Cloud 9 (Cookie Run)

Hothead

I can't believe this is happening.

I laid sprawled out on my bed, very scared, and EXTREMELY angry.
My dad, the guy I thought I could trust..

...wants to send me to SCHOOL!!

Can you even believe it?! How could he do such a thing? To add insult to injury, he said it was "To get me to behave for a while". How can you even say that?! Does he even really love me?
First, I get lost in the Dragon's Valley, I have to go through a dumb charade to find my dad, and now this? Seriously...Can my life get any worse?
I've tried time and time again to explain why this is the worst idea he's ever had, but he won't listen.
I told him, "I've never hung around people my age, they'll probably make fun of me" (not that I'm scared or anything). And even with that, Dad wouldn't budge. I was getting angrier! How could he not understand?
In a fit of rage I yelled "You probably didn't go to school! I bet I'm smarter than you anyway!"
I regretted that last bit. I only said it because I was mad. After that remark, Dad sent me to my room. So now, I'm stuck packing my new Jelly Robots backpack. Maybe since I'm starting in second grade it'll be easy. After all, my dad taught me lots of things! I'm feeling hopeful!

I peeked inside to see if anything was there already, and there was, shockingly. A few pencils and a notebook. I felt a wave of warmth wash over me...Now I feel even worse for yelling.
I decided I'd pack a couple of snacks, and a Jelly Robot figurine. Don't tell anyone, but it makes me feel safe.
I also wanted to pack my hammer, but it didn't fit. That doesn't mean I'm not bringing it, obviously! It goes wherever I go. I'd have to carry it.
With everything settled, I was kind of drowsy. I washed up all by myself, and tucked myself in. I sighed and turned out the lights.
I really don't want to go to school...why is this happening!?

Just as I almost fell asleep, Dad walked in. I immediately jolted awake, trying to stay as still as I could manage.
He sat on my bed, and there was some silence. Do I say sorry? Or do I wait? I'm scared.
I guess I should apologize now...?

"Umm...hey Dad..."
He looked at me, waiting for a response.

"I didn't mean what I said. I was just...mad. You're the smartest guy I know."
I didn't mention that he was also one of the only guys I know.
"You're a good dad! I swear," I added.

There was some silence. Did I say the wrong thing? I knew I should've said nothing.
Dad didn't reply, but he kissed me goodnight and left. He seemed less peeved now. I knew I made the right choice.

After that, I turned onto my side and laid. There was no way I was going to sleep now; I'm still a bit worked up from what just happened.
To try and get rid of the excitement, I paced around my room and made plans for how I'd show up to school. But I couldn't think of anything!! I was just so scared it cluttered my mind. I sat on my bed, and I could feel tears welling up. I tried to stop it, but I couldn't help myself. I burst into tears...

They just kept flowing and flowing!! It never ended! I had held in so much sadness for so long it felt like school wasn't the only thing I was crying about. I cried because of how mean I was to Dad. I cried for getting lost in the Dragon's valley, like an idiot. I cried for all of the foolish mistakes I had made.
How could Dad still even love me after all the things I had done? In this moment, I felt like the biggest loser. I sat here, crying over the past. But as much as I wanted to stop, it felt impossible. All the times I had wanted to cry, I stopped myself. But here I was, not even anywhere dangerous like the Dragon's Valley, crying because I felt sad for my existence.

After a significant amount of time had past, it felt as if I could cry no longer. My eyes hurt from the amount of tears I had lost. I laid my sad body down and just thought.
How could I possibly survive school if this is what I'm doing with myself? Being a stupid sad sack?
I rubbed my eyes, and made myself a promise.

"As long as I'm alive, I'll never cry again. Especially not in school."