The new kid
part 1
It is the first day of the new school year and two cubs are walking towards their second-grade classroom. A seven-year-old bunny named Emma, the princess, is rather unhappy to be back at school again and complains a lot about it to her friend, a seven-year-old weasel named Calvin. He doesn’t mind being back at school, since he was very bored during the summer break. Plus he also enjoys music class.
“I can’t believe the summer break is already over,” Emma complains
“Yeah, such a shame.” Calvin agrees. “But look at the bright side, at least we have a nice teacher rather than the strict teacher we had last year,” Calvin adds optimistically.
“Yeah, remember last year when the teacher didn’t let you go to the bathroom and you-” she says before Calvin cuts her off.
“I remember no such thing!” He Rebutts.
“Sure, piddle-pants.” Emma teases.
“Knock it off!” He yells embarrassed.
“Fine, you little baby.” The rabbit Chuckles
Before the weasel can reply, the teacher, a red fox, then enters the room. “Good morning class, “I’m Mr Johnson and I’ll be your new teacher this year.” he greets the class.
“Good morning Mr Johnson.” The kids reply back in unison.
Suddenly a four-year-old brown bear cub nervously appears at the door of the classroom. He hugs his plush bunny as he walks inside the classroom, a rustling sound can be heard from his diaper underneath his overalls.
“Class, we have a new student, This is George and He’ll be trying second grade for a while.” Mr Johnson introduces him. “You can sit in a group with Emma and Calvin.” He tells George as he points to the vacant seat.
“O-okay,” George replies as he nervously walks up to the older cubs and sits at his table.
“Hello, George,” Emma greets.
“Hello Princess Emma,” George greets her back nervously.
“Just call me Emma,” The bunny chuckles. “And this is Calvin.” She adds as she points to the weasel sitting opposite to her who is daydreaming. “Hello! Earth to Calvin.”
“Wha- oh Hi George.” Calvin greets the new bear. “How old are you?” He asks curiously
“I-I’m four.” George stutters.
“Wow and already in second grade,” Calvin replies astonished. “So you went from daycare straight to here?”
“Uh-huh.” George nods nervously.
“Then you’ve had the displeasure of being with my younger brother,” Emma says pitifully.
“Who, Noah? He is alright.” George replies. “He’ll make fun of you until he embarrasses himself.” He chuckles.
Emma laughs at George’s response. “Well, that definitely sounds like my brother.”
The teacher then shushes the class to start. After all the kids quickly introduce themselves, he starts the first lesson. “The next eight weeks we will practise writing stories. For today, write about your favourite fairytale but change a part of the story.” He explains as he hands the cubs sheets of lined paper
“Awww,” Emma whined.
“Would you rather have a test on the first day like last year?” Calvin asks.
“Fair enough,” Emma answers.
“A-about which one are you guys writing?” George asks curiously.
“About Hansel and Gretel, I’m going to make the stepmom pay for what she did,” Calvin explains.
“Yeah, she was a big meanie.” George agrees. “And you Emma?” The bear cub asks the bunny.
“I don’t know yet,” Emma responds. “How about you?”
“I-I’m writing about The lil’ Bad wolf, but if he had a son that is very nice and friends with the three little pigs.”
“Well that’s a nice spin-off, the dad tries to make his son evil but the son tries to make the dad good,” Emma comments.
“Uh-huh then the dad treats the son badly, the son leaves, and then later the son turns the dad good,” George adds. He then notices that Calvin looks a little down. “What’s wrong Calvin?” He asks
“The story hits a little too close to home for him,” Emma explains.
“Emma! You promised not to tell.” Calvin replies, feeling betrayed.
“It is okay, I won’t tell anyone I promise,” George says.
“Pinky promise?” Calvin asks.
“Pinky promise.” George agrees.
Part 2
The cubs then start writing their stories, and Emma decides to write about Little Red Riding Hood. A couple moments later, George starts feeling the two juice boxes he had in the morning come back to him. He raises his hand while crossing his fingers.
“Yes, George?” Mr Johnson asks
“I-I have to go potty?” The bear says nervously. The other students chuckle at his babyish language, causing him to blush.
“You can use the restroom, but just be quick.” The teacher replies.
“A-alright.” George runs out of the classroom and rushes to the bathroom. Unfortunately, the three stalls in the bathroom are occupied. He tries to hold it in, but just as one of the cubs, A six-year-old tuxedo cat, is finished, his body can’t take it anymore and releases the floodgates. George freezes
“Hey, are you okay?” The kitten asks concerned
“M-my diaper is wet,” George admits.
“Your diaper?” He asks while chuckling a little.
“Please don’t tell anyone.” George pleads.
“Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.” He assures him. “My name is Leo, what’s yours?” He asks.”
“I-I’m George.” The bear replies relieved “T-thank you for keeping it a secret.”
“It is okay, do you know where the nurse’s office is?” Leo asks.
George shakes his head.
“I’ll show you,” Leo replies while taking his hand.
The two cubs stand in front of the nurse’s office. When Leo knocks on the door, a male red panda opens the door.
“Leo dear, do you already need a new pull-up?” The Panda asks, disappointed.
“N-no, but George needs a diaper change,” Leo replies embarrassed.
“Yeah, I-I’m sorry.” George also replies, his face turning red.
