Dinner was, well- Dinner. Your mother had called you to the kitchen a few minutes into starting up a movie, and everything went decent. Blue and Cherry kept up their bickering through nearly all of the meal, but it was better than the usual silence that had always ensued. Your mom had cut up a few bits of bread(With jelly spread) for the two Bittys, and ended up uncovering a few small, old thimbles to use as cups which she had found in her old sewing kit. Blue had asked for orange juice, and Cherry only wanted water. You stuffed that information into the back of your mind for later. You wanted to learn more about the two, so that you could become good friends. Hopefully.
Now though you were sleeping, dinner hours passed. After retiring back to your room with Blue and Cherry, you watched three hours worth of movies in peaceful silence, snuggled up in your room with blankets. You hadn't really been paying the entertainment as much mind as the other two though, swept up in thought as you tried to figure out some fun things to do the next day, and maybe the day after. After the last movie had ended, the trio of you had decided to go to sleep. You had ended up making a messy blanket fort in the middle of your room for yourself, and letting them sleep on your bed instead. Shying away from the idea of the three of you sharing the bed, not wanting to squish them with your weight.
Now though, you slept.
...
Flames.
The roaring flames grew higher, heat becoming unbearable. The smell of burning and smoke smelled putrid. Fear was an understatement. Survival was slim. Senses alert. Pure instinct was the only thing driving to stay alive, the want to sleep away such an event clawed at the mind, but was always pushed away. Unwavering horror was jolted through the body as the flames came nearer at an unbearably slow pace. It was horrid. Blood pounding in ear drums, sense of hope slowly ebbing away as the crackling fire stalked its trembling prey.
Tears ran down hot cheeks, flame scorched and battered. The old house creaked and groaned, as if ready to give out at any moment. Wails were heard in the distance as blue and red hues flashed through the fogged, cracking windows. Desperate Pleas could be heard as the fire finally made its way close enough to the shivering, sunken silhouette which sat in the corner. Coughing, hacking, wheezing. retching, burning, melting.
Hurt.
" (Y/n)...''
Too much.
" (Y/n)! "
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You suddenly awake, letting out a disgruntled groan. Your eyes flew opened, and you quickly sat up, in a cold sweat.
" (Y/N). HEY- IT'S OK. It's Ok! " A worried voice slowly pulled you from your shock, and you blinked slowly, realizing that tears were pooling in your eyes, your cheeks damp. It took you a moment to see clearly, turning your head to see Blue right beside you, hands pulled up on your leg as if he had been shaking it.
" O-Oh. Hey B-Blue? What's w-wrong? " You half-whispered, your voice sounding shaken and hoarse, mostly due to just waking up. Now that you think about it, it seemed to be quite late. Maybe even early morning, around four perhaps?
" I Should Be Asking YOU THAT. " Blue huffed, worry in his eyes. " WHAT'S WRONG? "
Confusion blurred your eyes suddenly, your body going rigid. You honestly didn't know. Why had you been crying again? You remember falling asleep, and then... Oh. OH. Now you remember. Those awful dreams- Or nightmares, which usually plagued your dreams. You had forgotten about the frequent terrors, too caught up in the hype of the day.
" It's... N-nothing, truly. Happens all the time...." You then muttered after a moment, a smile forcing its way onto your lips.
" NO! I Highly Doubt It's Nothing. I've Only Known You For Almost A Day, But I Doubt That You're telling The Truth. PLEASE, You Don't Have To Tell Me, Just... IT'S MY JOB. Our Job. I Want To Make You Feel Better. " Blue spoke, in one of his more quieter voices note that.
You shifted slightly, using your arm to quickly rub your tear stained face. A choked sob broke through your lips suddenly, and you shuddered. You moved your legs up against your chest, and rested your arms and head on your knees, staring down at Blue.
" H-heh. Sorry if I w-woke you u-up Blue... F-forgot about my... N-nightmares. Heh. "
Blue just sighed, sitting down cross-legged in front of you, scrunching up the blanket below him with his hands. He glanced over at Cherry, who was still swaddled up in blankets on your bed, sound asleep. After a moment, he smiled, turning his gaze back over to you.
