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GET READY FOR MY 2AM, GAY, MULTIPUL CUPS OF COFFEE INFUSED BRAIN, AND SOME APPLES THOUGHT OF A STORY!?! CAUSE ITS ONLY GONNA GET WORSE FROM HERE!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!??

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INFO:

Y/N- Your Name
M/N- Middle Name
L/N- Last Name
N/N- Nick Name
F/M- Favorite Meal
F/S- Favorite Song
F/D- Favorite Drink
F/A- Favorite Animal
F/F- Favorite Flower
F/C- Favorite Color
E/C- Eye Color
S/C- Skin Color
H/C- Hair Color
H/L- Hair Length
Y/H- Your Height

C/I- Comfort Item

(---)- Author's comments

Y/N L/N

Wally Darling

Barnaby B. Beagle

Howdy Pillar

Frank Frankly

Eddie Dear

Poppy Patridge

Sally Starlet

Julie Joyful

Home

Everyone else's thoughts

Wally's thoughts

Y/N's thoughts

Y/N is a Tom-Boy in this story. THIS IS A FEM!READER!!! So if you're a boy, or whatever you identify as, we love all ok, I'm sorry, but this is not the book for you. Also the reader is an animal whisperer, Artist, makes different personalities for different people, fixes things for other neighbors, etc.

Your height as a human will be your height (Y/H)

Your height a a puppet will be 2'11 (an inch shorter than Wally) (Lol shorty)

Hope you Enjoy!

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2nd POV

Picture this: A beautiful bright blue sky with some perfectly white clouds, the grass a vibrant green with blooming flowers, a luscious forest with thriving cool rivers and streams, forest creatures enjoying the lovely weather, living their life.

Yah.

Not you though.

This was your ONE day off for the week. Instead, you spent the time on your computer scrolling through the Welcome Home arg game that entirely fascinated you.

(IK the site is taken down for updates rn 😭)

You heard a soft grumble-type growl shortly followed by the shifting of your bedsheets from next to you, pressure on your lap fully snapped you out of your trance to the colorful game, and directed your attention to the head of the big, fat, fluffy, lug that you loved so very much. You pet his head, "Hey D/N. You sleepy? Huh? Oh yes, very sleepy boy, " you said to your dog, checking the time. 'Only 2:30 PM, huh?' "Looks like I haven't been playing long enough! Ha!" You giggled at how stupid you were being. You weren't wrong though. You only started playing the game when you first woke up at 11 something AM.

"C'mon, let's go get something to eat," you say to your dog D/N. Both of you got up and headed to the kitchen. You caught yourself in the reflection. You were wearing a black baggy shirt with the sleeves cut off and some dark grey baggy basketball shorts (both men's clothing cause there just SO much more comfy). You had deep bags under your eyes, and your H/L was a bit messy, you shrugged as you talked to yourself.

When you got to the kitchen, you got yourself a big bowl of Fruity Pebbles (or whatever sugary cereal you prefer). You leaned against the countertop when you suddenly felt as if you were being watched, sending a chill down your spine, your heart rate started to rise as you looked around cautiously, "Damnit" you sighed. Setting down your bowl, you open the cabinet by your head, reach up, and grabbed a bottle of pills. Opening the bottle you noticed there were only two left, 'I'll have to get some more tomorrow, hopefully'. You swallowed a pill saving one for later just in case. Soon, the feeling of being watched left. Sighing again in relief.

'They've been getting more frequent'

You sighed deeply.

Picking up your bowl and looking outside from your spot in the kitchen, you saw the green grass and trees, the sky. "Looks like a nice day outside," you say to yourself. 

You lived out in the woods, away from society, just the way you liked it. A gorgeous property for a good price. Green, grassy, rolling hills right as you step outside, a beautiful forest behind your home and to the side of the fields, and to top it off it was surrounded by mountains. 

As you looked over the tree line you noticed a particular fluffy friend of yours. Quickly finishing the bowl of cereal you slapped on some shoes and quietly rush out the door, D/N watching from the glass sliding door that led to what you could call your "backyard". Walked up to him from behind, "RAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUURRRRRR!!!!" You roared at the top of your lungs scaring who was in front of you, he turned around fast with a terrified expression on his face, "Raraw rer" the huge fluffy grizzly bear said in a sad tone to you, "Ha, I'm sorry Dug . . I did getchya good though", he just rolled his eyes and sat on his bum like Winnie the Poo. 

It was nice to see your grizzly friend Dug was doing OK, even though it's only been a week. you don't know why but you've been quite the animal whisperer for as long as you could remember. 

(BITCH YOU BE A MOTHERFUCKIN DINSEY PRINCESS! (But without a dress if you're like me))

You sat in front of him and had a nice conversation with him, catching up, telling stories, getting scolded by a bear about your sleep schedule cause of work. This went on for about an hour or so, "Rara eer" Dug said with a few paw gestures, "I guess it is time for you to go. See ya later Dug" You stood and waved him off, once he disappeared into the forest you headed back to your home to continue playing Welcome Home.

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Ok, it's not too bad (I hope) But I promise, it's gonna get better.

Have a wonderful Morning/Day/Evening/Night WHATEVER!! Have a good, calm one.

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"Uh, maybe?"

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"You should."

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"Stop?" 

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"No."

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Your arms dangled to the side to each side of the chair you were sitting on. The stuff on your desk jumped and rattled. The desk, in general, jumped itself.

Finally, you had to stop banging your head against the desk, letting your aching forehead rest on the edge of the desk.

This new case that was brought up was really a pain in the ass, "Oh good, you finally stopped" your co-worker said nervously but relieved, a shy fellow wasn't he but a caring one at that.

"I knew being a Forensics Investigator was hard, but I didn't expect it to be THAT hard for the best investigator we have? Heh, " he grabbed the rest of his files and put them in his bag, "OK, well . . . I best be heading off, have a nice rest of your evening." they soon walked out the door with a soft but nervous smile on their face, only to pop their head back into the office, "And stop banging your head against the desk, we don't want you getting hurt" he popped his head back out the door, now he was gone. 

'He truly is a sweet guy . . . But how can you be both Pan and Non-bionary only to not be in a relationship, he deserves to be loved by someone . . . What we're his pronouns again? He, him, they, them, right? Yeah. That's it.' You logged off from your computer, closed it, and then put it into its case. 'He is kinda cute, I guess, but I wouldn't date him', you started packing up to leave, 'Maybe I should try and get him to make a Tinder account or something?' You had everything in your bag and started to leave, 'Description? Light brown hair, amber eyes, freckles, lightly tanned skin, shy,'

You let your thoughts wonder as you drove the hour and a half that it took you to get home. Once you did, it was around 6:30 at night. You fed D/N, got dressed in something comfy, and then cooked yourself something to eat. Sitting on the couch, you turned on your favorite movie, D/N, suggling up next to you, leaning against your right thigh, legs crossed, and you continued watching and eating.

Soon, 8 PM rolled around, and you were finished eating, "I should probably go to bed." Turning off the TV and setting the dirty dishes in the sink, you headed to bed. When you enter your room, you spot your computer open on your bed, and the Welcome Home site opened on it. "What?" You quietly asked yourself, stepping closer to the computer you felt like you were being watched, but you couldn't pinpoint where. Sighing, you decided to ignore it, "I'm too tired for this shit right now," you grumbled under your breath, sitting on your bed in front of the computer, 'Might as well . . .' Exploring around the game to see if you could find anything new, your computer started glitching out, "Damnit!" You exclaimed frantically clicking the keypad, nothing would work. Suddenly the screen went black, text slowly appeared on the screen,

"I will see you soon darling." 

You were hyperventilating right now, gripping your shirt tight where your heart is, anxiety was through the roof as it felt as if eyes were all around you, looking at you, judging you. You grabbed you comfort item and held it close with your other hand.

Soon the glitching started to get more violent on your screen as the dreaded sounds from the computer started to hurt your ears. Everything felt so fast and chaotic, your mind going wild, your breathing becoming uneven and heavily, it was so hard to breath, you started to shake badly, your head was pounding.

Then, everything went black.

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???'s POV 

'I have everything, right? Bag, letters, packages, breakfast, hat, watch. Yup, I have everything.' I checked everything off on my fingers I walked down the yellow bricked path, my usual route. 

"Hm?" I saw something, or someone laying in the road leading towards the woods. As I got closer, I noticed it was someone! 'But who would be laying in the road like that they don't look familiar? Are they new? ARE THEY HURT??' I crouched down to see this new person. That's when they groaned a bit. I started to panic a little, calling out to the other neighbors, "Now what's with all this hollerin' Eddie? Another bug cross your path? Ha!" He said, coming out of his bugdea, "N-No!! I was ahollerin' because someone is lying in the road there!" I said worried, pointing down at this new person faced down on the road. "I'll round everyone up!" he quickly ran around the neighborhood, calling everyone to come out.

Soon, everyone gathered around this new person on the road, unsure of what to do. First me, then Howdy, Barnaby and Frank, Julie and Sally, then came Poppy, and lastly Wally.

???'s POV 

I was peacefully painting when I saw my neighborly friends start to gather around something. 'Hm, I wonder what it is?' I saw Howdy run halfway up the path to me an--"Wally! Come quick! There's someone here!" He breathlessly said while pointing to where our neighbors were gathered, my eyes widened with curiosity, 'Could it be?', "On my way," I gently put down my paint brush and paint pallette, Howdy already rushing to the others.

Home's eyes were now fully open. Watching everyone, especially me, intently. Taking in a deep breath, brushing off Home's watchful gaze, and started down the path to greet our new neighbor. My neighbor!

Y/N's POV

*groooaaann* 'Where am I? What was I doing again? Am I lying down? Why is it so bright?' I slowly lifted up my head, using my arms to help push me up, "She's getting up!" A shrill voice exclaimed somewhere to my right. I finally got up to my feet, with some work as I was a bit unsteady. Feeling very dizzy and sickly even. Looking around, I see very colorful faces, each showing a different expression, worry, curiosity, exitement, and concern. We were in a very colorfully bright place, yet it all seemed very familiar . . . I couldn't put my finger on it, "W-Where am I? Who are you people?" I questioned taking a few uneasy steps back, all of them looking at me, "I think I can explain" a monotone voice spoke from behind the crowd of people, they all moved to the side to let him through.

A man who was just a bit taller than you now stood in front of everyone. He had yellow . . . Skin? Or was it felt? No nose or eyebrows, which was a bit strange but fitting for him. His hair looked like a blue cinnamon roll on his head. It looked fancy and nice, though. He had a red neck tie on, a blue cardigan with yellow outlining and buttons, some primary colored stripped pants, and some back and white shoes.

"Hello, neighbor. I'm Wally Darling" he gently grabbed my hand a placed a soft kiss on it, I felt my face heat up a bit 'what????', "It's a pleasure to meet you!" he said standing up fully still holding my hand, "Hi" He tilted his head a little, "You never told us your name, neighbor?" I took a deep breath in, gripping and fidgeting with the collar of my shirt, 'I feel like I'm forgetting something important'. My anxiety levels through the roof, so many questioning thoughts swirled through my head like a hurricane. "I'm Y/N L/N," it seemed he could hear the slight nervousness and uncertainty in my voice, "Don't be scared neighbor. Here, why don't we go to Home and have a nice cup of tea, maybe something to eat?" Just as he mentioned that my stomach growled a bit, I accepted his offer, "That sounds nice, thank you." he smiled warmly and led me to his house. I had so many thoughts running through my mind and too many mixed feelings to sort at the moment. Maybe some tea and food could straighten me out. As we passed by, I slightly waved to the other people who were just staring at me, I was starting to get nervous. Wally could sense my nervousness and glanced at the other neighbors, which made them quickly look away and go back to what they were originally doing.

"We're here, neighbor, say hello to Home!" He said in a more excited tone than before, right as he said that the curtains in his house opened to reveal a pair of eyes, yelping a bit in fear I just stood there starring back at the house. It opened it's door and waved it slightly, creaking a bit, as if it was waving a hand, "Home says hi" Wally stared at me intently his smile faultering a bit, waiting for me to respond, "Hello . . . Home?" It creaked again as it opened it's door wider letting us in.

Once inside, I looked around to observe. It was a nice setup, red walls, yellow roof, really just a primary color theme. A living room with two couches facing each other with a small long table in the middle, at the end near the wall was an armchair with a small round light brown wooden table with a red phone on it. The living room was connected to an open kitchen with a dinner table in the right corner and a square U shape counter, the part of the counter at was connected to the living was like a bar type counter with stools. Decorations such as pictures, paintings, plants, bookshelves, etc.

"Here, take a seat on the couch, I'll start on the tea," he gestured to the couch, I sat down as he heading towards the kitchen, "So, tell me, why did you sleep on the road?" 'Yah, why was I sleeping in the road?' I tried to what I last remember, but I couldn't remember why I was here, only fragments of my life, "I, uh . . . I don't remember." he looked over to me from the kitchen, then back to the cabinet, trying to find the tea and possibly a kettle, "Then what is most recent memory you have?" Rembering everything I could at the moment, "I honestly don't know everything's in fragments," my gaze wondered to a mirror hanging on the wall to my left.

It looked like me . . . I think? My H/L, H/C hair was in its usual style. Maybe with a bit more body? My . . . Felt? Was its normal S/C. I moved my hand up to my button nose (like Julie's and Sally's), which was a darker shade of my S/C felt. My eyes were just black voids. I was in my pj's, which was just some comfy clothes, 'That's a little embarrassing . . . I don't really give a fuck'. I was a puppet. Yet something in my gut told me that wasn't right.

"Y/N!" 

Wally's POV

'I REALLY don't appreciate her language!'

Y/N's POV

I was snapped out of my thoughts as I heard Wally yell my name with a worried expression on his face, "What's on your mind neighbor? I've been trying to call you for a minute" he questioned setting the tray with tea and cookies on the table between the two couches, taking a seat on the one across from me. "Oh! I didn't realize . . . Sorry" , he sighed, still with a worried expression, picking up his tea cup and staring at it intensely, "I guess I'm still trying to wrap my head around everything" he gave a small hum of understanding, I picked up my cup and took a small sip of tea, I noticed the flavor immediately, "Hm, Apple cinnamon?" I asked raising a brow and smiling, he gave a small chuckle, "Guilty" I softened my smile, "Apples are some actually my favorite fruits" I stated taking another sip of my tea, this seemed to spark his attention, "Apples are my favorite too!" we both stared at each other for a moment. I smiled at his actions, he seemed like a child with a sparkle in his eyes, but he was trying to hide it. 

"I feel like you and me neighbor are going to become GREAT friends" 

"Agreed"

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Today was a nice day, just settling in and getting to know Wally more. "It seems like it's getting pretty late. We should start heading to bed," Wally said, looking out the window and seeing that it was starting to get dark outside, "Yeah . . . Wait, where am I going to sleep?" standing up, you questioned, looking at Wally, who stood up with you.

The thought of sleep made you feel like you were missing something.

"Oh! Right, uhm, I suppose you could sleep here tonight? I have a spare room ready upstairs if you're comfortable with that?" Wally asked, "So would that mean we would be having a sleepover?" You asked. "I guess it would be a sleepover" He smiled more at the thought "Where do you keep your sheets and plankets?"

*Knock* *Knock* 

"I wonder who that could be?" Wally fixed himself up a bit then answered the door, "Eddie, what does you the pleasure of visiting?" Wally asked Eddie with a much less excited tone unlike before, "Sorry for barging in, I was just returning this" You walked over to the door just as Eddie held out your C/I. You blushed heavily from embarrassment. 'I must have had it near me when I was unconscious.' "Oh my, that's embarrassing. Thanks, Eddie, I didn't realize I left it behind" Taking it in your hands, rubbing the back of his neck Eddie said, "When I saw it I thought you might have dropped it, I was going to give it to you earlier but then I rememberedI still had other stuff to mail and it slipped my mind until I saw it. Anyway, I'm rambling. Sorry for not giving it back earlier." Wally glaring at your red face then at Eddie, eyes narrowing a bit, "Thank you for dropping it off. Now you better start heading off. It is getting late," his eyes widened a bit. Nervous Eddie stuttered, "R-Right, right, you're right . . . Have a-a nice night, you t-two." he quickly sped off to his post office, which doubled as his home.

You looked at your C/I with much fondness, remembering many moments you had with it, both happy and sad. Wally took notice of this and just stared, smiling softly.

~~Time skip~~

Y/N's POV

"There!" I said, brushing my hands together as if I had dust on them, "Now THAT'S a fort" standing there marveling at mine and Wally's hard work. We moved the couches to be facing east and west rather than their usual north and south facing. They were also turned outward, so the back was on the inside. One end of the sheet was on a box TV and the other was just Home's right eye. We didn't want to leave them out, as I found out 'It' was actually a 'They'. "It looks comfy," Wally said in his normal monotone voice, trying to mask the pure joy he was experiencing from finally having some one-on-one time with you.

"Weeeeeell, let's head inside and turn on a movie!" You both went inside laying on your stomachs, your favorite movie turned on. Enjoying the movie, eating popcorn and other snacks, and talking about different parts of the movie. Then, once the movie ended.

Wally's POV

*YAAAWN*, "Maybe you should go to sleep? That's the 6th time you have yawned during our conversation." I asked, she looked tired, she was holding her C/I in her arms (or hands, however, you hold it) she smirked, "Look who's counting? But whats matter I'm not--*yawn*--tired, anyway," she said in a very sleepy tone 'Silly neighbor, lying to me' I gave her a 'really?' Look, and she just rolled her eyes playfully. I turned away to set aside the popcorn and snacks, turning off the TV and the lights. Once the lights were off I heard a soft thump, I turned my head to see her asleep snuggling with her C/I.

(sorry if it's something you can't snuggle with. Just imagine you have it on you, or whatever, depending on what it is)

'I'm so happy she's finally here with me' a soft smile breached my lips. I layed down next to her, looking at her, she seemed so peaceful. "Sweet dreams neighbor" I got more comfortable and held her hand as I drifted off to "sleep".

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Y/N's POV

I woke up to the smell of delicious food cooking in the air. Sitting up groaning a bit and stretching, I lazily got up and dragged myself to the kitchen. "Good morning neighbor!" Wally smiled warmly as he continued to cook breakfast, "Morn'n Wally, morn'n Home" I mumbled, Home responded with a few creaks, "Home says 'Good morning to you too!' How did you sleep?" he asked as he started to plate the food. Handing the food to me, I responded, "Good." Looking at breakfast, I noticed it was, "Is this F/M?"

