Ok, this'll be a short story, but it'll be a funny one. And something you wouldn't expect from Fatch. Hope you all enjoy! :D

Casper looked over at Fatch, slightly disheartened to find the other falling asleep at the lunch table. He'd been falling asleep a lot today... he didn't know why though.

The ghost bit his lip and rubbed the vampires back gently, trying to wake him up. Fatch took a deep through his nose, digging his claws into the table before opening his eyes. The princes crimson eyes rolled over to the ghost before closing his eyes again. Casper sighed, wishing he knew why Fatch kept dozing off. It was getting concerning.

As Casper went to wake him up again, something snagged his wrist, causing him to jump horribly. Looking up, he found it was Thatch, who looked a little frantic before letting go of the boys wrist.

" Sorry Casper. "

He said softly, looking down at the slumbering prince.

" It's just... Fatch hasn't been getting a lot of sleep lately. I want him to sleep a little before we have to go to our next class is all. "

" Why hasn't he been sleeping? "

Casper asked softly, watching as the vampire moved over to the prince and carefully tucked Fatch's bear Flippy under the older's arms, smiling when Fatch actually nuzzled into the bears head.

" Well... "

Thatch began, getting Casper's attention once again.

" His family got into a conversation about how they've never heard him sing before, and they can't remember the last time he played his guitar for them. They then dared him to play for them with his own song, and since Fatch doesn't like backing down from a dare..."

" He said yes. "

Casper concluded, looking at the exhausted prince once more. No wonder he was so tired. He must've been staying up late thinking of the notes and lyrics for a good song. Fatch always over thought things...

" Yeah. "

Thatch agreed softly, now sitting down beside the ghost.

" It's wearing on him though. Just this morning he said he was "so tired he couldn't feel his face". "

The ghost laughed gently at the princes over dramatics before wondering if there was any way he could help the other. After all, Fatch was always willing to help everyone else. Perhaps he could return the favor. Besides, how hard could this be?

Suddenly the bell rang, causing Fatch to snap up into a sitting position out of pure shock. Upon realizing this meant lunch was over, the prince cried out and slammed his head down on the table.

" Oooh... "

Casper hissed, flinching horribly at what he'd witnessed.

" That had to hurt. "

Fatch slowly lifted his head up, looking forward blankly, blinking slowly.

" I feel NOTHING. "

With that, he lowered his head back down, causing the children to burst into giggles.

Throughout the day, Casper found Fatch struggling more and more to keep awake. He fell asleep in almost every class (with the exceptions of gym and fear moves). History, potion making, spookoligy, and Science. He fell asleep in each one. To make it worse, if the teachers woke him up he became aggressive. When Burns woke him up he went all demon on him and pinned him against the chalk board, threatening to bite him if he didn't leave him alone. Or when ms. Heady woke him up he snarled at her and threatened to break her glass if she didn't let him sleep. Or even Frankengymteacher in geology, where he actually picked the man up and threw him into the wall. He was probably more aggressive with FGT because the man could take it but still. It was ridiculous.

Luckily it was nighttime now, and the prince could finally get some real sleep. And better, no one would wake him up either. Casper hoped he would be able to sleep the night. Again, the prince needed it. Who knows when he last slept?

The ghost turned a little, now looking over the edge of his bed. After everything, he himself couldn't sleep. It was strange... he just didn't feel tired right now. Slowly he rose from his bed, figuring some water might do him good. As he made it to the ground, he slowly noticed the prince wasn't in bed. Perhaps he'd had the similar problem? Strange, as he hadn't at all today. Maybe Casper should look for him. Maybe something was wrong...

Walking out into the hallway, Casper was surprised to hear someone singing. It was obviously male, but it was far away, and the boy could barely make it out. But he could hear a few words...

As the days go by

I see the shine in your eyes

I have changed greatly over the time I've spent with you

And I pray this joy never dies

This voice... these words... he felt like almost no one here spoke in such a way. They seemed so soft and gentle and kind... like they'd had a lot of thought put into them. Casper began to phase through the floor, now at the first floor of the school by the armor. The voice was a good deal louder

Oh why can't I find the words

To express myself through this song

It may have been brought out through a dare

But I've wanted to say them for so long

Casper slowly made his way to the center of the lobby, stopping in the middle as he heard the voice very near by. He just felt like it was about as loud as it would get... now where was it, exactly...?

I owe my life to you

I would've long since died if it weren't for you

And I know you hate hearing me speak this way

I wouldn't say it if it weren't true

That voice... there was no doubt about it. That voice belonged too- looking up at the top of the stair case, he was surprised to find none other than Fatch himself, walking a bit like a zombie in front of the portrait of Jasper, whistling gently after the words he'd spoken. Slowly he started another chorus, proving Caspers point.

I'm so glad I met you

I'm so glad I could protect you

I love being there for you

I hope you feel this way too

Awww, Fatch is being so sweet as he sings. Hope you enjoyed!