Our story moves on with Chapter 8 of the request story from bkno from Deviantart, and we are almost done with it, so let's get this on! Anyway, enjoy!

"I had a feeling that everybody right about now had just noticed the banner. I had looked up myself and was horrified at it. Somebody had seen me with Connie last night, saw our kiss... and not only that..."

Doug's eye spotted something on the bulletin board as everybody was gathering around it and murmuring to themselves... Doug could tell from a distance that this picture was the kiss that Connie and he shared during their homework time.

"...took a picture of us in that moment. It was completely embarrassing, humiliating and just plain awkward. But... I had a pretty good idea on who the culprit was that instigated this in the first place."

Doug looked around for a moment and instantly spotted the only person who was holding a smirk, but at the same time, was trying his best to be shocked by the act.

"Who knew?" Roger said in a fake, shocked voice.

Doug's eyes narrowed at Roger's fake tone.

"Yep, definitely Roger. I would have just went up and gave him a piece of my mind, but... there was also the matter of Connie's reaction... and how humiliated she must feel."

Before Doug could go over, his eyes suddenly spotted Connie just looking at the banner... then at the picture... then at the banner... and once again, to the picture. For about three seconds, she remained still. She twitched her eye and mouth a bit for a couple seconds before grunting a little. She jumped forward a little, shaking in anger, before grunting again. She jumped back, still shaking as she moved, trying to keep herself together as she waved her arm up and down, trying her best not to lose her cool.

"Uh, Connie? Are you okay?" Doug asked in concern.

Connie's eyes shut as she growled and bent down... then screamed as she jumped up in the ground, like a wild banshee. After that, she jumped down and growled as she turned into a... monster?

"Well, that was just my fantasy. In real life..."

Doug blinked a couple of times as he went back to reality and saw that Connie was just standing in horror... before running off in shame and embarrassment. Doug could do nothing... but watch in sadness and horror.

"Well, well, well... looks like the truth is out now, huh?"

Doug gave a frown as he turned to Roger with a frown as most of the others looked at him. Roger gave a chuckle as he continued, "I guess you can say, the cat's out of the bag, the truth is out, no matter what metaphor you put up with, there is no denying the fact! What are you going to do about it now, Funnie?"

Doug's eyes narrowed as his frown grew even bigger and bigger. From the corner of his eyes, he noticed a very disappointed Patti and Beebe glaring at Roger, with Skeeter crossing his arms. It was right around that time that everything grew silent, except for Roger's laughing... which, much to his notice, slowed down as Roger paused. "Why is nobody going along with this? Huh? Hey, look at the picture! Huh? Nothing? Really?"

A dead silence just filled the room as Doug came over with Roger noticing. Roger gave a smirk as he held his stance, wondering what would the reaction of his target would be. Doug took a deep breath... as he let out what he was about to say.

"Roger. Normally, I would spend about eleven minutes to a couple of days being embarrassed about this sort of thing, and while I would have a few fantasies about your move... this. This banner you did, it took you, what, an hour or so to set that up? No, I guess the better question to ask would be... is this really a good portion of your time, just to follow me around and knowing my business? It doesn't make you feel like you accomplished something, it makes you feel like, pardon my language, a douche." Doug frowned.

Roger's eyes widened as Doug continued, "What you just did, just now... it hurt CONNIE more than it hurt me. And you never went this far before. Why would you do it now? So, yes, I like her. So what? I don't care about her body type. I care more about the sweet personality that she always has. This has got to be worse than what you did at the party I hosted, the Truth or Dare party, remember that? I get it, Roger, you like to cause trouble, heck, you strive to see me or someone else humiliated. But there is such a thing as crossing the line! And this time, you REALLY crossed it with that banner and the picture."

Roger shrank as everybody watched Doug continue his speech, "And for the record, I've been highly tolerant of your antics. Heck, you can even say that I've gotten used to you trying to cause trouble for me ever since I moved to Bluffington, but there are times when I feel you take things way too far! The only reason I don't fight you back is because I know you have a heart deep inside, and you do have a hidden side, even if you don't like to show it. You have no idea just how much my mind thinks about wanting revenge on you, wanting to humiliate you... but I don't do those things. You know why? Because I always believe that karma gets someone in the end. But whether it's good karma or bad karma, I really cannot say."

Doug's eyes narrowed. "You know, the only reason you just follow around and pick on others is because you just want to see them wallow in misery, and that's how you get by in your every day life. Sure, I don't mind taking the hit for my friends when you do verbal insults, but if I had to, I would easily kick you where the sun don't shine. Do you even know how much that would hurt? I don't, but my sister Judy tells me that there are some males who just know that feeling all too well."

Doug curled his fists as he gave a sigh. "But you know what? I'm willing to look over that, all of that, if you would just man up and stop treating everyone like kids. Not all of us are weak-minded, you know."

Doug panted a little as that cold-hearted speech of his had just ended. Roger shrank as he murmured a bit, "I... I guess I did take it a little too far, I... I'm sorry, I guess I just... I was bor- I had no excuse, I... I..."

Roger gave a disappointed sigh. "I'll take these down now."

"You do that." Doug gave a satisfied nod.

