Chester's pov:

Sunday flew by pretty quick. We messaged back and forth with Edgar through the day, although we haven't talked about anything significant. So monday rolled around and I was back in my desk, waiting for class to start. We were chatting and laughing with Bibi and Edgar all morning , I was basically part of the group now, although Fang kept side-eyeing me. We were whispering and messing around in math class, and even when she got mad at us, we couldn't help but quietly laugh even more.

-What's the next class? -I asked.
-Chemistry. We're gonna do experiments woo! -Bibi said excitedly.
-You know I actually like it as a subject, I just fucking despise how the chem class is on the complete other end of the school. -Edgar crossed his arms.

We packed our stuff up and began the journey to the chemistry class. There were quite a few stairs to be climbed, making Edgar whine about his legs hurting. As we got to the classroom, we claimed our usual seats, inspecting the vials on our tray. Once the teacher came in and told us what to do, we began mixing stuff.

-Do you want to heat it? -I asked Edgar, offering him the small glass tube.
-Heck yea. It's not like it's gonna blow up. -He rolled his eyes, but literally a second later our mixture made a popping sound and spit on the ceiling.
-PFFTT YOU GOT IT ON THE CEILING HAHAHA! -I laughed, everyone was already looking at us.
-See kids? That's what happens when you don't pay attention and try to heat it too quickly. -the teacher pointed at us, smirking at our misfortune.
-Fucking bitch. -Edgar muttered under his breath, making me giggle.

After the experiments the teacher was rambling about something, and I zoned out. I was fidgeting with one end of my jester hat, but when I reacher for the other end, I noticed that the bell was missing. I looked around on the floor near my chair, but I didn't see it.

-What are you looking for? -Ed asked with an eyebrow raised.
-The bell from my hat! I can't lose it, this hat means so much to me!
-It must've fell off on our way here, you'll probably find it on the corridors's floor.
-You think so?
-Yea. And if it's not there... then you'll have to find Colette. -he sighed.
-Colette? The weird girl? Why?
-Well, let's just say nothing in our school really goes missing. Colette collects everything off the floor, let it be a pen, a scrunchie , or even a used bandaid. If you lost something, she's the one to look for.
-Do you think she'll give it back? -I had hope in my eyes.
-Yea about that...
-What?
-She won't give it to you for free.
-What do you mean? Does she sell us our stuff back?
-Not exactly... you know how she collects weird stuff? She's gonna ask you for something really weird for that bell.
-Like what? -I was confused.
-You'll see. -he patted my shoulders.

The bell rang and we headed back to our own classroom. I made sure to go the exact way we came here, frantically scanning the ground for the shiny gold bell, but I couldn't seem to find it. I sat back onto my chair, looking defeated. I need to ask Colette. She took quite long to get back, but once she sat down at her desk in the front, I approached her.

-Hey Colette. -I said awkwardly.
-Chester! I was itching to have a talk with youuu! What brings you here? Do you wanna be friends?! -she smiled like a maniac and it creeped me out pretty bad.
-I uhh, I lost something. I was told you might have it.
-Ooooo give me a second! -she pulled her bag up, turning it upside down, letting a bunch of junk fall onto the desk. -Anything that catches your eye? -she rested her head on her palm.
-Hmm... oh! It's this bell! -I tried to grab it but she snatched it away.
-Uh uh uh! Who said I'll give it back? It's really pretty, I actually like it a lot.
-Please, it's important to me. -I pleaded, which made her smile widen.
-Is it really? Well I have a trade offer for you.
-What is it? -I asked, wary of her weird collection.
-How close are you with Edgar? -she tilted her head to the side.
-We're friends, why?
-I doubt you'd be able to get me his underwear hmm.. -she mumbled under her breath. -Since this bell is so valuable to you, I have 2 smaller things I want.
-Spit it out already. -I crossed my arms, ready for the worst.
-I'd like you to get me some of Edgar's cut off nails.
-What the fuck? -I was totally grossed out.
-And some strands of your hair, new boy. I don't have anything from you yet... -she giggled to herself like a crazy woman.
-You mean.. from my head ...right? -I asked, actually terrified she might've meant something else.
-Ohhh you're dirty minded! Yes, I did mean your actual hair, but I certainly wouldn't mind any other hairs... -she plopped her head into her hands, lustfully staring at me while a droplet of drool ran down her chin.
-... Ew. -I was actually disgusted at this point.
-Here, some ziplock bags. Bring them back tomorrow, and I'll give your little bell back. -She blew me a kiss as I walked away.

I had a traumatized look on my face as I sat back onto my chair.
-I guess she had it and gave you an "offer". - Edgar said.
-Yea. Actually about that..
-What? Did she ask you for something mega weird?
-Uh not exactly, but uhm... I might need some nails from you.
-MINE? Bitch it ain't me who wants stuff back, why she's asking you to get something from me?!
-She also asked for my hair. Although she did mumble something about wanting your underwear... -I admitted quietly.
-MY WHAT. -he yelled with his eyes wide. -THATS IT SHES A GONER! -He stood up but I sat him back down.
-Dude calm down! You can't fight her! Also she's probably into that.
-Ew! Well, I guess some nail clippings are better than my fucking underwear!
-I'll make it up to you in some way, sorry to drag you into this.
-It's fine. Since that bell means so much to you, I don't mind. -he pulled his scarf up to his mouth.