(Favorite breakfast meal)

"Yes, it is. Do you not like it? I can cook you something else," "No no! It's not that! It's just that this is my favorite B/M (Breakfast Meal)." he smiled and sat down across from me. I pretty much inhaled the meal it was so good, "fisz ih thooo hgoohd," I said with my mouth crammed with the delicious food. He gave me a goofy smile, "Good! I'm glad! But maybe you might want to take it easier on your eating, I don't want you to choke." he became a little nervous at the end of his sentence. Swallowing the big mouthful of food I had sighing at how good it was, looking over to Wally, I noticed he wasn't eating, "Aren't you gonna eat?" He started to look nervous, "No I don't think I'm going to eat, I'm not really hungry" he quickly took my plate (or bowl) and rushed to the sink, midway his stomach growled. "Liar" me and Home said at the same time. Well, Home creaked, I spoke. Wally dropped his head and looked guiltily towards me, I gave him a stern look and pointed to his chair.

He sighed in defeat, set my plate (or bowl) down, and dragged himself to his chair, looking at the floor the whole way there. Fixing him a plate (or bowl) of B/M, setting it in front of him, "Eat." I said sternly, taking my seat across from him, "I . . . Can't eat with you here" I looked at him confused, "Why?" I asked tilting my head a little, "Because you might think I'm a freak" your gaze softened, even saddened a little, "Wally I could NEVER think that you're a freak" I said grabbing his hand and giving it a gentle but reassuring squeeze, "Thanks," he kept holding my hand. He stared at the food intensely, like he did with his tea, then blinked and a large bite was gone out of the food. I stared at him in shock, "I told you that you would think I'm a freak" he looked away ashamed, "That was SO COOL! How did you do it?!" I asked excitedly, he looked at me in both shock and relief, "I don't know how, that's just how I eat" a small gut feeling inside of me told me he was lying but I ignored it.

After he was done eating he asked, "How about we go around and meet the rest of the neighborhood?" I smiled brightly, "That sounds great!" He smile grew from seeing mine so bright, "Then let's go now, no time to waste! And maybe have a sleepover with everyone afterwards?" I nodded my head happily. He hooked his arm with mine and left.

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2nd POV

You smiled at the beautiful that greeted you as you exited Home. "Goodbye Home! We'll be back later this afternoon. Don't miss us too much!" Wally waved goodbye to Home as you both walked down the path, you following suit, "Later Home!" You exclaimed, turning your head forward. Wally smiled at your kindness to Home. You didn't seem to freaked out or scared of Home being alive. 'I love you so much,' Wally thought, feeling heat rise up to his cheeks.

"You OK Wally? You look a bit red, are you feeling alright?" You cupped his right cheek with your hand as you gently pressed the back of your other hand to his forehead. Wally hadn't realized that he had been staring at you for so long, "Oh! Y-Yes, I'm feeling quite alright, i-it's just a bit warm outside," Wally said, pulling his collar pretending to air out, 'So caring! just like before,' Wally thought to himself as you kept checking his temperature just in case, "Well ok; but just let me know if you're not feeling good. Alright?" Wally gave a nod with a pleasant smile.

Walking down the path, turning left, you both headed towards a post office, "Since Eddie is always working and you kind of already met him, I'm sure we can skip him for now" Wally stated before passing Eddie's post office. "The lovely mother of the neighborhood here is Poppy! She is the best baker ever! And is always here to lend a helping wing!" Wally explained as he presented the big red barn that was on the path in front of us.

He knocked on the big barn doors with the white crosses and lining. The big red, colorful bird that you saw when you first arrived opened the door soon after, "Oh, Feathers! It's you deary, are you feeling better from when you arrived? I was wondering if you were possibly hurt or -" she rambled on for a minute more before stopping realizing that she was talking for a bit longer than she intended to, "Oh my! I'm rambling again. Sorry, deary, I'm Poppy Partridge. It nice to meet you." she held out a wing for you to shake. Her caring personality reminded you of your mother. You missed ger in thar moment. Taking her wing and shaking it.

"It's nice to formally meet you too! I'm Y/N L/N. You know I dabble in baking from time to time as well! Maybe we could have a baking day together! I'd love for you to show me a few tricks, and maybe some in return?" She looked towards you sweetly and a bit taken back. Wally only looked at you in shock, hiding it, he thought, 'It's like she's known her for years!'. "That's a wonderful idea! I'm glad to see I'm not the only baker in the neighborhood now," she exclaimed with a bright smile. You smiled brightly back at her, Wally cleared his throat drawing both of yours and Poppy's attention to him, "Poppy, Y/N and I are hosting a sleepover with everyone in the neighborhood at Home tonight and would like you to join us" Poppy thought for a moment before replying, "I would love to! What time is it?" You started to panic slightly. 'Shit! We didn't plan a time!' Still looking at Wally hoping that he'll realize this too, "hm" Wally tapped his chin for a second, thinking, "Maybe sometime around 6 PM?" You released the breath you didn't know you were holding before, "I'll see you there! And I will see your hand in the kitchen maybe?" Your nervousness quickly left you as soon as Wally covered for us, smiling at Poppy again, "Oh most definitely. Let's see what you got," you slightly teased in a sassy tone, putting your hands on your hips, "It's on then. I'll see you in the kitchen." She matched your tone, challenging you. Wally giggled at your guy's competitiveness.

You and Wally left waving goodbye to Poppy. "Next up is the star of every play in town, of course created and directed by her, herself," walking up to a sun and moon themed theater. Knocking on the door. A sun, or star person whipped open the door, "Hello there! What you to the presence of mwah?~" Dramatically stating while leaning a little to the doorway, dramatically/dantily placing a hand on her chest. 'Oh we are SO going to be besties,' deciding it would be fun to match her dramatic personality, "We have come to request your presence at a night of fun, movies, and snacks at the residence of Home~" also matching her putting a hand on your chest, turing your body to be facing the side, while extending a hand towards her. She was left speechless with stars in her eyes, "A SLEEPOVER?! I WOULD LOVE TO COME! Wait, you're the girl who showed up a few days ago!! OH MY GOSH, IT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU!!! I'M Sally Starlet!! What's your name?!" she pretty muched telleported in front of you with her hands in hers against her chest as she spat out so much at once. You liked her enthusiasm, "I'm Y/N L/N! I'm glad you're going to join us at the sleepover! By the way, it starts at 6 tonight." she beamed at you, and you beamed back, intertwining both your hands together and slightly shaking them, "That's such a pretty name! I'm excited for the sleepover tonight!" She shook both your hands more, "Thank you! I think yours is pretty too! I'm excited as well! Also, by the way, I heard you write plays?" She was beyond excited at this point. She was glowing brightly that it made your eyes hurt a little, "YES! YES, I DO! In fact I'm writing a new one right now! Why do you ask?" She exclaimed, jumping a little, "Weeell~, I have a creative mind myself that I think we could have lots of fun writing some plays together!" She gasped at the sudden idea, tightening the grip on your hands and shaking them rapidly now. You couldn't but giggle at her reaction, "That would be EXCELENT!!!" You were jumping up and down with her at the overwhelming emotions of pure joy that flowed between you two, "Maybe tomorrow I can come over to help write the new play that you're working on right now!!" 

She stopped jumping, kneeled to the ground, then placed the same hand from earlier back on her chest, but differently this time, then looking back up at you with a sincere look on her face. "It would be my honor to write my new play with you~" with your open hand you wiped away an imaginary tear from your eye, looking down at her with the same sincere expression she wore, a small blush hit you, "It would be my honor to write OUR new play with you, together" you fake sniffled as you jumped to hug her. 

Wally was just staring at you two, 'WHAT THE FFF-FUGDE IS HAPPENING?!'

"WAIT NO!-" She was interrupted by you completely pulling her in an embrace, "What do you mean no?" You asked her in the hug, "Don't I . . . Burn you?" Now that you thought about it, she kinda did feel a bit hot. But to be fare she IS a literal star. "I don't mind." Your statement seemed to take her back a bit before hugging you back. A small tear fell down her smiling face.

Wally was surprised, 'NO ONE could hug her. Not only because of her rays, but because of the heat that radiated off her,' Wally thought to himself.

You pulled out of the embrace. Standing up, you helped Sally to her feet, then dusted yourself off. "Well we best be going. It was wonderful meeting you! I'm looking forward to tomorrow!" With that you, and Wally waved goodbye to Sally, and were off to meet the rest of the neighborhood.

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Wally's POV

'How does she make it seem so easy?! She's acting like she's known them for years! Could it be . . . ? No. No. That CAN'T be . . . Can it?' Finally, we came up to Julie's house. "Here, we have our most rambunctious neighbor. She's huge fun when it comes to games or just wanting a fun way to pass the time!" I knocked on the door to her house. A second barely passed before the door was whipped open by my pink-colored friend before pouncing on Y/N, knocking her to the ground. "HIII!!! OH, YOU MUST BE NEW? IT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU!! I'M JULIE JOYFUL! WE CAN PLAY AND DANCE, AND--" I pulled her off of Y/N, standing her up I reminded her, "Julie, what did we talk about, about personal space?" Tilting my head in the progress, "Not to invade it," she answered, lowering her head with a sad expression on her face. "That's right, Julie, now shouldn't you apologize to our new neighbor?" She nodded as Y/N picked up her head from the ground, "Hehe, sorry neighbor. I just got really excited when I saw you! We hadn't had a new neighbor in forever!" Y/N rose up from the ground dusting herself off, 'Jump scare much jeez! Reminds me of the FNAF jump scares,' she thought. 'Even her voice in her head is beautiful~' My smile grew a little more genuine from my thought. 

She started fiddling with the neckline of her shirt, "It's fine, really. I'm used to it. I had a dog that jumped on me every time I came back home from anywhere" Y/N fondly smiled as the faint and blurred images of her dog, D/N, jumped on her when returning from work. My smile grew even more genuine as I read the memories that played in her head. Her fiddling slowed down at the thought of her dog.

Julie brightened up instantly at the mention of something about Y/N, "*gasp!* You had a dog?! Tell me ALL about them!! Wait! I didn't get your name! What's your name??" The hand that was fiddling with her shirt opened up like she did when being dramatic (✨️💅✨️) with Sally, "I'm Y/N L/N. It's nice to meet you! You got a pretty strong tackle there. Maybe we could play a game of tag or play fight. Oh! What about capture the flag!" Julie was shaking with excitement, her smile as wide as could be. "YES! YES! YES! YEEESS!!! OR hind-n'-go-seek-tag! Or arts and crafts! I have SO MANY STICKERS that we can use!!" Y/N wore a happy smile, but I could tell she was still a bit nervous.

Y/N's POV

'She's energetic. But her energy and happiness is infectious' I was still trying to calm down from the heart attack I had when she launched herself at me the second she saw me.

"I would LOVE to play games with you and the rest of the neighbors once I meet all of them. Which I should continue right now. I'll see you later!" I grabbed Wally's hand and started down the path. "OK! BYYYEEE!!" Julie waved frantically at us before skipping back into her house. Then I remembered, "WAIT! JULIE!!" She stuck her head out the opened door, "What?!" "Me and Wally are having a sleepover in Home at 6 PM! Be there!!" She smiled more brightly if that was even possible, "OK!!!"

2nd POV

Wally blushed at the fact that you and him were holding hands. You suddenly pulled him to the side of the road behind a few trees and bushes. Wally let out a small squeal when being yanked into the brush. 

You grabbed tightly onto the front of Wally's cardigan and leaned into his chest, still flustered by the sudden action, he hugged you, pulling you closer into his chest. Wrapping your arms around him you completed the embrace, "Did she scare you Y/N?" Wally asked, you nodded with your eyes closed, you needed all the comfort you could get, "Yeah, she startled me to Y/N. You're not hurt are you?" You nodded your head. Wally could feel the anger in him rising.

'S̵̡̛̠̲̫̥̬͕͗́̌̋̔̆͑h̶̜̦̟̭̉̃̌̈̈́̾́ȩ̷̛̦̟͉͒͊̓͆͝.̷̞̀̊̏̋̉̀̌ ̵̡̼̤̙̕H̸͙̙͉̤̽̓̾̂͘͘ų̸͖̫͎͇̤̝̘̔̌̄r̷̖̤͛̓̋̊̈́͐t̵̨̥̱̣̼̏̿.̴̛̛̫̰͕́̋͛̾̆͋ ̶̡̗̜̉͋̊̐Ḧ̶̞̜̤̭́́͛e̵̛̤̙̖̻͛̅̓̒̓̎ŗ̷̫̣̀͜?̵̧̗͕͕͕̰̠̆̓̋̄͂͒͠'

You unwrapped one of your arms from the embrace to show him the scratches on your arm that had begun to show a bit of blood. His expression darkened by fractions, but hid it to not worry or scare you further. Blushing slightly, Wally gently grabbed your wrist and brought your arm up to his mouth, he began to kiss your wounds softly. The soft kisses trailed up your arm until he reached just under your shoulder, then pulled out your other arm and did the same, littering soft kisses along your arm. Again he stopped just below your shoulder, he lifted his head so his mouth was right next to your ear. He whispered, "Does it feel better now?" Your face was as red as a tomato, "M-Mhm!" Wally lowered both your wrists so they were hanging at both your sides, "Good, let's start heading to the next neighbor" With one hand he slid it into yours, intertwining your fingers together.

After going through the brush back to the path you could see the next house was a yellow house with a garden.

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Y/N's POV

Coming up on the cute yellow house, blushing at the fact that Wally's and I's hands were still intertwined. 'His hands are so soft' I smiled warmly at the thought. It felt like all my worries and stress melted away at his slightest touch. Wally's grip tightened on my hand just after I thought that 'Weird?' 

"This lovely house belongs to the smartest neighbor in the neighborhood. He is also a bug whisperer and is infatuated with butterflies" Wally tone became more of monotone at the mention of the next neighbor, "And this neighbor isn't going to tackle me to the ground?" Wally let out a small chuckle, "No, this neighbor is quite the opposite" Wally knocked on the door, we heard a 'coming!' From the background.

We waited for a minute before a grey-skinned person with very dark blue, almost black, hair. A long yellow nose and a nasally voice, like his nose is slightly plugged up, and a small frown. "Hello? Oh, you must be the new girl I saw yesterday. I'm Frank Frankly" he held out a hand for me to shake, with a small smile I took his hand, shaking it, "Nice to meet you, I'm Y/N L/N" his features softened a bit, "So what brings you to my home?" Retreating the hand I gestured it to Wally, "Well, me and Wally here were just going around the neighborhood for me to meet everyone" when Frank saw Wally he snarled and narrowed his eyes that were staring daggers into Wally, probably litterally. 

"Wally."

 Frank turned his nose up at Wally crossing his arms over their chest.

 "Frank." 

Wally let go of my hand to cross his arms as well, staring intensely into Frank's eyes, pupils dilating a bit.

I don't know what but something deep, deep, deep, DEEP DOWN inside me, told me that I needed to calm him down NOW.

"So Frank, I heard you really like butterflies?" Frank instantly drew his attention to me with a poorly hidden small smile, "Yes! Why do you ask?" Wally kept giving Frank intense stares but when he looked at me his features softened a lot.

"Well the thing is I know quite a bit about many butterflies. My old home had a garden and green house and they would love to fly by there and I would love to watch and draw them. So I decided to research about the butterflies species." Frank seemed absolutely thrilled by this new information about me, "Really! What kind were they? Monarch? Painted Lady? White admiral?" I smiled from how excited he got over the beautiful winged insects, "Many! Also, by the way, we're having a sleepover at Home with everyone and I would love for you to come" Frank lifted half his unibrow in a questioning manor, "A sleepover?" Now it was my turn to question "Yes, is there something wrong with that?" Wally mumbled something almost inaudible but loud enough for me and Frank to barely hear, "What fun foreign to you, you grumpy butt party pooper?" Frank once again scowled at Wally who did back. Frank also mumbled something while tightening the grip on the sleeve of his crossed arms, "You're one to talk when you barely know how to do anything you apple obsessive Elvis Presley rip off."

I swear I could see sparks in the air between their eyes. "You!--" I could see Wally fuming more when Frank interrupted him, "Everyone is showing up?" I nodded, "Yup, everyone! At least we've asked so far. Sally, Poppy, Julie, Eddie . . ." His eyes brightened at the mention of the neighborhood mailman, "That's all who we asked so far" he thought for a moment, 'Do I see a blush?' Any blush that existed quickly faded away, "I guess I will attend" smiling I said, "I'm glad! You won't regret it! I'll see you soon then. Also it starts at 6 PM. Can't wait to see you there!" I waved him off with a smile on my face. He returned it with a soft smile and waved back to me and Wally walking to the next house. Then glared at Wally before going back into his house.

"I'm shocked you got that 

. . . N E I G H B O R . . . 

Of ours smiling on the first day you met him" 

when he called Frank 'neighbor' he said it slow, and dark, almost murderiously. It creeped me out.

"Does he not smile much?" "It's 'THEY', and yes, only very few things can make them smile." 'Sorry Frank' I didn't mean to disrespect Frank by calling them the wrong pronouns. I had to think of a way to cheer up Wally before he murders someone. I intertwined his hand in mine, "So who's the next neighbor?" Wally flushed instantly at the small gesture, although to some it was big. He brightened up instantly, "The next neighbor is the funniest guy you will ever meet! And he is my bestest friend in the whole world!" He got all giddy and excited just by mentioning his friend 'How adorable~' Wally tried to cover his now super red face but I could still see it.

Looking around at the beautiful colorful trees that surrounded the colorful houses with even more colorful people inside them, I thought, 'I don't how I got here, but I never want to leave. EVER.' 

Wally's POV

My grip tightened on her hand without realizing it, 'SHE WANTS TO STAY!!! I COULD BE MORE HAPPY!! I KNEW SHE WOULD LOVE IT HERE!!' 

Other than having to talk with Frank today was a good day.

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Wally's POV

Creeeaak Creak

"N-No Home. Everything will go as planned, I promise"

Creak Bang Bang

"Y-Yes I do re-remember our deal, but--"

BANG BANG!

"O-Of course Home. Whatever you say"

Shudder Shudder

"No, please! J-Just pluck one from her real! Please! Please anybody but them! Do YOU remember our deal?" 

 . . . 

Creeak Shudder

"Thank you, Home."

Home was definitely not pleased with this decision but it was what Wally had to do to keep everyone safe.

To keep you safe.

"WALLY!" 

"Yes Y/N?" 

"What's going on in there? Is everything ok? I heard noises." 

'She can't find out! Ever! I gotta think of something quick.'

"Oh, uh me and Home were just talking about tonight's sleepover with everyone! Nothing to worry about!" 

I yelled from the kitchen

"Oh, OK! IS Home excited too?" 

"Yes, Home is happy to see everyone! Just as long as we're keeping quiet!" 

"OK!-I mean, ok." She yelled quieter from the living room, preparing it for everyone.

'I hope I didn't yell too loud earlier. Sorry, Home.' She thought

'So caring~' 

'Tomorrow night. Tomorrow night for sure. It will take a lot of energy but . . .'

