Chapter 7

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(Darwin POV)

I had started on my way home; I had been thinking about everything Penny had said. It's my life, and I make the choice that affects my life. I don't want to hate Gumball forever, but I don't feel as if I can put much trust in him now. Maybe someday I can, but for now, I'll keep my distance from him for now and see how things play out.

When I walked in the front door, everyone was getting ready for dinner. Gumball looked up at me, but then looked back down. I went over and sat down, ready to eat. Gumball came over and sat down too. He kept looking at me the entire time we ate dinner. It was really starting to get on my nerves. But in the best interest, I just ignored him.

I finished eating and went back into the family room to watch T.V. Gumball went upstairs immediately after finishing. I guess he's trying to avoid confrontation as well. I don't remember much else from that night; I fell asleep on the couch about an hour after dinner. When I woke up, it was ten at night, everyone had gone upstairs. I turned the television off and climbed into my bowl, ready to fall asleep.

The day had drug out for such a long time, I thought it would never end. With everything that happened today as well, it's no wonder time progressed so slowly. But finally, it had, and now I was ready to go to sleep. Everything from the day had left my mind, except the same thing that has been bothering me every night, Gumball. He seemed so depressed as if he's finally seeing what he put me through. But just because he realizes his mistake, doesn't mean I should forgive him, should I? I have felt slightly less enthusiastic ever since we stopped being friends, but if I just went up to him and said I forgive him, would he have honestly learned anything? It's really hard to say either way, all I know is I'm getting tired. I'll take some time to think about this more tomorrow, I'm already starting to fade out. As I close my eyes, I can only hope nothing bad happens tomorrow.

(Gumball POV)

When I woke up the next morning, everyone was downstairs all ready, except for my mom, who was getting ready for work. When I went downstairs, Dad and Darwin were watching television. When I stepped down, Darwin looked over at me, then back at the T.V. It was almost as if he wanted to say something to me, but changed his mind. Maybe he really was considering giving me another chance.

But I'll just have to play it by ear until then. I really just want to put it all behind us and move on, but I know that isn't going to just magically happen. I went in the kitchen to make some toast; I wasn't really hungry for much else. My mom came in and looked at me, she almost appeared to have that look of sympathy.

"Your sister is sick, so stay away from her today. I'll take care of her when I get home, but for now, your father and brother will keep an eye on her." She told me.

I sat down to eat my breakfast when Darwin came in. He took another glance at me, before going back in the other room again. I could really tell something was certainly bothering him. I knew it had to do with me, I only hope he gets the answer he's looking for as soon as possible.

I finished eating before going upstairs to get dressed, I decided it would be best to leave the house for the day, just to avoid the possibility of ruining any chance of forgiveness. I said goodbye to my mother and headed out the door. I thought that sometime around town would help me forget everything going on at home.

I was had just turned down the road when someone grabbed my arm. When I looked to my left, it was Penny. She had a serious look on her face, and it was clear she wanted to talk to me.

"Gumball, I want to talk to you, it's important?" she asked.

"Why, I thought you told me you never wanted to speak to me again, so why now?" I asked sarcastically.

"Gumball please, I promise I won't take up much of your time." She begged.

I sighed in defeat, I knew there wasn't any way around it, I nodded my head. She led me to the park which was only about two minutes away.

"First of all, Gumball, I'm sorry for the terrible things I said about you. I was mad about the way you treated Darwin. He told me you've been trying to make it right ever since, and I knew I had to talk to you." She started.

"What you said to me really hurt Penny, I never knew how much I was hurting the people around me until everyone made me realize the truth. Ever since then, I've hated everything about me. I wish I could take it back, but I know I can't. I just hope everyone is willing to give me another chance." I spoke quietly.

She looked at me as if she really felt sorry for me. Everything I said was the truth, I felt so terrible about everything I have done. I wish I could take it all back, Darwin was my friend, my brother, I love him and I let it all fall apart. I'd give up everything for a chance to make everything right again, anything.

"Gumball, I know you feel terrible, but there isn't anything you can do right now. All you can do is just wait and hope Darwin forgives you. As for me, I don't think I could ever forgive myself for what I said to you, I was mad, but I still love you." She said as she looked down towards the ground.

"I don't blame you for what you said, because you were right, I am just a loser. I deserve all of this, but it doesn't mean I don't regret every part of it. I wish thing could go back the way they are, but I doubt they ever will." I continued, "I should head out now, I have some things I have to get done today, I hope I can see you again." I said as I got up, she grabbed me again and turned me around.

"I think in the future I could give you another chance, if you ever want to." She said before getting up herself.

"Maybe, right now, I just want some time to myself for now, there's just some much happening in my life right now." I answered.

She nodded in understanding before letting go of my arm and letting me go. I left the park and began to head towards the town center again. I was at the entrance of the park when I ran into Tobias. He grinned evilly at me before shouting at me.

"Watch where you're going you worthless piece of trash." He screamed.

"Oh get lost Tobias, I don't have time to deal with you right now, so why don't you go bully some kindergartners or something." I retorted before turning my back on him.

This would prove to be a mistake as he pushed me onto the ground.

"Don't you ever insult me, or else the next time I'll make you regret the day you were born." He yelled.

I stood up and dusted myself off, I wasn't going to get into this with him right now. I've got to many problems already then to deal with this. I turned around and attempted to walk away again, which resulted in a lighter shove from behind.

"Don't you walk away from me you friendless loser. Say you're sorry or else." He demanded.

"Ok fine, here is your apology. I'm sorry you're the most annoying self-serving degenerate in Elmore." I retorted once more with a smirk on my face.

This would prove to be a mistake because Tobias took one look before punching me right in the face. I fell to the ground with thud. I looked up to see Tobias laughing. I may be worried about Darwin, but nobody is going to say such terrible things about me and hit me. No matter what, I wasn't going to let this happen, I was going to make him pay.

End of chapter 7

This chapter isn't the best and is definitely short. But if you want to know why, you can go look at my profile, it will tell you exactly why. I have been going through some really difficult times right now, I really don't feel like typing much anymore and everything is going to hell.

Maybe things will get better, but at this point I don't see that happening anytime soon. I will try to keep updating because it does help slightly. Anyway, the next chapter is going to have Gumball and Tobias getting into a scrap. I know I have had some requests to see Gumball Vs Darwin. But I don't see that happening, at least not in this story or anytime soon. DON'T TELL ME THIS CHAPTER SUCKS, I KNOW IT DOES AND I MAY REDO IT LATER.

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