Paintbrush POV
We decided to watch Mean Girls because Lightbulb was telling me about how good it is. She was typing 'Mean Girls' into the search bar. "I've never actually watched Mean Girls." I admitted. "What?! You've never watched Mean Girls?! Have you been living under a rock?" I rolled my eyes playfully. "You sound like Fan when he's talking about Spoiled Lemon." "That doesn't matter! I can't believe this! What's next? You're gonna tell me that you've never watched My Little Pony!" "My little what?"
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Lightbulb made me stay up all night to watch the whole My Little Pony series plus the movie and pretty every canon thing in the series. "Lightbulb, it's past 10 am, are we done?" She simply nodded, too tired to speak. I closed the laptop and groaned. "I'm going to sleep Light-" I felt something hit my shoulder. Lightbulb fell asleep on me. I sighed. I guess I'm stuck here for who knows how long. God, I'm so tired. I should just.. go.. to.... sleeeepp....
I woke up a couple hours later. I was leaning against the wall with Lightbulb's head still on my shoulder, slowly falling down. I pushed her head back up and sighed. I checked the time. 3pm, thats like what? 5 hours? I yawned. "Lightbulb. Wake up." She shifted and grabbed onto my arm. "Lightbulb. Get up, its 3pm." I shook her with my free arm. She yawned and lifted her head up. "Wha? Oh hi Painty!" I cringed at the nickname. "What did ya think of the show?"
"I dunno, it was fine I guess." "YOU GUESS?! Gosh Painty, you make it sound like you had no childhood." I forcibly laughed at that comment. Lightbulb giggled and stood up. "Imma go get us breakfast- or lunch-fast. Be back in a sec!" Lightbulb quickly left the room, almost tripping. I walked out of the room shortly after. I saw Fan sitting on the couch painting.. something.
"What are you doing?" Fan looked up at me startled, almost dropping the paintbrush. "I'm painting this egg Testy gave me! She said their supposed to make sure this egg doesn't crack. So I'm painting it to surprise her!" "Isn't that like a elementary school task?" Fan scoffed. "Not all elementary schools did that, Paintbrush. Besides, Test Tube also needs to the 'naked egg' experiment to show that she is, and I quote, 'capable for more extreme and dangerous experiments that will occur in the future.' which basically means-"
"I think I get it short ass." I said, sitting down. Fan rolled her eyes and scoffed at me. "Anyway, why are you painting green? and with zigzags? Come on now." "..Bot said it would look cool 'cause it matches their hair." I cocked my eyebrow. "Who's Bot?" "They've been friends with me and Testy since high school. Their two years younger than me and her." "Their hair is light green?"
Fan nodded. "It used to be pink, but they said they didn't like how much they looked like Bow so they changed it." "Interesting. At least they chose a good color, unlike you." Before Fan could respond, the fire alarm went off. "PAINTY!! THE FOOD IS BURNING!" "WHAT?" "WHAT DO I DO???" Suddenly, as if on comedic timing, Test Tube walked in.
"Hey guys! I went to the grocery store and got some more-" "AAAAAAAAAA!!" "LIGHTBULB STOP SCREAMING!!"
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Luckily, the canvas didn't burn down. Test Tube threw the pan and what was left of the breakfast out the window. There was a faint scream from outside. It probably hit their head or something. Day is the 2nd last day for orientation. I decided to see what Marsh was up to since I haven't spoken to her in a bit.
She texted me her dorm room and I'm walking there now- "PAINTY!!" "Lightbulb?-" She ran up to me and fell dragging me down with her. "Painty! Where are you going?" "Can you get off of me first?" Lightbulb stood up and pulled me up. "I'm going to see my friend at the other dorm building." "Ooo! Can I come with?" "No." I started to walk away went Lightbulb grabbed my wrist.
"Pleaseee? I'm sorry for burning the breakfast yesterday! I'll make some non-burnt breakfast when we get back!" I felt my face grow warm at her response. The whole thing was making.. nervous? Confused? Scared? It's hard to explain. "F-Fine! Just let go of me." I felt myself cringe at my stuttering. She let go of my wrist and smiled brightly as she held my arm. "Okay, lead the way, Painty!" I sighed as we walked to Marsh's dorm.
Lightbulb knocked on door on room 125. Someone swung the door open so fast that Lightbulb knocked two more times on the person's forehead. "Um, Paintbrush, isn't this the girl that was watching you on the bus? Why is she here?" Marshmallow asked me, rubbing her forehead. "This is Lightbulb. She's one of my roommates." "Hello! Are you Painty's friend?" Marsh laughed a bit at the nickname. "Oh yes. Me and Painty have been friends since middle school." I groaned. "Shut up."
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It was 9pm now. Me and Lightbulb stayed later than expected and they didn't allow students to leave dorms this late so we had to stay at Marsh's dorm. Fortunately, Marsh's roommates were Bow and Apple meaning there was one room left but only one bed. "Um, Marsh? There's only one bed." I said. She smirked at me. "Well you'll just have to share." "I see what you're doing Marsh, and it's not gonna work. I don't like that girl."
"I'm just trying to help you. Your rizz hasn't been the best lately." "I'm not interested in dating anyone, Marsh. I bet I wouldn't even fall inlove until I'm 30." Marshmallow rolled her eyes. "You're 18, Paintbrush. Of course you're gonna fall inlove. Everyone does." Marsh walked into her room and closed the door, leaving me with my thoughts.
"Painty? Are you coming?" Lightbulb peaked her head out of the bedroom. "Yeah, I'm coming." I walked into the room. It looked so plain (I wonder why Paintbrush). Lightbulb yawned as she fell onto the bed and started snoring. I pushed her over a bit and laid down. I felt my phone buzz. I took it out of my pocket.
BillNyeTheScienceGirl: Where are you guys? Fan and I have been worried sick.
TheShortestBitch: yeah tetsy said xey thouhgt yall were dead
TheAmazingTallArtist: me and lightbulb are staying over at my friend's dorm. its too late to come back and lightbulb is asleep
BillNyeTheScienceGirl: Didn't you and Lightbulb sneak out that one time? Why not just do that again?
TheAmazingTallArtist: I WAS FORCED
TheShortestBitch: lmao fucking loser
TheAmazingTallArtist: stfu fan your like 1 foot tall
TheShortestBitch: FUCK YOU IM ONLY 5'2
TheAmazingTallArtist: WHICH IS SHORT
TheShortestBitch: FHCK YOU ALL IM GOINH TO SLEP
BillNyeTheScienceGirl: *Fuck *Going *Sleep
TheShortestBitch: i hate you guys
I turned off my phone and sighed. I have no idea why Lightbulb made that stupid group chat. I looked over and Lightbulb. She had some hair in her face so I gently moved it. I don't know why Marshmallow thinks I like her. nothing about her looks pretty or cute. She's just silly. I rolled my eyes. I laid back on my back and felt my eyes slowly close.
(A/N: SORRY I KEEP ENDING CHAPTERS WITH THEM SLEEPING)
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