'W̸̸̵̢͇͕̖͔͉̦̭̺͍̬̊͐͗̂̊ͭ̀̐ͨͧ̊͟͝͠͡͝͡h̜̭a̱͎͎̭̖̹ͭ͗̿t̶̛̫̥̞ͫ̋͛̋̋͑͊ͯ̇e̡̻̟̠̤̭͖̝͖̭̣͕̦̋ͪ̐̋͌̀̃̿͗̎̉̑̿̐ͧ͝͝v̵̧_̳̗̩ͮ̔͂̐ͬ̓é̖ͯr̹̤͎͗̊͒̚͡_̝͞ i̶̩̝͊͐͆͆ͮt̡̧̨̧̧̛̯̟͍̤͍̹͖̺̰̘͙̗̘̫̤͓͂̀͌ͪͮ̋̀͛̊̔̽ͥ̋͐̈́̒ͧ͆̎͘̚̚ t̸̯͓̲̯̩̹̩͋͋͋ͫ̅̑̀̆̚͘̚͡â̧̧̢̢̛̛͚̼͙̜̪͉̝̻͉͗ͦ͋̃̾̐̋ͧ̐̽ͧͥ̉̿̋ͩ́͑ͯ̕̕͢͠k̴̻͖̲̃ͮ͜ȇ̢̧̟̪̝ͮş̷̵̵̧͖̳͓̝̫̭͉̾́ͯ̂̍ͧ̓͑ͩ̾̋̋ͨ̽͜͠͡ t̴̶̢̧̤̖̩̳̲͇͚͛̓͋͌̔ͥ̈̃̂́̉̅̊͂ͣ͊̍ͥ̚̚͝͝ͅo̵̴̧̨̩̰͔̣̫̖͍̗͓͖͎͉̰̫͕̺ͩ̓́ͮ̾ͤͮͪ͆̅̒̃̑̂̓̍̓͞͠ͅ k̸̢̡̝͖̯͎̠͓̙͍̺͗̅́̏͋̔ͫ̿͌̆ͯͩ̐ͬ́͘̚̕͝͠_e̼̘͚͖̾̅͗e̶p̢̛̣̝͈͍̫̀̂̎͗ͩ͑̋̐̕͟͜͝ͅ ț̢̢̺̲̞̩̩̣̫̬̝̟͓̗̲̭̟̰͈̿́ͩ̈́ͮͧ̿̽̆ͫ͂̋ͫͩ̔̚͜͢͞͠ȟḛm̷̶̳̰̹͔͚͎̓̀́ͬͣ̈́̊̅̄͐͠ s̡̧̨̨̛͕̣͍͉̺̪̼ͭͤ̂ͧͬ̓ͨ̉ͨ̅̐̊ͥ͛ͣ̄̽͑ͪ̈́̈ͥ̇̚͡a̸̢̧̪̘͙̣͎͕͈̩̋ͯ̋̓͛ͤ͌́̌͌̀̈́̏̈́͑̚͘͢͝f͙͚̳̤̖̤̝͔͓͖͕͙͙̓̈̅̉̌̎͒ͩ͌̉̅̌̚ȩ͙̗͎̗͈̺͙̤̈́̇̇ͥͦͫ͐ͣ́ͬ͂ͧ̔͘̚͠͠'

"Shudder Bang" 

(Translation: "They're here")

I put on the best smile I could muster and walked out of the kitchen to the front door to Welcome everybody.

You had expanded the fort so the bigger neighbors could fit.

"Are they here?" You asked excitedly 

"Yep" 

'She's so adorable when she's like that~ I'm glad I brought her here' 

I stood in front of the front door, you stood right next to me. My mood was already lifted by your happy presence.

'I wish she would love me the same as I do to her right now. I want her to love me the same'

I quickly pushed those thoughts away, they were something to worry about at a later date.

"Ready?"

She took my hand in hers.

"As I'll ever be" 

She had one of the most beautiful, bright smiles on her face.

It couldn't help but make mine more real.

"Home, please open the door for our friends"

The door creaked open to reveal everyone.

"Welcome!" Y/N and I spoke in unison. Everyone said hello in their own little ways, although jumbled and mixed with all of my dear friends speaking at once.

They came in one by one, some more chaotic than others. It was nice to have my love and dearest friends in the same room having fun, enjoying themselves, and being happy.

"If they knew the truth they would hate you" Home talked to me inside my mind. 'I know' I sighed deeply, 'But whatever it takes to keep them safe and happy. So they can enjoy moments like this more often'

"If only they knew about what happened. What you did to the others"

'If only . . .'

A single tear fell down my cheek, I quickly wiped it off before anyone could notice.

'It's time.'

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Y/N's POV

The big red motherly bird approached me with a dark, dramatic look in her face with a smug smirk, "Your time has come little one. Are you prepared to lose?" I returned her smug smirk, "You ready to lose old lady" I teased, "Ohohoho, I'll make you eat those words" With that we headed off to the kitchen. 

The other neighbors made teams supporting either me or Poppy while a small few rooted for us both.

~~Time Skip~~

Finally, after what seemed like forever yet a second, I was done. I made some of my famous fudge brownies.

(If you don't like/don't eat brownies for whatever reason then make it your favorite dessert)

While Poppy made a small strawberry cheese-cream cake. 

Everyone grabbed two plates each for the cake and brownies. 

Everyone first tried my brownies. They hummed in unison

"This is so good Y/N! How did you get it so fudgy?" Julie exclaimed

"Yeah, how??" Sally questioned.

"Ya did a real good job kid" Barnaby gave me a thumbs up.

" . . . " Wally was only left speechless. Staring at the brownie with one bite out of it.

Even Poppy tried some!

"My my deary! This IS scrumptious! Excellent job on fudgy and moisture of it!" She complimented.

"Thanks, Poppy! I can't wait to try yours!" I paused a moment, "Hey, listen, sorry about calling you an 'old lady' earlier I didn't truly mean it" 

She gave me a sympathetic smile, "Oh it's quite alright deary. I apologize for my rude attitude earlier. I don't usually act like that, Sally has been giving me pointers on my acting skills" she gestured to Sally at the mention of her. Sally puffed out her chest and gave a proud smile when Poppy did so.

I looked at everyone enjoying my brownies, I smiled brightly 'My new home,' I felt happier than ever to be here. Yet something deep DEEP inside me told me that I don't belong here. I pushed down that feeling to enjoy the happy moment before me. Because,

You'll never know when it will end.

I finally spotted Wally just staring at his brownie with only one bite in it. I walked over to him.

"Everything ok Wally?"

He snapped out of his trance. He looked at me, but something was different.

The pupils in his eyes were shaped like hearts. Although short-lived, his pupils quickly went back to their normal, circle shape.

 He quietly asked, "Why is it so good?" I smiled, relieved that he enjoyed it.

"Well I made it was lots of love and devotion" I leaned in a little putting the back of my hand on one side of my mouth that was opposite of him, I quietly said, "And a little competitiveness" standing up fully again Wally and I giggle at my comment, "But mostly love though" I leaned down again, "Especially to you~" I booped him where his nose should be then turned around and left. 

 Finally, it came time to try Poppy's cake. I started to pass it out to everyone with Poppy's help. They didn't waste a second to eat it when it was handed to them.

"You've outdone yourself this time Poppy!" 

"Thank you Howdy, your too kind" Poppy said bashfully

"MAMA THIS IS SO GOOD!!!"

I was a bit taken aback by how Sally called Poppy 'Mama', 'Is she really her daughter?' I thought.

"Thank you, sweetheart"  

When I passed Wally's cake to him his plate that originally held his brownie was now empty, "Here you go!" I handed it to him with a wink before seating next to him at the end of the counter. 

His cheeks flushed red.

"T-Thank you, Y/N"

"Of course!" 

I took a bite of my cake. And Oh My GOSH! It was SO GOOD!! 

I held the first bite in my mouth for a minute, savoring it, closing my eyes, and tilting my head up. I hummed in delight, it was fluffy and flavorful and it just melted in my mouth. 

I could feel a pair of eyes on me enjoying the cake.

I swallowed the bite of cake in my mouth, staying in the same position for a moment, I spoke, "I can feel you watching me~" I slightly opened my right eye to look at him quickly turn his head down to his food. I chuckled and dug into my food.

After everyone was done it was time to vote me and Poppy stood in the kitchen with everyone else behind the counter. Shorter people were in the front while tall people stood in the back.

They all conversed to decide the winner.

After a minute or two of discussing they stopped. Sally stood on a stool with one hand behind her while the other was in a fist next to her mouth.

She cleared her throat.

"We have decided that the winner of this delicious competition is . . ." 

She waited to announce the winner dramatically. I was on the edge of my toes, anxious to find out who the winner is.

"Y/N!!" 

It took me a second to process her words

'I . . . Won?' 

I was taken aback.

"Congratulations deary! Your brownies were really tasty!"

A big grin greeted my face, "Your cake was delicious as well! Good job!" 

She pulled me into a small hug, "You're too kind deary!" I returned her hug, "But I promise you I will not be easy to beat next time" she whispered in my ear, I could sense the smirk in her voice, "I'm looking forward to it" I whispered back. Looking out to the others.

 "Anybody up for some games?"

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2nd POV

"Left-hand red!"

"Oh no!"

"Ah jeez! Here we go!"

"Watch out!"

"Careful!!"

Everyone screamed in unison when shifting their position.

"Watch the hair!?"

"Well, then why is it so big? Huh! Maybe you should cut it off!!" 

"*GASP* DON'T YOU EVER INSULT ME LIKE THAT AGAIN!?"

"Haha! How ya doing Howdy?"

"I'm doing quite well. How about you?"

"A little stretched out but fine"

"Oh, LuCkY yOu. I'm stuck next to this!--"

"Calm down Frank your head might start spinning"

"O-Okay Eddie; thank you"

"Right-foot red!"

Everyone shifted their position again. Some screaming or yelping.

"Oh feathers! Haha!"

The knotted mess that was most of the neighbors, Barnaby was the only one to get out so far.

"Left-hand blue!"

"OH NO!!" With that Sally fell, almost taking Julie with her.

"Oh my! Sweetheart, are you okay?"

Sally crawled out from the puppet-knott, then stood up and dusted herself off.

"Yah Mama!"

She walked to Poppy and sat next to her watching everyone else.

~~Small Time Skip~~

Y/N's POV

My breath hitched. And my heart started to beat faster.

I could feel his breath on my skin. It made me shudder, I tried my best to hide it.

"Right-hand yellow!"

He came closer to me.

My face was already flushed vibrant red at this point. I couldn't let anybody see it.

He whispered.

"You look red Y/N, what's the matter?" 

I jumped at his voice, then I made eye contact. My face flushed more if that was somehow even possible.

I whispered back.

"Y-Yeah I'm f-fine just hot is all"

He leaned in a bit closer, "You're right! I can feel you from here! Are you sick? Do you need water? Can I-"

"Wally I'm fine! I'm just feeling a bit warm is all"

My legs were getting tired from the position we were in. My stomach was facing up with my hands on either side of me, my legs were bent like I was squatting.

(Basically stomach-up spider-crawl)

While Wally was on top of me. He was in between my legs, one leg was bent slightly pressing on my inner thigh. The other was outstretched, and his hands were to the side of my shoulders.

Poppy called out the next move.

"Right-hand green!"

Wally's POV

Her face was red with embarrassment.

That's when Poppy called the next move.

"Right-hand green!"

Y/N stretched her arm over me and over to my side. I had to put my hand on the dot next to hers.

"Left-hand yellow!"

She was now fully on top of me.

Y/N's POV

I was now on top of Wally.

'THAT'S SO MUCH BETTER ON MY LEGS, GOOD GOSH!' 

I look up to see that Eddie and Frank were in a similar position me and Wally currently were in. Frank was on top of Eddie, and by the look on their face, I could tell that my assumption was correct by how flustered Frank looked.

Howdy started to wobble. He was in the middle of everyone with few limbs under either Eddie and Frank or Wally and I.

One of his legs was right next to Frank and Eddie's arms. He kept wobbling and shaking until . . . 

He fell!

Bringing Frank and Eddie crashing down with him! 

Everyone watching went crazy. Shouting out some collective "OOOOHH!!!" 'S or laughing. I joined in on the OH-ing when it started then started laughing, my entire body shook when I did.

'Oh my gosh look at Frank! He's redder than a tomato!' 

Right as I thought that Wally leaned back his head to look at Eddie and Frank.

'Weird'

Then a silly thought occurred in my brain then.

'I can just imagine what Wally looks like with his head like that. So silly, yet maybe a bit creepy with how far it is right now'

"Oh, my feathers!! Are all of you ok?? Do any of you need an ice pack? First aid?"

"No, we're quite alright Poppy. Nothing to worry about" Eddie comforted her.

'Hm? Extreme anxiety. I'll keep note of that'

"Looks like it's just Y/N and Wally left! Who will fall first? Who knows?"

Sally tried to spice it up by making it more dramatic, which just made it more fun. As she spoke me and Wally made eye contact. We both smirked, challenging each other.

"Fast round!"

Poppy spun the wheel

"Right-foot blue!"

2nd POV

You stretched your right foot over the blue spot close to your hand, while Wally had to cross his legs to do the move. Now you pretty much sat on his hip, it was uncomfortable but whatever it took to win.

'This position is killing me! I'm going to fall if Poppy doesn't call out the next move!'

"Left-foot red!"

'WHAT!?'

Wally could hear you chuckle evilly as you could see his struggle already. Wally shot her a small glare.

"Is Wally gonna even be able to pull that off?!"

"*Chuckle* I don't know Julie"

"I think he is going to FALL!" 

Frank cupped their mouth and spoke louder as they spoke the word 'FALL'

Wally shit him a glare with narrow eyes.

He twisted his lower half so it would hopefully be easier. Barely his left foot reached the dot one down from the dot your foot was on. 

Everyone went crazy. My eyes widened in shock.

 "Nice one" 

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Frank's POV

Y/N and Wally have been going at it for a few spins now. Twisting and turning in all kinds of crazy positions. 

Looking around I can see everyone's excitement and shock at how competitive those two are.

 Not to mention Sally was narrating everything like a WWE match. And Julie brought out popcorn and drinks. 

Poppy looked a bit nervous, probably worrying that one of them was going to hurt themselves with how flexible the were being.

 'Wally seems to be a bit stiffer than Y/N, but not by much. Who is she?'

I talked to Julie and Poppy afterward for a couple reasons, one of them having questions about Y/N. But when I asked them about her they seemed to have similar answers.

She shared some of their characteristics and hobbies, seeming to blend with them. 

'Why is she trying to befriend everybody? Why do I get a strange feeling about her?'

I thought for a bit longer about that.

But it was soon interrupted by the cheering of everyone. 

Snapping out of my thoughts I payed attention to the round of very competitive twister in front of me. 

Y/N's right-leg was mid-air. My mouth dropped open. She brought it down fast, completely flipping her postion so her stomach was facing up. I could see Wally was left surprised and shocked at the same time. 

'He tried to trip her?'

Poppy called out the next move and we all watch the two on the mat change positions. Y/N bent her right-arm which was right over the back of Wally's knee causing it to harshly bend, almost making him collapse. 

I was kind of excited to see him fall and loose. The look of despair on his face would have been laughable and most enjoyable.

'I don't HATE him . . . I just . . . We just don't always see eye-to-eye and he's quite annoying. Always asking stupid questions like he's a child, he's 21!'

(I looked it up and it's true. Wally is connonically 21!)

'Always has that dopey stare of his unless you do something he doesn't like, unless you "step out of line" he says, then he gives you this wide-eyed stare. It's . . . Creepy.'

Just the thought of it made me shiver.

'But, whatever. Anyway, him and Barnaby are always interrupting me at the worst times! With their dump pranks and mediocre jokes! I swear I!?--"Hey Frank is something the matter?"

I jumped from Eddie's hand gentle grabbing my arm. All my thoughts were completely wiped from my mind.

"We-Well I-you see I- *sigh* Nothing" 

Eddie looked really worried, "Sorry to startle ya, you just looked pretty upset" he trailed off in his words. The red dots on my face brightened, "O-Oh, thank you. But I'm fine, just lost in thought" I looked away as I hugged my arms together just below my chest. Eddie seemed sad, I hated that, "Hey look. It seems like Y/N is about to win!"

I turned my attention to the match between the two. He was right! Wally was struggling! Y/N seemed to be a bit shaky but still stable. 

A small shriek was heard followed by a big thud and "OOF!"

"HA HA! I WIN!"

Y/N shot up with her fists in the air, a big grin on her face which slightly faded.

"Oh jeez. A bit light-headed" one hand was on her head while the other was out to the side slightly to the side and forward, like it was going to keep her stable.

She wobbled, loosing track of her feet.

"Do you need to sit down deary?" Poppy asked a little frantically.

"I-uh" she groaned the tripped over Wally who was just barely getting up from his fall. She landed next to him on her back with a huge *THUD*. The back of her head taking a lot of impact.

She groaned loudly 

"FEATHERS!! Are you alright Y/N?!"

"Y/N!? A-ARE YOU OK?! I'M SO SO SO SO SORRY! HOW'S YOUR HEAD? IS IT FEELING ALRIGHT?? DO YOU NEED AN ICEPACK? DO YOU NEED TO LAYDOWN? WATER??" 

Wally was freaking out. Y/N could only forrow her eyebrows and closed eyes as she layed there, groaning a little here and there.

Everyone got closer to see how badly she got hurt. Me being one of them of corse. I was worried but, she looked fine to me. 'No blood, nothing is broken, and she can still still talk . . . Well make noise. I would call that fine.'

Wally tried to lift her up but she pushed one of his hands away. "I'm fine. My head just hurts I little" she very slowly sat up. Everyone backed a few steps to give her space. Y/N rubbed the back of her head, looking over to Wally's worried face, she smirked then poked his forehead while saying in a smug tone, "Heh heh I still beat you" Wally was taken aback. He sat there blinking few times before being snapped out of his shock by Y/N slowly getting, quickly jumping up to help her, "Do you need anything?" She smiled, "No, I'm fine" she turned to look at everyone else. 

"Who's up for some skibbo?"

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Sally's POV

"HA! Another pile under mah belt"

'My my. This new Y/N person is truly a worthy aponent. Her draw pile is thinning more and more with every turn! Hm? . . . How can I beat her?'

"Uuuh? Sally it's your turn" 

"Yes yes! I know! I am just scheming my victory. Quiver and tremble before me as I claim MY place as victor!"

Y/N and Julie snorted at my dramatic behavior.

'Who cares what they think! For what is life without a little drama! I mean . . . Who wants to live a normal, boring life when you can be ✨️exotic✨️'

The thought of be like others made me shiver. 

Finally I finished up my turn, only disposing 10 cards from my draw pile. It's not THAT good compared to how much there still is, but it's still a good amount.

"Jeez, this card game has my poor little pup brain screaming"

"Not more than the button on your vest" I mumbled. Y/N snorted then busted out into laughter.

"S-Sally-I-*WHEEZE*-HAHAHAHUGH-YOU!-HAHAHAHAHEHEHAHAHEHAHHAE" 

She was laughing so much that she could barely get a word out. Others around the table started to either laugh with her, giggled or chuckled at how silly she was being, questioning what I had said, or looked at her with utter worry.

