Hey! Got another chapter pretty early. I'm mostly doing this for something to do. Near the entirety of Thanksgiving break, I've just been alone and bored with nothing to do... That depressing stuff. And after nearly accidentally killing myself at least twice, I guess I finally stopped being lazy and will start writing more of this.

Also, what's going on with the rankings? They're just all over the place. Each category has a ton more stories on them, then the rankings I have are different from what it tells me. Strange.

Finally, I'd like to thanks @JPRogue for inadvertently giving me the idea for this chapter. Feel free to take all complaints to him. (Just kidding, don't actually send him hate, I really liked the idea, that's why I used it; send the man some love). Like I said, I'll give credit to people who give me suggestions for the story that I end up using.

(Y/N) POV

(Y/N): Uuuuuugh!

He whined into his bed, which he was currently face down in.

He flopped over.

(Y/N): There's nothing to do...

He chuckled a bit to himself.

(Y/N): I'm starting to sound like Callie.

He sat up and decided to go get himself something to eat. He wasn't hungry, exactly, he was more just eating out of boredom.

As he was walking out, he saw Veronica was on the couch. She had a blanket wrapped around her so much that all he could see was her face.

He laughed a bit at this.

(Y/N): What'cha watchin'?

Veronica: Movie.

She said without diverting her attention.

He snickered.

(Y/N): How descriptive.

She didn't seem to pay him much attention.

He got his bit of food, and while he started eating, he stood there and stared at Veronica a bit.

(Y/N): Hm. (She seems pretty distracted [focused?]) *munch* (That gives me an idea.) *munch* (After I'm done eating.)

Veronica POV

Veronica was still just sitting in front of the TV with her blanket wrapped around her, and the bowl of popcorn on her lap.

She snaked her hand through the face hole of the blanket, grabbed a few bites of popcorn, then slithered her hand back into her blanket.

She really liked the movie that was on, and it hooked her, until suddenly...

BANG-

(Y/N): AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!

Then, Veronica quickly turned her head. It sounded as if he had hurt himself, or maybe even gotten splatted.

She quickly jumped up, throwing her popcorn everywhere as she quickly ran to (Y/N)'s aid.

She got to the bathroom door which was open and she looked down to see (Y/N) was lying there, in a puddle of ink, looking like he had taken a bit of a beating and appeared to be knocked out.

She quickly fell to her knees as she grabbed his head a lifted his head up.

She was shaking. She could hear the fear, fright, and worriedness in her voice.

Veronica: (Y/N)?! (Y/N)! P-P-Pl-Pleas-se be ok-ay!

She was lightly rocking him.

Veronica: Wh-What d-do I d-do?!

She looked around. She had the ink on her legs and arms, which terrified her even more.

Veronica: Ph-Phone. Pho-one!

She quickly reached into her pocket and picked up her phone. She tried to dial a number but she couldn't. She couldn't keep her hand steady to dial. She couldn't see through her eyes, due to what she believed was tears welling up in her eyes. And she couldn't concentrate on what number to call.

Her hand holding the phone lightly fell to the floor as she rested her head on him, letting a few tears out, when suddenly...

(Y/N): BOO!

Veronica: AAAAHH!!!

(Y/N) POV

(Y/N) was now sat up, a bit of a smile on his face.

He looked at her, but what he saw was nothing but despair.

Veronica was in front of him, looking right into his eyes, while her own were swelled up with tears. She was clearly scared and frightened.

(Y/N): Lis-

He tried to say as he reached out for her.

She closed her eyes as she jumped back from him and quickly hopped up as she ran out of the room, crying.

He looked down to see two tears stain on his shirts from where she had been.

(Y/N): Veronica! WAIT!

He heard the sound of her bedroom door slamming.

He ran after her, but when he got to her room, the door was locked.

(Y/N): Veronica? Let me in. Please? I'm sorry! Just... Let me in...

The only thing he could hear on the other side of the door was her crying.

(Y/N): Veronica... Please...

He stayed in front of her door, but she wouldn't answer him no matter what. After a while, he was just laid up against the door. And a while later, he started pacing around the living room.

(Y/N) realized that this was going nowhere. So, he started thinking of who he could call for help. He was scrolling through names.

(Y/N): (Liz? No. She'd kill me. Callie? No. She's still just bugging about what happened in the Tunnel of Love... Marina?... I mean...)

He looked at all the messages he had been sending her, but with no responses. He hovered his finger over the call button before breathing in and out, then pressing the button.

It was ringing.

(Y/N): Come on. Pick up the phone, Marina...

It rang for a little while before it suddenly stopped.

(Y/N): Hey, Marina, listen I-

Voicemail: Hey, This is Marina, from Off the Hook. I'm not at the phone right now, leave a message. Don't get cooked, stay off the hook!

BEEP

(Y/N): Ugh...

He sighed as he laid his hands down.

He lifted the phone up to his ear.

(Y/N): Hey, uh, it's me again!

He was forcing himself to sound happy.

(Y/N): I'm sorry for all the texts and calls, but- uh- you haven't been answering, but that doesn't matter. I REALLY need your help right now. I- It's Veronica, I- Just... Get over here when you can.

He clicked the "end call" button.

Just to be sure, he sent her a message explaining it again; that he needs help with Veronica, and that he messed up.

