Buckteeth and Sunglasses (Pepsicola)

Chapter 13

==>John:Drag your ass to school.

You were already at the bus stop, no need for that kind of language...jeez.

You took your phone out of your pocket and opened up the Pesterchum app. Then you stopped...Would Dave even want to talk to you now? He was probably really mad at you. Then a thought struck you... Didn't he ride the same bus as you?

You scanned the small crowd in search of platinum blonde hair and shades. Hmm let's see...Terezi, Aradia, Sollux, Eridan, Nepeta, Equius, Jade, Rose...Rose! If you couldn't find Dave, she was the next best thing!

You pushed through everyone to get to the lilac eyed girl.

"Rose!"

She turned away from her girlfriend, Kanaya, to look at you with a small smile.

"Oh. Hello John."
"Rose have you heard from Dave anytime soon? I really need to know."
"No, I haven't. Why do you ask?"

You glanced at Kanaya and asked if you could talk to Rose in private for a second. She, being the polite girl that she was, said yes. You pulled Rose by the arm away from everyone.

"Okay so...you know how I had that crush on Dave?"
"Yes.."
"Well...he kinda told me he liked me too."
"That's great John!"
"It would've been if it weren't for me.."
"What are you talking about?"
"I couldn't get the words out that I liked him back and I kinda screwed up and gave him the idea at I didn't like him like that."

Her face fell at those words.

"Oh...So were you going to apologize to him?"
"Yeah that's why I was looking for him."
"Why don't you just pester him?"
"I'm not even sure he wants to talk to me right now..."
"I can ask him about it if you would like."
"Could you? I'd really appreciate it Rose."
"Of course. What are friends for?"

You couldn't help but hug her. She was a good friend for doing this. You let go of her and she walked back towards Kanaya.

Well then.

==>Rose:Question your brother

A therapist's work is sometimes the hardest. But this time...You were worried and concerned for your brothers emotions. John said he had faltered when answering Dave, and no doubt Dave had gotten the wrong idea. Plus the fact that he's not present has gotten you extra worried.

The bus pulled around the corner and to the stop. You got on and sat next to Kanaya. You pulled out your phone and started messaging Dave.

----tentacleTherapist[TT] began pestering turntechGodhead[TG]----

TT:Dave?
TT:Are you alright?
TT:John told me what happened.
TG:....
TG:I don't wanna talk bout it...
TG:just...
TG:uuggghhhhh.......
TT:There there Dave. It will be alright.
TG:have you ever got your heart stomped on?
TG:I think not
TG: its just....
TG:uuugggghhhhh
TT:If you would like, I could ask Mother if I can stay over at your apartment tonight.
TG:nah I just wanna be alone
TG:thanks though
TT:What are sisters for, right?
TT:Remember though, if you ever to want to talk about it, I'm always here.
TG:yeah
TG:you're the best
TT:I am. Now, I must go. School awaits.
TG:sounds like you're having it worse than me
TG:Kay then
TG:later

----turntechGodhead[TG] ceased pestering tentacleTherapist[TT]----

You couldn't help but chuckle and shake your head at the Strider's words. He acted cool but he was really the biggest dork at heart.

You hoped he was as okay as he said. He always said that you're the overprotective sister, but he may be thankful for that now.

==>Dave:Question Life