'Another one dies at my brilliance~ Not surprising in the least~'

Finally she was done dying and rose from the dead.

"Sally, *Cough* *Cough* You have no chill. Hahahehe, *Cough*"

She was teary-eyed and coughing with a few of her cards stuck to her face. The site of her got me to burst out into laughter.

"*Ahem!*Sorry let's continue"

After the interruption we continued the round. Y/N won . . . Again.

2nd POV

As everyone got comfortable in the fort it seemed a bit to small for the bigger neighbors.

"Now how could a big fort like this be too small for a little guy like me?"

Julie giggled from inside the fort, "Silly Barnaby!"

You crawled out from the fort, "I got you guys." Turning your head back to look at Wally in the fort, "Hey, Wally! Ya got any power-fans?" Wally tilted his head in confusion, "Yes Neighbor. Why?" You smiled brighter than before, "Good! Can you show me where it is?" He got out of the fort and stood next to you, "Sure Neighbor"

Wally lead you up the stairs and down the hall to a walk-in storage closet, he grabbed a power-fan and handed it to you, "Here you go Neighbor! Although, I still don't understand why you need this?" He had a confused expression on his face, a non-existent eyebrow raised. "I told you silly, you'll see when I'm done!" You say grabbing the power-fan from him.

*WHRRRRRRRRRRRR* 

The power-fan was turned on, lifting the sheet that was the roof of the fort, was raised to its full extent. 

"OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH," Everyone said unison.

"Smart 'tinking kid" Barnaby complimented.

"Thanks Barns! And, not only does raise the roof but it also provides air-conditioning in the fort too! So it's not so sweaty and hot."

"My deary, you really are creative with your forts! I can actually fit in here!" You smiled brightly, "Thank you Poppy! I'm glad you can fit in there" with that Julie couldn't contain her excitement anymore, "C'MON EVERYBODY, GET IN THE FORT SO WE CAN WATCH THE MOVIE!?" Everyone chuckled at her excitement and got in the fort.

Everyone was able to fit comfortably in the fort with plenty of room to spare . . . Kind of. You all decided to watch a scary movie, 

(your pick. And if you don't like scary movies then it's just your favorite movie)

Poppy yelped at every jump-scare, everyone the scenes that weren't even remotely scary, hiding her face behind her feathered hands with only little cracks in between to see out of.

Barnaby jumped or jolted at every jump-scare. 

Howdy was silent but you could tell he was scared with how bad he was shaking.

Sally and Julie shared a blanket to hide behind, Sally was a mix of giggles and some terrified yelps here and there. Julie was just scared and kept ducking under the covers at some scenes.

Frank also screamed at every scare, even though he said he doesn't get scared easily, hugging a pillow really close to him.

Eddie was hiding his face behind his hands, epping at jump-scares and closing the spaces in between his fingers so he couldn't see anymore.

Wally was dead quiet you couldn't tell if he was terrified or enjoying it.

You on the other were either quiet, twitching at some scares, or laughing at other scenes. Everyone either side-eyed you, or looked worried that you were laughing at some gruesome scenes. Even Wally gave you a weird look. But you didn't care, Sally didn't really care so much as she laughed at some scenes too.

'I wonder if I can see the actors breathing even though they're supposed to be dead' You thought. Wally looked at you through the corner of his eye then looked at the "dead" body seeing that the actor was breathing but it was barely noticeable. 

You and Wally were right in front of the TV laying on your stomachs while everyone was either sitting up, lying down, or leaning on each other behind you two.

Another jumpscare scene happened, Poppy let out a really girly scream, "You alright back there Poppy? That was a pretty loud scream." You asked turning your head to her past everyone "That wasn't me who screamed like that" Everyone looked around 'till all eyes landed on Frank who let out another girly scream. "So, you finally relate'n to a gender dare Frank?" Frank narrowed his eyes at Barnaby, "Shut up" Wally shot Frank a glare but quickly looked back at the TV.

 There was a VERY suspenseful scene playing, everyone froze not daring to make a sound. The suspense kept growing bigger and bigger, fogging up the air. When it was at the climax of the scene Home's front door slammed shut sending everyone over the edge screaming and jumping away. 

Then . . . 

Chapter Text

(Backing up a bit)

2nd POV

*BAM!?!*

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!?"

Everyone jumped back spilling an entire bowl of popcorn being spilled in the process. Wally shot his arm that was closest to you out to protect you from the unknown danger. Frank jumped onto Eddie who caught them, covering them in a protective way, Frank partially doing the same. Poppy moving one of her wings over Sally and Julie who leaped onto each other.

Creak Creak Creak!

Everyone sighed collectively then got a little irritated, mainly Frank. Sally and Julie started cleaning the popcorn they spilled with the help of Poppy, apologizing to Home and Wally in the process. Frank getting down from Eddie's arms, blushing and apologizing.

Wally dropped his arm knowing you aren't in danger. He stood up in the fort looking at Home's eye in the fort.

"Home that wasn't very funny. Don't scare us like that again."

Creak Creak Shudder Shudder

"Well, Home--"

You stood up too.

"Oh c'mon Wally you got to admit it was kinda funny," you smiled and chuckled at everyone's, including yours, reactions.

CREAK Shudder Shudder

Wally turned to you with his non-existent eyebrows slanted down, eyes narrowed, and a gaping mouth, in a dramatic way he had both of his hands on his chest, one lower than the other. "*DRAMATIC GASP* Are YOU taking HOME'S side?!" he put the back of the lower hand up to his forehead, turned his head, and closed his eyes, easing his non-existent eyebrows, "*Gasp* I'm SO offended!" You laughed at his silly dramatics, "Hahaha! You're so stupid, hahaha!" He laughed with you, some others joined in in the back.

Soon the movie ended and everyone got ready to sleep, some already passed out. Julie on top of Barnaby's big stomach, Frank asleep in sleeping Eddie's arms, Poppy curled up with Sally in her wings, Howdy laying on his own somewhat between Frank and Eddie, and Sally and Poppy. You and Wally preparing to go to sleep when passing by Sally and Poppy, Sally had a sleeping mask one, it was sparkly with even more sparkly words reading 'Beauty Queen' on it. 

You smiled and rolled your eyes at it. Continuing what you were doing you git set up in your spot between Wally on your right, when laying down, and Frank a bit away on you left. 

"All set up neighbor?" Wally whispered to you begginging to lie down, "Yup" you got settled under your blanket which you sharred with Wally, "Night everyone" you whispered yelled to everyone who was still or partially awake. Barnaby mumbled a "Ga'n kid", "Goodnight Y/N, night Barnaby, night Wally" Howdy whispered from his spot in the fort. 

You layed down on your side facing Wally, he mirrored your position 

"Did you enjoy your day neighbor?" 

"Very much"

"That's good. You really surprised me at how good you were at that card game"

"Which one? Skipp-bo?"

"Yeah, that one" 

"Well YOU shocked me at the move you pulled during twister" 

"I'm still soar from it!" 

You two quietly laughed

"I bet"

You two just layed there for a second looking at each other with smiles on your faces.

"*yaAWN*" 

"Get some sleep neighbor, you're going to need it for tomorrow"

You moved a bit to be more comfortable, "OK, goodnight Wally"

You closed your eyes and soon feel asleep.

Wally layed there staring at your peaceful self, happy that you were there with him. Buy a painful feeling if dread shot through his chest, knowing that his happiness will soon come an end.

Wally closed his eyes.

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm . . . Sleeping"

"I'm . . . "

Soon slumber took over him. 

Spiraling down and down.

Chapter Text

Wally's POV

*Step*

*Step*

*Step*

*Step*

*Step*

*Step*

My footsteps echoed through the darkness that surrounded me.

 Looking forward I see Home, looking at me, their eyes seemingly empty. Their black goo leaking out of their eyes and door.

*CREEEEAAAAK*

 Home's door opened slowly with an eerie creak. 

A dim white spiral circled from behind Home spreading across the place we were in.

I entered Home. 

They slammed the door shut. It was pitch-black. My breathing quickened.

I turned to face Home's eyes that starred at me.

"D̷̫̻̳̩͍̂̈́́̒ͅͅō̴͔̫̞̮͐͝ͅ ̸̬͔̰͒̍̈́̈́́̕y̶͍̣͙̠͉͆̇͐̾̀̕o̷̳͇̙̭̍u̷͎̭̠̦̬̙̰̽̈́́̈́̍̕͝ ̶̨̮̱̆̾́̈̆b̴͉͚͉̤̩̤͋̑̎l̴̛̦̮͂̆̒̑̾á̴͖̑͗̀̐̕m̶̡͖̥̱͍̿͗e̴̝͋͘ ̵͎̲͂͋ỷ̶̠̞̳̳̟̘̔͋͑̕ͅò̷̠̰͕̯̬̩̰̿u̴͚̿̈́̔͋͝r̶̞̙̳̬̼̈́͊́͑͜͠s̸̢̛̛̤̓͗́̐͘ę̷̠͉́̉ḷ̷̣͓́́̌̒̑͑f̷̱̻͎̼̍̏̿?̶̤̇̀͗͊̔͆"

"What"

"W̷̪̭͇̑̆͠͝e̵̢͎͘͘͝ĺ̸̪͕͎͝ḷ̶̠̲̣̲̊ ̴̳̙̘͌̕i̴͖͔͍̳͘t̶̥͍̆́'̶̠̱̊̕s̵̠̮̈́ ̶̛̪̹̞͆̐̚q̵̡̬̬̥̦͐͛̔͌ȕ̴̜͕̋̆͠ͅi̵͚̹͇̝͌ť̶̜̯̗̹̗̈͑̄ė̴̝̈́́͒̊ ̸̱͍̠͙̾̾̐͜c̷̪͙̲̘̆̓͊̕͠ͅo̶̢̠͑̂̿̉m̵̼̥͓͗m̵̬͈̙̥̯̔͝o̶̱̅̈ņ̸͍̺͈̉̎̒͊́ ̸̛̺̭̝͋̔ỉ̸̘͔̃n̴̘̣̮̣̔͠ ̸̞̲͆t̵̛̥̫̺̤̓̈́h̶̨̛̖̟͒́͝i̶̖̮͇͂̊͛s̶̘̾͌͌ ̵͎͚͖̞͈̍̂̉s̶̪͂͋͗͝i̸̯̐̆ţ̵̛̳u̸̖͓̾͆̒͗͝ä̶͓́̂͝t̶̟͉̻̦̤͒ï̵͎o̶̢̥̲̎ͅn̷̻͔̏͌̕ ̷̨͐̕f̸̣̒̊͒̕̚o̴̧̻̎͂̐r̴̠̘̖͛́̾̐̀ ̶̡͖̔̏ą̸͓̘̀ ̷̭̂̔͘p̵̯̍̋͂͝a̸̘̣͐̈́̃t̸̺͈͈͖̂̃͛ị̶̙̜͐̐e̶̢͍̖̲̓̏ͅǹ̴͓̺̞̲̼t̵̛̘̰̜̏̚͝ ̴̛̜̦̋͆͜t̴͍̏̆̈́ò̵̬̃ ̷̯͌̃f̸̛̭͉̙̟͊̈́̑̄ḝ̷̲͓͚̊̒̍ẽ̴̩̂́l̴̰̏́̊̐ ̶̹̮͙͖͚̃͊̈̈́͝a̵͓͚̾̿͠ ̴͖̖̿͆͘k̷͈̄͆î̴̥̲̼̰͇͆̒͘n̷̡͍̳͓̟̋̏͋͝d̵̼͎̅͒̐ ̵̺͍͙̣̯́͛͂̐o̴̰͌f̶̤͉͕̔̋̀̕͜͠ͅ ̸̼͆̕.̶̘̜͓̩́̍̊͝ ̸̢͎̜̥͖͗́͊̕.̶̫̙̰̫̝̊ ̷̰͙̰̋̽͑̎͛G̷̛͖͠u̵̱̩̝͍̠͘i̴̞̮̘̅̾̀̂̚ͅl̸͉̭̜͋̐́̕̕ţ̸̰̯̻̤̄̿͝͝"

"What situation?"

Suddenly light from Home's eyes leaked through, reveling what in front of me. 

My heart dropped.

"Ṭ̴͙͖̰̼͚͕̯̲͎͔̠̣̈́͑́̄͜͜ͅḩ̴͎̺̥̲̺̬͍͉̮̞̿̑̀́̄̆͐̊̒͂͑̾̈́͝͝ḙ̶̡̧̜̪̹͔͍̪͇̮̬̟̜̩͎̏̒͜ ̶̢̡̧̲̙̞̙̭̯͍͈̀̈́̓̋͐̈́̌̃̐̌͗ą̸͎̰̩͔̮̟̱̹͖̻̭̣̾̄̌̋̌̕͝c̶͎̼̘̯̯̥̦̼̤̳̓̍̅̋͂̿̆͊̌̇̀̂͗̄͝͠͠ͅc̵̡̛̘̩̰̦̖̬͈̗̅͋̈́́͛́̔̑̀͋̄̑̃̄͘i̴̢̧̛͓̖̦̮̰̥̐͗̎͗́͛͘͠d̶̢͖̹̪̙̠̥̗͔̥̼̪͗͌̿̿̂̃͝ẽ̴̮n̶̡͍̦͇̥̲̗̫̮̗͓̥̞͋͑̽̀̍͆͗̍̊͜ẗ̶̢̝͎́̉̀̿̔̕̚͝͠͝"

My breath got caught in my throat.

It was THEM.

Strung up against the wall by Home's black ink. 

Dead.

(Like that one scene from season 4 of stranger things but instead in Home)

"Red?"

"Ophelia?"

"B-But-But I-"

I slowly moved back to try to get away *thump* my back hit the door. 

'I need to get away'

They were all in front of me, but when I turned my head I felt hot tears well up in my eyes.

"S-Sunny? Mrs. Beagle? I'm so sorry"

Home's door flung open and I was sent into the 'So Below'.

I hit the ground with a hard thud, the sounds echoing.

Looking up I felt the tears run down my face. 

"Y/N!?--"

She was on her side facing toward me, she looked just like Ṯ̶̥͗̈́ḧ̷͉̈́́̓̋̓ḛ̶̢͖̒̍͋̆̊ ̵̮͈͉̓̏̍͂͝ô̷̢͈̱͙̩͖̂̿̏̏͠t̴̹͚̪̣̳̍̀̇͌͗͂͝h̴̡̝̱̗͊̈́͗́̿͗͠e̷͉̍̂r̸̻̺̭̽s̵̼͖͇̞͖̤͍̍̔͐.

A pool of blood surrounded her, eyes half-lidded and lifeless, dried tears streamed down her cheeks, her mouth partially open with more blood dripping out of it. 

I jumped onto my hands and knees trying to stand, I needed to get to her.

Home suspended my limbs with their black ink dragging me down beneath the inky floor. I tried to scream but barely a whipser came out, my vision was clouded my tears. My head started to go under. I shot my arm out to try and grab Y/N, but I couldn't reach her.

I couldn't breathe. I was being drowned by the black ink that surrounded me. I struggled to reach the surface. Home's eyes opened up from every direction possible, I kept being dragged down.

The whispers filled my head, covering my ears to keep them out only made them louder. I tried to scream again but nothing came out and I couldn't breathe.

I kept screaming, and crying, and suffocating.

'I'm going to die'

'I'm going to die!'

I shot up, drench it a cold sweat, tears streaming down my face. Hyperventilating I looked around, everyone was still asleep and safe. You were asleep and safe.

I reached to move a few strands of hair out of her face and behind her ear and caressed her check. More tears fell down my face as I layed down with her. Happy she was alive. 

I got out of the fort and checked the time on the wall clock.

3:25

*sigh*

I dragged myself to the kitchen and grabbed myself a glass of cold apple juice.

Once I finished I set the glass in the sink and went to the bathroom to see the damage this time.

The light was blinding when I turned it on. Staring into the mirror I saw that my eyes a little red, bags hung under my eyes with dried tears on my once tinited cheeks, my hair disheveled and tangled.

"Fix yourself soon before the others start to wake. We don't want our main character out of character do we?"

"No, Home" I responded with a scratchy, dry morning voice.

Splashing water in my face before fixing up my appearance and getting into my normal outfit, I started to make breakfast.

"Remeber we have a busy day today"

"Yes, Home"

"Smile now! Your at a fun sleepover with your friends, you should be happy!"

"Sorry Home, I will"

I put the best smile I could on.

The nightmare still running through my head.

'Red went off script too many times. Plus Home needed a sacrifice, I would call it a win-win' I thought

Opening up the bag of flour and pouring it into the bowl.

'Ophelia was just an extra character. She wasn't even meant to be on the show! She was just . . There!'

Adding in milk, eggs, and a little vanilla extract, mixing the ingredients together.

'They got what they deserved! Nobody cared anyway'

Pouring the mix in circles on the griddle watching them bake.

'Those feelings were planted! They were not mine!'

"What about Sunny and Mrs. Beagle?"

I nearly dropped the bowl and whisk in my hands.

'They--*Deep breath in*,Sunny ventured too far and got what was coming to him. You know this'

"I do. I was just wondering if you were going to get emotional since all those feelings were yours"

'What do mean mine?'

I flipped the pancakes.

"The feeling regarding to Sunny. Did Mrs. Beagle deserve it?"

'She!--I don't wanna talk about this anymore.'

"As you wish."

With that Home went quiet.

I heard shuffling from the fort.

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

I woke up to the smell of something good being cooked up in the kitchen. I got up, stretched, and walked out of the fort.

"Good morning Y/N"

"Morn'n" I mumbled before plopping down onto one of the dining chairs.

'Wait. Did he call me by my first name? I wonder if something's wrong?'

"How did you sleep neighbor?"

"Good. You?"

He was a bit hesitant in his response.

"Nothing out of the ordinary"

"O-k?"

'He seems nervous. But from what? His body language says he's hiding something.'

I then remembered that before arriving here I was a Forensic Investigator.

(A detective (mainly murder) basically)

"Are excited to spend the day with Sally?"

I remembered that I said I would help Sally with her play script.

"Oh, yeah! I completely forgot. But, yes I am"

"That's good, I'm happy for you! It actually works out perfectly because I'm quite busy today"

"Really? What are you doing?"

"Just some errands and work around Home"

"Ok"

He served me my plate of pancakes.

"Here you go!"

My eyes lit up, they looked so good.

Two stacked pancakes with a drizzle and little waterfalls of syrup on the top and sides, topped with a swirl of whipped cream and four sliced strawberries around it. 

"IT LOOK SO GOOD WALLY! THANKS!!"

I inhaled the food while Wally just looked at me with a face of horror, confusion, and another one that wasn't so clear to me.

"*YAAAAAWWWNN* Morn'n pals"

"Good morning Barnaby!"

