There is one good thing about Melvin wanting revenge! I don't have to sleep on the hard floor! The living room couch is much more comfortable and I don't have to worry about Melvin stepping on me. Perhaps this whole thing isn't so bad after all! I just have to keep my guard up when Melvin is around, but I am not too worried because thinking things out isn't Melvin's style. The revenge will likely be simple!

I yawned while getting up from the couch. I took a look at the house phone, as I wondered if my mom is planning on calling. Knowing her I will definitely get a call soon. I just hope she waits a few days! I don't know if I can handle the embarrassment quite yet. I took a deep breath while thinking about what to do for the day. I could visit the girls and maybe join them. That might piss Melvin off even more, but I don't care what he thinks!

After getting ready and enjoying some pancakes, I walked out the front door to find Lotta walking up to he house. She gave me a nervous smile and started walking towards me at a faster pace than before.

"Greg, hello! How are you?" she asked me nervously.

Why is she nervous all of the sudden? She wasn't like this before. Could something be up?

"I am good Lotta. How are you?" I asked with a small smile.

"I was wondering if you wanted to spend time together?" she asked me with a small blush.

Before I could answer I heard a notification sound come from Lotta's pocket.

"Wait a second. I better answer this," Lotta told me while getting her phone out.

Ok something is going on here. I might as well go along with it. I doubt it's anything bad. Besides, I really have nothing better to do.

"Ok That's done. What do you say Greg?" Lotta asked me.

I am beginning to think my mom cursed me! I never had girls want to spend time alone with me before Audrey and Lotta. To be fair Audrey most likely did it just to show me around town or as thanks for stopping Melvin's plan; though now she might do it just to spend time with me. Does Lotta want to spend time together just because she wants to spend time with me, or is there another reason?

"Sure, we can spend time together," I managed to say nervously.

I never was good at these kinds of things!

"Great! Let's go!" Lotta exclaimed before grabbing my right hand and dragging me along with her.

I swear she is Ed from Ed Edd n Eddy, if he was female and smarter. Not that's a bad thing or anything. Ed is my favorite character on the show after all. To be honest I can't wait to see more of what Lotta is like. I always did like sweet and nice girls the best. Though I have to admit energetic fun loving girls are great too. Stay on topic Gregory! Stay on topic. Stop talking to yourself. I shook my head to clear my thoughts.

"Wow, Audrey wasn't kidding when she said you think a lot," Lotta told me with a smile.

"She told you?" I asked nervously.

Of course she did. Friends tell each other almost everything!

"Of course! She went into great detail! She wouldn't shut up about it til she turned blue in the face," Lotta told me with a chuckle.

Sounds like I left more of an impression on her than I thought. Great, it looks like Audrey has developed a crush on me, or at least an interest in me.

"You sure have had an impact on her. I mean a few minutes after you left yesterday, she told me to find her the perfect perfume for her," Lotta told me with a smile.

I only smiled back nervously in response. Wow, I had that much of an impact on a girl my age! That has never happened to me before!

"You know it's weird how someone could resemble Melvin so much and act so different than him. If it wasn't for your green eyes and if you cut your hair a bit it would be easy to mistake one of you for the other," Lotta said with a curious look on your face.

"Yes, funny how things are," I responded nervously.

I recall what little I learned about genes during the previous school year. It amazed me how genes work and there was usually a pattern you could follow. What always fascinated me was the fact that genes sometimes skips a generation. Melvin and I got certain facial features from our grandparents, making us look a little like twins. The difference is I inherited my mother's green eyes and I perfer to keep the length of the back of my hair to the top of my shoulders.

"Strange how you look similar to Melvin and managed to be even cuter than he is," Lotta told me.

"Thank you," I simply stated while blushing wildly.

"You are adorable. Melvin would just angrily state 'Do not call me cute!' and walk off," Lotta responded with a huge smile.

