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Summary: Above!!
Pairing: Matt x feminine reader (with surprise guests Jake and Johnnie :3)
Warnings: Fear of dogs, Jake being an oblivious little shit
Word Count: 872
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If there was one thing that you feared more than anything else, it was dogs. You knew it was irrational, but you'd had the fear since you were a small child, having been pushed over by a large dog at the park. For this reason, you and Matt had a little gray tabby kitten that you both considered your "child".
That didn't mean other people didn't have dogs, though. You usually tried to nonchalantly ask about people's pets, terrified of either a) being judged or b) being shocked by a large animal you were unaware of. Matt knew about your fear, and thus, usually made sure the friends you hung out with were dog free or the pets were out of the house before you went over.
Everyone was bound to make mistakes, though, and this was what happened on this particular day. You and Matt had agreed to go over to Jake and Johnnie's house to film a teams video, in which you and your boyfriend would go against Jake and Johnnie in a gingerbread house building contest. You were quite excited for the day as Matt turned the car into the driveway of their LA house, humming along softly to a Dominic Fike song on the radio.
"I'm excited," You giggled as you both exited the car, walking towards the front door. The excitement didn't last long, however, because you soon heard a bark from inside the house that caused you to stop in your tracks. You dropped Matt's hand, looking up at him as your face paled. "Do they...have a dog?"
Matt's face dropped as he looked at you, worry creasing his eyes. "Shit, baby. I forgot. I'm so sorry, honey. Let me text Jake and ask him if he can maybe put him in the backyard."
But before Matt could send the message, Jake opened the door, smiling widely. "Hey guys!"
Behind him, was a large, white and black pitbull. The dog didn't move, opting to sit by Jake's feet, but he continued to bark like there was no tomorrow. You practically clung to Matt's side, fear coursing through your body. He didn't look aggressive, but his bark sure sounded like it. Johnnie appeared seemingly out of nowhere next to Jake and the dog, surveying the situation.
"Is something wrong?" he asked.
Jake had been oblivious to your and Matt's silence, but Johnnie was much more observant. He took one look at your fearful face and the way your nails were digging into Matt's bicep while he gently rubbed your back. You looked up as Matt shifted, an anxious look on his face.
"Y/N isn't...crazy about dogs." he mumbled quietly, not wanting to embarrass you.
"Shredder's chill, dude." Jake chuckled, opening the door wider so you two could step in.
"The dog's name is Shredder?"
If you weren't anxious before, you definitely were now. The dog was huge and muscular, with a name that made him sound even more malicious. Even though he hadn't moved, simply wagging his tail against the floor as Johnnie pet him, you were still frozen with fear. Matt gently rubbed your side, whispering sweet nothings in your ear, before holding his hand out for the dog to sniff.
"Hey, sweet boy." Matt smiled, ever the animal lover.
The dog whined happily, straining against Johnnie's hold on his spiked collar.
"He's not aggressive," Johnnie smiled at you kindly. "He doesn't jump either. He mostly just likes to be pet."
"Dude's a lazy ass bitch." Jake snorted as you and Matt finally stepped inside the house, closing the door behind you.
Johnnie rolled his eyes, but allowed Matt to continue petting the dog. "Says you."
Matt ignored the boy's banter, keeping a watchful eye on you. He didn't want you to be scared, so he was hoping maybe him showing you how sweet the pup was would ease your fear. "Do you wanna pet him?" he asked you softly.
You nodded timidly, eyes wide with fear. "I'll, um, try...I guess." You whispered.
You softly put your hand out, allowing Shredder to sniff you and all your scents. To your surprise, he didn't try to lunge for you the way he had Matt. He just butted his head against your hand, a happy grunt escaping his mouth as his tongue flopped out to the other side. You smiled, looking to Matt for confirmation.
Your boyfriend smiled, happy to see you conquering fears. "I think he likes you."
Johnnie eased his hold on the dog's collar, nodding to Jake as Shredder trotted over to your side. rather than be overly wild, the pup simply rubbed against your legs, panting happily. Matt smiled, holding your hand, just to make sure you weren't any more anxious than you had to be.
"I love him." You giggled after a moment.
Sure, you had been scared at first, but Matt never failed to calm your fears. You knew he would never allow you to get hurt and that he would always protect you, and for that, you were forever grateful.