"Gmphmph" I muffled with my mouth full.

"Hungry are we?" Barnaby asked taking a seat at the table.

"Mhmph!"

"Good morning everybody! I didn't realize how late I slept, my!" Poppy came into the kitchen followed by Howdy.

"Yeah me too" Howdy said while rubbing the back of his neck with one of his many hands while the other rested on his hips.

I let out a satisfying sigh as I finished my plate of pancakes. Wally took my plate into the sink then handed some pancakes to the others.

"Everyone else still asleep?" I asked

"Sally is still fast asleep"

"Julie too"

"Howdy what about Eddie and Frank?"

"They're starting to wake up. Frank will be up and adam here soon when he realizes where he is" Howdy replied with a mischievous smirk, I returned it rembering seeing them last night.

Speaking of the devil Eddie and Frank popped out of the fort, both red in the face.

"*Ahem* Morning everyone" Eddie spoke. Frank just nodded and sat down to my right next to the wall, covering his face in his hands.

Wally handed them their plate of pancakes.

"Looks delicious Wally, thank you!"

"Of course neighbor!"

"I SMELL PANCAKES!?"

We all looked to the direction of the screaming.

"Looks like Julie's awake" Barnaby said before taking another bite of his pancakes like it was nothing.

Julie bolted out of the fort and jumped onto a chair at the table next to Frank. Wally handed her pancakes as soon as she fully sat down.

"Julie in oder for a star to preform to their fullest they need all the beauty rest they can get, that means NOT being woken up by someone screaming about pancakes" Sally lightly scolded Julie.

"SORRY SALLY!!" Julie apologized stuffing food in her mouth.

"*SIGH* So! Y/N, are you ready for today?" Sally asked, taking a seat across from Julie.

"I'm thrilled to!" 

Sally smiled, "Me too! Right after breakfast We'll head to my house to get writing" 

That's when it hit me.

I don't have any clothes to wear.

Chapter Text

Wally's POV

"Be more careful next time! You don't want to find out do you? You know how smart she is"

'I will Home. How could I forget something important like that about her! Do you doubt my abilities?'

"I don't want you getting lazy about your job! If anyone finds out it will be problematic for the both of us!"

'I am not getting lazy! Plus, if anyone DOES find out you can just wipe their memories, you've done it before'

"It's not as simple as you may think! It takes a lot concentration and energy. Energy that I don't have"

I rolled my eyes.

"If you roll your eyes at me again I'll make sure you'll regret it you hear?"

A small shiver was sent down my spine.

'Yes, Home'

While I was having a little talk with Home everyone came in, I greeted them and handed them their plates. Finally everyone was served, while I was making myself some pancakes I overheard Y/N's conversation with Sally.

"*SIGH* So! Y/N, are you ready for today?"

"I'm thrilled to!"

I finished up my pancakes and plated them.

"Me too! Right after breakfast We'll head to my house"

I turned around to see Y/N and I had pretty much the same reaction.

Y/N put on a fake smile.

"Alright, sounds like a plan!"

She looked at me.

"Wally could I talk to you for a sec?"

'Sec? What does that mean? Foes it mean second?'

"Of course neighbor"

She stood up and headed up stairs, I followed after her.

I showed her where my room was so we weren't in the open.

"Wally I don't have any clothes I can wear--"

I stopped her for talking by putting a hand on her shoulder.

"You can just barrow my clothes until we can get you your own"

I gestured to my closet.

"Thank you so much Wally!"

She hugged me before going into my walk-in closet. She closed the door, I waited for her to be ready.

Y/N's POV

'Man he has a lot of clothes! So many to pick and chose from'

I looked around and saw a blue cardigan with a rainbow at the bottom, yellow waistband and wrist cuffs. To pair with it I found a matching pair of a sort of pastel yellow pants, and just a white button-up shirt to go under the cardigan, and some white mid-shin height socks.

When I took off my clothes I looked in a full body mirror next to me. I couldn't help but feel strange about my body, like it wasn't mine but at the same it was. I started feeling a little insecure about my body and quickly put on the clothes avoiding looking mirror until I checked myself out in the mirror, fixing my hair where it needed to be.

(or hijab, or fixing more of your clothing if your bald or head is shaved)

(If you comfort item is some kind of jewelry (or something you can wear) then your wearing it)

'Slay!~'

I thought to myself.

Then was confused, 'Where did that come from?' I just shrugged it off and walked out of the closet.

Wally was standing at the edge of his bed apparently waiting for me.

"So, how do I look?"

A light blush dusted his cheeks.

"You look stunning; I love what you did with the outfit"

A blush dusted my cheeks as well.

"Thank you"

"Let's head down to the others so we don't want keep them waiting"

"Let's go then" 

Leaving his room and arriving in the living room everyone helped take down the fort before leaving, Wally waving all of us goodbye on our way out.

"I'll see you this afternoon neighbor"

"See you later Wally!"

Waving goodbye me and Sally walked to her house.

2nd POV

As you walked away with Sally happily Wally waved to you sorrowful.

"It's time."

"*Sigh*"

'Whatever it takes to keep you here. Forever.'

Chapter Text

Wally's POV

Home opened a hole between my world and Y/N's, allowing me to see through the screen of whatever poor soul Home wants me to sacrifice.

I saw him.

Terrified by how he saw me.

'How Pathetic' 

My face was shadowed with my eyes bright and clear.

"S t a y q u i e t"

I slowly texted onto his screen.

I reached out and grabbed his face quickly pulling him in. His screams clear through both dimensions.

'How annoying'

Pulling him through all the way I slammed him against the ground before blinking at his throat to shut him up. Hearing the gory sound of his flesh being taken out of his body and the gurgling sound of him choking on his own blood echoing throughout the room put a malicious, sadistic grin on my face.

"I̷̘̩̬̊́͌ ̵̡̛̭͇͛j̷̫̚ǘ̸̥̠͘s̵̡͓̝͑͛͂t̶̨̰͆̎͝ ̷̮̐̈̆L̴̬͔̔͝O̸̙̳͚͒̽V̴̻̦͒Ẽ̴̛͓̿ ̶̫̿t̸̳̅h̵̨̟͔̅̊̏ẻ̷̹̅ ̶̢͓͑̑ţ̶͚̹̀̅â̵͓s̴͚̜͂̍ṭ̷̫̠̃̒é̵͚͉ ̵͔̜̗͑̈́̅o̸͈͙͌͂f̵̞̄ ̶͉͚͋̔F̴̹̪̎͐E̷̯͌̍̚Ǎ̵̡͇͗͠R̷͈͋͊"

The complete look of terror and horror on his face was delicious.

Home opened up the entrance to the 'So Below' I picked up the man's dying body a carried him down.

Setting him in front of Home's eye in the 'So Below', I got on my knees and ripped open his body which finally killed him. The sound was thrilling for both Home and I. 

Smearing his blood around the eyes letting it drip down the wall. I slowly raised my left hand feeling my stomach swirl and it rise up my throat. 

Resting my hand on the wall my pupils shrunk more in size as The hand came out my mouth and grab my face, taking in a deep, rashy breath feeling The hand pulsing more of its power into me.

T̴̯͇͋͐ẖ̵͒̉ē̷̠̦͓ ̵̢̀̈͂p̵͍̘͔͋̈́̋͠o̷̘͙͖͙͂̈́͘ŵ̶͓̮̄͛̑e̶̪̠̯̘͗͘͝͝r̴̬̱̍̾ ̵̣̭̑f̴̧̨̛̻͐̋e̴͕̤̥̖͗̇͌e̸͔͊̀̇l̴̹͝s̵̫̠̙͐ ̵̹̝͖͌̑͘s̶͙̀o̶͇͆͋ ̷̟̈́̓G̴̢̛̺̙̙̙̲͖͖̹͋̌̌̽͌͜Ơ̷̡̨̧̡͇̩̰̣̹̙͕̬̱̰͚̗̓͊͌̈́̃͆͒͐͘Ǫ̶̜͙͇̣̀̽̒͗̀͐̈̽́̎̇͒̀̃D̶̡̫̹͇̰͕̮̮͇̠̥͖̫͓̬̣͎̎̈́̏̉̆.

Once his soul was fully devoured Home dragged down the body under the inky black floor with their ink, consuming it.

The hand sank back down my throat, gasping, my upper body falling onto my hands.

"Good work Wally"

"Thank you, Home"

After catching my breath I got up and fixed my bloody clothing, I was lifted back up to the 'As Above'.

Once up Home closed the entrance as I walked to my bathroom to shower and change.

'Did I remember to grab everything?'

'There! All stacked!'

'Maybe we should kill this character off?'

'This NEW game of mine will have people BOUNCE off the walls!'

Stopping in my tracks, I closed my eyes and put my hands to the back of my ears, smiling.

'Everyone's thoughts are loud and clear once again.'

Everyone's thoughts clashed together into a jumble that sounded like someone whipering it into my head.

Continuing my path to the shower I started singing 'Beautiful Dreamer'

~Time Skip~

Finishing up on my 5th bottle of hairspray I started to wonder.

'Whats my Darling neighbor doing right now?'

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

Walking down the yellow pathway to Sally's house she gave me the summary of what she came up so far on the script.

"So then I thought it would be a good idea for the main character to have a sword fight on planks but I'm not sure where else to go with that"

She kept rambling on about it until we got to her house. Based on her ideas I conjured up a few of my own that I think would go great in the story.

"Oh, I almost forgot! Welcome to my humble abode"

She said as she opened the door and then hopped onto the other side before extending her hand, gesturing inside.

"Thank you" Walking inside I looked up in awe. 

The first floor was wide open with a little hallway with two doors, one at the end of the hall and the other to its right. Next to it was a living room area in the corner to my left with a little curtain surrounded by racks of outfits and scattered papers both crumbled and stacked. Next to it was a corner room with a circle dining table, and a kitchen with a few burn marks on the walls and some dirty dishes piled up in the sink.

Above it was a half-finished second story, support beams lined across one side of the house to the other. A portion of the beams were covered in planks above the little curtain area, with a bed, nightstand, and a wardrobe. Other planks created a walkway to other places in the upper part of the house. Towards the back area of the living room, against the wall under a small circle window, was a desk with a desk light, a pen cup, some art supplies, and more papers. Across from the bedroom area, over the kitchen, was a balcony with a fairly large telescope for looking at stars.

"This is embarrassing"

Sally said in a small voice.

"Sorry it's a *Ahem!* little messy, I haven't had much time to clean recently"

"You're totally fine, my house used to get messy at times, I don't mind"

'It's just supplies, clothes, and paper. I've dealt with worse!' I thought to myself.

"OK! Let's get to work!"

"Yeah!" 

I pumped a fist in the air before taking a seat on the ground with Sally looking at the scattered script papers on the floor, the same ones I saw earlier.

"So I came up with a few ideas while listening to what you have so far on the play" 

Sally looked up to me giving her full attention, "Maybe for the fight scene, the characters are fighting; but to a rhythm." 

Her face brightened up 

"That's a brilliant idea!"

Her face faltered

"But what music would they fight to?"

"A dramatic classical song. Like? OH! Masquerade: Waltz by Aram Khachaturian!"

"Excellent choice dear friend of mine!"

Her stating that I was her friend made me more happy than anything could at the moment. Almost like . . It relieved stress I didn't even know I had.

I had a friend.

We started conversing more about the fight scene. Where we wanted the lighting, how the stage was going to be set up, where in the story it would take place, what character the scene was to star, etc.

"I don't know. I think Azerac should fall down giving Cory the chance to end his life"

She stood and posed

"With Cory's blade to Azerac's neck, he hesitates, he wants to take his life but he can't"

I stood up and posed with her

"The memories of their childhood flashing through his mind, a look of regret and sorrow on his face, he lowers his blade from Azerac's neck. Not barring to take the life of not his enemy, but his best friend"

"YES!? I'm writing that down!"

She scribbled into the script.

Thinking about the characters we have currently I suddenly think about our Cory character,

'Should we kill this character off?'

The idea sparked the rest of the plot in my mind.

"SALLY! Get ready to write! I think I have the plot down!"

She got her pencil ready.

"Two young kids, both sons of royal guards, grew up playing soldiers, are soon trained as soldiers. The two separated by ranks and rulers. Training in combat together they best each other every time they compete, both even matches. Soon the rulers turn against one another, war breaks out, and two young boys climb up the ranks, training to fight in the war, being taught to see the other as an enemy. Once both are at the highest rank, each is sent to hunt and assassinate the other. Reporting constantly to the Capital about their multiple encounters. Finally, Azerac is on his last line with the Grand Council he sets out to find Cory, not to return without Cory's head. It takes him weeks but finally, he finds him. This is where the fight scene comes in. With Azerac's life at Cory's blade, Cory shows mercy for his friend. After some time to think, the two decide to take over the Grand Councils together. During the battle with the Grand Council members, Azerac was slain by his own mentor. After Azerac's death, Cory ruled the two kingdoms, in Azerac's honor, making the divided kingdom whole once more." 

(NETFLIX PLEASE HIRE ME)

Sally's eyes were sparkling ( ( ✨️`▽´✨️) ), she could barely hold her excitement.

"I LOVE IT!?! I'M IN!! OH! But wait, we have so many sets to plan and create. What's our deadline? We still have so much to plan! And--" I cupped her hands together, "Remember brilliance takes time. In order for our brilliance and mastery to be distinct we must take our time." My words calmed her down, "Thank you very much Y/N. I knew we would be good friends" I smiled in reassurance, "Same here"

For the rest of the time we talked about set plans, outfit design, and dialog.

Today was a good day.

'I wonder what Wally's doing?'

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

Soon the day came to an end.

"Well, I guess I gotta start heading back to Home."

I gestured to the door.

"*GASP* WHY DON'T YOU STAY THE NIGHT? I could invite Julie over and we could have a girls' night!"

"YES! Wait, Wally will worry if I don't show up tonight. Do you have a phone where I can call--" 

Sally interrupted me before I could finish my sentence.

"On the table over there," she pointed to a dark blue table with some decore and a blue sky with white clouds and yellow star patterned rotary phone.

"Thanks"

*Ring*

*Ring*

*Ring*

*Rin--*

*Click*

"Hello?~"

Wally answered the phone in his usual monotone voice.

"Hey Wally"

"Hello neighbor, is everything alright?"

His voice seemed happy knowing it was me.

"Yeah, everything's great! I was just calling to let you know I'm having a girls' night with Sally and Julie tonight, so I won't see you until tomorrow"

"Oh, alright neighbor, well have fun, I'll see you tomorrow"

His voice saddened at my news but tried to hide it.

"I will, night Wally"

"Good night neighbor"

I hung up the phone.

"Here are some pajamas you can wear"

She handed me some clothes.

"Thanks" I smiled

"Bathroom is down the hall to your right. If you don't like them just tell me and I can get you something else"

"Ok"

I started making my way over to the bathroom.

"I'll call Julie while you change"

"Ok!"

I shouted from down the hall.

Entering the bathroom I see it's a fairly big bathroom. A tub with a shower curtain and a shower mat in the far left corner, shelves with roles of towels and other bathroom supplies like bubble bath and bath bombs to my left, across the room to my right on the wall was a washer and dryer, next to it was a small sink-counter with a small oval mirror, next to the sink across from the tub was a full-body mirror.

(I'll probably draw all the rooms if I have the motivation)

Setting the clothes on the counter I change into what Sally gave me. It was simple bright green shorts, that barely made it to my knees, with a bright yellow, baggy T-shirt that had a single white cloud on the front.

Stepping out of the bathroom with the clothes Wally lent to me folded in my arms.

Sally was in the kitchen looking at some different ingredients she had. Most of them being canned food.

She cleaned up our papers and most of the living room while I was changing. She also set up some sleeping bags in the living room.

"How do I do this again? Oh I'll just throw everything into the oven and see how it turns out"

Sally muttered to herself.

"You making dinner?"

I asked walking up the island.

"Yup! If only I knew how to"

"Here"

I set the clothes down on the island.

"As a thanks for your gratitude, and as a celebration of our friendship. And for the safety of us and the house. I'll make dinner"

"Do you know how to cook?" 

"Ask that again when your taste buds are in heaven after I'm done cooking"

I smirked. She gave me a competitive look.

"If your cooking is REALLY THAT good then I'll get on my knees bowing to you as I declare you to be the master chef in the ENTIRE neighborhood"

I leaned closer to her face as I narrowed my eyes.

"BET"

Sally walked off taking my clothes and putting them in her bedroom area.

Just as I started cooking I heard a knock at the door, "Julie's here!"

Sally ran to the door and swung it wide open, "You ready for girls' night?!"

"Yeah, I am!!"

Sally let her in, Julie dropped her stuff on a neon pink sleeping bag, claiming it.

"Hey Jules!" I called from the kitchen.

(Nickname sounds like "jewels")

Her face somehow brightened more hearing you in the kitchen. She waved frantically, "Hey Y/N!!!"

I chuckled at her enthusiasm.

"Watchya making?"

"It's a surprise"

"Ooo OK!"

She skipped back into the living room starting up a conversation with Sally. Just talking about the neighborhood gossip. Me and Sally occasionally making shocked or smirk-filled statements or talking up gossip of our own. 

It was really fun finding pit all the secrets of the neighbors. I was especially interested in the situation and all the gossip surrounding Frank and Eddie. Apparently Frank has a thing for Eddie but it seems Eddie reciprocates their feelings.

"I think they would be cute together" 

"RIGHT!? THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING BUT FRANK IS TOO MUCH OF A SCAREDY-CAT TO MAKE THE FIRST MOVE!?!"

Sally gasps. I whipped my head around to look at them, "Nuh-uh!"

"Yah-huh!"

I turned back to making dinner.

"M-m-mn"

"What do they do then?"

"They just get all flustered and either screw up their words so bad they shut up or run and hide!"

"What!"

"*Gasp* What does Eddie do when they run away?"

"He just looks sad and mad at the same time"

"Poor Eddie, he doesn't even know about Frank's feelings!"

"I know. I've tried to convince them to make a move but they get too nervous and give up" Julie says in a disappointed tone.

"Geez. Any other relationship gossip going on in the neighborhood?"

Julie nodded even though I couldn't see her.

"Mhmm!"

"Really, who?"

Sally smirked.

"You and Wally~"

"HMM?!!"

I whipped around to see Julie and Sally giggling evilly.

"Yeah, don't try to deny it, we can see it"

"See what?!"

Julie stood up, Sally followed her.

"Here comes the bride!~ All dressed in white!~"

Sally made a trumpet impression with her mouth while air playing with her fingers.

"That's it!?"

I bolted towards them, in turn, caused them to playfully scream and run.

Coming up to a footrest I jumped off it and swung on a beam landing on top of Sally who fell on Julie causing her to fall as well.

I stood above them, "Now you both must pay!?" I yelled playfully before tickling them.

"HAHAHA! OH-HAHA P-PLEASE STOP HAHAHA NO MORE!?!"

