Larry Johnson x Reader

Part 1

I live in Nockville, have since last year, and my dad just lost his job so we've had to move into some shitty apartments by Phelps ministry. I just hope I can find some friends there.

TIME SKIP

I had to go for a short walk to the grocery store to get milk, but on the way out the door I ran into the custodian. "Hi, my name's Lisa. I'm the custodian but I also live in the basement with my son Larry. He's about your age, you guys should say hi!" she said. "Oh, ok. I'll go talk to him when I get back! Thanks Lisa."

After I returned the carton of milk to my apartment I headed down to the basement with the key that Lisa had given me. I heard loud metal music playing from inside the apartment and knocked on the door. After waiting about five minutes for an answer I just walked in. I went into the room with the "KEEP OUT" sign on the door. Ironic.

"HEY, ARE YOU LARRY?" I had to yell to get him to hear me over the blasting music. "WHAT?" he hollered. I walked over to the stereo and paused the song. "You're Larry, right?" "Oh. Yeah I'm Larry, who are you?" he seemed confused, rightfully so. "I'm y/n. I just moved into 304 and you're mom told me i should come say hi." I explained. "Oh, cool. So do you like metal?" "Yeah dude who doesn't?" I said. "Awesome. Ever heard of Sanity's Fall?" he inquired "No, was that them just playing?" "Yeah dude. Check this out you'll love it." he said as he restarted the vinyl. Loud guitar blasted from the speakers and he started head banging. "Come on y/n!" he said. I hesitantly started head banging with him. "This song is so cool" I said. He blushed a little.

When the song finished we talked for a bit longer. He told me about the other kids our age in the apartment. Chug, Todd, and Sal. "Sal wears a prosthetic face," he said " don't bring it up he's really self conscious about it." "Noted." I replied. As the sun started to set I was getting sleepy. "I should probably get going. Nice to meet you Larry." "Oh ok. We'll see you around y/n." He looked sad to see me leave but I'll see him again soon.

Next Day

It was 7:40 a.m. on Monday and I rushed to eat breakfast and pack my bag. I almost missed the bus but a kid with blue hair and a mask held the door for me. "Thanks man. You must be Sal. I've heard a lot about you." I said "Oh you have?" he shot a glare at Larry across the bus and Larry looked confused. "I'm y/n. Good to meet you." I looked for a seat on the bus. Looks like the only spot was next to Larry. When U sat down he smiled awkwardly and blushed a little. "Hey dude." he said "Hi Larry." I replied. On the bus ride we mostly talked about music. We also exchanged numbers.

When we finally got to school the principal told Larry to show me to my classes. "Looks like we both have first period together." he said. I could tell he was glad. He showed me where my locker was and we walked to class. It was a standard class but through the whole lesson Larry was shooting me glances. As soon as I would look at him he would blush and look away.

After class Larry showed me my second period and gave me a hug before he walked away. He smelled like cigarettes and leather. My head pressed against his chest and I felt my cheeks go red. I walked into class flustered and tried to focus, though it was hard with what just happened. After second period was lunch. I met up with Sal and Larry at the cafeteria. Larry looked shy but I smiled at him. "Ew they're serving bologna." Sal said. "Let's just walk to the Mcdonald's across the street." Larry suggested. "Yeah I'm down." I said. We walked over and ordered our food.

"Oh no" said Sal. "What is it?" I asked. We all looked over at the blonde kid approaching our table. "Hey faggots. Who's this with you? A new kid? Ew, they look gross. Fucking fag." Why would he say that? It's weird but I guess it doesn't bother me too much. He lifted me by the color of my shirt. I was too caught off guard to do anything. Before I could resist he punched my right in the eye. "Ow what the fuck?!" I fell on the ground. I couldn't help but cry and the tears stung the tender skin around my eye. The kid looked at me smugly but out of the corner of my eye I saw Larry stand up. He looked furious, as if his eyes were glowing with rage. "Hey Travis" he said "Wha-" Travis couldn't get out another word before Larry punched him right in the jaw. "Ow!!" yelled Travis "I'm telling the principal, you'll pay for this!" he ran off and Larry kneeled next to me. "You ok? That looked like a hard hit." He wiped the blood and tears off my face and helped me get up. "Let's get you to the nurses office." he said.

When we got to the school we headed straight to the nurses office. She cleaned the area and gave me a bandage. The principal called after Larry. "Johnson!" he yelled, "I heard you punched Travis Phelps? Is this true?" "Yes sir, but he punched y/n first." Larry protested "That's no excuse. Meet me in detention after school." Larry was mad but he didn't say anything.

We finished the rest of our classes for the day and I rode on the bus home next to Sal. "Yeah, Larry's really protective like that, only if he likes you though." Sal winked through the prosthetic. I blushed a little and looked out the window.

When I got home I texted Larry. "Hey. I'm really sorry I got you in trouble :/" I waited for quite a while for a reply. I figured he was still in detention. Finally I got a response. "No worries. At least Travis got what was coming to him I can't believe he did that" "It's not that big of a deal Larry I'm used to it" I said. "Don't say that. I would've don't worse to him if I had more time. You don't deserve that" He replied "Thanks Larry, really." I replied. I had to get to work on my homework so i told him goodbye and finished my work.