Just like homeroom, most of your classmates sit as far away as they can from Petunia and her skunk musk. You find yourself sitting next to her so that she has some company, but for your own health you take the pill you were given by Mr. Akira. After a minute, your nose goes numb and the scent of skunk musk is gone.
“Ah, you’re on the pill?” Petunia asks, noticing you take it, “Look, I hold nothing against you for it. Even I find my aroma to be a bit... much to deal with. Those things kill your sense of smell for a good few hours, though by lunch time it’ll wear off. I-I think. I’ve n-never been to good at timing ph-ph-pharmaceuticals.”
“You don’t have a problem with me taking a pill to deal with your stink?” you ask.
“Eeeep... s-so blunt,” the skunk girl stammered, “N-no, it’s fine, r-really! A-anyway, thank you for standing up for me back there. Most people wouldn’t think twice about... well, we skunks aren’t strictly discriminated against, but we do get bullied often, and I appreciate you helping me out instead of ignoring it or... w-worse yet joining in.”
“Don’t mention it,” you shrug, “I just plain can’t stand bullies. No one has the right, really, and I don’t care how rich you are.”
“Well thank you all the same,” Petunia smiled, “Actually... could I pull you aside at lunch period? It’s... y-you don’t have to, b-but...”
“I mean, sure,” you shrug, “What for?”
“I want to show you something,” Petunia blushed, “as thank you for helping me.”
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Lunchtime came around, and after you picked up your tray and picked out your food, Petunia came over to you and brought you to her table. It would seem that the pill has worn off and now your nostrils are being bombarded by skunk stink again. It makes it tough to eat your lunch, actually. The second you’re finished eating, however, Petunia quickly takes your wrist and leads you to an abandoned classroom.
“I wanted to thank you again for helping me out,” she explained, “and I wanted to show you something. S-something fairly private. Are you okay with that?”