Julie couldn't finish her sentence without laughing.

"HAHHAHHAHHAH! I BEG FOR YOUR MERCY!! SPARE ME!!!"

We all just became a laughing bunch. Eventually, I stopped tickling them.

"Have you both learned your lesson?"

"Yes"

They both spoke in a breathless unison.

"Good. Now, dinner's ready"

I walked towards the kitchen to serve up our dinner.

"YAAAAYY!?"

They jumped up shooting their arms into the air.

I smiled at their energy.

When cooking you can really find your way throughout a kitchen. 

Yeah

Not this one.

There was silverware with some cups in a drawer. Spoons and one fork with the plates in a cabinet. Everything was everywhere, almost like when Sally cleaned the kitchen earlier she just through everything everywhere.

"Sorry about the kitchen. I SWEAR IT'S NOT USUALLY LIKE THIS! I was just distracted"

"That's OK, we all have those days"

Finally finding what I needed I served them . . .

F/M

My favorite.

"WOW Y/N it looks SO GOOD!"

"Thank you, I hope it tastes as good as it looks"

"It looks divine Y/N~, I am very grateful for your cooking"

"You're very welcome my friend~"

I spoke in a sort of funny, fancy accent. The same as Sally.

"It's F/M, which is actually my favorite meal"

"It sounds good!"

Julie beamed.

Julie and Sally took a bite at the same time. I was on the edge of my seat, anxious for their reaction. 

I'm not sure why but my anxiety always peaks at times like this, when I'm showing someone something that was created by me. Whether it be my cooking, something I wrote, or some craft, but my soul almost always leaves my body when I show someone . . . My art IN PERSON.

(🫠🔫 IKR)

(Shout-out to all the artists reading this!!)

"So . . How is it?"

I asked nervously.

They just sat there, their expressions shadowed.

Then

They started inhaling the dish. They were done within seconds.

Both of them leaned against the back of their chairs sighing in happiness, patting their stomach.

I was so happy but mostly relieved they liked it.

"That was soooooo gooood Y/N"

Julie smiled content with closed eyes.

Sally was silent. She got up from her seat, looking at the floor, and slowly walked to where I was sitting at the table. I started getting nervous not knowing what she was going to do.

When she in front of me she dropped to knees bowing at my feet, "YOU ARE TRUELY THE MASTER CHEF IN THIS ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD Y/N L/N!!!" She yelled with her face on the floor.

"Sally, I just have one question"

She looked up at me

"What?"

"Are your taste buds in heaven?" I gave her a smug smile

She nodded in defeat

"Told ya"

Chapter Text

Julie's POV

Right after that DELISOUS dinner Y/N made! We watched a movie together in Sally's livingroom! 

(Choose your favorite old cartoon Disney movie. Any of the classics I mean)

When the Disney FastPlay came on Y/N jumped to her feet surprising both me and Sally.

"THIS DISNEY DVD IS ENHANCED WITH DISNEY'S FASTPLAY. YOUR MOVIE AND A SELECTION OF BONUS FEETURES WILL BEGIN AUTOMATICALLY. TO BYPASS SELECT THE MAIN MENU BUTTON AT ANY TIME. FASPLAY WILL BEGIN IN A MOMENT. TING! YEAH that feels so good! *content sigh*"

Me and Sally were shocked that she recited the whole thing verse by verse. Even the sparkle thing tinkerbell does!

"HOW DID YOU KNOW ALL THAT?!"

She looked at me happy as could ever be, and a little breathless.

"Because it was probably one if the biggest parts of my childhood, putting the VHS in the VCR and hearing the gears start to whirl to life. That high pitched ring that came when you turned the old box TV on. Watching and listening to the Disney FastPlay with every movie. It's all so nostalgic to me, like the best parts of my childhood are imbedded into it."

Y/N spoke fondly of it. She truely enjoyed the sweet feelings and memories it gave her.

'I can't wait to learn more about my new friend'

I thought.

She sat back down watching the ads that always played before the movie, smiling.

Wally's POV

"So, she really loves the Disney FastPlay? I'll take note of that"

I mumbled to myself while watching them through Home's many eyes.

"It seems she's enjoying her time with them"

My smile faltered slightly.

'W̶h̷y̷ ̸c̴a̶n̴'̵t̴ ̸s̸h̶e̵ ̷e̴n̶j̵o̵y̵ ̵h̶e̴r̵ ̵t̴i̷m̵e̸ ̶w̸i̶t̵h̵ ̶m̵e̸?̷'

My thinking became a little distorted.

Y/N's attention was lost from the TV as she started looking around the house, her face showing some discomfort.

'Can she sense my stare?'

When her sight finally landed on me she stared intently, so did I.

She shivered slightly before returning her gaze to the TV.

'I'm starting to wish that I brought my C/I'

She thought.

I looked at the on Sally's clock, it was too late to head to Sally's and give it to her.

"Past curfew" I mumbled to myself.

'I would look suspicious if I went outside'

I couldn't risk it.

"I'm sorry neighbor"

I knew she couldn't hear me but I still needed to apologize for not being able to give her, her C/I.

The three of them were just sitting on their sleeping bags watching the movie that played on the television.

I backed away from the eye blinking a few times to help my eyes adjust to the sudden change. 

 Scanning the room around me I spotted the stairs. 

'I wonder how useful it is?'

Turning the doorknob I opened the door.

I spotted it in the bed partially under the covers.

I picked it up and held it with both hands, staring at it.

'Her C/I does seem quite nice'

Holding it in my hands I walked into my room next to hers.

Turning on the lamp on my nightstand I got into my sleepwear and sat in bed holding the C/I.

(If it's something you can wear he puts it on)

I turned off the lamp and layed in bed with her C/I. 

Rubbing it with my thumb. 

It felt quite soothing.

I needed it after today's events.

"I guess you are quite comforting"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

Y/N's POV

While I was watching the movie I suddenly felt like we were being watched.

Like I was being watched.

My heart rate sped up.

Looking around the room I tried to find the source.

When I looked over in the direction of the small table with Sally's phone I stared intently at shadow under it.

My heart skipped a beat.

'I̴͎͗t̶̫́'̵̘͋ś̵̩ ̸̡̒t̶̡͌h̷̛̯e̵̦͒r̵̦̓ë̶̳́'

My thoughts sounded a little distorted.

A shiver went down my spine as I felt it's stare become more intense. 

I felt like . . .

I made eye contact with it.

Focusing back to the movie that played, 'I'm starting to wish that I brought my C/I' I thought to myself.

The feeling of being watched left soon after I turned my head to the TV.

I internally sighed and continued to enjoy the movie with Julie and Sally.

After the movie ended we retired for the night.

Sally putting on her 'Beauty Queen' sleeping mask from the sleep over yesterday night. It still was funny to me.

"Good night Y/N! Good night Sally!"

Julie whisper-yelled

"Night Julie"

I turned to Sally on my right, who layed there on her back with her mask.

"Night Sally"

"Good night dearest friends"

She hummed.

I got comfortable and started to make up fake scenarios with random people I made up or sometimes myself because I can't go to sleep without doing so.

It's unnatural and a requirement.

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

I was walking down a path through the forest that stood in its peaceful manner just outside the neighborhood that was filled with colorful beings, with personalities just as colorful as themselves.

Humming a tune I looked at the many colored leaves blowing in the winds. Birds flying in the air, some chirping conversations with one another, others singing their lovely songs. Deer prancing in the grass, fish swimming in the clear rivers, all the critters in the forest coming to light.

It was all so peaceful.

I loved it.

The path soon came to a clear spot in the forest. Beautiful flowers of many colors shapes, and sizes lined the trees. Bright tall green grass in the center. Shade covering most of the sun that shined warmly onto the ground below.

Walking into the center I stood and enjoyed the moment.

I sighed peacefully.

Then I woke up.

"YYYYY/NNNNNN can you make breakfast pleeaaasse?"

I heard Sally mumble while weakly shaking me.

'She must have just woken up'

"Yah, pleeeaaase??"

Julie copied her.

"You're the only one who can cook"

"And your cooking's really gooooood"

"What time is it?"

I grumbled.

I heard Sally shift, "8:32"

I pulled what I could of the sleeping over my head while mumbling, "It's too early!"

"Y/N!"

They mumbled at the same time.

"Five more minutes"

I spoke softly, too tired to speak any louder.

I was usually quiet in the mornings. 

Because I just woke up what else do you expect?!

They both snuggled up on me.

"Your really warm~"

Julie hummed happily.

"Mhmm"

Sally agreed happily.

I layed there with, my eyes still closed from sleeping. I finally opened my eyes so I could do my 10-mile stare.

(Who doesn't do that evry morning?)

The 10-mile stare helped my complete the hardest part of anyone's life.

Finding the will to get up in the morning.

(IKR)

Once I found a whisper of it I procrastinated until I finally got up. Sally and Julie grumbling and shuffling from the sudden cold air touching their felt.

I decided to make French toast for breakfast, I knew a good recipe.

I gathered all the ingredients but noticed something was missing. I pinched my chin in a thinking way and looked around. When I spotted it the gears all clicked in my head.

Music!

I spotted Sally's radio. 

I turned it on and turned the dial, spinning through channels when I landed on one. It was playing my favorite song.

Turning the volume up loud enough so I could here it through my cooking but not loud enough to bother the two sillies in the living room, I started cooking.

Singing and doing small little dances in the kitchen, swaying and swinging, rocking and bobbing my head a little. 

Music is life.

(Period)

Sally's POV

When Y/N finally got up to make breakfast I heard rustling in the kitchen then she found my radio. She spun through channels until she landed on one channel mimicking the beats and sounds of the song, then when the lyrics came on she sung them word for word in perfect pitch.

I raised my head in shock.

 How could someone be so good at so many things?! 

She sang and swayed to the music while cooking breakfast.

I'm really liking this new neighbor. 

Y/N's POV

The song ended and I gave a small frown. But other than that I finished the French toast adding whipped cream and a sliced strawberry on top.

I looked to see Sally and Julie looking at me in shock, "Sorry did I wake you guys?"

"No, you didn't . . But WOW"

"WOW"

"What's 'WOW'?"

"Your singing"

My face instantly brightened up.

"You. Heard. NOTHING."

The two girls giggled

"Yeah 'NOTHING'"

"If you tell a single living soul about what happened I'll NEVER cook for either of you AGAIN" I threatened.

The girls jumped up

"NOOOOO PLEASE"

"WE WON'T TELL A SOUL"

They finished each other's sentence.

"You better, I'll be keeping an eye on you" I gave them a 'You better watch yo'self' glare.

"Now, breakfast is ready"

They scrambled up from their sleeping bags and raced to the dining table.

I playfully rolled my eyes

Serving them the French toast they starred in awe at the meal.

"It looks amazing Y/N!"

Julie stood on her seat.

"If you keep serving THIS good of food you might as well open up a restaurant in the neighborhood"

Sally picked up a bite onto her fork.

"Aw shucks you guys, you're both too kind"

We dug into the French toast, the strawberries and whipped cream adding an extra fruity flavor to the dish.

Once we all were finished I took everyone's dishes to the sink to clean them.

"Oh, Y/N you don't have to, I can do them later"

Sally said while rolling up the sleeping bags with Julie's help.

"I don't mind, it's my pleasure to help out"

"But you already cooked us really tasty food! AND WE DIDN'T HAVE TO ASK YOU!! We couldn't possibly ask more of you"

"Done! I told you I really don't mind. I'm glad to help out in any way I can"

'And because first impressions are everything'

Once the livingroom was cleaned up Sally got my clothes and I quickly changed into them.

"GOODBYE YOU TWO!!! IT WAS NICE MEETING YOU Y/N!!"

With the bursting of my 'early in the morning' adjusting ears me and Sally waved to Julie as she bolted out the door to her house.

"Nice meeting you too--" she slammed the door before I could finish my sentence.

"Well I guess I should start heading out. Cya later Sally, it was fun meeting you"

"Salutations my dearest friend"

She did a little curtsie extending her hand to me.

"Salutations! Until we meet again dear friend"

I bowed twirling my wrist on the way down.

Sally waved me off as I left to go back to 

H̴͇̙̟͍̾͑͂́̀̇̒̃Ǫ̶̘̻̤̭̺̭̋̈M̶̨̧̝̠͕̞̠̅̃̂̚̚͠E̶̯̟̬͊̇͑̌̀̔.

Chapter Text

Home's POV

Wally paced through my livingroom mumbling random nonsense about that girl that h̵͓͔̎́ē̸̬ ̴̧̯̗͊́͘͝b̴̮̎r̴͙̲̯͆̆o̵͇͋̆͐̂û̵͔̥̥g̸̥͙̺͎͗͒͒h̷̟͠t̴̹̪̰͒̚̕̕ ̸̡̨̈́̽͝i̸̹̫͈͒̀ń̸̡̪͠.

Looking outside I see her leaving Sally's house.

I roll my eyes at Wally's stupid worrying nonsense.

Creak Shudder Creeak

(Stop worrying, she's on her way right now)

"C-Can you see her??"

"Yes"

"How close is she?! Should I meet her halfway or just wait here?"

"How about you stop overreacting first"

"I am NOT overreacting"

"Then Stop pacing so much, you're engraving a walkway in my floorboards"

"Oh, sorry Home"

"Mmhm"

I roll my eyes again.

"She's almost here"

Wally quickly scrambled around making sure everything was perfect.

Ugh.

He dusted himself off before sitting on the couch trying to act normal.

"Just remember to stay on script"

"Yes Home"

Wally's POV

I paced around the living room worrying about Y/N's safety and about what happened last night.

"What if she--"

I was interrupted by Home

Creak Shudder Creeak

(Stop worrying, she's on her way right now)

"C-Can you see her??" 

I asked frantically.

"Yes"

"How close is she?! Should I meet her halfway or just wait here?"

I started thinking about how to greet her.

"How about you stop overreacting first"

I crossed my arms against my chest.

"I am NOT overreacting"

"Then Stop pacing so much, you're engraving a walkway in my floorboards"

"Oh, sorry Home"

"Mmhm"

Home rolled their eyes.

"She's almost here"

Frantically, I ran around the living room making sure everything looked perfect for her arrival. 

Fixing up some flowers, checking the tea I prepared, and some other stuff.

I dusted myself off before sitting down on the same couch from the first day Y/N arrived.

What a wonderful memory.

I picked up the book I was reading earlier that was sitting on the coffee table to the right of the tea tray.

"Just remember to stay on script"

"Yes Home"

Then the door opened.

Y/N's POV

When I got to Home they opened the door before I could knock.

"Oh! Thanks Home"

I gave them a cheerful smile.

Home just creaked

"Hello, neighbor! How was your girls' night?"

Wally was sitting on one of the couches drinking tea while reading a book.

"It was fun! And the girls loved my cooking!"

I thought I saw his eye twitch

"They had your cooking?"

"Yeah! Do you want me to cook for you and Home tonight?"

"I would love to try your cooking!"

"Cool, dinner it is then!"

He smiled warmly.

"I just remembered! I washed your clothes last night, they sitting on the bed in the spare room"

"Thanks, Wally!"

"Of course neighbor"

I looked up the stairs.

"Where exactly IS the spare room?"

"I can show you"

He got up and walked up the stairs with me following right after him.

The spare room was the second door on the right side of the hall.

"Here's where you'll be sleeping. If you ever need anything my room is next to yours, just knock"

"Ok, thank you"

I went inside the room to change.

Who stays in their outside clothes when staying home? Crazy people.

(PJ'S ALL DAY EVERY DAY!)

After I was done changing I looked to the bed to see my C/I.

I picked it up and held it.

"I missed you"

I whispered to it.

Carrying it with me down the stairs I sat across from Wally.

"Would you like some tea?"

"Yes please"

He poured me a cup.

"So, tell me more about your sleepover last night, and your day yesterday"

"It was great! Me and Sally are pretty much finished on most if not all the writing part of the play."

I rambled on about the sleepover and all the fun that happened. I skipped the part about Sally and Julie saying me and Wally were a couple. 

The thought of it brightened up my cheeks.

Wally's POV

As my Darling was rambling in excitement about her time last night with Julie and Sally something crossed her mind.

It was a quick flash of a memory from last night of her really embarrassed by something Sally and Julie said. But I'm not sure what.

Whatever it was made her blush and lose eye contact with me.

'I wonder what made her so bashful?'

She looked so cute though.

"Absolutely adorable~"

I say under my breath

"What was that Wally?"

My heart skipped a beat. I didn't realize that I said that out loud.

"Oh it was nothing neighbor, just mumbling to myself"

I gave her the best smile I could put on at the time.

"Oh, ok"

There was some suspicion in her eyes, but it quickly faded away as she reassured herself that it was nothing.

The day carried on with just the two of us talking. Then in the evening, it was dinner time.

"Any requests for dinner?"

She bent down looking in the pots and pans cabinet under the counter next to the oven.

"Nope. I want you to surprise me"

"Alright! Then while I cook the surprise dinner can you sit in the living room, please?"

She found a pan and held it up.

"Awww, but I waaannaa see you cook"

She held up a wooden spoon and eyed me in a warning fashion.

"Fiiiine"

She rolled her eyes playfully as I trudged to sit back down in the living room.

"That doesn't mean we have to stop talking you know"

I smiled brightly.

"Right, anyway that's when Julie flipped off the table onto Frank. I didn't even know Julie could flip like that. And then Frank--"

I continued to tell her stories about everybody while she cooked.

Every time I would tell her something funny, like a quip from Barnaby or a silly story she laughed, I found it cute.

Finally, dinner was done and I was allowed into the kitchen. Taking a seat the the table she handed me a dish that I hadn't seen before.

(Just serve up something that's uncommon that you really like)

"What's that look for? Do you not like it?"

"No! No, it's not that. I've just never seen this dish before"

"Ok, jeez you scared me there. Well then I hope you like it!"

She sat down across from me, preparing a bite for herself.

I did the same.

As soon as I took a bite my mouth erupted with vibrant flavors.

I stared at it in shock.

"Do you like it?"

She asked nervously.

"This is absolutely the most, Y/N! How did you get it to be this flavorful and perfect?!"

She blushed, sighing with relief.

"I'm glad you like it"

"Like it it?! I love it!"

She smiled brightly, her blush growing.

Continuing our conversation, she told me stories of her own. It was delightful to get to know more about my Darling. Hearing stories about times in her life, finding out about some drama that happened a long time ago that didn't involve anyone from this neighborhood.

It was refreshing.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my friends' company, stories, and the drama that's been going on.

But after so many years it gets tiring.

Having to keep up the act of staying in character all the time.

I got so dull.

Life got so dull.

That's when I found the restoration project for my show.

It filled me with so much joy to be able to have contact with the real world again.

Only to find how disgusting humans have gotten. 

Fat, lazy, and very inappropriate.

But some of them were good, I tried to contact them with my hidden messages and reached out to the leader of the project through their dreams but it was too much for them to handle.

So I gave up.

