A/N: Oh hi.. I'm not dead! Things are obviously slow because I had a bit of a writer's block, but uh.. here's chapter 12; the fall dance!

When Night got home she did the usual. Homework, Ramen, room. Night lay on her bed, thinking of Bendy. Thinking of C.C.A.

What had happened was obviously embarrassing, yes, but a part of her just felt closer to him. Night felt happy.

But then something interrupted her thoughts. And it wasn't P.N this time.

"He's so nice, isn't he?"

A black and yellow mist-like substance surrounded Night. She quickly sat up and looked behind her. Toxic was there.

Toxic was an insanity demon, hence she was almost completely yellow, the color of insanity. She could change size, but right now she was tall and looming over Night, her long hair waving in the nonexistent wind.

"Toxic.." Night murmured. She hadn't seen her for a very, very long time. She looked exactly like her mom, simply her appearance was torturing.

"Glad to see me again?" She smiled.

"W-what are you doing here!?" Night exclaimed.

"You're happy, Night! If your sadness isn't concealing your insanity, I'll stick around! Glad I can thank Bendy for that," Toxic said, grinning.

Bendy made her happy, therefore getting rid of her sadness and feeding Toxic with the insanity concealed inside.

Night's eye suddenly started heating up, and a yellow liquid drizzled out. No no no no!

Her mind suddenly sparked into a crazed state, and she curled up in a ball and squeezed her eyes shut. Night thought she heard P.N yelling, but she was too dizzy to understand her.

This was bad. Very bad. Who knows what could happen if she got like this at school? Night's mind raced and she tried to calm down.

It's going to be alright.. She'll go away if I get away from Bendy.. But Night didn't want to do that! The whole situation was getting to her.

A few minutes more and she snapped out of the trance. P.N and Toxic were gone. Night furrowed her brow and went over to her pencil sharpener, using her fingernail to unscrew the blade from the piece. She'd make sure Toxic wouldn't stay.

Her arms were still healing, so Night went to her legs and began cutting.

…

The next morning Night walked to the bus stop as usual.

"Forgetting something?" Toxic asked beside her. P.N wasn't there.

"I.. don't think so?"

"A dress!" Toxic laughed, "Today's the Fall Dance!"

Night jolted, then felt relieved. Cindy was letting her borrow one, and she'd bring it to school today. Night worried if she should run home and throw on some makeup.

"R-right." Night said, nervousness pricking into her stomach.

The bus soon roared around the corner and Night boarded. She sat with May, in a suit who was across from Hydro, who was also in a suit though his was a light lavender. They both said hi at the same time.

"Oh, who's this?" Hydro asked, eyeing May.

"Uh, this is May. May, this is Hydro," Night introduced.

May nodded at him, her expression not changing. There was a small bit of tension in the air.

"S-so... Fall Dance today!" Night said, changing the subject.

"Yeah, got a date Hydro?" May asked.

"No. I don't know any other gays here." Hydro answered, indifferent.

May looked surprised, but shrugged it off.

"How about you? I see you're dressed up," He asked.

May flushed and turned away, "No, i'm not into this stuff.. My, uh, mom made me wear it."

Night wondered if this was a lie. She knew that Cuphead harassed her and probably asked her to dance. She smiled a bit.

Hydro seemed to detect the lie.

"Uh-huh.." He said skeptically, "Well, is this a first for you Night?" He asked as May looked out the window.

"Ah.. y-yeah.." Night replied. She had no idea how to dance. She had no idea how to dress. She didn't get why people liked social events. She was excited to be with Bendy, but it was inevitable that she'd mess something up..

May and Hydro talked for a bit until the bus arrived. The whole school was dressed up fancy, the click of heels and the noise of chatter unusually loud. Night hurried along the halls and made her way to the inside back wall of the school, where she saw Cindy. She had a yellow and pinkish dress on, and was holding a black and red one.

"Hi Night!" Cindy said, smiling. She held out the dress with both arms. "I sure hope it fits you!"

Night took it and smiled back, "Thanks Cindy! You're a lifesaver."

"Any time! I think it will look good on you!" She chirped.

Night ducked away to the bathrooms, where she changed and put her clothes in her backpack. The dress was a little big, but she adjusted it to fit. Night also found a hair tie in her backpack and put up her hair.

When she came back out May and Cindy were talking.

"Why do you wear a suit?" Cindy asked.

May shrugged, "It's comfy and more my style.."

