A/N: A very cute request from KareenaHarrison... I hope you enjoy (◠‿◠✿)

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A tired sigh escaped your lips as you stared out the classroom's windows boredly, watching a few dark clouds gather here and there before shifting your gaze towards the clock on the wall. You cringed subconsciously as the dark arrows ticked closer and closer to 3:00, a time you absolutely hated for many reasons...

Maybe they'll leave me alone today... You thought, trying to stay hopeful as you clasped your hands together under your desk. The rumble of thunder in the distance seemed to echo your lonely thoughts more accurately however, causing you to shiver as you recalled how traumatic the last few months had been for you...

Just 4 months ago, you had lost your parents in a tragic car accident, that horrific event turning your outgoing personality into a more reserved one as you tried to cope with your new life. It didn't help that on top of that chaos, you'd been forced to move out of your family home and into a local shelter, leaving everything you'd ever known behind as you transferred into a completely new school as well. That's where the teasing and bullying began.

You were normally a very nice, sociable person... But now, it was as if you couldn't speak at all, leading all the students at this new college to make up their own rumors as to why you wouldn't ever talk...

"She's so stuck up... What's her deal?"

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"[Y/N] thinks she's too good to talk to us since she's from up North... Tch, as if, what a brat!"

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"All she does is stare off, how useless!"

You closed your eyes suddenly as you felt the tears about to spill over, quickly hiding your face and trying your hardest not to break down in front of everyone. As much as you told yourself that they didn't know you or your situation... Their words still cut so deep. And in a time when what you really needed was a true friend, everything they said hurt so much more...

I wish... I wish there was someone out there who could understand me... You prayed, sniffling quietly as the loud ringing of the bell made you jump.

You sat there for a moment as all your peers gathered their things, rushing out the doorway while chatting amongst themselves. The teacher exited the room as well, not even casting another glance back as you were left alone in the classroom.

....... I'm so lonely...

You fought back a few more tears as you stood up, gathering your books and umbrella before making your way towards the school's main set of doors. Once outside you popped your umbrella open quickly, noticing that the rain was steadily becoming more intense as you headed in the direction of the shelter.

Once I graduate, I'm getting the hell out of here... You promised, thinking to yourself as the pitter patter of rain against your umbrella drowned out the surrounding noise. I could move back home and get a job... Maybe even save enough to buy back our old house-

"Aah!"

You gasped as a clump of mud slammed into the side of your face, knocking you off balance and scaring the hell out of you as you spun around to see which way it had come from. Another chunk of wet dirt hit you in the back as you heard the familiar sounds of your classmates laughter, knowing immediately what was going on...

"Get her!" One of the more popular girl's yelled, laughing happily as you watched a few others you recognized emerge from nearby bushes, big scoops of mud in their hands and amused looks of their faces.

You didn't waste another second as you took off sprinting, dropping your umbrella accidentally as you ran. You moved as fast as your legs would carry you, sheilding your face from the rain as you dodged both physical and verbal assaults from your peers.

"What a baby! Come back!"

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"Scaredy cat! Scaredy cat!~"

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"See you tomorrow [Y/N]~ Hahaha!"

The voices and taunts behind you grew fainter as you ran down a dirt path towards the woods, following a trail you didn't normally take as you ran somewhat blindly. Your school uniform began to get snagged on thorns and sharp twigs as you moved through the brush, exposing bits of your skin that were eventually scratched as well. You kept running through the trees until you were out of breath, finally slowing to a stop in a tiny clearing as you gasped for air. Your breaths quickly turned into panicked gasps as you began to cry again, truly hating how awful your life was at this current moment.

"Wh-what... What did I do to deserve this?!" You hiccupped, trying to get the words out as you became even more emotional. You dropped to your knees in exhaustion as you covered your face, crying harder while letting it all out. "Why?... *hic*.......Why even go on like this?" You asked no one in particular, continuing to cry as you felt the rain beginning to let up.

"Um h-hey..."

You jumped at the foreign voice before looking around, your [e/c] eyes eventually settling on a man standing not too far away. He looked to be about your height, but way more muscular... And a lot less hair. He also had 6 black dots on his forehead, reminding you of some of the monks and other pupils that used to serve under your late father...

"Is everything alright? You're not hurt, are you?" He asked, taking a cautious step forward as you automatically tensed.