Browsing through the many many people that were playing the game I stumbled across her.

My Darling was so fun to watch and get to know through the screen. Everything she had the game on I was able to watch her. The little silly dances and sing to the short music that came from her light-up box that she was always on. 

But most of the time she was at work where I couldn't reach her, couldn't see her.

The times I spent watching her, getting to know her . . . Falling for her, were the best times of my days.

It's what kept me going.

Every day I was slowly slipping into insanity.

Having to apeize Home, keep up with my character, going through the same routine every day for so many years.

She breathed life back into me.

And I am forever grateful.

I saw she was finished with her dinner so I took her empty dish, as well as mine and the other dirty dishes, and cleaned them all in the sink.

"You didn't have to do that Wally, I could've"

"Nonsense neighbor, it's unfair to have my guest who cooked such a delicious dinner have to clean up as well"

She crossed her arms against her chest.

"Maybe you can go pick a movie for us to watch while I'm cleaning?"

"Ok!"

She walked to the living room. Home already set up the TV in the living room by the time she got there.

"Thank you Home"

They just creaked and were quiet for the rest of the night.

(Basically, just replace the couch against the counter with a TV)

I finished cleaning and joined my Darling in the living room.

She had put on F/M.

"F/M eh? Good choice neighbor"

She smiled.

"Thanks! Fun fact, it's actually my favorite movie"

"I'll make note of that then"

We sat down on the couch, Y/N snuggled up with her C/I as she started the movie.

About ⅔'s of the way through the movie I felt something hit my shoulder.

Looking over I see my Darling fast asleep.

I smiled warmly, chuckling at her cuteness.

I pulled her close by her waist and watched the movie for a bit longer, my heart racing and my face heating up.

She wrapped an arm around my waist and snuggled into me, my face felt hot.

Once the movie was over I turned off the TV and Home changed the living room back to its normal set-up.

I picked her up bridal-style, making sure she had her C/I and carried her to the spare room.

Setting her in bed and tucking her in caressed her cheek.

"Good night, Darling~"

I leaned down and kissed her forehead.

Making my way into my room and changing into my sleepwear I got into bed thinking of what we could do tomorrow.

I haven't painted for a while. Maybe we could paint together tomorrow?

I smiled excitedly.

'It's a date!'

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

I was walking along the path in the peaceful forest again.

'This dream again?'

Again I walked into the clearing and this time there was a mirror. Before I could take a step toward it I heard a twig snap, I whipped my head around.

Then I woke up.

I looked around to find myself in the spare room.

"How'd I . . .?"

I asked myself then pieced it together.

Wally carried me to my room.

The thought made my face turn bright red.

I buried my face in the blanket.

Looking at the time I saw it was quite early in the morning.

Thinking that Wally wasn't up yet I decided to take a shower.

Then I realized that I still didn't have any clothes other than the ones I arrived in.

I looked in the wardrobe to see there were some clothes including the ones I wore yesterday.

At the bottom, there was a note from Wally.

'𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓨/𝓝,

𝓘 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓲𝔃𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓭𝓲𝓭𝓷'𝓽 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝔂 𝓬𝓵𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓸𝔀𝓷 𝓼𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓬𝓪𝓷 𝓫𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓸𝔀 𝓼𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓾𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓵 𝔀𝓮 𝓰𝓸 𝓼𝓱𝓸𝓹𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓼𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓬𝓵𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾.

𝓢𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓵𝔂,

𝓦𝓪𝓵𝓵𝔂 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓰~'

"He has really good handwriting"

I don't know why I decided to comment on his handwriting, maybe it was because either was too early in the morning to function properly.

Picking out a colorful outfit,

 similar to Frank's I head into the bathroom almost to be knocked out by the fumes.

"Oh! Good morning neighbor!"

"*COUGH* *COUGH* *COUGH* Wally, *COUGH* calm down on the hair spray, geez! *COUGH* *WHEEZE*"

I waved my arm to air out the fumes while the other, holding my clothes, covered my face.

"Sorry neighbor"

He stopped spraying his hair.

"You're up early"

"Yup"

My head felt dizzy from the fumes.

"What are you doing up this early?"

"I was going to take a shower. But I think I might need a gas mask too"

"Ha ha very funny"

He said Sarcastically then stood up.

"Well, I'll let you to it! I'll be downstairs making breakfast while you shower"

He smiled warmly.

"Thanks, Wally"

I stepped in to turn on the fan in the bathroom.

(The vent, not an ACTUAL fan)

"Doesn't he know to turn on the fan when doing his hair?"

Creak

I jumped a little knowing that Home could hear me.

"Ok, just until I can fully understand you creak once for yes and twice for no. Alright?"

Creak

"Thank you. Now did you say 'no' earlier?"

Creak

"He doesn't know?!"

Creak Creak 

"Ah jeez, I'm so sorry for you Home. I'll tell him to start doing it from now on. Ok?"

Creak Bang

"You're welcome"

I smiled

"You can't see me right?"

Creak Creak

"Ok, good"

"Imma take a shower now"

Creak

I turned on the shower head, got undressed, and stepped into the warm shower.

'I still feel uncomfortable looking at it'

It's hard for me to look at my . . . Unclothed body most of the time.

'I don't like it'

I hugged myself and let the hot water hit my back.

"*Sigh*"

I finished up my shower routine and got dressed, doing my hair the way I liked it.

(If your bald, buzz cut, or have a Hijab just do something else. I'm sorry 😭)

Tossing my PJs on my bed and making my way downstairs to the kitchen I see Wally making eggs and toast.

"Smells good in here"

"Thank you neighb--"

Wally turned to see me, a small blush tinted his cheeks as he eyed me, his mouth agape.

My cheeks heated up a bit.

I put a hand on my hip and let the other dangle, leaning forward a bit.

"Like what you see?~"

His face was beat red, then he smirked and raised a non-existent eyebrow.

"How could I not~"

My face brightened as well. I needed to say something flirty too.

"Then look as much as you like~"

I swear I could see his pupils turn into hearts as his face brightened up more, he turned back to the eggs which were now done.

He started plating the food and an idea popped into my head.

I walked up to him taking my plate out of his hand. But when I did I made sure to graze his hand while taking it

"Looks delicious~"

I gave him a wink and sat down at the table eating the food.

Wally's POV

My heart was racing at a frightening pace, my face felt as hot as the sun, and I was left standing there speechless.

My Darling was flirting with me.

A million questions were running through my head at once.

'Did she really just do that?! Does she like me too?! Is she just getting back at me for my flirting?! WHY CAN'T MY HEART SLOW DOWN?! Why do I feel like this?! What is this feeling??!"

Step by step I made my way slowly to the table taking a seat next to my Darling, avoiding eye contact.

"So what are our plans for today?"

I looked at my Darling, my heart skipped a beat from looking at her.

"W-Well I haven't painted for a while so I was planning on going to my painting spot. Would you like to accompany me?"

I prayed that she said yes.

"Hmmmn? I was thinking of taking a walk through the woods"

"It's a nice walk to my spot. So will you join me?"

"I do like art!"

I couldn't be more happy. We finished breakfast and I went to clean the dishes but my Darling stopped me.

She put a hand on my back and the other slowly slid down my hand taking the sponge.

My face felt hot.

"Here, I can do the dishes and you can get what we need to paint"

"O-Ok"

I slid away from her and scurried up the stairs to my art room. I slammed the door and leaned against it, gripping my shirt hard where my heart was racing. Taking in deep breaths, I organized my thoughts.

'Ok, ok, ok, ok, just breathe and get what we need for painting'

"What will we need? Paint, pallets, brushes, canvases, stands for the canvases, cups"

I grabbed everything as I listed them out.

When I got everything I grabbed the door handle with my one free hand, taking in a deep breath I opened the door.

Going down the stairs was a struggle.

"Do you need me to carry anything?"

"No! I'm goo-AAAAA!?"

I tripped on a step and fell but something caught me.

"You should really be more careful. Here, let me help you out"

My Darling carried me down the stairs while I held the supplies close to me.

She set me down onto the floor and took the paint, brushes, pallets, and cups from my arms leaving the canvases and stands for me.

"Thank you neighbor"

"Happy to help!"

"You ready?"

"Yup!"

"Let's go then!"

We walked put the door, down the yellow path, and into the woods.

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

We walked through the woods on a beautiful path, it wasn't the path in my dream but it had its similarities.

On the path, there was a river we needed to cross.

"Careful, the rocks are slippery"

He held out a spare hand, taking it we crossed the river together.

I almost slipped on a rock, but he caught me. I smiled at him.

We came up to a clearing near the river.

Beautiful, vibrant green grass with colorful trees and flowers of all kinds surrounding the clearing. Butterflies and birds flying between the flowers and trees.

It was breathtaking.

2nd POV

"This is my secret spot; someplace where I can get away from it all"

Wally spoke fondly of this place.

"Words can't even begin to describe how stunning this place is"

You spoke in awe.

"The same goes for you"

Wally mumbled under his breath.

"What was that?"

You asked turning your head to him. He panicked for a second.

"Nothing neighbor. Now! Shall we start painting?"

You smirked and raised a brow.

"Alright, I'll let you get away this time though"

You both set up the stands and canvases. Wally filled up the cups in the river. And you put the brushes and pallets against the canvases. The paint in the middle of the two canvases facing opposite directions.

Once you both were seated you took a brush at random in your hand, dipped it in the paint, and started mindlessly painting whatever your hand wanted to.

It was a nice way to escape all that was relevant. My mind goes blank, I can see but I can't see anything at the same time, the constant ringing in my ears becomes more noticeable, and my hand just moves on its own. The smooth strokes of the brush were calming, and soothing.

'It's nice to be able to space out and relax, like this'

Wally's POV

She looks so focused, so relaxed.

I can't blame her.

I get the same way.

I use painting as a way to escape this "reality" that I live in.

An escape from Home's corrections and threats.

An escape from the standards and expectations I must uphold.

An escape from my mind.

When I paint I can't feel, think, or see anything. I can see but I can't at the same time, It's weird how it works like that.

When I paint all the voices and thoughts from my friends go away.

The constant reminder that we are forgotten, and were discarded like trash, like we don't exist.

It really makes me feel a̶͎͍̎́̔̑̅l̸̛̥̩͖̹͈̳̝̮͐̾̇͋̎͜͠ͅͅí̷͖̣̀̂̒̍v̴̢̰̩̟͕̪͉̩̱̒̍̒̍ḛ̴̭̞̞̣͔̻͉̳̪̇ͅ.

I just let my hand mindlessly paint what it feels.

It's nice to space out like this.

~~Time Skip~~

Y/N's POV

After a few hours of intense painting, I fell back into reality.

I saw what I painted and it caused my face to heat up instantly.

I painted Wally lying in a daisy patch looking fondly at the flowers, his facial expression showed that he was thinking of something in a loving manner.

'Or someone'

The thought made my face heat up more.

(Basically, my Pinterest profile pic if yall are following me)

(Love you guys!)

"What do you want to do while the paint dries?"

Wally had ended up taking off his cardigan while we were painting.

"Do you wanna walk and talk?"

"That sounds lovely"

We got up and started walking down the path we came from.

Talking about neighborhood news. Mainly gags between the neighbors.

I wanted that one moment to last forever.

Then kind warm weather kissed my felt, the fluffy clouds floating in the bright blue sky. The variety of colors that painted the trees, and the talkative flowers.

Him walking next to me with a bright smile on his face.

Everything was perfect

Soon we had to walk back. I got an idea, I tagged him on the back.

"Tag! You're it!"

He chased me down the path, back to the paintings.

When we got to the river I hopped from stone to stone, Wally had some hesitation before chasing me across the river.

"Be careful neighbor, I don't want you to slip!"

"I won't sli--!"

And just like that, I slipped.

Wally grabbed my hand to try and pull me up but I ended up taking him down with me.

*SPLASH!*

The cold stream felt nice on my felt. I opened my eyes to see a drenched Wally with his hair a mess.

He let out an angry grumble at his hair before looking down at me pretty much fully in the water.

"Oh my! Neighbor, are you alright?"

"Yeah. Oh my gosh, Wally! Your hair, I'm so sorry!"

"It's quite alright neighbor, as long as your fine, I don't care"

He helped me up.

"Thanks, Wally I--"

Now we were up I got a better look at his appearance. His white button-up shirt, which was now soaked, was mostly see-through. And with his wet hair down, it looks nice on him. The site made my face heat up.

"I think we should head back to Home"

"I agree"

We got to the painting spot and he put his cardigan around me, I looked at him and he looked away.

"Don't want you to get sick neighbor"

I gave him a warm smile, "Thanks"

He returned it.

While packing up he came over, "So what did you paint neighbor?"

I covered it up as best I could, "Nothing!!"

He smirked, "Fine" and walked away.

My heart was pounding from anxiety.

I always get anxious when showing my art to someone, so I just stopped doing it.

Once we were done, we carried the materials back to Home. I quickly put my painting in my room before anyone, especially HIM, could see it. Changing back into my pj's, I went back downstairs.

When I came back out to the living room Wally had just finished putting the supplies in the stairway closet.

"I'm going to fix myself up really quick, I'll be right neighbor"

"Ok"

He started up the stairs

"Oh, and by the way"

He stopped and turned to look at me.

"I actually think you look nice with your hair down"

He blushed, "Thank you neighbor"

He continued to go up the stairs, lost in thought.

I smiled at sat on the couch, sighing in comfort.

Chapter Text

Wally's POV

I looked at myself hard in the mirror. I still haven't changed much less touched my hair.

"Maybe she's right?"

I asked myself.

"You're the main character which means you have to stay in character always"

"But is it that bad to change it every now and then? I mean the š̶͕̪̬h̸̞̄̎͐o̷̲̓w̴̖͌̑̋͜ ̸̖̐̿͌i̸̧͉̋̆s̵̘̱̊̄̕ ̴̛͉̻̂̾c̶͈̈́̈́a̶̧̨̫͂͂̿n̴̠͔̔͆̈c̸̢̯͘͜e̶͇͂̕l̶̯̋͆̎ȅ̸̮̖͆͜͝d̶̳̄"

"What about T̶̞̤̬̆̋͘h̵̡̭̪̦̍͠e̷̥̓͒ ̶̢̈̃̉r̶̛͕̈͗e̴̡̤̮̠͉͑͋s̵̥̙̥̫̤̈t̵̨̰͇̜̊̾̕̚ö̸̝̣́͜͜ȓ̴͈̮̓a̷̟͊͌͘͘ṭ̴̠̪͗͆̐̓i̴͎̩͙̚̚͝ơ̴̰̦̰n̸͔̙̼̋ ̷̮̪̪͓̣̒̈́̉͗̏p̷̡̦͕̌͛͆r̵̞͘͝o̴͓͑̾̊͝j̴̲̫̩̜͓͒̊̓͝ê̷̻̫̊͝c̷̨̧̠̽̈́̍̋͐t̶̹̬̯͐̕?̴̨̝̺̥̏̄͝"

"You know they can't see me, it was just the one time"

"Do you want to fall out of character when, at some point, you will be pulled back into the spotlight? Do you want to look like a joke?"

"Of course not! But I--"

I looked at myself in the mirror again.

"I think I leave it down, just for the rest of today. Plus it will save me some hairspray"

"Fine. I guess you have a good point, my attic (head) is still buzzing from this morning"

"Ha ha ha, you're funny Home"

I changed and made my way downstairs.

2nd POV

When Wally got downstairs you looked up to see him with his hair down.

"I see you kept your hair down!" You stated cheerfully

"Yeah, well I thought it would be a nice change"

Wally said Bashfully.

"It looks nice"

You gave him a soft smile.

"Thank you"

"C'mhere! (Favorite show) is on!!" 

You exclaimed.

Wally's POV

I smiled

"I'm coming!"

I sat down next to her, snuggling up next to her.

"Thanks for today, I had a lot of fun"

"Of course neighbor! I enjoyed our time together"

"Me too *YAWN*"

"I think you should go to bed, you had a long day"

"No, I'm fine *YAWN* I'm not tired at all"

"Right"

I playfully smirked at how stubborn she was being, knowing that she was going to fall asleep soon.

When the episode ended I looked over to see her falling over on the opposite side of the couch. I quickly caught her and laid her head on my shoulder.

I smiled and rolled my eyes.

"Not tired huh?"

I teased.

I turned off the TV, and Home replaced it with the couch. I picked her up and took her to her bedroom, tucking her in bed. She snuggled into the covers humming.

I smiled at her. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw her painting from today, but it was turned around.

Quietly walking over to it I flipped it around to see what it was.

It

Was me!

My face felt hot and a smile spread farther across my face. I flipped it back around and stood up. Walking to her leaned down and kissed her forehead.

"Goodnight Darling~"

Leaving the room I got to mine, changed, then went to bed.

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

"I'm sleeping"

Y/N's POV

I woke up to the sound of silence.

Which was very unusual.

I got up and walked downstairs and peeped into the kitchen to see nobody there.

Curious, I assumed Wally wasn't awake yet. Which isn't like him.

I heard coughing and groaning, then Wally's door opened.

"*Grooooaaaannn* Oh! Good morning neighbor I- *COUGH* I'm sorry breakfast isn't ready"

"Oh my gosh, Wally!! Are you OK?!"

He started stumbling, I rushed over to him, helping him stand still. I took his hand in one of mine, and with the other feeling his forehead.

"Just a small fever neighbor, nothing much"

"Just a small fever?! You're burning to the touch! Go lay back down and rest, I'll make breakfast."

"But I'm fine neighbor really--"

"Now."

"*Sigh* Fine neighbor, I will"

I nodded watching him walking back into his room. Going downstairs I start to make breakfast. I decided to make French toast, getting out all the ingredients I started to make it. I played some music on the radio while I cooked, while whisking everything together F/S started to play, I sang the song word for word, I really enjoyed it.

~~Time Skip~~

Finally, I was done with breakfast, and the song had ended long ago. I looked in the cabinets to find the ibuprofen, once I did, I placed it on the side of the tray next to a cup of water.

Bringing it upstairs, I opened the door to his room to find him laying in bed, eyes wide open, doing nothing. He looked at me and sat up.

"Looks, delicious neighbor"

I placed the tray on his lap.

"Thank you"

I sat with him as he ate, talking with him about whatever topic we thought of. He sounded like he was in just a little funk. 

Sluring his words, and combining them, it was very unlike him.

"I feel fuzzy, very fuzzy"

He was petting the felt on his arm. I was chuckling at his silliness.

He looked at me then reached his hand up and started petting the side of my face. My face warmed up.

"You're fuzzy too neighbor"

He had stars in his eyes.

"A soft fuzzy he he he"

Curious, I reached up and started to pet the side of his face.

"You're fuzzy too, Wally"

I smiled at him.

I enjoyed the wholesome moment we were having. 

There was a knock at the door. Dropping my hand and leaving to go answer the door, Wally let out a sad, disappointed whine.

Opening the door I find Julie and Barnaby at the door.

