Chester's pov:

Next day when I went to school, I was almost bursting with excitement. I was smiling and giggling to myself as I walked to college, really happy that I landed those concert tickets. I mustn't let Edgar know though, cause it would ruin the surprise! Although with my bubbly behavior it would be pretty hard not to. When I arrived in class and sat down, Edgar was already giving me a weird look.

-Hey Chester. What's up with you? You seem pretty happy.
-It's nothing! Hehe! -I said awkwardly, but with how bad my lying skills were, it was obvious that I was hiding something.
-Come on dude, you can tell me! I can keep a secret. -he assured.
-Well the thing is, I really can't tell you.
-Do you not trust me? We hang out almost every day, we're friends. -his expression changed and I could see a hint of sadness on his face.
-Oh no no no! It's not like that! -I waved my hands in defense -Ugh I'm shit at lying, so I better tell you. It's a present...for you.
-A present? Oh my god is it like a surprise or? -he got excited suddenly.
-Yea it's a surprise! So please don't ask about it because I won't be able to keep my mouth shut! -I begged him.
-But what did I do to deserve a surprise? -he chuckled.
-Well you helped me out! I told you that I owe you one.
-Come on that was nothing! You don't have to give me anything in return.
-But I want to! And trust me, you don't want to miss out on this. Also on a completely unrelated note, please tell me you're free on saturday!
-Completely unrelated huh? But yes I am. -he smirked as I sighed.
-Perfect! It would've been quite awkward if you were busy... Wait I'm talking too much! I'm just gonna shut up. -I rested my head on my desk as Ed chuckled.

A few minutes later Colette arrived and our trade was successful (and disgusting). I quickly put my bell in my bag before I lose it again, I will sew it back on when I get home. A few classes went by, and soon it was lunchtime. I walked along with Edgar and the group to the cafeteria, just to accompany them. I sat down at a table, holding their seats until they returned with their food which looked...interesting.

-What even is that? -I asked with a disgusted face.
-On paper, it's soup. In practice? I have absolutely no idea. -Bibi said, stirring it with a spoon.
-It looks like wet cement. -Edgar commented, scrunching his nose.
-Why are we paying for this again? -Fang questioned with the same disgust as everyone.
-Well I'll just eat my sandwich then! Oh fuck, I didn't pack one in the morning. -I slapped myself on the forehead after rummaging through my bag and realizing my mistake.
-I guess we're all starving then. -Edgar chuckled.
-Let's put back our trays and just get out of here. We might have some time to go to the corner shop and buy something consumable. -Bibi suggested.

They got up and placed their trays onto the collector, as the lunch ladies gave them deadly stares for wasting their "food". We headed outside and began walking towards the college's back gate. Personally, I didn't even know there was a back gate. We walked for a bit, then out the gate and the shop was just over the road. As we entered, we all greeted the person at the till, a fairly young blonde woman.

-Hey Piper! -Bibi said, smiling at the lady. I guess they know her already.
-Hey guys! I got some baked goodies today! Would you like some? -she asked with a sweet smile.
-Oh my god those cinnamon rolls look delicious! -Edgar said and I agreed.
-Well, we'll have 4 cinnamon rolls and give us a second, we'll get some drinks aswell. -Bibi said as we went through the tiny isles and stopped at a fridge.

We all took a second staring at the options, obviously everyone staring at the energy drinks. I went ahead and took out a green monster, my hand bumping into Edgar's as he took out a dark pink one. Bibi and Fang chose redbulls and we headed back to the lady at the till. We paid for our drinks but Bibi paid for all of the cinnamon rolls which we thanked her for. Our little group waddled back into the college territory, finding some benches outside to sit down on. As we took a seat and began munching on our food, we struck up a conversation between bites.