His words made me smile, it was very sweet of him to do this for me. I'll make it up to him with something, cause I'm grateful that he's helping me, but with what? What type of stuff does Edgar like? I'll have to ask him but I kinda want it to be a surprise too. It's gonna be like a date! Except that he won't know that it's a date and we are not actually dating... is that creepy? Sounds like something Colette would do. I kept on brainstorming throughout the day, but couldn't come up with anything. I guess I'll just go on tiktok once I'm home and hope I find something.

After our classes, we started heading out of school. As we were walking out the gate, Edgar turned towards me.
-Hey, don't you wanna come over for a bit? You know, so we can sort out the Colette stuff.
-Oh, sure! -I said happily. I might find something in his room that would help me with my present.

Bibi and Fang were happily chatting, although I swear I could see Fang giving me some nasty looks every now and then. He's been really weird around me, does he not like me? He must just not be used to me yet, cause I mean it is only our second time meeting. After some time, our group split into 2 and we waved goodbye to the others as we continued forward with Edgar.

Soon we arrived to his house that I knew well at this point, going straight up to his room.
-Oh my fucking god what are we even doing, trading nails and hair for a bell with some crazy girl? -Edgar sighed as he walked to the back corner of his room.
-What does she even do with these stuff?
-She puts it in her scrapbook. Everyone gets a double page and she will collect their hair, nails, teeth, clothing fabric and whatever she finds, and then write everything down about them.
-That's very disturbing. But do you think she'd do something with them? -I asked as a sick idea occurred in my mind.
-What do you mean? -Ed raised an eyebrow.
-I don't know... like play around with the hair? Or put it in her mouth? It's even weird to say it yuck.
-Ew no, shut up! I'm gonna gag! I bite my nails so if she...EW GROSS, THATS AN INDIRECT KISS EW EW EW! -He almost gagged, fishing out his nail clipping from his trashcan.
-That would just be borderline insane! I don't even want to think about it anymore!
-Just take these. -Edgar poured the nails inside the ziplock bag and handed it to me.
-Uh thanks dude. I'm so glad you'd do this for me. -I carefully placed the little plastic bag into my backpack.
-We're friends. You gotta help a bro out. -he chuckled.

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-Soooo is there anything that you particularly like? -I asked after a bit of chitchat, so my plans with the present wouldn't be obvious.
-Uhm not really. I guess I like games and music. -Edgar scratched his head.

I looked around his room, taking in every little detail. Some of his posters caught my eyes, specifically a few with a red haired guy with medieval armor on.
-Oh. My. God. You listen to Draco?!? -I asked in excitement.
-Uh duh? He's my favorite fucking singer he's so cool! You know him too?
-Of course I do, he's one of my top favorite singers too!
-Honestly, you don't look like someone who listens to metal. -Edgar chuckled.
-Actually, one of my old friends showed him to me, because she said we looked alike. I've been listening to him ever since.
-Wait wait wait, lemme see something. Stand next to the poster please. -I did as I was told, knowing he'd check for similarities. His eyes kept glancing between me and the poster, until he spoke up.
-Ain't no fucking way! You're basically twins! -He yelled excitedly.
-See, it's so cool! If I grew my hair a bit longer, I could literally be him. -I giggled.
-You'd never be as cool as Draco! Actually I read somewhere that he's gonna be on tour, he might even hold a concert nearby!
-Wait really??
-Yea! Although I'm not sure where exactly, but it would be a manageable distance. I wish I could go to his concert, but I don't want to waste our money on something like this, his tickets are pretty pricey. -his smile faded and he seemed a bit down.
-Well I hope we can go one day. I'll make sure that happens! -I might have just got the greatest present ideas ever.
-Yeah right. -he rolled his eyes, but it's fine, the surprise will be better if he doesn't believe me.

After some time I decided to head home as I didn't want Mandy to worry. I said bye to Edgar and his mom and walked out to the bus stop to get home quicker.

Once I got home, I headed straight to my room, plopping down onto my bed. I unlocked my phone and began looking for info about Draco's concert. I found out that it's happening on sunday in the next town, but it was indeed pricey and even with the price, most of the tickets were sold out. But I'm gonna find a way...for Edgar. I wanna make him happy. I don't have much money at the moment, but I could ask my parents. After some thinking I called my dad.

-Heya dad! How's it going?
-I can't now, son, I'm pretty busy. Get to the point. -he said, annoyed. Of course, he's busy as ever, even though we haven't even seen each other for a while. Not as if he cared tho.
-Oh, well I just need some money. I want to impress someone with a present.
-Impress? Are you finally getting a girlfriend? -his question made me surprised. I wasn't expecting him to care about such a thing. But the thing is...my parents have no idea that I'm not straight.
-Y-yea! A very pretty girl! I want to impress her by taking her to a concert. -my voice was a bit shaky, but it sounded believable. My god, I'm so shit at lying.
-Haha! My son has finally grown some balls and is impressing girls now! -he laughed to himself.
-Yeah... so about the money?
-Yeah yeah son, it's not a problem. And if you do manage to get that girl, I'd like to get to know her!
-Oh yea, of course. -I said awkwardly.

After that we said our byes and a few minutes later the money came through. I thanked my dad over message again, though he didn't bother answering. I went back to the website and got 2 tickets for the concert. I was so excited, I just wanted to tell Edgar so bad, but that would ruin the surprise.

-I can't wait to see his reaction. -I said to myself with a big grin on my face.

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Guys... I may or may not have bought Draco early...
He's such a cutie patootie tho.
If I can't have Chester, I'll take metal singer Chester >:)

This is so canon💕💕💕