“It is okay honey.” The nurse consoles him. “Leo, you should probably get to class now. “
“Yes, Mr Jones,” Leo says as he starts leaving. “If he gives you a lolly, don’t immediately eat it, the other kids will know that you went to the nurse’s office and they’ll put two and two together.” He quickly warns.
The nurse leads George into his office and places him on the bed.
“I’m really sorry I tried to make it to the potty.” the bear tells him apologetically.
“That’s what the diaper is for right?” Mr Jones asks him as he starts changing the cub.
“Yeah, but I wanted to be a big kid and stay dry today so I can wear pull-ups,” George replies.
“I know honey, but you really shouldn’t be holding your pee.” The nurse explains. “Plus, if you managed to make it into the bathroom, would you’ve been able to take off your diaper?” He asks.
“N-no sir,” George replies, still nervous.
“So it would probably be better if you stay in diapers.” Mr Jones explains as he wipes the cub and puts a new diaper on him.
“A-alright,” George says defeatedly.
“And you’re done, good job.” The nurse tells him as he puts him down.
“T-thank you,” George mutters
“It’s okay, Do you want a lolly?”
George nods his head.
“Here ya go.” Mr Jones hands him an orange lolly. “Now quickly get to class.”
Y-yes sir, a-and thank you, sir.” The Bear replies nervously as he starts leaving. “Bye, sir.
George walks towards his classroom. He thinks about his lolly but then remembers what his new friend has told him. He reaches the end of the corridor and enters the second-grade classroom. He then walks up to the teacher.
‘I-I’m sorry for taking so long.” George says, not wanting to get into trouble
“It is okay, you can continue working now.” He says, already knowing about his predicament.
“O-okay sir.” George walks towards his chair, slightly relieved. He sits down and starts working on his assignment.
“G-George, are you okay?” Calvin asks concerned.
“Yeah, I’m fine, I just needed to go potty.” George half-lies. “But when is recess?” he asks.
“Not for another hour,” Emma replies disappointed.
“Aww,” George replies.
Part 3
After the writing assignment and a spelling bee, it is finally time for the small break. George looks for his new friend and sees him on the slide.
“Hello.” He greets him nervously.
“Hi, George,” Leo replies happily. “Want to play with me?” he asks
“S-sure,” George says. “Your name is Leo right.” He says while he starts sucking on his lolly.
“U-huh.” Leo nods.
“But you're a cat?”
“Yes, and? “ Leo asks, confused.
“Well, Leo means lion.” The bear explains.
“No, it doesn’t!” Leo yells insulted
“S-Sorry, but you didn’t have to yell at me, I thought your name meant lion.”
“Well, it doesn’t, but sorry for yelling at you.” Leo apologises.
“But why do you wear diapers?” The kitten asks.
“Well, why do you wear pull-ups?” George returns the question.
“Good point.” The kitten replies. He suddenly feels a strong urge to pee, and he immediately crosses his legs. “S-speaking of which, I really need to use the bathroom.”
“I thought we weren’t allowed to go inside during recess?” George asks.
“O yeah,” Leo replies, forgetting the rules after the summer break. “I guess you can be right about something.” He teases.
“What I’m right about is that you’ll suffer the same fate as me.” George teases back.
“No, I won’t!” He exclaims, slightly disbelieving himself.
“Fine then, do you want to play in the sandbox?” George asks.
“Sure.” Leo agrees, moving a paw to the front of his light-blue shorts.
The boys go into the sandbox, where a nine-year-old Red panda is playing.
“Hé! You're the four-year-old that is in second grade right?” he asks.
“Yeah I’m j- I mean George.” The bear replies.
“Then why are you friends with him, he’s still a baby that wears pull-ups.” He chuckles. “Do you want to be my friend instead, I’m Samuel.” He says as he extends his arm for a handshake.
George slaps his hand away. “No thanks, I prefer to be friends with Leo.” He replies.
“Fine then, no one wants to be friends with a toddler,” Samuel yells, his ego broken.
“Well mean you did.” George laughs.
Samuel storms off angrily, embarrassed that a four-year-old made fun of him.
“Th-thank you,” Leo mutters.
‘It is okay, you’re my best friend.” George replies.
“Really?” The kitten's eyes lit up.
“Of course silly,” George replies smiling.
“T-thank you, you are also my best friend and my first,” Leo says blushingly.
George hugs his new friend, who hugs him back and purrs.
“One question?” George asks.
“Yes?” Leo replies
“When you told me I shouldn’t eat my lolly right away so kids won’t notice, why did you know that that would’ve happened,” George asks curiously.
“Because that’s what happened to me, everyone figured out that I still wear pull-ups and nobody wanted to be friends with me, except for one kid but then we went to another class” He explains.
“Oh, sorry.” was all that could come out of George’s mouth, as he felt bad for his friend.
“It is okay, now I do have a friend.” Leo smiles.
“Now let’s build a sandcastle,” George says enthusiastically.
“O-okay,” he mutters, as his bladder slowly starts releasing its contents.
George starts building a couple of towers before he notices a wet patch on his friend's pants.
“Leo, your pull-up is leaking.” He whispers to his friend.
“Oh no!” He exclaims, looking at the state of his pants.
“At least you made it to the litter box.” George chuckles.
“N-not funny!” Leo starts to cry.
At that time, the bell rings, signalling that the first break is over.
