Twisted-Wonderland: Our Precious Treasure (Part 1)

(35) TCT: Reconciliation Desserts!

Jonah stared at himself in front of the mirror as he tied his hair into his usual low-ponytail. Sitting on his bed was Senior Diamond who decided to pick him up. Last night, Riddle didn't sleep in the Ramshackle Dorm, instead, he went back to Heartslabyul so he could prepare for the unbirthday party, which was understandable.

"I'm surprised these clothes haven't turned back yet," Jonah said as he buttoned up his light blue vest.

"Keep it!" Diamond cheered. "You're an honorary member of Heartslabyul!"

Jonah turned his head toward him. "Wait. Really?"

"Anyone who can make Riddle smile gains our instant respect~," Diamond said again. "I'm sure he'll invite you to more parties."

Jonah chuckled. "It sounds like you're only making that up, Senior Diamond."

"Aw, Jonah you don't trust me? And call me Cater!" The orange-haired stood up from his bed and walked toward him, giving Jonah a friendly pat on the shoulder. "Honorary member has the privilege to call everyone with their first name!"

Jonah rolled his eyes. "Whatever you say... Senior Cater."

Cater laughed. He steered Jonah around and pushed him toward the door. "Now let's get Grim and have this party started!"

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"About time you came, Captain!" Ace waved from their table. Grim immediately jumped off his shoulder and sat on his chair between Deuce and Ace. It was great to see them without that collar, unlike last time.

"I blame Grim really," Jonah said smiling as he sat next to Deuce followed by Cater who sat next to him. "It took us nearly ten minutes to wake him up."

"Those ghosts woke me up at four in the morning!" Grim screamed, throwing his paws to the air. "It was too early, so of course I'm going to go back to sleep!"

Ace laughed. "Well, at least I don't have to hear you mumbling."

Grim glared at the ginger-head. "You're blaming me?! You took half of the bed!"

Ace turned his head toward the demon-cat, glaring back. "You're supposed to sleep in the box! Cats love boxes!"

Grim flew up a bit to stared Ace eyes-to-eyes. "I'm not a cat! And there was no way I'm sleeping under Deuce's stinky feet."

Deuce, who was talking to Cater earlier, turned his head toward them, clearly taken back. "Wha- Don't bring me up in your fight!"

Ace rolled his eyes. "Oh, so you're not going to complain about this cat's sleep-talking?"

Grim looked pretty offended but Deuce just groaned. "If I want to complain, I can complain you loud snoring!"

Grim nodded in agreement. "Such a sound polluter!"

"As if you're not!" Ace screamed.

Jonah watched them in amusement. Just before they could continue, a student walked up to the front, standing in front of the main long table. He was wearing a rabbit ear and carrying a bronze trumpet.

"Guys, shhh!" Jonah hushed, stopping Grim from tearing Ace's hair off. The three freshmen turned to him. He glanced at the trumpet boy before turning back to his crew. "It's time."

The guy played a fanfare, silencing everyone. When he was done, he announced, "Make way for our leader, the Crimson Ruler: Prefect Riddle!"

Just like last time, two students who were standing next to the double door grabbed the handle and pulled it. From behind, they could see Riddle stood there, once again wearing his version of the Heartslabyul's dorm uniform proudly. "Three cheers for Prefect Riddle!" the students cheered, including everyone on Jonah's table. He saw Trey walked behind Riddle, carrying a pizza box-sized decorated with ribbon. Riddle walked toward his seat, looking around. Jonah smiled when Riddle glanced at him, giving him a small wave, which made Riddle slightly blush.