New Beginnings

' Chapter 6 '

Roxy had walked Chica back to her greenroom. She stood outside of her door and sighed tiredly, running a hand through her hair. Just then, she heard a voice.

"What happened to staying in your greenrooms?"

Roxy turned towards the noise. Standing at the beginning of the line to Chica's room was Freddy, who's arms were crossed and he was looking expectantly at Roxy.

"Freddy! I-"

Roxanne decided she shouldn't lie.

"How'd you know?" She asked.

"Monty told me." Freddy said. Roxanne cursed under her breath.

"Look, Chica just...she was really upset, I wanted to cheer her up." She said. Freddy thought for a moment, Roxy decided now was the time to have a talk she'd been wanting to have for a while.

"Actually, I wanted to speak with you-" Roxanne abruptly spoke. Freddy was caught off guard.

"You want to speak with me...?" He asked incredulously. Roxanne sighed.

"Yeah...can I-?" She asked. Freddy quickly straightened up. "Y-yes! Of course, come." He gestured towards his greenroom. Roxanne jogged forward to follow him.

When they entered Freddy sighed. "I...apologize for the mess...I have not gotten around to cleaning it."

Roxanne's eyes searched the room. It was very cluttered and messy, but not nearly as bad Monty's room at least. That being said, Freddy has always been kind of a neat-freak, so this change was still jarring.

"It's fine! At least you're not as bad as Monty" she said. Freddy chuckled at that. "Feel free to take a seat and let me know when you are ready." He said, heading to the edge of the room to clean up some of the mess.

"So...I wanted to uhm...formally apologize for what Monty and I did..." She kept her gaze low. Freddy turned around, surprise written on his face.

"Oh, about the pranks? It is ok, no harm done." He said, returning to his cleaning. Roxanne shook her head.

"No no, about-" she cut herself off. She's playing with fire if she tells Freddy what truly happened in Gator Golf. She changed the subject quickly.

"About...about the photo. And...judging you and Bonnie for it." She said. Freddy tensed up at that. Roxanne continued.

"We...should've minded our own business...I am sorry..." She finally said. Freddy shook his head, scoffing.

"Are you only apologizing because you are beginning to have those feelings for Chica?" He asked. Roxanne froze.

"Wh- n-no! I did want to apologize! But...how did you know that?? Monty didn't tell you, did he?!" She asked. Freddy let out a hearty laugh. "It was not too hard to figure out, Roxanne. You are never nice to anyone." He said.

"I am not nice!" She snapped defensively.

"You did not have to walk her back to her greenroom today." He said. Roxanne shut her mouth at that.

"Well, unlike you guys, I do not see anything wrong with it, and I will not threaten to tell staff." He glared.

Roxanne groaned. Freddy could be very petty when he wanted to be.

"Well it doesn't matter anyway, she just sees me as a friend." Roxy claimed. Freddy shrugged. "I would not say that. She would not still hang out with you if she did not like you the same." He said.

"But she doesn't know I do-"

Freddy shot her look. "She knows, Roxanne. If Monty and I can see it, she definitely can. She is very observant." He said. Roxanne sighed, she couldn't argue with that.

"Well, how do I go about this?? How was it like with you and Bonnie??" She asked. She regretted it as soon as she saw Freddy's ears pin down and his gaze lower to the floor.

"Well...it was different for us. We were not nearly as proud or aggressive as you two are...We were still new and naive animatronics...both of us knew how we felt and...learned more about it together. I knew he was more than a friend to me, as did he." Freddy's voice trailed off.

"But...we just took things slow and trusted each other...that is the only way to go about it." His voice shook slightly. Roxanne lowered her ears in guilt.

"Sorry..." She muttered. Freddy nodded.

"Just...treat her well. Enjoy it while you can...enjoy that love while it is there. Because...once they are gone, there is no do-over." He finally said. Roxanne nodded slowly.

"Thanks, Freddy..." She spoke softly. She had let her guard down and did not see him coming. She felt Freddy trap her in a bone-crushing hug and lift her up. He giggled and placed her down again. "I am very happy for you, Roxanne. Being in love is the best experience you will ever feel!" He beamed. Freddy's high spirits were very contagious, and Roxanne couldn't help but laugh along.

"I just hope she will be a better influence on you!" He teased.

"Shut up-!" Roxanne laughed, punching his shoulder playfully.

She really hopes Freddy is correct. Maybe Chica does feel the same?