"Hi Night!" Cindy said, "That dress really fits you!"

Night scratched the back of her head and smiled, "Thanks for letting me use it, you're looking pretty yourself!"

Cindy did a little twirl, grinning, "I love this dress!"

May looked at her seriously, "You don't have a date, do you?"

Cindy's smile slightly lowered. "I don't.."

"Hey, it's all good! Being single is pretty awesome." A voice said.

Cuphead was suddenly there, beside May with a smug expression.

"So... you excited for a kiss?" He asked.

May pushed him to the ground, "Get away from me."

"Hey babe, chill!"

May gave him an icy stare.

"So that's why you're all dressed up!" Cindy exclaimed. May blushed.

A few moments more and the bell had rung. The first three periods were in session, then the Fall dance would start at lunch. Night headed to math. The first thing she saw when she walked in was a giant monster. Then she realized it was Becca, on the other side of the room. She had the most ridiculous, eye-scorching, and big gown as well as a giant hat. She completed the look, of course, with neon makeup caked onto her face. Night didn't see Bendy, so she sat down in her seat. Schoolwork was supposed to be easy today.

Night was looking at everyone's clothes when he walked in.

Bendy was wearing a stunning black suit with a red tie and a rose. His eyes lit up when he saw her.

Night froze. She couldn't believe she was going to dance with him! Bendy walked over to her, smiling.

"Hey Night! You look amazing," he greeted.

Night went red and replied, "Th-thanks, you do too."

That was when Becca waddled over.

"O.M.G BENDY YOU LOOK SO GOOD FOR ME!"

He sighed. "Becca, I'm not dancing with you."

"What do you MEAN! I'M SO BEAUTIFUL YOU CANT RESIST!" She attempted to twirl but her dress got stuck on the desks and she nearly tripped in her heels.

"Listen, I am not going to dance with you. Please stop asking."

Becca threw her head back and let out a wail, then clicked away back to the corner of the room, where her friends comforted her. What scene.

"She just doesn't get it.." Bendy sighed.

"Yeah.. that seems pretty awful," Night agreed.

"Class!" Suddenly the teacher was at the front of the room, "I know you're excited but this is still school. Have a seat."

The students did as they were told and the period began.

…

Math had gone by fast, like the easy review they had taken. Night walked across the hall to art with Bendy, excited. It was her favorite class after all. And my favorite person is in it, she thought.

99 percent of the time art was catching up, but today they started a new oil pastel assignment. The word 'pastel' made Night want to make something lightly colored. She decided sunset mountain with clouds would be nice. Bendy had chosen a lake with fish in it. They chatted and laughed until the next bell rang, and Night walked to Language arts with Hydro, which also passed quickly.

Soon enough it was time for the party. Night followed Hydro into the cafeteria, which was decorated with warm colors and lights. Speakers dotted the room, silent while a small stage was wheeled in. Some food was in the corner as well as tables and seats. Night got butterflies.

She spotted May and Cindy and headed towards them, Hydro following. Chatter filled the room as students did, all wearing their formals.

"Night!" Cindy greeted, "Hi!"

"Hey Cindy!" She smiled.

Cindy looked over Night's shoulder and saw Hydro. "Hey Hydro!" She shouted as she waved.

The three chatted as Night stared off into the crowd nervously. She spotted Bendy's horns and waved. He saw her and jogged over from talking to Carlos, smiling. The music turned on, blasted at first but then someone turned it down.

"Hey!" he said.

She smiled back at him, a bit of nervousness pricking in her stomach. I'm not going to let my feelings ruin this, Night promised to herself.

The dance had begun. Students started eating their snacks and a few started to dance.

"Looks like Cuphead got a date," Bendy mused.

Night let out a small laugh, "May isn't very happy about it."

"Yeah she is!" Cindy said, "She always goes red and glares at him!"

"May will be May," Hydro muttered, "I ship it though."

They all nodded in agreement.

"So anyways, you wanna get some drinks?" Cindy asked.

"I'm up," Hydro said, and Night nodded.

The group moved to the drink station, where Carlos was standing alone. Cindy skipped over to talk to him.

The punch was limeade, sprite, and cucumbers mixed into one and it was delicious. Night spotted May with Cuphead, arguing by the wall. Then Cupdead grabbed her hand and dragged her onto the stage.

Bendy saw it too and glanced at Night. "Wanna join them?"

