The Rose Effect

Chapter 26 Jumped

Hello you guys its me moondancer just wanted to tell you that in this chapter their will be some in or swearing. You'll also get another message from me in the next chapter. 

In the morning he took a shower, got dressed, ate breakfast and waited for the bus before going to school. On the bus ride there he stared out the window there wasn't anything he could really do but stare not that minded it or anything. While the bus was driving by something caught his eye. Of course it was just by a minute but Cuphead could have sworn he saw.

The old goat that he saw in the forest.

Cuphead was wondering if he actually saw what he saw. He wanted to ask Mugman or Cala but didn't want to bother them. It must be in his head or something. Cuphead got off the bus and headed to the front doors after saying goodbye to his brother. However Mugman stopped Cuphead and decided to walk him to his locker. Cuphead didn't want to say no, so he and his brother along with Cala Maria walked the small cup to his locker and then to his classroom.

Cuphead thanked the two and opened the door to his class and took his seat without making any eye contact with any of the students. Cuphead sat down but didn't imagine to see Lucy coming over to sit by him. What was she doing here? Didn't she hate him for making her chase after him. Cuphead still felt bad about that.

"L-Lucy?" Cuphead softly asked.

"Yeah?" Lucy replied.

"W-why are y-you sitting h-here with m-me?" Cuphead asked.

"What kind of question is that?" Lucy replied.

"I-I mean why? A-aren't you a-angry at m-me?" Cuphead asked.

"What should I be mad about?" Lucy asked confusingly.

"F-for making y-you chase a-after me." Cuphead stuttered.

Lucy stared at him and narrowed her eyes.

"Cuphead I didn't go after you because I had to, I went because I wanted to and cause I was really concerned, you scared us all that night," Lucy stated.

Cuphead looked down feeling bad for asking; Lucy's eyes softened.

"Hey don't feel bad, plus I went cause I cared." Lucy said.

Cuphead glanced at her and couldn't help but smiling softly. Within minutes the classroom piled up with students and class began slowly. Cuphead took out his notebook and began talking notes before the class put an educational video on, yes! No more taking notes finally. As the video slowly progressed on the teacher sat at his desk and began working, the kids began messing around on their phones and texting and sending messages. Cuphead just simply began doodling, Lucy however was on her phone too. Was everyone on their phone?

Cuphead carefully too out his phone and began messaging Lucy.

:cuphead: Is everyone in class on their phones?

:thatravengirl: No, now everyone is in their phone, welcome Cuphead, so good of you to join us. Lucy replied.

Cuphead smiled.

:thattravenngirl: But it's just you and I. Lucy texted.

Cuphead began typing away.

:cuphead: Why can't we just talk we right next to each other.

:thattravenngirl: If we were to talk the teacher would hear us and we'd get in trouble,this is a more better approach plus it's way quieter. Lucy texted.

Cuphead stared at her and nodded. After class the two headed to their next classes, math and biology. It was nice having to talk to Lucy, it made school all the more tolerable. The week seemed to go by fast and finally it was time for the game. Mugman was very excited and happy on Friday. The club on Thursday gained two new members p, that and it was nice to have half a day off and enjoy a good game. Cuphead could remember waking up earlier than usual and found his brother in the kitchen baking. It wasn't that Cuphead didn't mind it, it was time to get up anyway.

So the young cup hurried to the bathroom and got dressed before coming down. Mugman was still baking and by the side was left over cookies. Looks like he must've baked a lot. Cuphead sat him backpack onto the kitchen table and watched as Mugman wrapped the cookies up.

"Hey I made a little more than I normally make, you can take some if you like." Mugman said.

"O-okay." Cuphead replied.

"Here I'll wrap it up." Mugman said.

Cuphead watched as his brother wrapped up the cookies up in a bag before wrapping them in a pink cloth to keep them warm.

"There you go." Mugman said and handed it to Cuphead.

"Th-thank you." He said.

Mugman smiled and nodded.

"C'mon the bus will be here soon. " Mugman said taking the big bag if cookies and heading out. Cuphead slowly followed grabbing his backpack and cookies that Mugman gave to him and wrapped so graciously for him. The toon then headed outside and hopped into the bus with his brother. The ride to school didn't seem to take long as Cuphead was walked to his locker and thanked his brother before walking to class. Everyone stared at him when he headed to his desk and sat down next to Lucy.

Lucy smiled and the two spoke quietly and headed to their class next a class once the bell rung. The classes seemed to go by fast but that was expected since it was a half a day. Once it was time for lunch Cuphead didn't eat this time. Lucy stared at him asking him why to which Cuphead said.

"I'm not hungry."

Lucky stared at him but didn't think anything of it. So she let him be, they talked a bit more and laughed a little. Once lunch was over school was finished and the game could start. Students could either go home or head outside and find a spot on the bleachers. So Cuphead didn't wanna waste any time and gathered his things and headed to the bleachers. Many people were there and Lucy was there too sitting alone but in a decent spot where they could see the game.

He waves to her and she waved back smiling. Cuphead hurried as he ran as fast as he could go but someone grabbed his arm and shoved his down to the ground. Dazed and now afraid Cuphead looked up to see Jason, and there with him were some of his friends. Cuphead could feel his heart pound. What did these guys want? Hey all had scary and hungry looks in their eyes, something that Cuphead didn't like.

It scared him.

The young boy slowly got up and seemed frightened but determined to try and stand up for himself.

"Wh-what do y-you want Jason!" Cuphead hollered.

There wasn't a response from the bully as his friends slowly came closer and Cuphead gritted his teeth as he cried out.

"S-stay back!" He cried.

That seemed to do nothing as Cuphead backed away and accidentally backed into one of Jason's friends. Cuphead squeaked and gasped as the person placed their hands in his shoulders and began rubbing them. Cuphead began squirming and tried to escape but he was outnumbered.

"I'm guessing you were gonna sit with that emo bitch Lucy and watch the game huh." Jason said.

Cuphead was silent and felt the air in his lungs being forced out and a lump in his throat beginning to formats tears of fear and frustration bubbles up at the corners is his eyes. The sky above darkened just a bit as grey clouds rolled over.

"You and I are gonna play a little game." Jason purred.

This sent shivers down Cuphead's spine making the poor cup whimper.