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Bubs’ nerves are through the roof. It's half way through 6th grade. It shouldn't be that scary, but the fact they just moved to a new town is even more scary; and they don't know anyone here aside from their parents. They don't even know english that well!
And he's lost. He even has a map– and yet this school is so big, that even the map won't help.
Looking around the empty hallway, the 12 year old is horrified. The bell rung minutes prior, Bubs can't find their first class, and Bubs hears footsteps behind them–
“Are you lost?” A voice asks behind them. Spinning around, Bubs sees someone who's absolutely around his age. They have blonde hair – why do they have a white streak in their hair? – and a red headband with demon horns on it.
Wait, they just asked them a question– “Oh, uhm, yes. I am.. Lost. I'm new here.”
The kid nods, “Knew it! What's your first class?”
Bubs looks down at their schedule, “Art.”
The person lights up, “Me too! C'mon,” they grab Bubs’ hand, “I'll take you there. I'm an amazing guide, I promise.”
Bubs blinks, eyes widening. “Okay-?”
The person drags Bubs along with them, “By the way! My name's Reviveinnit, what's your name? Oh, I bet you have such a cool name, you even look cool!”
“.. Bubs.” The other mumbles, hesitant. Reviveinnit seems to be full of energy, it's a bit.. Weird.
Walking alongside Reviveinnit, Bubs’ almost trips over their own feet- How does the other not? They're speed walking, almost running or sprinting.
Reviveinnit abruptly stops when they reach a door, the sign ‘ART CLASS’ above the door.
They open the door to her classroom, letting go of Bubs’ hand.
“Mr. Anderson, you're late.” The teacher says as soon as she sees Reviveinnit.
They stick out their tongue, walking over to a desk and sitting down on one of the chairs.
“You are also late.” She says to Bubs.
Bubs opens their mouth to respond to her, to apologize–
“Hey!” Reviveinnit hisses, “They were lost! You can't blame them for that!”
The teacher glares at them, “He has a map.”
“Yeah, and you have a brain, fucking use it. Don't blame the new kid for not knowing every exact class of this school.” They grumble, sticking out their tongue at the teacher.
Bubs pauses. Is this what they're going to deal with for the rest of the school year?
–
The bell rings – lunch time, probably. Hopefully.
“Class dismissed.” The teacher says.
Bubs rushes out of the classroom- they don't want to be in that room anymore. They follow the other crowd of kids- they have to know where to go, right?
-
And they do. They have their lunch tray in hand, and when they look around, people are chatting at different tables, and–
It's overwhelming. Do they sit at a table where other people are? Would that be awkward?
“Ey, Bubs!” Reviveinnit calls out, running up to the blonde and spinning in circles around them.
“.. Reviveinnit.” Bubs says, smiling. Maybe they should ask to sit with them?
“Come sit with me, you look dumb standing here alone, prick.” Reviveinnit exclaims, walking over to a table and sitting down.
Bubs follows them, hesitantly sitting next to them and putting the tray on the table.
“Where's your lunch?” He asks.
Reviveinnit pulls out a lunchbox, opening it up. “Right here!”
“Oh.” Bubs whispers, peaking into the lunchbox.
“My dad packs my lunch everyday.” The other says, pulling out a peanut butter sandwich. “The school lunch sucks. Do you like goldfish?”
“Like- The animal?” Bubs asks, do people here eat goldfish?
Reviveinnit laughs, pulling out a pack of something. They slip it over to Bubs, “No, they're snacks. We aren't allowed to share food here, but I'd feel bad if I let you eat.. That disgusting food.”
Bubs’ smile grows, “Obrigado. [Thanks.]” It slips out like nothing- “Oh, sorry, uh thank you.”
“You speak Portuguese?” Reviveinnit asks, and Bubs’ smile drops.
“.. Uh, yes. Why?”
“That's so cool- What the hell? Why can't I be cool like that?” They huff, crossing their arms.
Oh. Oh. They think Bubs is cool. They honestly don't know how to respond.
