College For Stickmen

45 - The Testimony Of Truth

Hey guys before this chapter begins, I want to say that I have no idea how court works so forgive me if some of this info is inaccurate. I'm doing my best with the help of a friend who has been to court before jdhejdh
Also mentions of SA warning [quite a long chapter too so grab some snacks]

Yellow sat in front of the toilet, throwing up as Blue held Yellow's hair behind his head, gently patting his back.

"Fuckkk.." Yellow groaned, hot tears prickling the corners of his eyes as he wiped his mouth with a tissue.

"There's nothing to be nervous about." Blue reassured him. "He can't do anything to you anymore. After tomorrow, he will be locked up for good."

"It's just.." Yellow sighed. "Having to tell a bunch of strangers everything that happened in full detail.." Blue moved some of Yellow's hair behind his ear before Yellow leaned over the toilet, throwing up again.

Blue gave a small huff. "I get it babe, but you've known about this trial for so long. You have to stay vigilant. One screw up and he could walk free!!" He panicked, making Yellow throw up again.

"Ah.. sorry." Blue nervously giggled. "Just.. get some rest, hon." Blue smiled as Yellow wiped his mouth again, standing up.

Blue gave a smile at Yellow before exiting the bathroom.

Yellow looked at himself in the mirror. His hair was very messy, he was sweaty as well as his cheeks having a slightly green tone to them. This was so incredibly nerve wrecking. He could barely sleep that following night.

As the following day came, Yellow and Blue exited their car, as they approached the courthouse. Yellow continued to take deep breaths just like Blue said, so he wouldn't throw up again. The fresh air of the cool spring breeze really did help a little.

As they entered the courthouse, Blue gave Yellow's hand a squeeze. "It's okay, Hun." He spoke, his voice barely audible over the murmurs of the people in the hallways. "I'm here." He said, as the two entered the prep room(???) to see Yellow's lawyer and Maroon sitting down.

"Hey, Yellow." Maroon spoke, with a warm smile, walking over to the two. This was the first and last time he'd probably ever see her without her shades. "How you holding up?" She asked as Yellow sighed.

"Barely." He spoke. His eyes shifted to his lawyer, Clementine, as she shuffled through a stack of papers."Yellow, Blue, good timing." She smiled. She had a warm aura to her, almost like that of a mother which balanced nicely with her business attitude.

"I wanted to touch base with all of you before we go through with the proceedings." She spoke. Yellow nodded as he felt a large weight over his shoulders.

Clementine, who sensed his unease, gave a reassuring smile. "Hey." She spoke, resting a hand on his shoulder. "You're going to do great. You've got this. You've already gotten done with the hardest part already, kid. Now it's all about telling your story.." she looked at the group. "And you won't be doing it alone, either."

"That's right." Maroon smirked. "We'll be here for you the whole time. No matter what happens in there, we're all on your side."

Blue nodded. "Mhm! And you don't have to do perfect, Hun." Blue said, caressing his cheek. "I know this is hard for you.. all you have to do is speak your truth." Blue said as Yellow squeezed his eyes shut, nodding. Blue gave him a small peck on the lips.

Clementine tapped the stack of papers on the table before putting them inside her folder, standing up. "Alright. It's almost time." She spoke, making the group turn towards her. "When we go in, I'll be doing most of the talking and they'll call you up for your testimony when it's time. Remember, Yellow, you're in control of your story. Everything you tell this courtroom is going to be documented so be precise, but remain calm. If there are any found loopholes in the story, this entire court could be thrown out the window." She spoke as Yellow nodded.