“Sorry,” George replies. “Do you want me to take you to the nurse’s office, I owe you.”
Leo cheered up a little. “S-sure.” He stuttered.
Part 4
George helps him get up and the two go inside. Unfortunately not completely unnoticed, as kids from grade 4-7, whose break starts now, notice them
“Look at that little baby!” A thirteen-year-old coyote laughs at the cat’s state.
“Leave them alone!” An eleven-year-old Lynx yells at the coyote. George recognises him. It is his friend Benjamin.
“Why, do they remind you of your own situation?” The coyote, whose name is Jacob, chuckles as he lifts the Lynx’s shirt, exposing part of his Lion guard pull-up.
“Stop it!” Ben yells. “Or do you want me to tell the rest of the class that you’re also in pull-ups?” he smirks.
“No,” Jacob replies softly. “And for the record, I don’t need pull-ups, I have to wear them for punishment!” He says embarrassed.
“Sure sure, whatever floats your boat,” Ben says, disbelieving. “As long as you don’t bully anyone your secret is safe.” He adds.
Jacob accepts his offer. “I’m sorry for making fun of you two.” He apologises.
“Is okay,” George replies to him.
“Uhm George, I still have to go.” Leo desperately tells his new friend, blushing.
“Let’s quickly go to the nurse’s office so you won’t leak further,” George chuckles.
The two of them quickly go to the nurse’s office again. Leo Empties his bladder completely, causing his shirt to get wet. He then starts crying again.
“How badly did you have to go?” George asks.
Leo doesn’t answer his question. “M-my parents are g-g-going to be angry at me.” He says sobbingly.
“I’m sure they’ll understand.” George tries to calm him down.
“I hope so,” Leo replies, still sobbing. “S-sometimes t-t-they understand me, b-b-but often they’ll yell at me.
They arrive at Mr Jones’s office. Leo knocks on his door.
“Hello kids what can I do fo- oh my.” He says as he notices that the kitten has leaked.
“I-I’m sorry.” Leo cries.
“It is okay, let’s get you changed. Mr Jones consoles Leo as he takes his paw. “George, do you also need a change?” He asks.
George shakes his head. “N-no, sir.”
“Alright then, you can then quickly go to class.” Mr Jones replies.
“Yes sir.”
Part 5
George leaves and goes to his classroom. Surprisingly, he is one of the first kids inside. Once the other kids arrive, The teacher explains what they are going to do next
“Cubs, we are now going to Physical Education. Take your bags with you and remember to be silent as we walk to the changing rooms.” He explains.
“Yes Mr Johnson.” the class replies. The class walks (not so) quietly towards the gym all at the other side of the hall. The cubs arrive at the changing rooms and start changing into sports clothes, but George is struggling to take his clothes off.
“Need a little help?” Calvin asks him.
A couple boys start laughing at the bear cub, but stop when Calvin frowns angrily at them
“N-no it is fine, I can do it myself,” George replies while struggling to untie his shoes.
“Are you sure?” Calvin asks disbelievingly as he takes the bear’s shoes off.
George starts blushing furiously: “T-thank you, but the rest I can do myself.” He lies.
“Alright, but if you need any more help, you can ask me,” Calvin replies as he takes his shirt off.
George continues to struggle with changing. Most cubs are finished changing after a couple minutes, and only Calvin and George remain.
George, are you sure you don’t need any help?” Calvin asks again, this time slightly impatient.
“Y-yes, I-I can do it myself,” George replies defensively.
“You know, The P.E. teacher is very strict about taking too long to change, and if you’re even five minutes late you’ll get yelled at,” Calvin explains.
George thinks about it. He really doesn’t want an older cub making fun of his diapers, but it looks like a lost cause. He can’t stall forever, and he definitely doesn’t want to get into trouble.
‘Can you help me?” George finally asks, swallowing his pride. “But please don’t make fun of me,” he begs.
“Now why would I make fun of you? You’re only four, of course you’re going to struggle with clothes.” Calvin responds. “But maybe your parents should put you in clothes that you can take off yourself.” He says as he pets him. He then takes off his overalls, exposing his diaper.
“You still wear diapers?” Calvin asks, surprised.
“Y-yeah.” He cries softly. “Please don’t tell anyone.”
“It is okay, don’t cry” Calvin tries to console his new friend. “Is that why you made such a fuss about needing help?” He asks curiously.
George nods. “And what’s even worse is that I still fit in size five diapers, which are for toddlers. So my parents buy those instead of the ones for big kids.” He sniffles as he points to the sheep on the front of the diaper.
“Well these diapers are cheaper than diapers for older kids, and I think it looks cute on you,” Calvin explains. “Plus, you’re still dry.” The weasel adds “The sheep still hasn’t faded away.”
“How do you know all of that?” George asks curiously.
“Well, I have two younger brothers and a younger sister,” Calvin explains. “I really wish I could see them again someday.”
“You ran away from your family right?” George asks, remembering what they said during the
writing assignment. “If you don’t mind me asking, what happened?”
“Well my father, let’s just say he isn’t the nicest dad, so I fled here,” Calvin explains.
The bear is shocked by the answer. “Oh, I’m sorry.” Was all the bear could mutter.
“It’s fine,” Calvin replies. He then reaches for his collar, which has a name tag with his name attached to it. Inside the name tag is also a piece of paper. Calvin takes it out and folds it open, showing a kids drawing of a weasel family.”
