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Cumulus: (I want a baby.)

Cumulus: (Motherly. Huh. I wonder what it would be like to have a baby around. It would be so amazing.)

Lilac: I gotta get ready for work, but thank you again. Pansy said it was very motherly of you to do that. I think you would like to know that.

Lilac: Hey Cumulus, I wanted to thank you for talking with Pansy. It really changed her. It may take some time, but still.

Cumulus: Your welcome! I’ve heard she might be staying for a bit?

Lilac: You heard correct. Wow, that painting is amazing!

Cumulus: I know! It’s my first masterpiece! The money I earn from selling it can go towards a bed the three of us can share!

Lilac: Heh, it sure can.

Pansy: … so I hope you can forgive me, Rosemary.

Rosemary: Of course. I’ve met way worse people in my time. Just don’t insult my style or music career.

Pansy: Yes. And… you can call me Pan. It’s cute.

Rosemary: Really?

Pansy: It’s the least I can do.

Lilac: We need to tell mom and dad about this rumor. We don’t have to say anything else, just that it’s making life in Berry Springs rough. We can see if you can stay here for a while. Maybe until you graduate in two years. You can get a job and save up for your own place. We can help.

Pansy: Really? That’s awfully nice of you guys. I don’t know what to say.

Lilac: Well, I can’t say for sure we can make it happen, but we can sure try. The only thing I want you to do is apologize to Rosemary and try to improve your attitude.

Pansy: Yeah, sure, whatever. Thanks, Lilac.

…

Pansy: And that’s it. I’m so sorry, Lilac. Could you ever forgive me?

Lilac: It may take some time, but yes. I can tell you don’t want to confront mom and dad yet.

Pansy: Or anyone at my school.

Lilac: Well yes, maybe I can help fix that.

Cumulus: I see why all of this is happening, but I just can’t ignore what you’ve done. You have been very rude to your sister and everyone else. I’m not trying to reprimand you, because it sounds like you really love your sister. The only way that you can redeem yourself is to explain to your sister what’s going on.

Pansy: I know, I know. I’m really sorry.

Cumulus: You don’t need to apologize to me; you’ve been going through a rough time.

Pansy: I’m just afraid to go back to Berry Springs. I just made the rumor even worse.

Cumulus: We’ll figure something else. Just go to sleep now. We can’t think when we’re tired.

Pansy: Ok. Thanks, Cumulus.

Cumulus: No problem.

Pansy: My parents are kind of strict about the mixed couple thing, so I didn’t want them to know. But ever since Lilac started dating Rosemary, I knew that if they knew about what I was doing, they’d hate me for following in her footsteps.

Cumulus: Oh.

Pansy: And that’s why I’m always so mean about it. I always think that having a facade will cover up my secrets, but it’s not doing it any better. I’m just making it a whole lot worse.

Cumulus: Oh my, that is quite a bad rumor. Sorry to sound rude, but is it true?

Pansy: Of course not! I’ve never even slept with anyone. I’ve only ever made out with them. And I don’t want Lilac or my parents to know because I’d be so hypocritical.

Cumulus: What do you mean?