Rigby couldn't contain his smile as the bell rung, marking the end of his fifth class.
He shot up from his seat and walked briskly across the room before remembering Mordecai.
He turned around and beckoned to the bird, eager to leave.
"Come on, Mordecai. You're so slow!" Rigby whined as Mordecai caught up to Rigby.
"Calm down, you big baby. I'm right here," Mordecai said as he shook his head.
Rigby stopped in front of Mordecai and crossed his arms. "Shut up! I'm not a baby," he said as he looked down.
Mordecai gave a small hum before reaching down to ruffle his friend's hair. "Sure you're not."
Rigby swatted the bird's arm and turned away from Mordecai.
Mordecai chuckled and patted Rigby's shoulder. "Come on, dude. Let's go to our next class."
Rigby slowly uncrossed his arms and opened his mouth to speak before he was interrupted by a voice he didn't want to hear.
"Guys, over here!" Both friends turned their heads to see Don coming.
Rigby glanced up at Mordecai before turning in the opposite direction. "Later," he said preparing to take off.
Mordecai grabbed the red handle of Rigby's backpack and pulled, yanking Rigby back.
Rigby thought quickly and pulled his arms out from the straps of his backpack.
The raccoon didn't make it but a few steps before he felt himself being pulled back.
"No! Let go, Mordecai! I don't wanna see him!" Rigby said as he saw Don approaching.
Mordecai sighed and tightened his grip on Rigby as the raccoon struggled.
"Rigby, all you have to do is talk to your brother," Mordecai said as Don got closer.
"I don't want to talk to him. Don't you get that?" Rigby half whispered before Don stopped in front of them.
Mordecai slipped Rigby's backpack on the smaller raccoon before smiling at the taller one. "Hey, Don. How have your classes been going?"
"They've been great! I'm about to go to my P.E. class," Don said with a grin.
Mordecai kept a hold on Rigby's arm as he spoke to Don. "That's good. I know you'll do well in biology."
Don smiled before looking down at Rigby. "How have your classes been, big bro?"
Rigby felt Mordecai lightly squeeze his arm before he sighed softly. "They've been okay," he mumbled.
Don beamed at his brother's response. "That's great! I'll see you on the bus after school," he said before walking toward the gym.
Mordecai waved at him until the tall raccoon was completely out of sight.
He let go of Rigby's arm and bent down to look at Rigby. "See, was that so hard, dude?"
Rigby crossed his arms. "Yes," he grumbled.
Mordecai laughed lightly before standing back up. "Two more classes and then we can go home. Not too bad, right?"
Rigby sighed loudly before looking up at Mordecai. "Yeah, but I have science fourth hour and you have it last."
"I know but you'll be fine, dude. At least we have our social studies class together next."
Rigby shook his head before he began walking. "I'm not gonna be able to make it through this year."
Mordecai stopped Rigby and bent down again. "Hey, I know science and Jablonski combined is your worst nightmare, but you're going to get through it. I'll help you with science, and all you've got to do is tell me if Jablonski tries anything."
Rigby looked down for a few moments before Mordecai placed his wing under Rigby's chin and lifted it up.
"I mean everything I said. If you ever need help, with anything, you just have to tell me. I'll help you with any class and I'll beat Jablonski up if he ever lays a hand on you. Got it?"
Rigby gave a small smile before nodding. "I really don't know what to say. Thanks, Mordecai."
Mordecai then pulled Rigby into a gentle hug.
The raccoon squirmed and tried to push away before Mordecai hugged him a little tighter.
"Mordecai, I appreciate everything you said, but you know I'm not a fan of hugs."
Mordecai ignored what Rigby said and decided to then rub circles on his friend's back.
Rigby sighed and stopped struggling when he felt the avian start rubbing his back.
He melted into the hug and allowed Mordecai to hug him.
Mordecai continued this for a minute before patting Rigby a few times on the back and standing up.
"You okay, Rigs?" The raccoon nodded before Mordecai smiled and started walking again.
"Good, now let's get to our social studies class. I heard that it's a possibility that we could have that fat teacher who falls asleep."
Rigby groaned as the two made their way to their next class.