“My baby brother made this for me the day before I left,” Calvin explains. “He’s the same age as you.” He adds.
“He’s really good at drawing,” George notes. “Do your siblings know that you are here?” He asks.
“No, I never told them my plan to flee,” Calvin admits.
“But anyway, you should probably continue changing so we won’t be too late.” The weasel says, attempting to change the subject.
“Oh yeah,” George replies. He tries to take his shirt off, but he gets stuck in it.
“Silly bear, let me help you.” Calvin chuckles as he helps George with his shirt.
“T-t-t-thanks.” George blushes.
“It is okay, now let’s put on your sports clothes so we can quickly go to gym class,” Calvin says impatiently.
George nods as he puts on his gym shirt and shorts with Calvin’s help.
“O Yeah one more, Be careful of Elioth the hyena, he bullies everyone,” Calvin warns George. “He’s the oldest and the biggest kid, so don’t start a fight with him.
“Okay so stay away from Elioth, got it.”
Part 6
After the boys are done changing, they rush inside the gym hall. The rest of the class is already sitting on the bench, as the gym teacher is counting the students.
“Calvin and George, you two were the last ones right?” The gym teacher asks.
“Yes sir,” Calvin replies.
“I thought you said that he was strict about being too late?” George asks, confused.
“I may have lied to get you to be quicker,” Calvin admits.
“Calvin!” George yells annoyed.
“I’m sorry but I am not waiting for you until you’re done changing on your own,” Calvin explains.
“Fair enough.” George sighs.
“Good afternoon kids. Today we will play dodgeball.” The teacher explains.
The kids start cheering, yelling and jumping. The teacher tries to calm them down, which takes a couple minutes.
“Now remember kids, it’s your time that you guys are wasting, not mine.” The teacher explains, annoyed.
“Yes sir.” The class replies in unison, having calmed down a little.
“But first the warming up, run five laps around the gym.“ the teacher instructed.
“All right.” The kids answer slightly disappointed.
“Come on, the faster you guys start the faster we can go on with the lesson.” The teacher responds.
The kids start running. Emma attempts to start a conversation with Calvin.
“So Calvin, what took you guys so long?” Emma asks curiously.”
“George needed some help,” Calvin explains.
“He still needs help?” Emma chuckles as she pants.
“Yeah, probably because he is only four,” Calvin replies, annoyed.
“Fair enough.” Emma nods.
The students then notice that the brown bear is struggling to catch up with the rest.
“Look at that little baby.” Elioth Chuckles. “I really hope he isn’t on my team.” He adds.
“Yes, we already know you’re the fastest and the best at throwing.” Calvin starts, Irritated. “but George is only four, so leave him alone.”
“You know I won't,” Elioth chuckles as he surpasses the other cubs.
After a couple moments, all the cubs finish running and sit down on the bench again.
“Okay class, I will split the group into 2 teams.” the teacher explains. “I’ll give each one of you a
number. If you’re in team 1 you put on a red ribbon and go to the left side of the field. If you’re in team 2 you will go to the right and put on a blue ribbon.” He adds. The teacher then quickly goes to the storage room to get some stuff
Emma and Elioth are in the red team, while Calvin and George are in the Blue.“Have fun losing piddle-pants.” Elioth pokes fun at Calvin, throwing a ball at Calvin’s head.”
Calvin Is unable to dodge the ball. “Leave me alone!” He Yelps. “We haven’t even started yet and You aren’t allowed to aim for the head!” He yells frustrated.
“Awww is the little baby going to cry.” Elioth teases.
“Knock it off!” The weasel whines.
“Crybaby!” Elioth chuckles. a couple of kids chime in.
“And how about your little friend?” The hyena asks as he points towards the little bear cub, who is sucking his thumb nervously.
“Wha-what?” George asks timidly.
“Leave him alone!” Emma demands.
“You’re no fun.” The hyena complains as he throws another ball at Calvin.
Then the Gym teacher returns. “Elioth! We haven’t started yet. First warning.” he yells, annoyed.
“S-sorry sir” Elioth apologises, shocked by the teacher’s yelling.
“Next warning and you’ll sit on the bench. Understood?” The teacher continues.
“Y-yes sir,” Elioth replies.
“Good.” The teacher responds. Then he turns to the entire class. “Stand ready, I will count down from three and then the game begins.” He instructs.
Part 7
Three… Two… One… “Fuuuuut.” The teacher blows his whistle and then he leaves to get something. The Cubs start running towards the red-coloured balls and start throwing the balls at each other.
“Wha-what happens when you get hit?” George asks Calvin, confused.
“You’ll need to go out of the game and sit on the bench.” Calvin explains patiently.” But if someone on our team catches the ball, everyone on our team that is on the bench can go in again.” He adds. “Do you understand?”
“Y-yeah,” George replies. He then feels his bladder emptying. “Oh, noes.” He says softly under his breath.
“Are you okay?” Calvin asks the little bear softly, already having a suspicion about what happened.
“Yeah, I’m fine,” George responds.
“Are you sur-?” Calvin asks, before getting hit with a ball on the head.”
“Here ya go, you dork!” Elioth teases.
“Ow! You’re not allowed to aim for the head, you idiot.” Calvin replies aggravated.
“Does it matter that much?” Elioth asks, annoyed.
