-After a Week-
Third Person POV
Today was the day. Today was the day Vylad was coming back to Pheonix Drop. All his close friends and teachers brought him a bunch of gifts, happy he was well and had returned. Aphmau gave him the biggest hug, happy her not-alone-buddy was back and feeling better. Vylad giggled, a little shy to all the attention. He missed everyone too, just having a relaxed day. Dante overheard Vylad was back, getting a peak and seeing him there. 'Good..he's back', Dante let out a relieved sigh, looking at him from a distance. He didn't wanna go up to Vylad, knowing he was the reason Vylad was sent to the hospital in the first place.
Garroth noticed a flash of blue from the corner of his eye, excusing himself and going out into the hallway. He saw Dante, glaring a bit. No one else was around, so he spoke up. "What are you doing here." Garroth spat, crossing his arms. Dante rolled his eyes, facing away from him. "Just minding my business." He said. "I know you were checking to see if Vylad was here, care to explain why? So you can try to bully him again? Torture the kid with your sick fucking jokes?". He hissed.
Dante stood quiet before leaving, growling lowly.
~Timeskip~
Vylad's POV
I take a deep breath, sighing as I sat out by the bleachers in the gym. I reached for my back, taking out a notebook I had and a pen, writing down stuff.
See, I have this song journal, not a diary, that I decorated to look like a standard notebook. My grandma gave ot to me for my 11th birthday..before she died..
Ever since, I've always wrote down special things to me, and even made up songs of my own!..but I'd never perform them, too shy and anxious haha. But either way, I enjoy writing in it when I can..its..one of the only things I have to escape reality sometimes..
Third Person POV
Vylad was calmly doodling small fancy music notes on his notebook, decorating it a bit. Dante noticed him, walking up. He watched Vylad write for a bit, clearing his throat and speaking up. "I think you smudged that W a bit.". Vylad jumped, cloaing it and standing up. He sighed, lookimg away. "Oh..its just you.".
Dante was hurt a bit from the bitterness in Vylads voice, but stood his ground. "Look, I don't got time for this.". He started, crossing his arms. "Im..just glad you're okay..". He softly spoke. Vylad didn't bother, picking up his bookbag and walking by. "Yeah..Im real fucking sure asshole.".
Dante stayed quiet, Vylad leaving. He sighed, sitting down at the fountain with his head in his hands. "God..". He mumbled, looking down at some crushed up waterbottle beside the fountain. "Grr..fuck!". He growled in anger, kicking it.
He sat down, looking at his phone. He had received a SEA message, alerting everyone about the Fall Carnival coming this weekend. Dante usually ignored bullshit couples events like that, but an idea sparked in his head. He opened the message and starting reading about the details, skimming over most of it till he reached the time.
"7 to 2 a.m. Decent.". He put his phone away, starting back inside for his next class. Along the way he passed the bathroom stalls, hearing the sound of harsh kissing and clothes being scratched on. He peeked and noticed Travis holding lil ol' Zane against the wall as they made out with no shame. Dante took out his phone and snapped a photo, looking at it before grinning and walking away.
'Oh Travis, you poor, desperate little whore.' He laughed to himself, setting foot inside his classroom.
During the lectures he examined the photo, looking at the needy expression Travis made. He definitely had a great plan of revenge, putting it away and going back to working.
~Timeskip~
As the sun set, Vylad sat down on the empty swing set at a park, writing in his notebook. He sighed, feeling the soft breeze tickle his nose and flow through his floofy hair. He looked up at the setting sun, sighing softly.
Dante noticed, eyeing him from afar, looking down at the written note in his hand. He sighed, stuffing it in his pocket, walking up to Vylad. "Um..hey, Vylad..". He spoke. Vylad jumped, dropping his book on the floor.
"Sorry..let me get that for you..". He picked it up, dusting it off and handing it back to him. "Here..". Vylad hesitantly reached out, grabbing it quickly. He shut his eyes tight, bracing himself. Dante sighed. "Im not gonna hurt you..". He assured. Vylad slowly loosened up, sighing. He held his book close to his chest, looking down.
He was so short, adorable. "What..?". He mumbled. Dante cleared his throat. "Would you..perhaps..go with me to this carnival event this weekend?". He asked. Vylad looked up at him. "Why..gonna bully me again? Gonna call me names? Gonna hit me?". He crossed his arms.
"No..no, Im..not." He sighed. "Im trying to change, for myself..". He rubbed the back of his neck. "And..well, I think this is a pretty good first start..". Vylad looked away. "How..how I know I can trust you..?". He asked softly, looking back at him. Dante held out the photo of Travis and Zane having their steamy-sesh.
"If he tries anything, I'll leak this around school.". He grinned at Vylad. Vylad gasped, covering his mouth and giggling. "Ew gross!". They laughed for a bit, before Dante put his phone away. "So, we have a deal?". Vylad thought for a second but nodded.
"Sure..but I swear if you try anything I will hurt you..". He threatened, walking away. Dante watched the brunette walking away. "So feisty..god he's perfect..". He started back to his house, hands in his pockets as he sighed semi happily.
'Don't worry Vylad..I'll make it up to you..'.
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Bro while I was gone here's a few updates:
1) Im now a sophomore (ugh)
2) Started watching The Owl House
3) Fell in LOVE with RWBY
4) Getting a check of $10k ($600 something a month till Im 18)
Life don't seem so bad rn lmao
