There are some days when I will rather be alone although I rather prefer that than make an embarrassment in front of everyone.

On other days when I don't look like a failure, I always wonder what others are thinking when I do something right. Something like My hero! Or like, Yuck, he smells like a chicken I always try to push out those negative thoughts even though it keeps coming back.

Trying to get warmer, I came up with a list of ideas when the next time Princess gets pecked by a chicken, then I could try out all the different ways of saving her. The chicken I hate most is Midnight. I mean- why or how did she even get that beautiful name? She is pure disgusting. Chickens are ugly. I'm not trying to be rude or anything but I can't tell a lie.

" Ooo! Ooo! Come look over here!" Cried, Princess. I could see her leap with pleasure as the rest followed excitedly, all of them looking convinced unlike when I announced something thrilling.

Everyone gathered around what I assumed is a pretty massive water hole. Gill vaulted in first.

My thoughts quickly shot and I suddenly felt myself impose directly on them. I didn't bother how I flapped or how I tried to bite Gill away from Princess. Everyone but me flapped away and I was left chasing Gill.

" Please! Please!" He said. He was running away and I chased him.

StraitTail and Princess, that lovely Princess started to follow me as if she agreed with chasing him.

Gill made a satisfying turn, almost as if he was flying, and waddled past the coop. I have to remind myself that he is faster than me so I stood there defeated.

" Dunkin! What are you doing?" Called Princess breathlessly when she caught up to me.

StraitTail followed along and took a sip of water from the red mini pool.

Shoot- what am I supposed to say now? I can no longer keep dragging my hopeless list of excuses no longer. If used too much, then it will be worn down so no longer be believed.

Princess, bold and mighty pulled me in closer. I hoped that she did it because she wasn't mad but a mile away you could tell she wanted answers.

" For weeks you have been hating Gill so much, why?" Asked Princess. It wasn't a cheerful tone she was giving me, it bothered me.

" I- Gill um- he was going to flap at you?" I quickly finished my excuse as a breeze swayed the leaves outside our territory.

" Hey, instead of fighting let's play a game" StraitTail interjected.

Princess and I both turned to face StraitTail and we both said " no" at the same time.

" Oh" Said StraitTail.

In the far corner, Gill started to walk towards us but with time I let it happen. He made his way to Princess and silently brushed her feathers with his head. Princess joined in and I was left standing in front of them. I didn't think I was noticed at all.