“Of course it does,” Calvin yells.
“If only your parents found you that important.” The hyena chuckles.
“Hey, leave him alone!” A six-year-old otter, whose name is Oscar yells, defending the weasel.
“What did you say?!” Elioth asks, shocked that anyone would dare to oppose him.
“I-I t-told you to leave him alone,” Oscar repeated, this time less confidently.
“That’s a lot of nerve for someone who piddles their pants weekly.” Elioth chuckles as he throws a ball towards the otter.
Oscar catches the ball. “Guess you’re out as well!” he laughs.
“You son of a,” Elioth says, before being interrupted by Calvin.
“No cussing, and don’t be a sore loser!” He chuckles.
“Fine!” Elioth yells. “Just make sure Oscar makes it to the potty in time.” He teases.
The otter turns red from embarrassment. “Be nice to him.” Emma sighs.
“Your dad might be the king, but that doesn’t mean you get to be bossy!’ Elioth replies.
Emma pushes the hyena. “You leave my friends alone, and I’ll leave you alone!” She offers in a threatening manner.
“Ow! Fine.” Elioth cries out.
“Sit down so we can continue the game!” A bat named Penelope yells impatiently.
“All right all right.” Elioth sighs as he sits down
The kids continue their game. By the time the teacher is back, only five kids remain on the blue team and nine on the red team. It should be considered a miracle that George is still in the game.
“Come on team, you can do this!” Oscar cheers Joyfully from the side.
“Shut up dork! I don’t want to hear you!” Elioth yells.
“Elioth?!” The teacher confronts the hyena after hearing what he said.
“Sorry for yelling at you Oscar.” Elioth forcefully apologised.
“I-it’s fine.” Oscar nervously replies, trying not to cry.
The cubs continue the battle, and Calvin gets hit, this time it does count.
“Há, loser!” Penelope chuckles.
“Stupid bat.” Calvin thinks to himself as he sits down.
After that moment, things took a turn in the wrong direction for the blue team, as most of the kids got hit. Only George remains as he manages to dodge all the balls aimed at him. Unfortunately, he isn’t as good at catching or throwing balls as he is at dodging, so the game reaches a stalemate.
“Come on, Catch the ball!” A sheep named Thomas yells.
“You can do it!” Oscar cheers again.
Elioth growls at the sound of Oscar's voice. “Can’t you shut up? I don’t want to hear from you.” Elioth shouts at him. “Gosh, you’re annoying.” Fortunately for the little hyena, the teacher doesn’t hear what he says.
“I’m sorry,” Oscar replies softly, as tears roll down his face.
“Come on man, leave him alone,” Calvin says, defending the skittish Otter. “Just because he’s two years younger than you doesn’t mean that you can treat him this badly, that just means that he skipped a grade and you repeated one” He adds as he hugs Oscar.
‘Penelope also joins the bullying. “If he doesn’t want to be treated like a little baby then he shouldn’t act like one.” She chuckles. “Plus he always wears a hideous sailor suit.”
“Hey!” Oscar replies offended. As he manages to turn his crying into sniffles.
“Can you guys stop arguing so we can look at the game?” Emma asks impatiently.
“I’m surprised you still have hope left looking at the fact that only the bear cub is playing,” Elioth replies surprised
“He’s doing well for his age,” Emma replies optimistically. “I’m sure he’ll manage.”
“If you say so.” Elioth chuckles.
While the kids continue arguing, George remains in the game. He successfully dodges all the balls.
“You need to catch the ball!” Calvin yells.
“O-okay, I’ll try.” George replies back nervously.”
“Don’t be too hard on him.” A leopard named Jordan whispers to the panda named Casper, who has the ball.
“Why shouldn’t I?” Casper asks.
“Because he is four,” Jordan whispers again.
“I don’t care!” Casper replies as he throws the ball hard towards the little bear cub.
George attempts to catch the ball, but unfortunately fails as it hits his body.
“Fut!” is the sound of the teacher’s whistle, signalling that the game has ended
“Yay, we won!” Casper cheers. His teammates soon follow.
George walks disappointedly towards his teammates. “S-sorry for losing.” He apologises.
Oscar hugs the bear cub. “You did well” He replies proudly.
“Yeah, good job. I’m proud of you.” Calvin adds agreeingly.
“Can we play another game?” Thomas asks the teacher.
“I’m afraid not, the bell is about to ring.” The teacher replies. “Could you guys help me with cleaning up?” The teacher asks,
The class agrees.
“I need four strong kids to help me move the benches in the middle.” The teacher starts.
Elioth, Calvin, Casper and Emma immediately volunteer. “We can do it,” they say as they start moving the bench.
“Thanks a lot, cubs.” The teacher replies gratefully.”And could someone get all the balls on the field here?”
“I can do it.” George offers as he gets all the rubber balls.
Just after the cubs are done cleaning up, the bell rings and the kids go toward the changing rooms.
Part 8
Inside the changing room, George waits for the other boys to finish changing, not wanting to get caught wearing a diaper. We also have Oscar once again being the victim of bullying.
“Hey Casper, catch!” Elioth yells as he throws Oscar’s dog plushie towards the panda bear.
“Give it back!” Oscar demands as he starts tearing up.
“Why should we?” Casper yells as he throws the plushie back at Elioth.
“Aww, is the little baby going to cry?” Elioth teases as he notices the otter sobbing.