She took his hand in reply, and went into the lights. Night, of course, didn't know how to dance. The song wasn't slow, but it wasn't fast either. So the pair just shuffled around and laughed. Night closed her eyes and hugged him, wrapping her arms around Bendy like she was never going to let go. She didn't care if Becca was screeching in the corner, she didnt care if someone was laughing, (probably at her), all of her worries melted away when Bendy hugged her back.

She only pulled away when she heard a smacking noise. Looking over, May had slapped Cuphead, leaving a mark on his betrayed face. She turned around and fled. Poor Cup, Night thought. She turned back to dancing and talking with Bendy.

"Are you doing okay?" Bendy asked.

Night nodded. It wasn't completely a lie- this dance had been less stressful than she thought, and she was enjoying herself. Long-term, however, she was scared. Toxic was back, after all. Night was just glad she or P.N weren't bothering her now.

"How about you?" Night asked back, snapping into reality and shaking her thoughts away.

"I'm doing pretty great," He said, smiling. I can't get over that smile, she thought. Soon the two got bored of dancing and decided to regroup with Hydro, who was talking to Sugar Cane.

When Sugar Cane saw them she shrank back into the shadows, forever watching. "Hey lovebirds," Hydro greeted, "Done dancing?"

"For now," Bendy said.

"Cindy's having an awesome time, apparently."

Night looked in Hydro's gaze and saw her jumping around in the middle of the stage gleefully. Pfft.

Her gaze then drifted to the side of the room where Cuphead and May were. May had a guilty expression on, and she was walking towards Cuphead, who was sitting on a bench sadly. He looked up when May put her hand out, and took it. The two went onto the stage; May's movements were no longer stiff. Night smiled.

"Uh.. Did you hear me, Night?" Bendy's voice made her look back at him and Hydro, embarrassed.

"Sorry- Could you repeat that?" she asked.

"I was just wondering if you wanted to get away from the noise for a bit?"

She nodded, realizing how loud the music and chatter was. Bendy took her hand and led her out the back door, which led to the P.E track.

The pair walked together along the path, and Night enjoyed the fresh evening air.

"Night," Bendy started, "I.. I'm really worried about you, y'know."

Night glanced at him.

He went on, "That stuff coming out of your eye- and that yellow thing that's been following you around lately," -he sighed- "Not to mention P.N." He looked behind her as if he thought the ghost would appear. But nothing happened.

They're leaving me alone tonight.

"Please don't worry.." Night murmured, "You've already been so amazing, I just.."

Bendy looked at her, "You just what..?"

Night stopped and turned to him. "I-I'm just scared," She whispered, "That 'yellow thing' is named Toxic, and I haven't seen her around for a long time. She's not good n-"

Before Night could finish she appeared beside her.

"Bendy!" Toxic said, delighted. As he was staring at her Toxic sent Night a vicious warning glance.

"I can explain my presence," She said matter-of-factly. "You see.. P.N is evil and makes Night want to die! But I, on the other hand, am good! You can tell by my color- yellow for happiness. I do want to thank you, by the way, for helping me make Night happy."

Bendy only stared, an unconvinced look in his eyes. Night tried to catch his gaze, hoping that the desperation would show in her own. But he didn't look at her.

Toxic went on, getting closer to him, "I can tell you don't believe me.. But just you wait! I'll-"

She was cut off by P.N appearing beside Bendy, looking at him urgently. "She's lying- Yellow is for insanity, and" -Her voice shook- "It's just so complicated- but you've got to stop what she's doing-!"

Then she was cut off as yellow hands wrapped around her face and pulled her back into disappearance. A moment of silence later Toxic came back. "P.N is very confused," She stated, "and evil, as I mentioned.. But I'll let you two get back to your talk, I have something to do~!"

And with that she disappeared yet again, leaving Night and Bendy alone on the track. Night stared at him, his worried face reflected her own.

"L-lets head back," Night whispered, for once wishing that she was surrounded by the lights and music of the party. Bendy nodded and held her hand more tightly. They both knew that Toxic could still be watching them.

As the pair silently returned, the partygoers were beginning to disperse. Bendy turned to her.

"Well.. I guess I'll cya tomorrow?" He asked. She nodded, squeezing his hand before letting go. They parted ways, and Night nearly cried.

A/N: I wanted to thank all of you readers real fast- Every view and visit I find on my story stats makes me smile. I'm glad some of you enjoy this mash up of OCs!