The Monsters Inside and Out (Scott Howl x Depressed Reader)

10. Principal Giant Spider

When you arrive home you see that there is no trace of anything happening. The window was fixed, the dishes were done and your mom was asleep in her bed. As you gathered things for your nightly routine, you noticed you were still wearing Scott's jacket. You took it off, took a big whiff of it, and put it in your closet so you can return it to him tomorrow. You took a shower, and brushed your teeth, and went to bed. As you lie awake in bed, you think about the night. Also known as the best night of your life. You were finally able to tell someone about the horrible things you've been through, and they don't hate you for it. It was a nice feeling that you knew you could get used to. You sat in bed a little longer and, after deciding you can't sleep, you got into your closet, and put Scott's jacket back on. Not long after that, you fell asleep.

The next morning, you woke up and brushed your teeth. You go out into the kitchen and see your mom isn't making breakfast like she normally is. Curious, you look around the house to find her. You see she is still in bed, sleeping. You decide you need to wake her up, because she needs to go to work so the two of you can stay alive. When you finally shook her awake, she was startled. "Oh my gosh!! (Y/N)?! Sweetie?! Are you okay?!" "Uh.. Yeah, mom. I'm fine.. Why?" You knew you needed to play dumb to her. "Because the monsters threw something through our window last night!!" "Mom, I have no idea what you're talking about. The only that happened last night is we had dinner, you did the dishes, we talked, and you said you needed to go to bed because you were really tired." "Oh! Oh.. Are you sure? I don't remember any of that.." "Yes, mom. I'm sure. Anyway, I need to go. I just wanted to make sure you were up in time to go to work." "Oh, thank you sweetie! I love you so much!!!" "... Love you too..." No you don't. But you can't tell her that. You left the room, put Scott's jacket in your backpack, and made your way to school.

Once you got there, Scott met you in the front of the school. "Good morning (Y/N)! How are you?" You smile softly. "I'm fine. How 'bout you?" "I'm doing good!" "That's good.. Oh, here." You reach into your backpack, and grab his jacket, and return it to him. He hesitates taking it. "Are.. You sure you want me to take it back?" "Well yeah, it's yours." "But I.. want you to keep it." You look at it and think about it.. You want to keep it, but you couldn't.. "I'd love to, but.. I can't.. My mom will-" "Oh yeah.. Right.." He takes it back, even though you're upset about it.

The day continued forward, and everything was going great. You passed 3 tests you had in the morning, and you crushed it yet again in dodgeball. You started noticing yourself getting happier and more confident in yourself throughout the day. Things were going great. You even noticed that Scott has been spending less time with Damien. That made you happy too. Happy to know that he's been ignoring Damien because he cares so much about you that he'd rather lose that friend over you. However, it turns out that you weren't the only one who noticed that.
You were sitting in the library during study hall when you heard a voice. "Yo, fuckface." You turn around. It's Damien. "What the hell is with Scott? He's been ignoring me and talking to me less. I know you and the furball are friends, so what's his deal?" You just shrugged your shoulders, and turned back around, reading your book, "Tax Evasion for Dummies." "Hey, fuckhead. I'm talking to you." "I don't know what you're talking about." He punches the wall. "Don't you fucking lie! I know what the hell you're up to and I am NOT having it!!" You sigh heavily, and slowly look back at him. He stares at you with anger boiling over in his eyes. Your confidence starts to fade. "Nothing.. Nothing is g-going on..." Damien has had enough. He flips the table you're sitting at, and yells at you. "Listen here you little shit, I don't care about who you are, or what you think you are, but I'll have you know that I could kick your ass faster than you can finish a sentence without stuttering!" Damien starts reaching to you, and you are ready for whatever's coming. He punches you square in the face, already leaving a black eye. Just then, Martin the werebear janitor comes in and breaks it up and takes you both to the principal's office.

The two of you are seated in the office, waiting for Principal Giant Spider. Damien glares at you the entire time. While in there, you can feel your heart beating at a million beats per minute. You've never been to the the principal's office before, and you had no idea what the interaction was going to be like. What if he hates humans too? What if he thinks you hit Damien first? What if- "(Y/N)!" Your thoughts are interrupted by the secretary calling your name. You enter the room, and take a seat. PGS finishes typing something, and starts the conversation. "Do you know why you have been taken to my office?" "Not really.. I didn't do anything wrong." "Martin says that you and Damien were fighting. Is this true?" "No. Damien punched me in the face but I didn't retaliate." "I see.. And do you expect me to believe you?" "I.. I guess not..." "Well you're wrong. In case you haven't noticed, Damien has a bit of a.. reputation.. for committing acts such as this. He has caused this school plenty of trouble, and a lot of times it's for dumb reasons. His parents have already been notified of his misconduct and are on their way to speak with him and myself, yet again. All I ask is, why did he start fighting?" You thought for a moment. What do you do? Do you tell a lie? Or do you tell him the truth. You decide to tell him the truth, without getting too specific. "A friend of ours started ignoring him recently and he wanted to know why, but I wouldn't tell him." "Okay. Thank you for your time, and I apologize for his actions. He will be punished immediately." "Thank you.." "Oh, and (Y/N)? Would you like me to inform your mother about this debacle?" "N-No! Please! Don't tell her about this! She will flip! And you do NOT want her to do that.." "Understood." "Thank you!" Sheepishly smiling, you exit the room. As you exit the office, Damien glares at you. Ignoring him, you open the door.