“Can’t you guys leave him alone for five minutes?! Give it back to him.” Calvin yells while comforting Oscar.
“Why does he have to be so sensitive?” Casper asks, annoyed. “He has to cry about everything,
we were just joking.”
“A joke is only funny if both sides are laughing,” Calvin explains. “And is Oscar laughing?”
“Whatever.” Casper brushes it off as he gives Elioth the plushie again.
Elioth decides to take things a lot further and rips the plushie in half.
“Hey, why did you do that?” Oscar bawls.
“Now why would you do that you idiot?” Jordan asks, wondering if his friends even have the brain capacity to think logically.
“Here ya go.” Elioth chuckles as he gives the broken plushie back to Oscar.
Oscar continues to weep as Elioth and Casper leave the changing room.
“Ignore them, they’re just big meanies,” Calvin advises.
"My plushie, it, it, it is the only thing I have of my dad.” the otter sobs.
“I have a friend who’s really good at sewing, maybe you could ask him,” George tells him as he hugs Oscar.
“T-thank you guys for standing up for me.” Oscar thanks the two cubs.
You also stood up for me, remember?” Calvin reminds him
“That was nothing.” The Otter replies humbly.
He then feels his bladder emptying. He tries to stop the flow by placing his tail between his legs, but unfortunately, his fate is inevitable. The shock and embarrassment make him dizzy.
“Oscar! Are you okay?” Calvin asks, worried. He then hears a hissing sound, and together with the otter’s body language, he draws a conclusion. “Oscar, are you having an accident?’
Oscar doesn’t respond as he continues to piddle. He starts bawling again as a wet patch appears on his pants.
“Don’t cry,” George says soothingly as he offers his plush bunny.
“T-thank you,” Oscar replies between sobs. After half a minute he is finished peeing. “I'm sorry.” He sniffles, having calmed down again.
“Don’t worry, I won’t make fun of you, you’re my friend.” Calvin tries to calm him down. “But how come your pants are barely wet?” He asks, confused. “You peed for over a minute.”
Oscar’s face turns red again. If there was a moment the earth could swallow him alive, he would’ve wished that it was now. “I-I’m still in diapers.”
Neither Calvin nor George could believe that they heard him correctly. “You wear what?” Calvin asks to make sure.
Oscar takes off his wet pants, exposing a blue diaper with a tiger on it.
“As you know, I struggle sometimes with making it to the pot- euh bathroom” He starts nervously.”
“Yes, I definitely recall that,” Calvin smiles, remembering the dozens of times Oscar had an accident since the otter joined his class in the middle of the previous school year. He had told him that he always had struggled with holding it, but that his parents refused to seek medical help, thinking that the otter was just being lazy.
“So because of that, I have to wear diapers daily.” Oscar continues.
“So please don’t tell anyone.” He pleads.
“Don’t worry, we can keep a secret,” Calvin replies. “But do other classmates make fun of you?” he asks, concerned.
“No, they don’t know yet,” Oscar replies. Only my stepfather and step-siblings tease me from time to time.” He adds.
“Define teasing?” Calvin asks. He knows his friend has a habit of letting others walk over him.
“Nothing serious, just ridiculing, blocking the bathroom, telling the bully on the street, an-” He lists, before being cut off by George.
“Oscar that is terrible,” George tells him.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door. “Hey Cubs, are you three almost done?” Mr Johnson asks.
“Almost!” Calvin yells. “George, we quickly need to get you changed.” He says hurriedly, completely forgetting about his friend needing help.
“Alright,” George replies.
Calvin helps George take off his shorts, and the weasel then notices that the bear cub has wet his diaper and that the design has faded away.
“Oh no, what happened to Mr. Sheep?” Calvin asks in a soothing voice.
“I, I, I-” The bear nervously stammers. “I'm sowwy.” He sniffles.
“It is okay, you can’t help it.” Calvin consoles the cub as he hugs him.
“At least I’m not the only one who wears diapers,” Oscar says.
George chuckles. “Aren’t there a lot of six-year-olds that still have to wear diapers?” He asks as Calvin helps him put on his pants.
“Less talking, more changing,” Calvin says impatiently as he tries to pull the bear’s overalls. over his wet diaper, which takes more effort than he first expected.
“Not really diapers but some still wear pull-ups,” Oscar explains. “But almost all of them can keep their pull-ups dry.” He adds. “But I think you could use some extra paws.” Oscar offers.
“No need, I got it,” Calvin replies as he finally manages to put George’s pants on the bear. “Now Just your shirt.
Part 9
After George is done changing, the three boys exit the boy’s changing room and join the rest of the class, and Oscar immediately gets picked on by the rest of the class for his accident.
“Did the little baby have an accident?” Elioth teases.
“My little brother is more potty trained than you and he’s three,” Emma adds.
Kids Leave him alone.” Mr Johnson instructs as he moves towards the little otter.
“I-I’m sorry sir,” Oscar says softly, trying not to burst into tears again.
“It is okay, just go to the nurse’s office to get changed.” The teacher explains.
“Uh sir, I have to go potty.” George lies to avoid embarrassment.
“Just be quick.” the teacher replies.
“Thank you.” George quickly answers as he runs behind Oscar.
The two of them arrive at the nurse's office, but unfortunately the “Do not disturb” Sign hangs outside, so they have to wait a bit.
