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You sniffle as you curl in on yourself from your place on the floor.
Today was a hard day... you didn't really know why, but you knew it was enough to leave you feeling exhausted and down.
So there you sit, huddled up against the wall in one of the gift shops, silently crying to yourself.
What you didn't expect was to be startled out of your daze by heavy metal footsteps, followed by a gentle voice.
"[Y/n]?"
You snap your head up, seeing Freddy peering around the corner of the counter you were hiding behind.
He must've heard you.
His ears were down, and his eyes seemed to search your whole being as he slowly walked and knelt down in front of you.
"Are you okay?" He asked in a soft tone.
Your bottom lip wobbled, and you opened your mouth to say an automatic 'I'm fine' but all that came out was an overwhelmed sob.
Freddy's eyes went downcast and he reached out to pick you up off the floor, easily picking you up and into his arms as he stood. "Oh, [y/n], come here..."
"I- I..." You try to say something- anything- but sobs overtake your words and you can't help but bury your face into the bear's neck as your arms wrap around it.
"Shhh..." He soothed, cradling the back of your head with his oversized paw. "You do not need to say anything... it is okay."
"Take some deep breaths for me..." He murmured, chest slowly rising and falling as he mimicked deep breaths to get you to follow.
It helps somewhat as your gasping breaths slow to a more natural rhythm.
"Let us go to my room, hm?" The bear hums. "It will be much more comfortable there."
You nod, tightening your grip around his neck as he starts to move towards his greenroom.
Soon you find yourself in Freddy's room, secured in a hug in the bear's lap.
A furred paw gently strokes through your hair as soft reassurances are murmured in your ear. Another paw keeps you pressed against a warm chest as you rest your head on a red shoulder pad.
You shift, and the paw gently running through your hair pauses. "Are you feeling better, Superstar?"
You peeled your eyes open, being met with Freddy's curious gaze as he tilted his head to the side like a puppy.
You give a weak nod. "Yeah..." You ignore the way your voice sounded hoarse. "Thanks, Freddy."
"Of course." He hummed, a comforting smile spreading across his face. "I am always here to help if you ever need it, [y/n]."
That gets you to smile a little. "Thanks..." You mumble.
He chuckled softly, going back to petting your head as you relax in his arms.
The comforting motion made your eyes flutter closed as you snuggle into him a little more.
Freddy noticed you falling asleep, and he started humming a song to help you calm down as he held you close.
"Goodnight, little superstar." He whispered, gently nuzzling against your forehead as you fell into a peaceful sleep.