-How can you even drink that much energy drink? It's literally half a liter dude. -Fang called out Edgar.
-Half a liter of energy and sweet cherry. -Ed took a sip and I nodded in agreement as my mouth was full.
-More like half a liter of kidney stone generator. -Bibi rolled her eyes.
-Come on, redbull is the same as this! It just comes in smaller packs. -Ed defended.
-I guess you're right. -she chuckled.
-Het Chester, could I try your monster? I never had this one. -Edgar asked, pointing at my drink.
-Yea sure, but gimme a sip of yours too. -we traded drinks and both took a sip.
-Hehe that's an indirect kiss. -Bibi smirked, as Fang let out a "pffft".
-Game is game. -I shrugged and smiled smugly, trying to hide my flushed cheeks.
-AYO?! -Edgar yelled and we all burst out laughing.

After we finished our little lunch, we headed back to the classroom for our last few classes.

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Edgar's pov:

-Ughh why can't it just be summer nowwww? How is there still a month before school break? -I whined as we were packing our stuff up, ready to leave.
-I knoww! I wanna go to the beach and theme parks and just be outdoors all day! -Chester said enthusiastically.
-I'm quite the opposite, I want to be in my room all day. -I huffed.
-Come on dude! That's not fun at all!
-Excuse you, it is fun for me!
-Guys quit arguing and let's go home! -Bibi rolled her eyes as she threw her bag over her shoulder.

We agreed that we disagree and then got out of school. As we passed by the big tree at the gate, Chester said bye to us and went the other way. The remaining of us talked and laughed while walking as usual, and after the other two went their own ways, I soon got home aswell. Once I did, I went to my room straight away and burrowed myself in video games. After some time my phone kept buzzing and it started to annoy me so bad that I had to pause the game.

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Chester(prankster🎁) has joined the group chat

Bibi bubble🫧
It's damn time we got him into the gc

Fang(free🍿)
Dont u think u shouldve asked us?

Bibi bubble🫧
Nah

Chester(prankster🎁)
Heya guysss!!

Bibi bubble🫧
Heyyyy

Fang(free🍿)
Seriously, i barely know this dude

Chester(prankster🎁)
We could get to know each other while we hang out?😘

Bibi bubble🫧
Yessss!
Where would we go to thooo??

Fang(free🍿)
I will not sneak you free cinema tickets.
I got in BIG trouble last time

Bibi bubble🫧
Wahhh

Edgar(emo🖤⛓️)
Can yall like shut up
Ur blowin up my phone

Chester(prankster🎁)
Eddd! My favorite bro!

Edgar(emo🖤⛓️)
No.

Chester(prankster🎁)
😔

Bibi bubble🫧
I love how mean u are through text

Edgar(emo🖤⛓️)
Im not mean
Im honest

Bibi bubble🫧
Yeah suree

Fang(free🍿)
Back to the hangout thing, theres an arcade that opened nearby
We could go there

Bibi bubble🫧
OMG YES I LOVE THATT

Chester(prankster🎁)
YIPPEEE I LOVE ARCADES

Bibi bubble🫧
WHO DOESNT LOVE THEM

Edgar(emo🖤⛓️)
me

Fang(free🍿)
Of course
Why would u ever like something that has something to do with going outside?😐

Edgar(emo🖤⛓️)
Bro shut up
It will be crowded with people and I hate that

Bibi bubble🫧
We should go tomorrow!
Ed pretty pls come with us!!!!!!

Chester(prankster🎁)
Yes plsss
Pls
Pls
Pls
Pls

Fang(free🍿)
Pls
Pls

Bibi bubble🫧
Pls

Edgar(emo🖤⛓️)
SHUT THE FUCK UP
okay i will come with u guys

Chester(prankster🎁)
YAYYYY

Bibi bubble🫧
YAYYY

Fang(free🍿)
WOOO

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After this convo I went back to my game and I continued grinding until nightfall. I didn't even notice the time, my mom came in to tell me to go to bed as I was so caught up in my game. Soon after I got my nightly routine done and I got in bed.

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Very short chapter i know, i wanted to post something cause i disappeared for a few days and im sorry
Im just going through a breakup rn and i'll have exams next week aswell so im not sure how often i will be able to post
So sorry for the inconvenience, and i hope yall can wait patiently for the next parts💕