“So, do you have any siblings?” Oscar asks, attempting to make some small talk.
“Yeah, I have a three-year-old brother,” George replies.
“And is he nice?” Oscar asks curiously.
“Yeah, we’re really close, although he often teases me that he’s potty trained while I’m still in diapers.” George chuckles. “How about you?”
“Well I don’t have any siblings, but I do have two step-siblings that live with me. They’re ten and twelve.”
“And do they treat you nicely?” George asks, his mind already forgetting about the previous conversations.
“I mean, they do make fun of me all the time and embarrass me in front of their friend, but that’s just how they act,” Oscar replies.
“I will take that as a no,” George says, trying to hide his disbelief.
Suddenly the door opens as Leo exits with a lollipop in his hands, just getting back from a change. “Oh hi, guys.” He greets embarrassed.
“Had another accident I see.” George teases.
“You are one to talk.” Leo fires back. “You think I don’t know why you two are here?”
Oscar blushes at Leo’s comment. “Guys settle down.”
“Hello, Oscar.” Leo greets them with a smirk. “Have your classmates been nicer to you this year considering your accidents?”
“I’m afraid not,” Oscar replies. “Apart from Calvin and George, they have all made fun of me.”
“I mean I don’t blame them.” The kitten chuckles.
“Leave him alone,” George demands. “Come on Oscar, let’s get changed.” He tells the otter as he pulls him.
“Wow, you’re really strong for a four-year-old,” Oscar says as George manages to successfully pull him.
“No you’re just really weak for a six-year-old.” Leo teases in the background.
The two of them enter the nurse’s office.
“Hello kids, what’s wrong?” Mr Jones asks before noticing Oscar’s wet pants.
“I’m sorry.” The otter blushes.
“It’s okay, let’s get you changed.” The nurse replies. “And how about you George?” He asks.
“I, I, I am also wet.” The bear stammers.
“That’s okay, how about you wait here while I change Oscar, and then I’ll come back to you?” the teacher replies.
“Okay, sir,” George answers as he sits down on the waiting chair.
Part 10
After the two cubs get changed, they join the class. Oscar gets teased for peeing his pants, but fortunately, no one suspects George of having an accident. The next lesson is pretty boring, so Calvin and Emma start daydreaming, and George actually dreams as he falls asleep. Mr Johnson doubts if he has to wake the cub up, but then chooses not to do so as all kids his age take naps.
After nineteen minutes, the bell rings, waking George up and signalling the start of the break. The cubs race to the canteen, and Calvin, Oscar, Emma and George sit at one table and start getting their lunch.
“Can I sit here?” Leo nervously asks.
“No, we don’t want little babies that need diapers to sit at our table.” Emma giggles.
“Emma!” Calvin yells, disappointed in his friend.
“O really?” Leo asks sarcastically while looking at the otter sitting next to Calvin.
“Just l-let him sit down!” Oscar says, sweating nervously.
“Fine, you can sit down.” Emma reluctantly agrees.
“Yay! Leo cheers as he sits down next to George and opposite to Oscar. He then starts eating his chocolate sandwich.
“M-m-mind if I sit here as well?” A familiar eight-year-old fox asks.
“Ethan!” George greets him happily as he stands up and hugs him.
“Jr! How was your f-f-first day up until now?” Ethan asks as he hugs him tightly back.
“Jr.?” The other cubs ask, confused.
“That’s my nickname since my dad is also called George.” The bear explains. “But today was awesome.” He smiles.
“Good to know,” Ethan replies as he pets George. “I, I, I see you’ve made a lot of friends already.”
George nods happily at Ethan while wagging his short tail.
“And has everyone been nice to you guys?” Ethan asks.
“Most of them have, but a couple kids did make fun of my friends,” George admits.
“Yeah, a bully ripped my plushie in half,” Oscar adds as he gives it to Ethan.
“Really,” Ethan asks, shocked. “Don’t worry, I can fix it, I’ll give it back to you tomorrow,” Ethan explains.
“Really, thank you, Ethan,” Oscar says gratefully.
“Don’t mention it, but who did it?” Ethan asks curiously.
“That would be me.” A voice from behind chuckles.
“Ethan quivers and slowly turns around, immediately recognising who that was. “H-hi Elioth.” He stutters nervously
“Hello Ethan, great seeing you again.” Elioth chuckles. “Still in diapers?” he teases. “How many times did Ethan wet his diaper?” he asks his former classmates, who are in the same class as Ethan.
“Ethan wet his diaper two times already!” An eight-year-old polar bear yells through the canteen, loud enough for everyone to hear.
“Yes Elioth I’m still in diapers, always will be.” The arctic fox replies annoyed. “Come back when you’ve got a creative insult.
“Quite a lot of nerve for someone who couldn’t talk until he was five years old.” Elioth continues.
“Just leave him alone.” Calvin pleads.
“But I’m not done naming all the reasons why his real parents abandoned him.” The hyena chuckles. “Also did I mention he still goes to bed with a plushie.”
All these jokes manage to get a couple laughs out of the students in the canteen, but Ethan is unbothered.
“Leave him be, lame jokes are the only thing he has in his life,” Ethan explains as he sits down.
“Before Elioth can respond, the bell rings. “This isn’t over. “He says, aggravated.
