The boys were a bit surprised when they came down to see me cooking breakfast. "Do you prefer bacon or sausage? Maybe I'll just make both.."
"I thought you left." Dust stated. "He came back. I noticed his scent when I came for a midnight snack." Horror hummed. "W-what d-does h-e ev-ven s-sme-ellll li-ke?" Horror closed his eyes inhaling. "Lilacs and grass on a rainy day..." He hummed. "Very unique." I glanced at him. "Uh.. thanks?"
"Your welcome, Taco."
"Ah. Berry. Good morning." I was blushing as I cooked. "G-good morning boys.."
"Taco? Berry?" Killer asked. "Nicknames for Blue, I guess." Dust muttered. "Nicknames..?" The concept sounded new to Killer. "Like Kills or.. mm Kira." I explained. "But.. Kira is Killer in Japanese?"
"But Kira isn't your actual name, therefore it's considered a nickname." Killer tilted his head. "So.. if I called you Ao, it'd be a nickname?" I nodded. "Yes." I was dishing the plates. "Oh. Ok then.. Ao." These guys needed to stop! I was bright blue. My soul was pounding almost painfully. I placed the plates on the dinning table. "Foods done.." The boys all exchanged looks. "Blue..? You ok?" Dust asked. "MMHM." I nodded.

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Picked up Dream. Picked up Ink. The boys had a few things to do before they left, so I left to do my daily routine. "Where have you been, Blueberry? You weren't at school on Monday.."
"MONDAY..? BUT TODAY IS MONDAY?" I commented. Right? On Saturday I'd worked and made dinner to thank the boys. On Sunday I comforted Error and watched anime with Killer until... My eyes widened. Until 10 am on Monday.. "OH MY STARS! I MISSED SCHOOL YESTERDAY!! I HAVE TO GET TO SCHOOL!!!" I bolted. I had to catch up! How could I have forgotten about school! I didn't even go to lunch on that day. This worried the boys. "Where were you at lunch today?"
"Did you know that yesterday was Monday?! I have to catch up on my school work!" I rushed to the living room. "Was yesterday Monday? Oops." Killer shrugged. Error shook his head. "H-ha-ve y-ou c-au-augh-t up wi-ith you-r w-wo-or-rk?" Killer shook his head. "Not yet." Error sighed and rolled his eyes. "L-lets g-o." All the boys came into the living room. "Hey. Need help on your homework?" Dust offered. "I kick ass at math and science. Nightmare is good at literature and history. Error's great at the home ec classes. Horror at the culinary classes."
"I could use all the help I can get! I can't believe I missed school on Monday.." I groaned. "School is very important to you, isn't it?"
"I promised.." I pulled out my biology. "Punnet squares?" I nodded. Dust chuckled. "We've got this."

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All the boys helped me with what I'd missed. Killer, it turns out, was a pro at engineering. It was only a class I was taking to fill an extra slot, but Kira was amazing at it. I wanted to get good grades in all my classes. I was grateful to all of them for the help, and hoped I could do the same in the future. I felt a lot calmer now that we had gotten it all done. I listened to my professors as I got to school and turned in the late work. It was hard to believe it was Wednesday already. I sighed and continued to write down my notes.

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Lunch came around and I slowly went to Ink and Dream's table. I really didn't want to be ignored again. Not after the time I spent with the street boys.. I sighed and went to sit. "Blue." I paused. Ink and Dream looked over. "How would you like sit with us?" My soul was beating harshly again. "W-" I cleared my throat. "WHY NOT. SURE."
"W-wait! Blueberry, are you really?" Dream asked. "I mean.. you know their reputation.."
"WHAT'S THAT MATTER? THEY OFFERED. I'M OBLIGATED TO GO."
"Blueberry. Why do you want to?" Ink asked. "TO HELP, WHY ELSE?" And because they understand my struggle and I understand theirs. I left the couple. "About damn time!" Dust pulled me into the seat next to him. "Welcome to the Table, Ao." Killer greeted. "Thank you, Kira."
"H-hey B-Blu-ue."
"Wonderful to smell your scent again."
"You just saw me this morning, Horror."
"Horror, is Horror. You know as well as we."
"Hope you plan on sticking around for the rest of the semester, Smiles." I looked at Dust. "S-SMILES?!"
"Nearly everyone has Nicknames for you. I'm trying to find one too." He shrugged. "O-oh.. I see.." This'll be the death of me. "UM.. YEAH.. I'LL STICK AROUND."