CHAPTER 1: Keeping Secrets

"Here you go, Miss Flaky. You know? We would get here a lot faster if you weren't afraid of driving."

"We could crash! Or we could go too fast! and get arrested or we-"

"I'm not going to be here this afternoon. Can you find a way home safely?" Lumpy stated softly.

"Uh...uh...I guess?" She said rather confused. Lumpy nodded and started to walk away, his hands in his jean pockets. Flaky awkwardly turned around and opened the cafe doors.

It was a quaint donut shop, very happy and calm. The entire place smelled of sweets and coffee. Flaky came here every morning to hangout with her friends. Where she felt the most comfortable in her skin. Where she could make jokes and laugh without stuttering. Mole was working the pastry bar as usual. She slowly sat down at there regular table, looking for her friends. The sun began to pick up outside, it was lovely day now. Petunia walked out from the women's restroom. "Flaky! How long have you been here?" Petunia asked, waving to Mole. Petunia sat down in front of her. "Does Giggles know you're here yet?" Petunia asked. Flaky shook her head side to side.

"Alright, let me order us up some teas and donuts."

"It's okay, I'll pay this time." Flaky insisted, grabbing Petunia's arm lightly.

"You pay next time, when Giggles get off. She gets off at noon." Petunia shrugged. Flaky sat back in her chair. Flaky analyzed her friend as she walked up to the counter. Petunia was very confident in her skin and had sought after beauty. She was tall and lean. Petunia was wearing a muted blue spring dress. Her hair was always put up in an effortless bun or down in waves, pinned back with a red flower pin. She was the trendy one of the group, and she often made Flaky feel insecure unwittingly. Petunia was also generous, polite, and honestly caring. The whole package.

The welcome bell rang as the door opened. Someone was walking in, two familiar faces. Petunia rushed over and squeezed the gentleman entering.

They were both fairly scrawny. The first had soft light blonde hair that came down to the nape of his neck, and bright shimmering blue eyes. He was wearing a snug yellow jacket with a bunny ear hood. Below the waist, he dressed in crazy plaid jeans, green ones at that, and pink bunny slippers. The other had violet purple hair, that was messy and wild. Just like his personality, but it was hidden under a green beanie. He had cute little freckles that danced across his cheeks. The lad wore a purple argyle sweater and black skinny jeans, with chains hanging from his belt loops. On top of his nose lay a band aid.

"Cuddles." She smiled. Hugging him with one arm. "Toothy" Hugging with the other. The boys both smiled. Toothy started for the table, his chains rattling back and forth with a skate board in hand. Cuddles grabbed Petunia's shoulders and pulled her aside.

"Petunia, you will never guess who I ran into." He said in a hushed tone. Suddenly his beam turned into a much more stern look. Petunia's face tightened.

"Mhmm." Cuddles nodded wide eyed, hinting.

"Oh my god...Did you tell Giggles yet?" Petunia asked uncomfortably.

"No not yet, but she is about to come out. I texted her." Cuddles replied. He began to saunter over to the table. His hands behind his back, whistling suspiciously.

"Hey, Flaky! What are you doing Cuddles?" Toothy snickered. A loud girly shrill came from the back.

"BABY!" A pink headed girl called. She came running out at full speed for Cuddles. "Miss me?" Cuddles asked flirtatiously, picking her up in his arms. "I did!" She replied, lowering herself down. She was very cheerful and extremely girly. She loved all things cute and cuddly, but most of all, her boyfriend. She was maybe a good couple of inches taller than Flaky, and she always wore pink. Her hair was short and topped with a bow. She was really cute, and had never been single for more than a week. She too made Flaky insecure. Flaky swished her mouth to-and-fro awkwardly.

"Hey guys!" The girl greeted. "What's wrong Petunia? You're pale as a ghost."

"I will tell you in a minute, Giggles." She swallowed. "And you're not gonna like it."

Giggles was confused. She pointed at everyone "Tea? Tea? Tea? Soda?...where is Lammy?" Giggles questioned.

"I don't know." Petunia shrugged.

"What if she's dead? Or was raped? Raped and than murdered?" Flaky panicked.

"Stop worrying so much, Flaky. She is fine" Cuddles smiled.

"Dead and Raped, but in what order?" Toothy joked, sitting on the table.

"Ew." Petunia chuckled, hitting Toothy on the shoulder. Giggles had just placed everyone's drink neatly placed on a tray and turned around when she heard the bell ring.

"Hi! Welcome to-" Her tray dropped to the ground and shattered everywhere.

In the door way stood a tall man dressed in military uniform.

"Hey, everyone. I'm back."