"N-no... I'm fine." You answered quietly, swiping at your eyes with your torn sleeve as you tried to calm yourself down.

The stranger remained silent as you got to your feet, looking around the forest breifly as you forgot which direction you'd come from. All these trees are so big this far in, You realized, instantly starting to worry again as you frowned. How am I going to find my way back?

"Er, I don't want to bother you but... Are you lost?"

You let out a exasperated sigh, your head drooping in defeat as you nodded.

The stranger chuckled at your reaction, the light-hearted tone in his voice actually cheering you up slightly as the clouds above started to dissapate. A few rays of sunshine peeked through, lighting the surrounding area better as the man in the orange gi stepped forward...

"Come on, I'll lead you back to town..." He suggested, sending you a gentle smile before looking at you a bit closer. His carefree expression turned to one of concern again as he eyed up your multiple cuts, as well as your nearly destroyed uniform. "Are you sure you're okay?"

You blinked a few times before looking down, your eyes going wide as you realized how terrible you actually looked. I mean, you were usually very adorable but, with all the mud and rips everywhere... You looked like a hot mess right now.

"I can't go back..." You said quietly, shaking your head as you knew the same thing would just happen tomorrow. And the next day. And the next. "They're just going to be even meaner to me tomorrow since I ran away today..." You confessed, feeling yourself getting upset again as you envisioned the future abuse...

The man listening seemed shocked, immediately frowning as he knew there was more to the story. He listened as you explained how your classmates were cruel to you ever since you moved here, always thinking the worst of you since you were currently too shy to explain yourself. The whole thing had gotten so blown out of proportion, you figured there was just no fixing it now... The two of you stood in silence for a moment before the bald man spoke up, seeming to get embarrassed for a split second as he voiced his opinion.

"Well, I actually train out this way a lot....... Maybe I could walk you home if it helps?" He suggested, making you smile as you considered his offer.

"You would do that... For me? Even though we only just met?" You replied, surprised beyond belief at this unusual man's kindness.

"It wouldn't be any trouble at all..." He admitted, sounding genuinely happy to help out. "Oh, and my name's Krillin by the way....... It's nice to official meet you." He chuckled, extending his hand as he sent you another kind, closed eye smile.

You shook his hand with your smaller one, happy to have finally made a good friend in this new town. You inhaled the wet forest air as a wave of relief washed over you for the first time in months, the weight on your shoulders growing a bit lighter for the time being as you made your own introduction.

"It's nice to meet you Krillin... I'm [Y/N]."

As you and Krillin walked you told him a bit more about yourself, the two of you growing closer as he revealed that he was a fighter and had actually had a hand in saving the world once or twice. He seemed very sweet and obviously extremey brave to have fought in such extreme circumstances.

"I'm so glad to have met you Krillin," You commented, incredibly thankful for the encounter as you both exited the forest. "You've been so kind to me... I appreciate it."

"O-oh, it's nothing [Y/N]! Really..." He stuttered, trailing off while scratching the back of his head with one hand. "And me too... You're a good person, you're just going through some things. Your classmates will come around once they get to know the real you."

You actually smiled at that thought, knowing it was a longshot but wanting to remain hopeful...

"You've made my day so much better Krillin... I can't thank you enough." You went on, completely serious as you were literally on the verge of just giving up.

Krillin smiled widely as the tiniest dusting of pink could be seen on his cheeks, as well as the very top of his bald head. He led you all the way to your home of sorts with a huge grin on his face, promising to meet you tomorrow.

"See you then, [Y-Y/N]..." He mumbled, more awkward now for some reason as you couldn't help but giggle.

You smiled before sending him a cute wave, fighting back your own blush as you slipped inside the doors of the shelter. Once inside and hidden from view, you nearly screamed with joy, obviously holding that urge in so as not to startle the other residents. Inside however you were shouting and giggling, finally feeling a little less alone in the world now...

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A/N: Yayyy! Now I can say I have Krillin included in my book ٩(^‿^)۶

What the Dende is going on in the gif above?! If anyone knows what it's from, please tell me! I saw it while looking up Krillin fanart and had to include it xD

On a completely unrelated note, if any of you guys are into the Borderlands fandom, stop by my new Borderlands x Reader book and make a request! I need some more inspiration/prompts there :3 Hope you guys liked this chapter... See you in the next update!