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He sat around on the couch in his living room, hoping eventually that she'd come out.

(Y/N): She's gotta come out. There's no bathroom in there.

He debated with himself when suddenly, a knock was heard on the front door.

He jumped up, confused. He stood up and walked to the door, and when he opened it a bit to see who it was.

He was a little shocked.

(Y/N): Marina?

Marina: H-Hey.

She gave a little wave.

He then fully opened the door to let her in.

(Y/N): Please! Come in!

He said, still sounding a little shocked.

(Y/N): Listen, I just wanna say-

Marina: Okay, so what's wrong with Veronica?

(Y/N): Oh! (I can talk to her later then.) Well, I sort of pulled a prank, and it caused her to cry, and she's locked herself in her room.

Marina: Got it.

Marina then walked over to Veronica's door.

She hesitated for a second before knocking.

Marina: Eight? It's me, Marina. Can you please let me in?

(Y/N): Yeah, I've already tried tha-

The door only opened a little bit, but through the crack, it was opened up, (Y/N) could see that Veronica had been crying a LOT. At the sight of it, (Y/N) felt his chest sink.

Marina then entered the room, then the door was shut and locked again.

(Y/N): Or she'll just let you right in. (I mean, it is me she's upset with.)

He said to himself.

Marina POV

Marina looked around the room as Veronica went back to laying face down in her bed. So, Marina decided to sit on the end of her bed.

Marina: Is it okay if we talk, Eight?

Veronica shook her head.

Marina: Why not?

She lifted her head up and pointed at the door.

Marina looked over at the door, then back at Veronica with confusion. Veronica must have noticed this due to her sighing.

Veronica: He'll listen.

She whispered to Marina.

Marina: I don't think he'd-

She was cut off by the serious face Veronica gave her.

Marina sighed.

Marina: (Y/N)?

A few moments went by.

(Y/N): Yeah?

Marina: Do you mind giving Eight and I some privacy.

(Y/N): Oh! Right. Yeah. Gotcha.

After hearing him walk away.

Marina: Okay, now can we talk.

Veronica sat up and wiped her eyes, then nodded her head.

Marina: So... What's wrong?

Veronica: I... *sniffle* I was watching a movie out there until I heard a loud noise, then (Y/N) screamed. So, I *Sniffle* I ran to go see if he was okay, and *sniffle* he was on the floor in a puddle of his own ink, and he wasn't moving.

She wiped her eyes, and Marina patted her back to show her support.

Veronica: I... I couldn't do anything. I tried *sniffle* I tried to help him, but I was so scared I couldn't do anything. *Sniffle* I started crying after that and then he. He.

She seemed to be getting aggravated.

Marina: Calm down, Eight. It's okay... What happened?

Veronica: He screamed, "Boo," and was laughing. He just... made me SO angry, but I was still so sad... I didn't know what to do, so I... Locked myself in here to... I don't know. Let my feelings out.

Marina Of course.

She said quietly to herself.

Marina: But you weren't.

Veronica looked at Marina.

Marina: You were bottling them up, and you were crying because you were bottling them up.

Veronica looked down, seeming a little sad.

Marina: But I bet it felt good to actually voice your feelings. Didn't it?

Veronica looked up at Marina, a smile on both their faces, but Veronica's eyes still looked like she had been crying.

Marina: Now... I believe someone owes you an apology.

Veronica wiped her nose as she nodded her head, letting out a few laughs.

The two of them now walked out of Veronica's bedroom and walked to the living room, where (Y/N) was sitting on the couch. When he saw them enter the room, he jumped up.

(Y/N): Okay, I-

Marina: Save it. You owe this little lady an apology first.

(Y/N): But that-

Marina: Uh uh, apology first.

(Y/N): That's what I'm trying to say if you would please stop cutting me off.

Marina: Oh! Then, yes, please continue.

(Y/N) let out a sigh of relief.

(Y/N): I know, I know, I'm an idiot.

Veronica: And?

(Y/N): And a real numbskull.

Veronica: And?

(Y/N): A selfish diaper baby.

Veronica: And?

(Y/N): And... A stinkbrain?

Veronica: The stinkiest brain ever.

The two of them were now smiling as they hugged.

They broke apart from the hug.

(Y/N): I cleaned up all the popcorn. I would've made you another batch, but I didn't know when you'd come out.

He gave a nervous laugh while rubbing the back of his neck.

(Y/N): And I restarted your movie so you can finish it.

He let out a little laugh.

(Y/N): Maybe I can watch it with you?

Veronica: Thanks... And yeah, of course, you can join.

She then went to the kitchen to prepare a new batch of popcorn.

(Y/N) then turned toward Marina.

(Y/N): Thanks for the help, Marina.

Marina: No problem.

(Y/N): Now, I wanted to talk to you abo-

Marina: Oh! O-Oops! I forgot I promised I'd be back to help Pearl with something. Sorry, maybe next time?

Marina said quickly as she started going for the door.

(Y/N): Yeah... Maybe next time.

He sighed.

Marina: Goodbye.

(Y/N): See ya...

He then re-locked the door after Marina was gone.

Marina was back on her motorcycle, but before she put her helmet back on, she let out a breath she had unknowingly been holding onto.

Marina: Why... Why can't I just... talk to him?...

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November 25, 2018 - 9:10 PM