Can We Just Be Friends?

Getting Ready For Skoll (Short Intro Chapter)

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Dib’s POV~ 
Dib jolted awake, breathless and shaken from a nightmare that left him feeling uneasy. He sat upright, clutching his chest tightly as he worked to regain a sense of calm. Glancing to his right, he checked the time on his nightstand, squinting through his sleepiness. 

It read 4:05 AM. 

‘At least I know I won’t be late for the first day of… high skool today… ugh,’ he inwardly grimaced. The thought of high skool settled heavily in his stomach, filling him with a mix of nausea and anxiety. It was clear he wasn’t looking forward to it; after all, what kid actually enjoys skool? He raised his hand to his forehead, pressing the palm against it, his eyes squeezing shut in frustration. 

Slowly, he opened his eyes again, lowering his hand as he swung his legs to the edge of the bed, letting his feet touch the floor. He stared blankly at the ground for a moment, lost in thought, before shaking himself out of the haze. He reached for his glasses on the nightstand and slipped them on, bringing the world into focus. 

Dib rose from the bed and shuffled over to his closet, selecting a blue shirt adorned with a gray frowning face, and paired it with some baggy black jeans. He draped both items over his right arm, then reached for his black boxers stamped with a ghost design and a matching pair of black socks. 

With a resigned sigh, he placed his chosen outfit on the bed and changed out of his pajamas. After throwing on the fresh clothes, he grabbed his large black boots positioned near the door, slid them on, and snatched a black jacket off the hook before stepping out of his room. 

Moving quietly down the hallway, he made his way to the bathroom, which was conveniently located upstairs. Once inside, he gently closed the door behind him and rested his left hand on the counter, his right hand rubbing under his tired, baggy eyes. 

He scowled, likely reflecting his exhaustion from sleepless nights. In the mirror, he caught a glimpse of a bright-eyed boy with tousled black hair and piercings adorning his ears, his nails painted black. 

After brushing through his hair and styling it with gel, he reached for his toothbrush, squeezing toothpaste onto it. He proceeded to brush his teeth methodically, rinsing and spitting afterward. Tilting his head slightly, he admired himself in the mirror, feeling a bit more presentable and ready for school. 

Exiting the bathroom as quietly as he entered, Dib made his way back to his room. He settled onto his bed and stole another glance at the time. 

4:47 AM. 

His eyes then wandered over to a book on his shelf. He retrieved it, adjusting his position to cross his legs, placing the book gently in his lap before opening it. 

‘Since I’m already ready for the day and there’s plenty of time left, I’ll just read until it’s 7:20, and then I’ll head out,’ he mused to himself, turning the page and immersing himself in the story.

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Author Note: This is part of the story for the next chapter and this is only an intro to get used to this app and how it works. No my chapters won't be this short or so I hope. I am a beginner and this is my first fanfic ever.