I took a deep breath to calm my self. I was never good at these kinds of conversations. I had plenty of girls call me cute before, but they usually never approach or try to talk to me like this. When they did it never really went anywhere serious. Not that I really care since I never had a crush on anyone. Sure, I was attracted to plenty of girls but it never went anywhere.

"So, what do you want to do?" I asked hoping to stop this embarrassing topic.

"Can we stop by somewhere relaxing? I really want to get to know you.", Lotta responded.

I nodded before following her into the woods. After a few minutes of walking we ended up near a small pond filled with ducks.

"Watching the ducks relaxes me after a long day. I love to feed the ducks while relaxing," Lotta told me before sitting down near the edge of the pond.

I sat down by her and took a good look at the area. It did look comfy and relaxing. I closed my eyes while I listened to the ducks. I could see how Lotta finds this relaxing.

"So, I was wondering if there is anything you like the smell of," Lotta said nervously.

I opened my eyes and raised an eyebrow before responding with, "I really like the smell of watermelon."

Lotta took out her phone and with a squeal started tying on the screen.

"Awesome, I think somebody will be happy to know.", I managed to hear her mumble under her breath.

Great, I think I know what perfume Audrey is going to get. Well, it better smell good!

"So, are you into sports?" Lotta asked with her hands still on the phone.

"Yes, I am one of the best athletes at my school. I love dodgeball the most because it tests your speed, reflexes, and strength," I answered.

"How is your home life?" She asked.

I frowned a bit before answering with, "My parents are divorced. They split up about 4 years back and I live with both of them for an equal amount of time. My mom started dating again about a year after the divorce and I do get along with her current boyfriend."

"What is it like?" Lotta asked frowning while dropping her phone.

"It was tough at first! I didn't want it to happen at all. I was scared that I would never see one of them again! I was worried and paranoid that I had indirectly caused it! I..." I managed to say before stopping to take a deep breath.

"It's ok! You don't have to go into detail if you don't want to. Just know you aren't the only one to go through a life changing event," Lotta told me with a smile.

I smiled back and took another deep breath. I managed to calm myself down. I guess that part of my life still upsets me. Will I ever be able to look back at that time without getting upset?

"What do you mean?" I asked Lotta

"I wasn't always this big and strong. I used to be really tiny before one day I just had a huge growth sperth and now I am the biggest kid in the neighborhood," Lotta explained.

I am no expert on biology, but I don't think that is how it works! Growth in my experience seems to be more gradual. I am not one to believe in magic or the supernatural, but if Lotta is being honest than I might just start believing.

"I'm sorry but I just find that hard to believe," I told her.

"I can't blame you! To be honest I still can't believe it and I see proof every time I look in a mirror," She responded.

Then she grabbed both of my hands and gave me a serious look. I could feel my cheeks heat up from the contact.

"I guess what i'm saying is, Life can just change unexpectedly and good or bad you just have to learn to live with it. It might be hard to adjust to it, but it will be better in the long run. You should try to embrace it as it could lead to many interesting experiences. With my new size people treat me differently than before. I used to get pick on for my small size, but afterwards they started treating me with respect and even fear. To be honest I actually do act a little extra nice to prevent people from fearing me. I actually keep most of my anger and frustrations bottled up because I don't want to scare people off," Lotta explained before letting go of my hands.

I gave Lotta a grateful smile in response! I actually do feel a little better!

"Thank you! I feel better," I responded.

"No problem!" She told me.

"Though, I have to ask if you do anything to release the excess anger inside," I said concerned.

"Not really! I just let it build up until I just..." She responded.

"I understand your fear of scaring everyone away, but at the same time you can't just let your anger build up like that. You should find something to help you release it in a more positive way.", I suggested.

"Look I understand your concern, but it has worked out fine! For the most part. More or less. Ok maybe you do have a point, but I don't know what I could do," She responded breaking down.

