Out of A Shell (Dash Parr x Fem!Shy!Reader)

A New Day

Today, is the day I go back to school. I'm...nervous.

It's like today is the first day back after summer break, but we were well into in the semester, and I've only missed a handful of days. But still...I'm struggling to maintain my confidence.

I got out of my bed to totter over to my dresser to pick out an outfit for the day. After I showered and fixed up my hair, I thought about what I could do next...then, I heard a ringing noise. It was my phone.

I checked the new message:

     Dash: good morning!

I smiled, and replied.

     > morning! whats up?

     Dash: nothing much. just wanted to ask u something

     > what is it?

I waited for his response, interested.

... ... ...

     Dash: did u want to come over afterschool today? meet my fam?

As soon as I read it, my heart started racing. But it didn't take me long to give my answer.

     > sure

... ... ...

     Dash: cool! I'll take you after we get out of science

Well, I guess I'm meeting his family today. Did not think that would be happening this soon...

I slipped my phone into my pocket, and breathed an unsteady sigh. I was honestly a little excited, but the fear was overwhelming it...what if they didn't like me? I don't think Dash would stop being my friend if they didn't, but I hope I wouldn't end up worrying about that.

I sat straighter when I noticed a peculiar scent was filling the air. My curiosity piqued, I left my room and followed it to its source.

Surprisingly, it was coming from the kitchen. Auntie was wrapped up in a fluffy robe, standing in front of the stove with a plate full of...something next to her. I walked further in, and she turned her head at the sound of my footsteps.

"Good morning! You like waffles right?" She picked up the plate, that I now knew held waffles, and stepped away from the waffle maker she was obscuring. But I repeatedly nodded in response to her question, feeling my mouth begin to water.

"Morning..."

She chuckled and told me to have a seat, and I did just that, sliding into a chair at the dinner table as she placed the plate in front of me with a knife and fork already on it, along with a bottle of maple syrup that she grabbed. I wasted no time in pouring a generous amount over my waffles, as Auntie went to the counter and started fiddling with the coffeemaker.

"So, how are you feeling Y/N?" She asked.

"...Ok. I am a little nervous, since I haven't been at school in a while."

"That's understandable. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be fine."

I didn't respond, instead shoving pieces of my breakfast into my mouth. I probably would be...what am I worrying about?

...Oh right. Speaking of worry...

"Auntie? Is it ok if I go over to Dash's house afterschool today? I was going to meet his family."

"Oh, of course it's ok! That sounds like it'll be fun. I'm sure they'll love you." She confidently stated, and truthfully, I felt comforted.

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