Clay's parents went upstairs as Clay followed them behind. They opened his door and saw nothing

His mother checked his drawers as for his father, the bed and his monitor. Clay was sweating bullets as they searched his room

: Clay, have you been doing drugs?

: No

: Do you have anything to say before we find whatever you're hiding?

: No

To Clay's relief, Patches appeared from the entrance of his room, with George on her back as the cat turned away when her owner shooed her

Both parents left Clay's room as Patches ran inside. They closed the door and George was hanging from her side as he let go and was lifted by Clay

: THANK GOD YOU'RE OK!

: Thanks for the warning

: If they found out about you, you would've been gone!

Clay, without thinking, kissed George's lips as the tiny brunette gasped. Both were red as they giggled, which then turned into laughter

"I'm so sorry," Clay apologized as George shushed Clay and looked into his eyes. He took off his hat and Clay nuzzled into his silky brown hair as George, in a way, hugged his face

The next morning, his parents were looking at him as he ate his breakfast. The month has finally passed, but his parents have been checking his room at night, when he was in a call, and when he was in class

Finally, he's going back to school in person, but he wasn't too sure of leaving George behind with his parents searching the house and mainly his room

He left and walked towards the school, once out of their range, Clay took out the mushroom boy and placed him on his shoulder as George held onto the collar of his hoodie and nuzzled close to his neck for comfort

: You're safe with me, but I must warn you, school will be worse for you

: Why?

: For one, there's going to be so many students

: Oh

: Another, there are fights. If I get caught in one, I need you to hide and wait until I am finished

: Ok

As they got close, Clay gently grabbed George and placed him inside his pocket as he walked towards the building

He caught a glimpse of his friends as they ran and hugged him, "CLAY!"

: Grayson! Darryl! It's so good to see you!

: How was online classes?

: Like hell! I didn't learn shit!

: Language! Also, good to have you back, muffinhead!

Clay noticed someone else with them as he asked, "Who's he?" Darryl answered, "He is a new friend we made, but he's always quiet or I don't know if he's a mute."

The black clothed student looked away as Clay greeted, "Hi! Nice to meet you!" The student smiled weakly as he finally answered, "Whaddup?"

The 3 boys gasped as their mouths dangled open

: WHAT THE FUCK?!

: HOW THE FUCK IS IT SO DEEP?

: OH MY GOODNESS! LANGUAGE TO BOTH OF YOU!

The student placed a black face mask covering as Clay nervously asked, "What's your name? I like your voice, but I wasn't expecting for it to sound so deep."

"My name's Randall," he answered as the bell rang. Everyone headed back towards their class as Clay noticed one of his enemies flicking the finger at him

The teacher welcomed Clay back as some girls smiled. He looked annoyed as he noticed a test being handed out. Clay panicked

He doesn't remember anything about a test, until he thought of George. It was him who kept reminding him about the test, and now he needs help

Clay gently took out George as he whispered for him to wake up. The mushroom boy rubbed his eyes as he yawned and noticed he was on Clay's palm

: Can you help me on this test?

: *tired* Did you not study?

: Well...

: *ugh* Fine! But you better make sure no one sees me!

: I promise, George

Clay placed him on the desk as he placed his arms to shield and hide George. The tiny human looked through the questions and pointed at the ones for Clay to circle

Once done, Clay quickly placed George back in his hoodie pocket and walked over towards his teacher's desk as she smiled and took his test

"Hello, Dreamy boy!" a deep voice called as Clay groaned. The one person he didn't expect to see is here as he smiled. School was done, and Dave was the one person Clay didn't want to interfere

: Sup, Dream!

: What do you want, Techno?

: *innocently* Where have you been?

: Home, because of your fucking lie!

: So? They caught you

Clay growled as Darryl and Grayson stopped him from getting closer to Dave. He laughed as the blonde kid behind flicked the finger, "Dickhead!"

: Language!

: Leave them!

: Can we go home?

: Let's go

Once home, Clay noticed Randall followed him and both were alone as Clay noticed he had his head down

: Is everything alright?

: Uh...yeah...umm...I have something to show you

: What is it?

: Well, he told me he'd find you here

: Who?

Randall took his hands out of his pocket. To Clay's surprise, a small human like George was on his palms as he looked at him with fear

He wears a blue hoodie, a light and dark green stripped scarf, and a stem with a leaf blade sticks out of his head

Clay took out George as both gasped and they seemed to know each other

: Sykkuno?!

: *nervously* Hi

: OH MY GOD! IT'S SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!

: *nervously* Yeah

: How did you know I'd be with him?

: Punz told me

: HE WHAT?!?!