I gave her comforting rub on the back and she took a deep breath. It's a shame someone like her has to put up with the fear of possibly not being accepted out of ignorant fear if she doesn't act like a saint. I shook my head in frustration. Sometimes it pisses me off how judgemental people could be, especially with something they don't know!

"I managed to live with it this long! I know I can keep going because I must. I guess I could start looking for ways to release my anger without causing harm!" She finally said.

I have to say this is actually inspiring. It has been quite a bit since I talked to dad. Perhaps I should give him a call later today. Knowing him he is most likely at the bar having the time of his life. He always was a fun-loving easy going guy.

"Are you ok?" Lotta asked me.

"Yes, just thinking about what you said," I responded nervously.

"Ok. I hope you consider it," She said.

"I do and I hope you will take what I said into consideration," I responded.

"I will try! Just know it won't be easy!" She told me.

"No worries! I have your back!" I assured her.

Suddenly, Lotta's phone started ringing and Lotta gave me a smile before picking it up.

"Excuse me I must take this," She said before walking far away enough for me to be unable to hear her.

Ok something is definitely going on here. What could it be? Lotta arriving, wanting to hang out, and being secretive on her phone are all strange. There isn't much to go on, but I must try to figure it out. She did make comments about me impressing Audrey. Could she be involved somehow? Am I just being paranoid though and just making connections that just isn't there? Before i could ponder this a bit more, Lotta started walking back with a huge smile.

"Come on. I have to make a trade at the trading tree," Lotta told me.

"What are you going to get?", I asked while following her.

"Let's just say I hope you like the smell," Lotta responded.

What could she be talking about? She did say something about Audrey wanting some perfume. Could she be planning on getting some?

"Greg, I have to ask if you have a good releationship with both of your parents," Lotta said breaking the silence.

"I do! As I said before they both have equal custody of me and they both try to get along for my sake," I answered.

"That's good. How have you adjusted since then?" She asked before she put her hand over her mouth, "I'm sorry! You don't have to answer!" She finished.

"It's ok! You shared something personal with me! I will return the favor! I have adjusted as well as i could! At first I blamed myself and thought I personally caused it! It took a few days of my parents assuring me I had nothing to do with it, before I believed it. I was scared I would never see one if them again, until they told me I would be visiting and saying with both of them on a cycle. After a few sessions of therapy, I was able to calm down for the most part. I still to this day get worked up over it, but it's not as bad as it was before," I answered relieved to get it off my chest.

"Do you feel better?" she asked.

"A lot," I answered.

"Good. Just remember I am always available to talk," she told me.

We reached the trading tree and I noticed there were more kids here than yesterday.

"Looks like we didn't beat the mid-morning rush," Lotta noted with a chuckle.

We managed to climb up the tree without any issues.

"I know someone who usually has plenty of beauty products," Lotta told me.

I followed her to a young girl with light brown hair and mint green earrings.

"Frufru, how are you doing today?" Lotta greeted.

"Enough with the greetings Lotta! Are you here for business or not?" Frufru snapped back rudely.

Wow, how rude! I knew girls like her back home. They think they are better than everyone else and that they can treat everyone else like dirt! It's absolutely horrible. I always disliked people like this and would always find ways to show them up!

"Melvin, why are you wearing green contacts and grew your hair out? I have to admit I like the look! I usually perfer short hair, but it doesn't look bad on you. I think you should still shave it though." Frufru said after noticing me.

Before I could respond Lotta got out a pair of light blue earrings and handed them to Frufru.

"Actually Frufru this is Melvin's cousin, Greg. Greg, meet Frufru," Lotta said introducing us.

"Don't bother pulling out your messy hands. I won't touch them," Frufru told me.

"I wasn't planning to. I perfer my hands not being incinerated by touching a demon. I am sure you understand," I simply stated while shrugging my shoulders.

Frufru was shocked for a few moments before she gave me a small frown. I mentally smiled at the fact I got to her.

