Hey to all TAWOG fans out there, this I represent to you is the rewrite version of 'The catfish and the ice cream' if you haven't seen that fanfic you may look it up on my other old other account 'ripntear045771' that's where the fanfic is.

So for now I say, this is rewrite the of that old TAWOG fanfic I did since that had quite a lot of plot errors and the writing I did on that one seemed kinda poor and lacked on effort so hopefully this one won't be as bad as the original one I made.

Now one last thing, the characters on the original version are still the same.

Now that being said, let's get this first rewrite chapter going!

Disclaimer: I do not own The Amazing World Of Gumball

"Sixteen"

-A day of being no follower-

Waking up on his fish bowl, Darwin found himself glancing at the window only to see endless drops of rain.

He stared for a complete moment about twelve to thirteen seconds as he watched rain drops from outside dripping down the window.

Feeling a bit of lack on energy to get up and off his fish bowl, Darwin had to urge himself to get up but the laziness was too much, it was too unstoppable for him to resist. He didn't know why, he didn't even had a clue, or maybe it's something why? He let himself on his fish bowl thinking and another moment of thinking passed, Darwin finally came to remember why.

He frowned and let out a small growl as he suddenly got his strength to get off his fish bowl.

Grabbing his towel and toothbrush, he headed to the bathroom without a word and afterwards got back to the bedroom to get himself ready for the day, of course, school on friday...

Walking down stairs, he found his family, mostly just Richard Watterson, his dad and his siblings Gumball and Anais sat around the table while his mother, Nicole Watterson prepares them breakfast.

"Morning son!"

His dad Richard said with a smile as he emmidiately noticed Darwin himself approaching.

"Hey, Mr dad."

Darwin simply replied, his smile given was as simple as his voice sounded.

Taking a seat next to his dad on the opposite side of the table, Anais raised a brow, looking at him in either curiosity or worriednes.

"Darwin, are you alright?"

She finally asked, couldn't help but ask the question away.

"Fine."

Darwin replied as he took a glance at the clock.

Gumball however was giving a concerned look.

"Hey, buddy... If you have a problem you can tell-"

"Said I'm fine."

Darwin cut Gumball off with a firm tone on his voice and his arms folding.

Gumball was a little taken back, but instead gave a weak smile and didn't said a word further, but it didn't stopped him looking at Darwin in worry.

Finally, Nicole came walking to them with the food ready, Darwin being first to assist himself with his breakfast, usually it will be Nicole serving them even their dad Richard but the quick movement Darling did surprised Nicole as she only raised a brow but didn't said a word.

No one said a word as breakfast went on quick with an awkward silence.

Saying goodbye to their parents before leaving for school, Darwin was set to walk out of the door only to hear his mother calling out to him.

"Darwin honey, are you alright dear? You seem...Off yourself."

Nicole began as she walked up to Darwin said who remained quiet for a moment.

"I'm fine, mom..."

Nicole rubbed her temples at that response. Of course, even if Darwin is adopted she still knows him very well as her son, so trying again she spoke.

"Sweety I'm your mother, you know if you have anything bothering you you know you can tell me."

Looking at his mother for a short moment, Darwin finally gave a small defeated sigh and replied.

"It's just... Gumball... We don't get to spend much time together like we used to..."

After the response was given to her, Nicole didn't asked why, she knew the reason. So instead, she got down on one knee and gave the orange catfish a comforting hug a mother can give.

"Mrs Mom..."

"It's okay sweety. It's just that... It's what happens when you're, with someone. You spend quality time with that person."

Darwin perfectly knew what his mother said. But he didn't wanted to say anything further about it.

"I'm sure sweety, Gumball will have time for you to hang out."

Finally letting go as she said it, Nicole gave a soft smile which Darwin only gave a nod in return.

"Now go on be on your way to school sweety."

Nicole said as she gave a Darwin a kiss on the forehead and a motherly smile.

Darwin of course being the sweetest the of the Wattersons gave his mother a hug before saying goodbye and heading out to the bus stop. Luckily, it finally stopped raining at this time of the morning. What a crazy world.