“Anyway!” Reviveinnit says, “Do you play minecraft?”
Bubs nods, “I've played it before.”
“Pog! Do you watch Fit? Uh- FitMC, he's a really cool streamer and YouTuber, I don't know how to refer to him. Oh! What about Slimecicle!? Or ElMariana!?” Reviveinnit rambles, moving their hands around. They grab a juice box from their lunchbox.
“.. I've heard of them. I prefer to watch Cellbit or Roier.”
“Guapoduo–” They choke on their drink, “QSMP? Please tell me–”
Bubs brightens up, “Guapoduo.”
“Oh fuck yeah!” They smile, “We are best friends now. Do your parents let you have sleepovers? We should have a marathon, holy fuck, we need to watch the QSMP together!”
“I'd have to ask– yes, we do need to–” Bubs nods along with the others words.
“Fuck their opinion, actually, you're coming to my house. Immediately after school.”
“I'd like to do that, but I don't know if I'd be allowed to, Revvy-”
Reviveinnit sighs, “Okay, but you have to ask, okay? I'm canceling you if you don't. I will down vote you.”
“What–” Bubs laughs, “Okay, I will, don't cancel me, please!”
Reviveinnit nods, “I won't, don't worry!”
—
Bubs doesn't know how the hell they did it, or if their parents just wanted them out of the house, but now they are stood next to Reviveinnit and in front of their house.
“Warning, my siblings are chaotic. My whole family is, actually.”
Bubs blinks– “Even your mom and dad?”
“Oh, I don't have a dad. He left a while ago. I only have a mom.” Reviveinnit says, like it's a normal thing to say.
“.. I'm sorry.” Bubs says.
Reviveinnit pauses, “He was a bitch. I don't really care. Not your fault either, Bubs.”
Right.
Reviveinnit opens the door, stepping inside and signaling for Bubs to follow. Bubs steps inside, and Reviveinnit closes the door behind them.
“Mamá! I'm back ‘n I brought a friend!” Reviveinnit shouts, taking off their backpack and throwing it on the floor, along with their shoes.
“Revy!” A man with brunette hair says from the couch, and Reviveinnit immediately jumps onto him and laughs.
“Where's Luna?” They ask, sitting up and getting off of the man. Is that their mom?
“In his room.” The man says, and Reviveinnit nods.
They run over to Bubs, grabbing their hand, “That's my mamá Wilbur. C'mon, you need to meet my sibling!”
Right as soon as they're about to step into the hallway, Wilbur whispers something to Reviveinnit. Bubs can't hear exactly what he said, but they can hear the words ‘Shift’ and ‘Hospital’
Reviveinnit nods, and their grip on Bubs’ hand tightens a bit. They turn to the hallway again, walking down the hall. Bubs quickly follows.
There's a few doors- One has a red sign that reads ‘REVYS ROOM >:D’ with multiple stickers on the door, one has a purple sign that reads ‘CLEMS ROOM’, and the one with a gray sign reads ‘SHIFTS ROOM!!’
Reviveinnit walks up to the one with the purple sign, knocking very loudly.
A voice says ‘come in!’ and Reviveinnit pushes open the door.
Someone with short brown hair and purple highlights is sat in a spinny chair. “Luna!” Reviveinnit greets.
“Clem,” they reply, “Ive said that you don't need to call me that anymore so much, I might as well can you shitass at this point.”
Reviveinnit laughs, “Please don't. I just wanted Bubs to see you.”
Luna - Clem? Bubs doesn't know -’s attention shifts to Bubs, and he hums, “Hi. Clementine.”
“Nice to meet you.” Bubs says. This is so awkward. They think it is, at least.
Reviveinnit pulls Bubs out of the room, closing the door behind them. They go to the room with the red sign, kicking open the door and sprinting in.
Bubs follows them, looking over the room. It's not that big, but it's bigger than her own room.
“Here, I wanna show you my discs!” Reviveinnit says, going through a cabinet and pulling out two discs. “Mellohi and Cat.” They proudly say.