Royale High: The Sequel 👑 (COMPLETED)

Chapter 5: Britney Lavish

Gumball's POV
This closet was the best thing I'd seen all day. Huge, glamorous and tons of space.
"As beautiful as this is, it's already 2pm, we have to start unpacking," I said, "It won't take too long...Maybe ten mins or so,"
"Have you seen how much luggage we have?!" cried Rose, "It'll take us hours, nevermind minutes!"
"Then you better get started."

We all buckled our laces and got to work. I filled up most of my side, mainly with T-shirts, sweaters and Timberland boots. May I add limited edition Timberland boots.

When everyone had finished, we all collapsed into a heap on the carpet, heaving.
"That was effort," I said, "I am honestly drained!"
Effortlessly, Lulu placed her hand on her forehead.
She began panting heavily, "You're telling me? Gum, I'm literally nodding my head off to sleep!"
"I suppose we better get comfy and change into our pjs," Sky offered, "Before we fall asleep."
I nodded in agreement, "I'll grab some drinks. What do you guys want?"

—

Four frappes. Two cookies and cream, one strawberry, and one caramel. Perfect, all I had to do was remember.

As soon as I walked out the dorm block, I noticed a flash of bright colours, and striking pearls for teeth. Ugh, Britney.

"Hey! It's Gumball right?" She squeaked, ecstatic and melodramatic, "Remember me?"
"Uh-"
"That's nice!" Britney cut in, "Do you think I could come in your dorm for a bit? I need help with some studying.
"Well, I'm kind of...busy at the moment," I stumbled, crossing my legs awkwardly, "I'll catch you later?"
Brittany frowned, lips dropping downwards. An overbearing wave of guilt ran down my spine: as frustrating as her manner was, she did seem...lonely. How could I leave her there knowing I could accompany her?

"You know what? Wait here, I need to get some drinks and then we can go into my dorm. Any special order?"
Instantly her eyes lit up, "Mango milkshake, please and thank you."
I smiled, and walked off but couldn't help take another look back. She was ultimately perfect; a dazzling smile, twinkling eyes, huge colourful dress. Luring, almost. How could I ignore her?

—
After I made my way back to the dorm, I decided to wait a second by the stairway. She didn't notice me yet, so that could spare me some time to analyse who she was. But, no. Britney remained in a docile composition, no muscle moved, no muscle clenched. A dazzling smile, twinkling eyes, and of course her huge colourful dress.

I made my way up the stairs, and soon approached the still girl. Again, she remained docile. Not even a flinch, until I proposed the drink.
"Here's your milkshake," I said, "Mango, correct?"
"Thanks! "She snatched it from my hand, eager, "Let's go in!"

Way too eager.

I opened the door, Britney trailing in behind me.
"WOW, IT'S SOOO PRETTY!" she cried.
"Gumball! Can you help me with this..." a voice come from the distance.
Lulu walked in the room, and then came to a halt, "With this...laptop..."
Her voice trailed off. Realisation hit the room.
"Um, why is she here?" Lulu asked, glaring at Britney.
Confusion struck me, "Wait, you know Bri-"
"Britney Lavish." Lulu interrupted me, mid-sentence.

"I knew it was your voice! I could recognise it from a mile away!" snarled Britney, "Looks like the snake finally came out of the grass!"
"Real mature, Brit. What are you doing here? What do you want?" snapped Lulu.
Britney flashed her eyes red for just a moment. She swept her tongue across her teeth, snarling then times harder, "Why don't we ask Grayson?"
She said his name with an icy tone, making sure his syllables lingered on her tongue. Lulu winced.

"Or Amber could ask Grayson. Y'know, I heard he dumped her for me. But, then again, not the first thing he's done for me," Britney smirked.
Another wince came from Lulu. As this happened, Britney crosses over to the kitchen's island. Ferociously, she began to tap her nails against the counters.
"Tell me, Lulu," she said with a sense of hatred, "How are you dealing with it?"

I was struck with confusion once again.
"Dealing with what?" I asked, narrowing my brows.
"Shut up, Britney," Lulu murmured, quietly, gulping.
Another smirk swept across Britney's face, "Does it still hurt?"
"Does what hurt?" I began raising my voice.

Lulu clenched her fist, "I said shut up."
"Too bad," continued Britney, "You can't open up to your friends? How sad!"
Lulu's face flushed red, and then she began screaming, "I SAID SHUT UP!"

Immediately, Sky and Rose ran into the room, staring blank-faced at the commotion.
"What's going on? Who's this?" Sky asked, impatiently, "Lou..are you okay?"
"Oh dear, Lulu, you really are one big fool," Brittany hissed, "Besides, your boyfriend prefers me."

That was the last straw for my best friend. She jumped up at the exact moment Britney did. Both pounced at each other, screaming, hair pulling.

Me, Rose and Sky raced up to the girls, splitting them up.
"Stop!" I shouted,"If you don't stop..I will get the head teacher!"
Out of the blue, they both stopped clawing at each other. They stopped hitting each other. When all was calm, we let them go.
"Don't ever come back to me," Lulu hissed.
"I'll be back for you Lou," Brittany snapped.

And with that, she left.