" NO. YOU Didn't Wake Me. I WAS Already Awake. The Magnificent Blue Doesn't Need Sleep, For Sleep Is For The Weak. "
Now that you took a closer look at him, he looked tired. Dark circles under his sockets could easily be seen, and his movements were somewhat sluggish. His bright and happy go lucky aura was still intact though, even with lack of sleep. He made you feel better, all your fear and anxiety seemed to just... Disappear when you interacted with him. It made you happy that you would have the opportunity to befriend him, even though he was basically thought of as a pet. It confused you as to why some people would think such sentient beings would be considered property.
" Sorry, sorry... " You whispered, covering your hands over your face suddenly, letting out a deep, shuddering sigh.
" SORRY, Sorry For What?? THERE'S Nothing For You To Be Sorry For! " He exclaimed, wincing somewhat as he turned towards Cherry, hoping he hadn't woken him.
After a second, you let out a quiet hum, frowning into your palms. " I'm... I'm sorry that you two are stuck with me. I-I can't even seem to take care of myself without getting hurt. I don't know one thing about Bitty health, and I fear that I'll somehow do something, anything, wrong. I'm probably one of the worst, if not the worst person in the world that you could be paired with, even if it is your job to help. I'm not worth helping, I don't need your pity. I don't need your mercy... I-" You cut yourself off as another wave of sadness passed over you, letting out another shaky sob.
Blue didn't hesitate to quickly pull you into a hug- The best he could anyway with the size difference. So he pulled his arms around you best he could, and shoved his face into your side. He then lifted his skull up slightly, so that he could see your face while still hugging.
" NO, You're Perfect. WE Aren't Sad About Living Here With You From Now On. IF Anything, Quite The Opposite In Fact! " He mumbled, eyes wide. A small smile crossed his features before continuing. " BESIDES, I Would Really Love To Help! I CAN See That You Need Help, And Not Just From A Therapist- NO OFFENCE,- BUT From Friends. "
What he said surprised you. You thought that him seeing you like this would make him want to distance himself from you. But it seemed to do... The opposite? Of course he would want to make you feel better. Duh, that was just in his nature. You just felt dumb now, realizing that he didn't see things eye to eye with you.
" R-really...? " You suddenly mumbled, slowly pulling your head out of your now shaky hands. Your body became less tense, and your emotions suddenly felt mellowed. Blue didn't reply, but his hug became somewhat tighter, which seemed to be more than reassuring to you. A few minutes passed with the two of you like that, Blue hugging you while you just twiddled your fingers, in thought.
" Hey... Hey, Blue? Are we friends now? " You mumbled, finally able to voice your new whirling thoughts. Blue on the other hand, let out a noise that sounded like a mix of shock, and confusion. He finally pulled away, and locked his big, star-filled eyes onto you.
" OF Course We're Friends! OF COURSE- WHY- Yes... YES, We're Friends (Y/N). " He quickly sputtered out, quickly trying to reassure you. Of course it worked, like his others words had. Settling down negative vibes and feelings seemed to be his strong suit, you were happy for that.
Knowing now that him and Cherry didn't mind staying with you, and that Blue thought out you as a friend... It made you feel so good. Happy for once. Something you haven't felt for a long, long time.
* It fills you with determination.
" Would you like to make tea? "
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Hey all! I'm sorry that this is a few days late, truly! But I promise that I will try to get better at updating this. At least I'm not being inconsistent. I really enjoy writing this book! It's helping me come out of my shell and express myself so much more! Making stories brings me so much pride!
On that note, I have a question! Would you guys want me to create an Ink x Reader story? I've already got an idea set up! Of you'd be interested, please do tell me!
Also, I got a beagle puppy today! I was so surprised! :D My step dad wants to name him Max, but I like Krooks. I'm hoping we could settle on MK. ;) Which is the initials for Max & Krooks. But it's also secretly related to undertale. ;)) Shh...
I'll edit this chapter in the morning!