Walking on the bus stop and standing next to the other kids, Darwin heard the voice of his sister, Anais.

"So... Are you sure you're alright, Darwin?"

The voice of Anais showed concern, however she didn't looked at Darwin's eyes so it wouldn't look like she's seriously focused about her question, it would only make Darwin to avoid answering.

Darwin raised a brow at the question, eyes somewhat staring at Gumball who was talking to Penny, both smiling and laughing. Of course. They're together, and dating, and that obviously was the reason why he and Gumball doesn't get to spend time together hanging out.

A frown and a mumble under his breath, Darwin turned to Anais instead and replied.

"I'm fine. Just... Don't ask again."

There was a slight venom under the words said by his voice, making his little pink bunny sister taken back a little.

"Okay... If... If you insist."

Anais slowly said in reply with a hint of shaking.

She hasn't seen this side of Darwin before. Neither she'll even get used to it. She didn't liked it to be honest, so looking at her older brother one last time before the school bus finally arrives, she gave a mental sigh. She knew it'd be best to let Darwin be, for now.

Getting on the school bus, Darwin's eyes emmidiately set to Penny kissing Gumball on the cheek as they sat together.

He rolled his eyes and urged himself to walk pass the pair, his sister followed behind of course.

"Oh hey Darwin! You... Doing okay, buddy?"

Gumball began with a gentle smile as he watched Darwin pass by who completely ignored the question, not even bothering looking at him and his girlfriend.

Penny however noticed, though she didn't wanted to make things complicated since she knew by her observations that ever since she and Gumball started dating, Gumball's attention was more of focused on her. Although she never asked to be given the attention and always make it equal it to those he cared for, meaning Darwin of course, but the fact that Gumball always spend his time with her, it was clearly the obvious and only reason for Darwin's off character well being.

As he felt the eyes of Gumball and Penny's watch him pass by, Darwin montioned to an empty seat for Anais to sit it along with Bobert as he kept on walking towards the far end of the bus and took a seat alone.

Folding his arms firmly, Darwin only focused his eyes on the window seeing the views of houses as the school bus went on to get the other students of Elmore High.

'Another lame day...' Darwin thought to himself as he let out a small groan.

The bus stopping, a few more kids, Tobias, Banana Joe and Misami along with Carrie got on the bus followed by another girl named Sarah.

Watching the last others taking the last empty seats, Darwin began to grew uncomfortable at the sight that one of them may have to sit alone with him on the end of the bus as Misami and Carrie too the last empty seat with Tobias and Banana Joe taking the second last.

Sarah, of course, was left no choice but to quietly slip in and walk towards him on the empty seat at the back.

Gaining a look from Anais, Darwin saw his younger sister giving him a soft smile. Of course, she still worry though he can't blame her if she still does, she's his sister after all, and as for his brother, Gumball... The blue cat was busy enough to even give him small attention or even just give one glance as his full attention was on Penny. Doing stuff that makes him like an idiotic fool just to make his girlfriend laugh in which she does surprisingly.

"How ironic..."

Darwin mumbled with a frown only for another voice to speak.

"Um... Hi Darwin! Would you mind if I sit next next to you?"

Of course, Darwin turned his eyes to the ice cream girl, Sarah who had a blooming smile on her face. He didn't liked Sarah. He didn't know why, though it's probably because of her obsession with him and Gumball by writing her fanfiction stories about them. Though it does sound a little creepy, but the thought crossing Darwin's mind was, what if she just idolize them like that? He admit, he doesn't know her well either so, he didn't really know how to think of her aside from her obsession with him and Gumball.

"Um... Darwin? Hello earth to Darwin!"

Sarah spoke again jokingly with a small giggle.

Darwin in the middle of his thought of the ice cream girl was left no choice but to force a nod. He didn't considered thinking again with his thoughts, though he couldn't help but think about Gumball and Penny as he stared at the pair laughing with Penny giving Gumball another kiss on the cheek.

"It's like he's even and that funny..."

Darwin muttered as he gave Gumball a disgusted look.

"He does look funny to me, though sometimes he kinda looks like an... Uh... Idiot?"