As Roger took the picture down, Doug suddenly realized that he was surrounded by everyone, who looked quite stunned at the speech, even a few teachers. Doug then spotted a familiar person coming up to him. Doug stood still nervously as Mr. Bone came up to Doug and gave a little frown. Doug yelped as he took his stance.

"Let me just tell you one thing, son." Mr. Bone frowned as he crossed his arms.

"Y-yes?" Doug said nervously.

"What you did just now... that is a prime example..." Mr. Bone gave a glare towards the nervous boy... before he broke out in a smile. "...of good showsmanship!"

"Wait, what?" Doug blinked in confusion as everyone was applauding and smiling. Mr. Bone gave a nod as he turned to the others.

"You all saw it for yourself. What Klotz did was not right and a bad example of how school should be treated. But Funnie here, he's become quite a model for this example. Instead of taking the direct approach, which could easily break the rules, he went about this calmly and tried to defuse the situation in his own way, pointing out that what Klotz did is wrong! Take it from me, I think Funnie is a very model student... at the moment." Mr. Bone said with a smile... before frowning as he turned to a surprised Doug. "But don't get your head in the clouds about it..."

Mr. Bone then looked around as he called out, "Well? What are you all standing around here for? This isn't a talent show, this is a school!"

With that said and done, as everybody separated and tried to get back to their regular lives, Skeeter, Patti and Beebe came up to Doug.

"Man, that was amazing, what you said to Roger!" Skeeter said. "Where did it all come from, man?"

"I don't know. I guess something in me just... snapped and I just wanted to say something." Doug said.

"Well, you certainly put HIM in your place!" Patti rolled her eyes.

"Yeah, I don't think he'll be able to talk to anyone else for at least a few days." Beebe gave a chuckle.

"Yeah, but I'm sure that won't last long." Doug sighed. "He'll probably be back to his old tricks before you know it... anyway, did any of you see where Connie went?"

Skeeter, Patti and Beebe paused as Beebe said, "Well, I did see her head in the direction of the music room."

"Thanks. I'll catch up with you all! I got to make a quick stop first!" Doug said as he started to run off.

"Better be quick!" Skeeter called and honked as Doug turned the corner.

Patti gave a warm smile as she said to herself, "You can do it, Doug. Give Connie her smile!"

It wasn't long before Doug arrived at the music room, spotting Connie sitting alone as she was singing to herself. Doug came in as he sat down as Connie was humming to herself, sad and depressed.

"Even in depression, you have a lovely voice." Doug said with a smile.

Connie yelped as she turned to Doug. "Doug... wh-what are you doing here?"

"I came here to talk..." Doug said as Connie was about to get up, but Doug quickly grabbed her hand. "But please, just hear what I have to say, just for a couple of minutes."

The green skinned girl paused as she looked at the boy with shining eyes, hesitating a little. Connie sighed as she sat down. "I suppose you want to clear the room a little bit... that's okay, I know you don't prefer this body type..."

"Connie, I don't care about what type of body you have. What matters is the personality that comes from it." Doug said. "And I know you, Connie. You're a sweet girl, a go-getter who always has a talent for singing."

"Thanks, Doug, but I know you're just saying words." Connie looked down.

"No, these words have meaning to them!" Doug frowned. "Look, I gave a bit of a verbal beatdown to Roger about what he did... I didn't know he spied on us on that day, and I was really angry for what he did to you."

Connie paused in confusion. "Are you sure you don't mean to you?"

Doug shook his head. "I can take Roger's insults and his bullying ways. I know you can too, but when I saw you run off crying, I knew he took it too far. So I said what was on my mind to him... and I told him the same thing that I said to you... that I do like you, but not just for your body, for your personality. Your charm, your kindness..."

"Doug..." Connie's eyes sweltered in tears as she gave a smile. "But... you would probably say that if it was Patti... she's skinny and pretty and..."

"...not you. And while it is true I would do it for any of my friends, even Patti... Patti, surprisingly... she's not the one I love." Doug explained.

Connie's eyes widened in shock. "What? But... all those times when you looked at Patti and blushed all around her when she was near..."

"That's just the thing. I thought I loved Patti, but the more I hung out with her, the more I realize that she's just a friend I'm okay with hanging out with. Actually... I started to fall for another girl... and she's sitting right next to me right now." Doug explained.

Connie gasped as the boy leaned close to her. "Doug..."

It was right around then and there that for the third time this week, Doug and Connie shared a kiss as Doug held her in his arms, with Connie happily hugging him back and returning the kiss. After a couple minutes of an embrace, they let go as Connie gave a giggle. "You really are a good kisser when you try!"

"I've had a little... practice." Doug blushed. "Anyway, Connie, I was wondering... well... do you want to make this... work? You and me..."

"...boyfriend and girlfriend?" Connie gave a smile. "I wouldn't mind giving it a try!"

"In that case, Connie... will you go out with me to the dance next month?" Doug asked, his eyes brightening up with pleasure.

Upon hearing those words, Connie squealed in delight as she embraced Doug, knowing that her dreams had just came true. "Oh Doug, yes! Yes, I would love to go to the dance with you!"

And chapter eight is done, and there will be two more chapters left after this! How did you guys like it? Next time, we go back to the beginning of the story!

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