"I will let it slide this time, since you don't know me," She responded.

"Should I know you? I mean I know Lucifer, but I never took the time to study his most loyal of followers," I responded in a bored tone.

"Yes, everyone in this state should be aware of me!" She snapped.

"You're in a state of confusion! That is what state you are in, you poor delusional jerk," I calmly responded.

"Greg, you really shouldn't talk to Frufru like that. She has a nasty temper.," Lotta told me.

"Listen to your friend, kid. The others know better than to intentionally piss me off," Frufru told me.

"You may be used to others fearing you and not fighting back against you but I'm not!," I responded.

"You are making a huge mistake kid! I am warning you now," Frufru told me angrily.

"I wonder if your parents thought that to themselves during their wedding," I calmly responded.

Frufru, gave me the worst glare I have ever seen in my life. Score! I always did had fun messing with people like her. Jerks who are the quickest to anger were always the most fun to mess with.

"Greg, don't you think you are taking this a bit too far!" Lotta scolded.

I simply shrugged my shoulders in response.

"You will regret this kid! I will make your visit here a nightmare," Frufru responded in anger.

"You are already doing that, but I would like to lose my hearing, so I don't have to listen to your whining voice screeching in my ear!" I responded calmly.

"Lotta, just take your perfume and go! I would like to have a few words alone with this kid!" Frufru snapped.

"But..."

"Now Lotta!" Frufru snapped.

"Go ahead Lotta. It's not everyday you get to personally spend time with royalty, espically a demonic one," I said sarcastically.

Frufru gave me another glare before Lotta left us alone. Great, I get to spend time with one of the biggest jerks I have ever met. I wonder who is more of a jerk, her or Melvin.

"Let me make a few things clear kid! I hate it when..."

"No, let me make a few things clear! I don't care what you think! People like you disgust me! You are not better than other people! No one deserves to automatically be on a pedestal. By what right makes it so you can treat others like garbage. If you keep acting like this, I will never treat you with the respect you think I should give you. In short I despised the way you are. If you want to change that, become a better person!" I interrupted before leaving her.

After getting a certain distance I heard her shout, "No one walks away from me! Come back!"

I ignored her and continuing walking. After climbing down the tree, I saw Lotta waiting for me.

"How was your talk?" She asked concerned.

"It wasn't really a conversation," I simply said.

"You should be careful. She will get you back!" Lotta told me concerned.

"Bring it on!" I simply said excited.

"Wow, I never though I would find someone more excited at a challenge than Audrey," Lotta noted.

"What do you want to do now?" I asked Lotta.

"Follow me we have a surprise for you," Lotta told me.

I knew something was up! I followed Lotta with an excited look on my face. I can't wait to see what it is. I followed Lotta to the girls' trailer to find it decorated with balloons and streamers. There was a large table filled with food and candy. I think I know what the surprise is.

"Surprise! Welcome to the neighborhood!" I heard all around me.

I looked around to see Audrey, Dot, Pinkeye, Fredo, Bobby, and even Melvin coming out of a bush. They decided to throw a welcoming party! I had a huge smile on my face while I walked closer to the party. This is going to be awesome!

This chapter went through a few rewrites, with each one having a different concept. I might end up exploring those rejected concepts in later chapters. To be honest I don't have much planned ahead. I just write each chapter off the top of my head. I will try to avoid contradictions and plot holes, but you never can be too careful about that.

We learned a bit of Greg's past and he has formed a bond with Lotta over having experienced a life changing event. Greg has also made a new enemy with one of the meanest characters I have ever seen in media. I hope you enjoyed Frufru getting a taste of her own medicine, as much as I enjoyed writing it. No worries I will explore and develop her character as we progress, like I have been doing with everyone else. Next chapter shouldn't go through a rewriting. I might have Greg officially meet a few other characters and maybe bond with the bloggey boys. Whatever happens I will see you next chaper! Have a good day!