Part 11
The Cubs race outside, knowing that all the playing equipment will be taken soon. Fortunately, the swings are still free by the time they arrive.
“Can I go first?” Leo asks.
“Sure, do you want me to push you?” Ethan asks.
“Yes please,” Leo replies.
“Okay, who wants to go on the other swing?”
“I want to go as well,” Oscar says, but not loud enough for the others to hear.
“Can I go?” Emma asks.
“S-sure, d-do you want me to p-push you as well?” Ethan asks.
“No thank you, I can do it myself,” Emma replies.
“Alright,” Ethan says.
Ethan then turns to Leo again. “Tell me when to stop.” He says as he pushes the tabby cat.
“Higher! Higher! Higher!” Leo keeps shouting as he laughs.
“Is this high enough?” Ethan asks, exhausted.
“Ya, thank you.” Leo giggles.
“Hey Ethan, did you know that your dad is the best teacher?” Calvin asks.
“Yeah, lots of kids say that.” Ethan smiles proudly. “Especially students that had the first-grade teacher that you guys had.”
“Yeah, she was awful.” Oscar agrees, remembering all the times she made fun of him since he joined the class halfway during the school year.
“At least you didn’t have her since day one,” Emma says.
Leo finally slows down. “Thank you, Ethan, that was fun.’
“Who wants to go now?” Ethan asks
“C-can I please go?” Oscar asks once again, this time louder.
“Sure, I’ll go easy on ya,” Ethan responds as the otter sits down.
“Why, are you still scared of going fast?” Leo and Emma chuckle.
Oscar nods blushingly. “Come on, leave him alone,” Calvin says defensively.
“Okay, tell me when to stop,” Ethan says again as he starts pushing the swing.
After a couple seconds, Oscar already starts to get frightened by the high speeds.
“Stop! Stop!” He yells.
“Crybaby!” Leo chuckles.
“Leave him alone,” Ethan says as he stops pushing the otter.
After a couple moments, Oscar comes to a standstill.
“Sorry for stopping so soon.”He apologises as he hears his friends chuckle.
“No need to say sorry for having limits,” Ethan replies,
A couple moments later, the bell rings again.
“Aw c’mon,” Calvin complains.
“We only have to survive one hour of school,” Ethan adds, exhausted.
Part 12
It is time for the final lesson, arts & crafts. The kids start making a painting.
Oscar, who has the displeasure of sitting next to Casper and Eli, has to hear snarky replies the entire time.
“What are you even making?” Calvin asks.
“A-a painting for m-my mother.” He replies nervously.
“Well, I wouldn’t give her that.” Elioth chuckles.
“Just leave me alone.” the Otter pleads.
“Or what?” Casper asks threateningly. “Are you going to cry like a little baby?”
“He wears diapers like a little baby.” Elioth chuckles.
“N-no I don’t.” Oscar lies.
“Don’t try denying," “Your older brother told me, and I also checked your bag after you were done changing.” The hyena explains with an evil grin. Unfortunately, it is a little too loud since the class can hear what he says and bursts into laughter apart from a couple of Oscar's friends.
“What’s wrong?” the teacher asks?”
Oscar still wears a diaper.” Penelope chuckles.
The teacher looks at the otter, who is fighting tears. “Oscar, could you get more paint from the supply closet?” Mr Johnson asks.
“Y-yes sir,” Oscar replies as he slowly leaves the classroom.
“Kids, I do not want you guys to make fun of Oscar, He has to wear diapers for medical reasons. His bladder got really sick when he was younger and now it can’t work properly anymore.” The teacher explains in such a way that seven-year-olds will understand it.
“That is terrible,” Thomas says, shocked.
“Yeah.” A couple classmates reply.
“I got permission to talk about this from Oscar and his mom, but I do not want you guys to ask him too many questions if it’s clear that he’s uncomfortable answering them.
“Yes sir.” The kids reply
After a couple moments, Oscar returns with the paint.
“And what do you cubs have to say to Oscar?” The teacher asks.
“Sorry for making fun of you,” They all apologise. Most willingly, but Elioth and Casper are forced to do so.
Part 13
After the school day ends, The cubs immediately run outside. Oscar’s mom is chatting with George’s parents, who are trying to keep a rowdy bear toddler from running away.
“Mommy, Daddy!” George runs towards his parents and hugs them.
“Jr., how was your first day?” His Mother asks as she picks him up and kisses him.
“It was really fun, I made a lot of friends.” The little bear blushes, as he points at the otter and weasel who are trying to stifle a laugh.
Calvin’s foster parents also arrive, with their daughter, a four-year-old bear named Estelle.
“Hello Jr., have your new friends figured out about your diaper.” Estelle teases.
“Estelle!” Her father yells.
George blushes. “Yeah, they have figured it out already.”
Oscar also hugs his mom.
“Sweety, where is your plushie?” his mom asks.
“Elioth broke it, but Ethan is getting it fixed,” Oscar replies.
“Oh that's nice of the fox, but you do need to stand up for yourself.” She explains.
“Yes, mom.” The otter says. “Can Calvin and George come over?” He asks.
“I’m sorry honey, maybe another time, today I have to study for an exam.
“If Oscar and Calvin want to, they can come over, they can even have a sleepover and then I’ll drop them off at school. George’s parents offer.
“Can I go?” Both Oscar and Calvin ask their parents at the same time.
“Of course you can.” their parents reply.