Sarah's voice came to his hearing again with a giggle as she finally sat next to him.

Darwin turned back to Sarah who wasn't looking back, instead was writing on her notepad. Obviously one of her hobbies writing a fan made story.

Frowning, Darwin began.

"Don't tell me... That's a fanfiction about me and Gumball again?"

Sarah stopped writing on her notepad then set her eyes to Darwin.

Darwin raised a brow while impatiently waiting for a reply.

"Well..."

Sarah began as she let out a small giggle.

"...Not really."

Darwin's brow raised evenly in curiosity. That's new, normally Sarah has her eyes on him and Gumball for so long that she mostly wrote her stories on the internet just about them.

"Alright then... Just asking."

Darwin said then turned his eyes back to Gumball and Penny privately whispering jokes to each other and quietly giggling.

This made Darwin frown even more.

"Um... I see you're having a... Problem..."

Sarah spoke again, but her voice somewhat soft without a giggle.

"Yeah... I... Don't wanna talk about it..."

Darwin replied slowly not looking back at Sarah.

"Yes, of course... If you wish..."

Darwin emmidiately turned his head to the ice cream girl a surprised look in his face was shown.

Most of Sarah's ways of talking wasn't like that. It was just a happy moody sounding girl. That tone on her voice however wasn't. It was more off character, somewhat, giving symphathy? Darwin didn't know as he looked at Sarah who was looking back at him and finally a small smile came across her face.

"I... Don't want to creep you out like I once did... You and Gumball. So I figured I'd write a story about something else... If you're still wondering about this one I'm writing on my notepad."

Sarah said her smile never fades.

Darwin however didn't expected a soft smile would be escaping his lips.

"I... Don't mind... Not at all, Sarah."

Sarah let out a soft giggle and a small nod.

"Darwin... Is it bad? That, I'm in too deep in writing?"

Darwin who was glancing at Gumball and Penny hearing the question set his eyes back to Sarah.

"No. It's fine, as long as you're happy with it, others shouldn't judge you for what you're good at."

The way he said it as kind kinda simply said, Darwin made sure it'll answer her question and hopefully Sarah will go back to writing whatever it is her story she's working on.

Although Sarah didn't, instead was looking at Darwin with a soft smile.

"Okay... Thanks for telling. Maybe you're right, maybe I should just begin whatever idea for a story I have in mind."

Darwin lazily shrugged at that what Sarah said, alright he agreed but was too, lazy? Or he just couldn't admit it that agreed? It was confusing Darwin as Sarah, was now distracting him away from Gumball and Penny. Wait... He did wanted to get away from those two. Though he couldn't help but glance and watch them since there was no escape their reach to show him that they're spending time together thank Gumball spending his time with Darwin himself. But on the bright side, there's Sarah. Looking at her current state now, she doesn't seem like the Sarah before that would be obsessed about him and Gumball. She seems to be, normal? Maybe it's part of her he didn't know of, and that may be a good option to get away from his jealousy towards Penny being the one Gumball spends his time with.

Looking at Sarah who was closing her notepad, Darwin spoke.

"So what's the reason? Why, you don't seem like obsessed like you used to?"

Darwin asked as he took one final glance at Gumball and Penny. He's willing to take risks just to get over or at least distract his jealousy over the two as he set his eyes back at Sarah who seems surprised by the question. Though, shortly afterwards, she let out a soft giggle and replied.

"I'll tell you, at lunch."

Darwin however let out a whiny groan with Sarah giggling in the process.

So that's it, the first chapter of the rewrite version of The catfish and the ice cream!

Although I'm supposed to write that story again and add it's new chapter but the thought of that's story's plot having quite a lot of error for me, I kinda had to leave that one out and made this rewrite, I think this is the only way how I can restart and proceed on this TAWOG fanfic I made.

Though it's a rewrite, I'm still currently working on a right plot for this story, but that set aside, I'll see what I can do if I can release the second rewrite chapter I'm this story since, this isn't the only story I'm writing on.

Anyways thanks for reading and have a good day/afternoon/evening :)

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