brought a stereotype, didn't I?) But that's part of the plan~

4. Did we seriously get to #1 on #Paperjam? 0w0?
Thank you all so much for the support!!

Word count: 3440 words (including A/N)

*nopes out*