Wish I Were Quackity - Skephalo

Is There Hope?

It's been a few days since Melody comforted me in my room. Currently, I am waiting on the dining table for Melody to cook us dinner. I interestedly watch her cook in hopes that I could pick up on some tips or tricks. ...Yeah, I don't think that'll work either. All of a sudden, I then hear a notification on my phone. Hm? Who could that be? I grab my phone and look at my notifications. I widen my eyes once I see that Bad has texted me.

I don't remember texting him earlier today. Wait, so that means... he texted me first!? I didn't have to text him so that he could bother with texting me back!? I wonder what this is about. I open my messages with Bad to see what he texted me. The text says, "Hey, Skeppy. Are you free sometime next week? Me and the others are planning for a friend gathering, just like last time."

My body stays still in shock at that moment. He's- asking to hang out!? Maybe not one on one, but it's still something, right!? At least he wants to include me this time with friends. Could it be that... what Melody said is coming true? Is it possible that what Bad needed is time, and now he'll be more willing to spend time with me? I reply to his text with, "Yeah, anytime is good. I'd love to meet up with you and the others."

Seconds later, Bad immediately replies to my text with, "Yay! :3"

I smile at the emoticon. After a moment, an idea pops into my head. Maybe... this could be a good chance for Bad and Melody to meet. I always wanted that to happen, but there obviously was never a chance. And I can't be too sure if after this how long it will take until Bad is free to hang out once more. For all I know, it could be after summer, and Melody will only be in town during summer. So I decide to send him another text saying, "Actually... do you mind if I bring someone else with me to the gathering?"

He quickly replies with, "Who?"

I answer with, "My sister."

He replies with, "You have a sister!? :0"

I answer with, "Yeah, an older sister. Sorry that I never said anything about her. She's not a big fan of social media, so she asked me not to talk about her on the internet or to any youtuber friends. But recently, she came to town for the summer! And I want her to meet my friends."

He replies with, "Yeah, that's fine. I'll have to talk with the others about it, but I'm sure it's fine! I'll tell you when the date is set! :D"

With a smile, I reply with, "Thanks."

Just in time, when I look up from my phone, Melody is already setting the food on the table. Without looking at me, she asks in a calm tone, "Who were you texting just now?"

"Oh- uhm, Bad."

She perks up at that, glancing at me. She asks, "Hm, and what did he say?"

"He... asked if I was available sometime next week for a friend gathering, which I said that I was."

She smiles at that. There's a knowing, hopeful look in her eye. She's thinking the same thing I just thought. She says, "See? I told you there's nothing to worry about."

"I think... I'm really starting to believe that."

After she finishes setting up the table, Melody sits down to start eating. Before I forget to tell her, I say, "Also... I should've probably asked you first, but I mentioned you to Bad, and I asked if you could come to that gathering as well. He said that he'll check in with the others, but for the most part, it should be fine. I really want you to meet my friends. So, would you be willing to go? Once the date is set, after all."

She looks at me for a moment. She gives a thoughtful hum and then smiles. She says, "Sure, I don't mind. It would be nice to officially meet and talk to the people that my brother has been spending time with while I wasn't around. Plus, it's not like I have anything better to do other than study and give you company."

I awkwardly laugh at that. I say, "I guess that is true... It's not like you have a job here or something. You're just here for summer vacation."

"Yeah... Now go ahead and eat your food before it gets cold."

In a sarcastic tone, I say, "Yes, Mom."

She gives a sideye at that. She goes back to her food and says, "I mean, you don't have to eat it right now... but I'm just saying in case you don't want to be eating your food cold. Because we both know that I don't mind eating cold food, considering that I'm a slow eater."

I hold in a giggle and say, "Yeah- miss 'always arrives late at the dinner table to eat because she had to go to the restroom.'"

(An actual fact about me btw, just got reminded of it while I was writing this and felt like adding it.)

"What? It's not my fault that I almost always had to go to the restroom right when it was time to eat."

We exchange a quick glance and then burst out laughing. From that, we enjoy our food. Soon after we finished eating, I get sent another text from Bad, asking me if I could attend one of his livestreams in a few days. I obviously say yes. I'm so happy right now. Things might really be changing for the better from here on out. There might actually be hope for Bad and I's friendship. It may not all be lost.

Hopefully, things are smooth sailing from here on out. I mean- who am I kidding? Of course, things will slowly start to get better. I mean, what could possibly go wrong? Am I right? What other issue could we possibly run into?