Y/n POV
We stepped into the living room.
James: "Hey, do you want some hot chocolate?" he ask
I smiled. "Yeah."
James: "Then go get changed. I'll make something for you."he looked at my dress oh yeah this uncomfortable
He headed into the kitchen, and just as I turned to go change, the doorbell rang. I paused, walked over, and opened the door—Kay was standing there.
Y/N: "Hey." I smiled, a little surprised.
Kay: "Hey. I actually just saw you and thought I'd say hello, at least." He smiled back at me.
Y/N: "Yeah, actually… did you know Emma got engaged today? I just came from the event."i said
Kay: "Really? Oh, that's nice! Where is she now?"he said
Y/N: "She's spending time with her family and her fiancé."
Kay: "Ah, I was thinking of congratulating her."
Y/N: "You can call her if you want." I suggested.
Kay: "Yeah… I might do that. So, are you living alone right now?"
Y/N: "Ah, no. My friend James is here for a few days." I saw a anger in his eyes for a second
Kay: "Okay. Are you feeling okay now?"
Y/N: "Yeah, I-I'm fine. But hey, I was actually planning to meet you tomorrow."
Kay: . "Really? I'd love that!"His eyes lit up a bit he smile
Y/N: "Yeah… are you free tomorrow?"
Kay: "Yes. Where do you want to meet?"he ask smiling
Y/N: "I'll come over to your grandma's house in the afternoon."i smile at him
He nodded, studying my face a little.
Kay: "Is everything alright?" I nodded
Y/N: "Yeah, yeah. Just been having some nightmares… and a bit of anxiety, that's all."
Kay: "Oh…y/n-"
Before he could say more, James walked in from the kitchen, holding two mugs of hot chocolate.
James: "Hey, here's your— Oh. Who are you talking to?"
He stepped forward and saw Kay at the door, his expression shifting slightly.
Y/N: "Oh! James, this is Kay. He's a doctor. Kay, this is James, my friend."
They exchanged a short, polite nod.
Kay: "Nice to meet you." Kay smile at James
James: "Yeah. You too." His voice was calm, but something in his eyes tightened just a little.
Kay: "Well, I should get going. Bye." I nodded
Y/N: "Okay. See you tomorrow."
Kay gave me a small smile and left. I closed the door and locked it. We headed back into the kitchen.
James: "Here, take this." He handed me a cup of hot chocolate. And smile at me
Y/N: "Thank you."i said
We sat and drank quietly for a while. The warmth of the drink helped soothe my nerves, and the silence between us was comfortable.
After a bit, we both stood up, ready to wind down for the night.
Y/N: "I should take a bath."
James: "Me too… You go first. I'll wait about fifteen minutes."
I nodded and headed to my room. The warm water in the bath felt amazing as it touched my skin.
Y/N: "Ahh, so relaxing," I murmured to myself, letting the tension melt away.
After soaking for a while, I got out, dried off, and changed into a soft T-shirt and sweatpants.
Suddenly, the lights went out.
My room was swallowed in complete darkness. I froze.
And then—I saw it. A shadowy figure, lying on my bed.
Y/N: "Wh–who are you?"
???: "Miss me, baby?"
My heart raced.
Y/N: "S-stupid thief..." I backed away, my voice shaking.
He chuckled lowly.
???: "I told you… call me love."
I turned to run for the door, but it was locked. Before I could react, I felt his presence—he was already behind me.
???: "Don't try to run, Y/N."
Y/N: "I-I'll scream! James is g—"
???: laughing darkly "That kid's sleeping. You know why?"
I turned to look at him. His face was hidden behind a black mask.
???: "I put sleeping pills in his hot chocolate."
My breath caught. Shock flooded me.
He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into a tight hug.
???: "Mmm… I missed this. So much."
That was it. I couldn't take it anymore.
Y/N: "Don't touch me!" I screamed, tears starting to fall from my eyes.
???: softly "Why are you crying?"
Y/N: "Because of my life!" I collapsed to the ground, sobbing.
He crouched down beside me, his voice suddenly gentler.
???: "What do you mean?"
Y/N: through tears "My life's a mess... I don't want to live anymore. Just… kill me. Just kill me already."
Before I could finish the sentence—he grabbed my face and kissed me. Roughly. Possessively.
???: "Don't you dare say that again."
Y/N: "What do you want? Why are you people doing this to me?!" I shoved him back with all the strength I had.
???: "I'm sorry… I'm so, so sorry." His voice broke as he pulled me into a hug.
Y/N: "Do you even know what I've been through?"
He leaned in and kissed my forehead, gently, almost reverently.
Y/N: "I've been bullied. Harassed. Tortured. And now I'm completely messed up… I don't want to live like this anymore."
Suddenly, I broke down and hugged him tightly, as if letting go would tear me apart.
???: "Baby, don't say that. You have me."
Y/N: "You were part of the reason I'm like this…" My voice was barely a whisper.
???: "Please… don't say that." He held me tighter, his tone desperate.
Y/N: "I'm just tired… so tired of everything." I sob
He gently picked me up and laid me down on the bed. Then, without a word, he crawled in beside me, wrapping his arms around me like he was afraid I'd disappear.
???: "You're special to me, Y/N. I'll always protect you."he said
I sighed, still shaking a little—but for the first time in a long while, I felt a flicker of comfort.
He pulled me closer, gently guiding my head to his chest. I closed my eyes, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.
???: I love y/n I always loved you " I heard him said
And slowly… I fell asleep.
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