"Helloooo Y/N!!" "Hey kiddo"

They said at the same time.

"Hey guys"

I gave them a small wave.

"Where's Wally?? I got this new game to play, you can join if you want to too! Hahaha I said to-to! Anyway this new game is called Hop-silent-jump-scotch!! It's really fun and--"

"Calm down there Jules, so kid where is my buddy?"

Thank goodness for Barnaby stopping her, she was talking so fast it was making my head spin.

"Oh, uh he's sick so he can't play, and I have to take care of him, sorry"

"Oh well dat's no good. I know! Julie, why don't we go have a visit wid' Poppy to make some soup for our sick buddy, uh?"

Barnaby started walking to Poppy's house on all fours with Julie on his back.

"That sound magnificent Barnaby! But I was really excited to play my game though"

"Don'h worry, ounce our buddy Wally is all better we can play your game, all four of us!"

"Ok!!"

I smiled and went back to Wally's room.

When I opened the door I was met with Wally . . . 

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

"Wally! Geez, you scared me there for a second. *sigh* Is everything alright?"

"Who were you talking to neighbor?"

His voice seemed cold, although it may just be his illness. I can't overlook it though.

"Julie and Barnaby came by to ask if we wanted to come and play, but when I told them you were sick they went over to Poppy's to make you some soup!"

"Oh, how kind of them"

He still sounded kind of odd.

"Better question, what are you doing out of bed?"

I put a hand on my hip and pointed at him with the other.

"I was just coming down to check on you"

"That's sweet Wally, but you really should be resting." 

I guided him back to his bed.

"Why you take a quick nap and I'll wake you when Julie and Barnaby come back with soup, huh?"

"OK neighbor"

He got back under the covers and got comfortable. I closed the curtain so the room could darken up a bit to help him sleep.

"Neighbor?"

"Hm?"

I turned my head to him, giving him my full attention.

He started his fingers.

"Could you uhm maybe stay with me? Until I fall asleep?"

I gave him a soft smile.

"Course Wally"

I walked over to the chair I had next to his bed earlier and sat in it.

"Thank you, neighbor"

He reached his hand from under the covers and gently squeezed my hand, I squeezed it back. I smiled.

"Anytime Wally"

He smiled back before closing his eyes and repeated the words "I'm sleeping". I found it odd about the way he slept. Sally, nor Julie do that when they sleep.

Slowly the repetitive phrase faded away quietly until the only sound was the noises from outside and small creeks from Home. It was nice.

The entire time he was asleep he didn't let go of my hand, and I had no thought of the action either. His hand was warm and soft, and fuzzy too. I rubbed my thumb against his hand back and forth. Smiling in the process, a small blush crept to my face.

I rested my head on the bed still stroking his hand. Closing my eyes, I listened to the wind rustle in the trees outside.

Wally suddenly started tossing and turning, he mumbled and pleaded in his sleep. I shot my head up and saw that he had a scared, strained expression on his face. His grip on my hand tightened, almost painfully. 

I started to rub my hand up and down his shoulder to wake him up.

"Wally?"

His fighting grew more and more worse. Tears began to pour from his closed eyes. I was really starting to worry.

I rubbed his arm harder and shook him a little now and then. I know in not supposed to do that to someone who's having a nightmare he was worrying me.

"Wally!"

He shot up and away from me, letting go of my hand in the process. A twinge of sadness struck me when he let go.

He looked terrified and was shaking badly, streams of tears running down his face.

He soon recognized who I was and launched himself into my arms, sobbing into my chest. I hugged him tight and rubbed his back whispering comforting words to him, softly whispering for him to breathe.

"Hey shhh, it's alright I'm here, I got you"

He gripped my shirt tighter.

"Breathe"

I took a deep breath in and out.

"Breathe, I got you don't worry"

His breathing became more regular, and he started calming down. I patted and rubbed his back to soothe him, holding him close to me.

"Thank you, Y/N"

He weakly mumbled into my chest.

I frowned. It's that serious?

"No need to thank me; Do you wanna talk about it?"

"No"

His voice broke, and more tears ran down his face.

"Ok then"

I moved to the bed, in his spot, and continued to rub and pat his back. He closed his eyes and hugged me close, I reciprocated him. He hummed in comfort and contentment.

There was a knock on the door.

"I think Barnaby and Julie have arrived with your soup"

I started to get up to get the door. Wally refused to let me go, tightening his grip on my shirt.

"I don't want you to leave"

I cupped the side of his face.

"I won't be long, I promise"

He let me go with a nod of his head.

I guessed that Julie got impatient and knocked on the door a few more times.

I opened the door to find Julie with her fist raised and a smile on her face, next to her was Barnaby with a lazy, proud smile on his face, and surprisingly Poppy was behind them with a pot of soup.

"We got Wally's soup! Thanks to Poppy of course!"

"Thank you guys so much!"

"I hope he enjoys it. Oh, do be careful! It's still quite hot."

Poppy instructed handing me the pot of soup.

"Will do Poppy, thank you so much"

"Anyting' for our best bud!"

"Well I promised Wally I wouldn't take too long, I'll see you all later!"

"Bye bye Y/NNNNN!!"

Julie hopped onto Barnaby's back and waved frantically.

"C'ya kiddo!"

"Goodbye deary, be safe!"

I waved them off, then went back inside to prepare Wally a bowl.

While pouring him a bowl Home attempted to make a conversation with me.

Creeaak Creak?

"Yes, Home?"

Bang Bang Creak Shudder Bang

I took a second to process what they said. I vaguely understood some of what they had said.

"Ok, so what I got from that is something about Wally and the bed"

Somehow in the whack universe of ours, Home sighed.

Bang Bang

"Uh-huh"

Creak Shudder

"Fell-oh, mhm!"

Bang

"Ah, Wally fell off the floor and is threatening to puke everywhere"

*The realization*

"OH SĤ̴̱̙͐I̷̦̗̽̐̇ͅ--"

I bolted up the stairs, comically with the soup that I didn't have time to place down.

I threw open Wally's bedroom door to find him on his hands and knees in the corner of the room on the floor. I rushed to put the bowl of soup on the nightstand and kneeled down to help him. He violently coughed and wheezed, threatening to gag and vomit. I reached and grabbed the cup of water sitting on the nightstand and handed it to him.

"Here, drink this!"

I rubbed his back as he gulped the water down with his eyes.

Gasping for breath he calmed down.

"Thank you, neighbor"

I smiled at him.

"Of course Wally. C'mon let's get you back in bed"

I helped him up into bed. I set down the empty glass back onto its coster. Grabbing the bowl I waited for Wally to get fully situated.

"Here, soup will make you feel better"

I handed him the bowl.

"Poppy says, 'Careful it's hot'"

He chuckled and blew on it a bit before taking a sip.

"Neighbor, can you remind me later to make Poppy, Barnaby, and Julie as a 'thank you'?"

"Of course"

I sat back down in my chair resting my chin in my hands, looking at him.

We began talking about the weather, then books, then Television shows, then more. It was sweet and wholesome.

It was starting to get dark, and Wally yawned to welcome the new coming night.

"Why don't we start heading to bed, hm?"

He tensed up immediately.

"Oh neighbor, there's no need for that! I'm not ti-*YAAWN*-red!"

I gave him a knowing look.

He caved in.

"Fine"

He got comfy under the covers as I collected the dishes from the day to put them in the sink.

"Y/N?"

"Yes, Wally?"

"Could you . . Uhm, maybe sleep with me tonight?"

My face heated up a bit.

"Sure, let me clean up first though, I'll be right back"

I took the dishes downstairs, cleaned them, and put them away. I put away the soup for another day when we needed it, or just wanted to eat it as a meal, then turned off the lights and walked back upstairs in a speedy fashion.

When I opened the door Wally made room for me on his bed, pulling over the covers as well.

I closed the door behind me and slipped into bed with him.

I cradled him against me, stroking the back of his head for comfort.

"If have any more nightmares don't be hesitant to wake me up, alright?"

"Alright Y/N"

With that we fell asleep in each other's arms.

Chapter Text

Wally's POV

It was a bright sunny day. With the green grass folding and turning at the wind's command, the colorful trees host a safe place for the birds to chat and chirp to their little hearts' content.

I was laughing.

I don't know why, I just was!

I look to my right to see Y/N laughing with me. I felt a wave of emotions hit me in that moment, all of them relating to the happiest moment that I will ever experience.

We flashed through different activities, cooking, baking, games of all sorts, and finally painting.

I was mindlessly painting on the canvas in front of me. I don't know what it was, but it made me happy!

Then Y/N I began to comprehend the words that were spoken to me.

"What are you painting Wally?"

".̵̱̉͝.̸̳̆͂̒͂.̵͓̤͋͌.̴̫̙͑.̶͈̬͎̯̌̂̚͠.̸̢̰̟̮̎"

I was confused as to why I sounded like . . . That.

Why?

"That sounds wonderful Wally!"

Her statement made me smile brightly.

"J̵̡̭͕̖̜̖͈̔͐̂͝ð̶̠͚̠̬̮̐͆̈́͒̂ĵ̴̹̭̪͂̔̊͆̉͗̚͠ḩ̷̛̘̑͊͆͊͊̚͠ƴ̵̢̥̣̟̝͖͙̲̈́̽͌̅̊̇͝͝ķ̴̹̤̞͝g̷̙̪͈͗̎̀͘͝x̸̡̡̩̟̤̣̂̉ø̵̧͍̼͇͔̗͂̈́͂͊̔́̏̕͝ḑ̵̡̨̻͕̦̤̫̽?̷̘͔̘͖͔̣̗̯͌̆͂̓͜"

She smiled and turned her canvas to me. There, in vivid colors, on the canvas sat a red juicy-looking apple.

"Q̸͕̝̎̀͌͘į̵̨̨̡̡̠͈̄͂̐̊̋̓ẁ̵͚̥̩̿͌͌ë̸̗͘̕ə̴͇̗̳̟̳̗́̂ï̴͙̞̞̿̇v̸̪̻̦͎͉̬͇̊͋d̸̨̠̲̟̹̀̉̆̂̿œ̷̢̠̼̀̃̈́̑̈́̋!̴̫͗͂̄̅͗̚"

She smiled excitedly before going back to painting.

I looked up to the sky to look at the bright sun.

Then I woke up.

I stared at the ceiling for a moment, letting all the happy feelings swirl through me. I looked down to my shoulder to see Y/N resting her head on my shoulder as her arms pulled me close to her and tightly secured me where I was. I wrapped an arm around her waist and held her close to me.

I'm so glad to have a best friend like her!

She rustled in her sleep. Adjusting herself so that her left leg was over mine, and burying herself deeper into my side and part of my chest.

I layed there holding her, reminiscing about my dream that played on repeat in my head.

After a few minutes had passed, she woke up.

"Good morning neighbor"

She looked at me and then at the position she was in.

(Mario jump position)

She looked around and I could see the mental buffer written all over her face.

'Who was happening in what and the who now???'

She thought.

She rested her head back on my shoulder with a hum. 

'It's too early in the morning to deal with this'

I chuckled at her silliness.

She looked back up at me and I could see the gears click in her head.

"Oh, Wally, how are you feeling?"

She the back of her hand to my forehead, feeling around it.

A giddy feeling whirled through me like the wind.

"I feel great neighbor!"

"Sure seems like it!"

She mentally debated getting up from where she was. 

'I kinda wanna get breakfast. But I don't wanna get up! But I'm hungry! But I'm so comfy! Uuuuuugggggghhhh'

When she decided to stay put for just a few more minutes her stomach roared throughout the entire house.

She sighed in disappointment.

'Yeah, yeah, yeah, I hear you. Shut up'

She thought angrily to her stomach.

"C'mon let's go get something to eat"

She got up and headed to the kitchen. I followed shortly afterward. 

"What would you like for breakfast Wally?"

I hummed tapping on my chin and looking up, thinking on what sounded good to me.

After a minute I decided.

"Apple"

She gave me a knowing look.

I laughed at her expression.

"Well, what sounds good to you neighbor?"

"Hmm? French toast!"

"That sounds yummy neighbor"

She started digging through the fridge.

"French toast it is! You can go sit down if you want while I cook"

"Do you need any help?"

She shook her head.

"No, I'm good. Thank you though!"

I nodded then took at seat at the dinner table.

I decided to strike up a conversation with her.

"Did you sleep well neighbor?"

"Mhm! Did you sleep ok?"

I nodded vigorously.

"Oh yeah? Good dream I suppose?"

I nodded again, my smile growing.

She smiled back.

"What was it about?"

"You"

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

"What was it about?"

I asked Wally.

"You"

I froze

My face heated up from embarrassment. I tried to play it off.

"All good thing I hope!"

"Oh of course neighbor!"

That had given me some comfort.

I didn't turn around fearing that he would see my reddened face, instead, my focus was entirely on breakfast.

~~Time Skip~~

The French toast was ready. I placed a plate in front of Wally before seating myself with my plate.

"Neighbor, this meal is the absolute most!"

Wally exclaimed before finishing the plate with just a few bites.

"I'm glad you like it"

Then I felt it build up.

"Aa"

I put my finger up to my nose to cover the impact.

"AAa"

Wally looked at me confused.

"AAAAAAngh--"

I covered the sneeze so it only came out as a little squeak.

"Was that a sneeze neighbor?"

"Yeah?"

His pupils dilated, similar to a cat's.

"What about it?"

I got up and washed my hands then sat back down in my spot, Wally staring at me the whole time.

"What something on my face?"

"N-No, It's nothing"

He second-guessed his words which caused him to stutter at first.

"O-k?"

"I know neighbor! Why don't we go see Barnaby and Julie to see if they want to play the game?"

"That sounds fun!"

I squeaked another sneeze.

Wally looked at me with that face again. It was hard to read?

'I must be losing my touch'

I thought to myself.

We got dressed and ready before heading out.

(Pick out a colorful outfit you want to wear for the chapter 😃)

Walking down the bright yellow road towards Barnaby's house.

Wally knocked on the door seconds later there was a crash then the door opened halfway.

"Oh hey, kiddo what brings you here?--"

He fully opened the door to reveal Wally standing next to me, an excited smile on his face.

"You're all better!"

Barnaby cheered as he scooped Wally up in his arms and gave him a tight squeeze.

I noticed that Barnaby's small tail was wagging viciously which I found adorable.

"I missed you, Barnaby!"

Wally exclaimed in a semi-slow excited, monotone voice. Limp in Barnaby's arms.

"I missed you too Buddy!"

He set Wally down before hugging me too.

"Tanks, Y/N for takin' care of my best bud!"

I hugged him back.

"No problem! Glad to help!"

He let me go and I gasped for breath, laughing.

"Barnaby, me and Y/N were wanting to ask you and Julie if you two wanted to play that game from yesterday?"

"Well of course! Here, hop on my back I'll give ya both'd a ride"

"Thanks Barns"

My and Wally hopped onto his back, my in front and Wally in back. On the way, we shared a couple of jokes and laughs. Before we knew it we were at Julie's house.

Me and Wally slid off Barnaby's back. Wally made sure I got down safe before hopping off himself.

I knocked on the door and not even a millisecond later the door was flung open.

"Hey, guys!! WALLY YOU'RE ALL BETTER, YAY!!!"

She pretty much tackled Wally upon site of him before jumping back toward her door.

"I'M SO HAPPY!! Come in, come in!"

She welcomed us in a rush and got us inside.

"FRANK! LOOKS WHO ALL BETTER?!"

She yelled from the front door.

Frank leaned forward from the table to see us standing near the front door. We all gave them a wave, they waved back before remarking, "I see someone is no longer sick"

"That's right neighbor, I'm aaaalll better"

Frank grumbled something inaudible. Wally's smile strained but he just ignored Frank and turned to Julie.

"Wasn't there a game you wanted to play with us yesterday?"

Julie sparked up.

"OH! YES, YES!! That's right! I'll go get everything set up!"

With that, she dashed off to who knows where. I walked over to Frank who was doing a sudoku puzzle on the paper while sipping some tea.

"Hey Frank"

I gave a small wave before taking a seat next to them at the round table.

It was a small, bright green, round table with a dark pink vase of different plants and flowers. The table was next to 3 windows giving an amazing view of the forest. Toys and other activities littered the yard around the house.

Their expression softened by a fraction.

"Hello Y/N, how is your morning"

"It's quite good actually! How's yours?"

Their face lit up as if they were excited to tell something important to them.

"Wonderful! I found a new rare species of butterfly flying in my garden this morning!"

I beamed.

"Really? What did it look like? What species was it? Did it like a certain plant or vegetable in your garden?"

I realized that I was rambling.

"Sorry, I just used to have a garden that was inside a sunroom in my old house, and butterflies of all kinds would come in there so I've developed a sort of interest in them"

They were absolutely thrilled to hear that there was another butterfly lover in the neighborhood.

"Ah yes! I think I remember telling me a little about that, very fascinating! *Ahem*So, this butterfly had a very similar pattern to a monarch but had the color scheme of a morpho mixed with a gossamer-winged butterfly"

We kept talking about butterflies together while Wally and Barnaby were busy talking and Julie was still somewhere setting up the game.

After a bit, Julie finally returned with a cheery expression.

"It's ready everyone!! Now, follow me outside!"

We did as she asked and followed her to that backyard.

Knowing Julie, of course, she came up with one of the craziest games anyone couldn't even think of. This one was the craziest out of all of them. It had everything! Jump ropes, three-legged race, three-legged hopscotch, thumb wars, everything!

"Julie, how are you intending on playing with an odd amount of people?"

Julie counted every one to realize Frank was right.

"Oh, I guess I didn't realize how many people were playing"

She seemed disappointed.

"Julie, why don't you step out this round to teach us how to play, and make sure the game runs smoothly? Then next round either me or Frank could take over so you can have a turn too"

Her mood boots immediately at your idea.

"That sounds like a really good idea N/N!!"

'Did she just call me N/N?'

I liked that nickname.

"Ok, we're going to do N/N's idea!"

We had to pair up for the game. I was paired with Frank while Wally and Barnaby were paired. It looked funny seeing a big fella like Barnaby have one of his legs tied with Wally's tiny leg, in comparison at least. I had to hold in my laugh as I pictured Barnaby running through the course while Wally only flailed helplessly, attached to Barnaby's ankle.

Julie had already explained the game to us.

"IS EVERYONE READY?!"

We all nodded to her in unison.

"READY!"

We got in stance, ready to bolt when the countdown was over.

"THREE!"

She held up the numbers with one hand.

"TWO!"

We all looked at each other, determination to win in our eyes.

"ONE!!"

We looked ahead.

"GO!?!"

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

Frank and I leaped into the course. They were tied to my left ankle. It took us a second to find a rhythm, although Wally and Barnaby weren't doing any better.

Dashing through the course left and right, speeding through the different parts of the game, Wally and Barnaby close behind us. Finally, it came to the second to last part of the game, where the two teams had to play a round of rock-paper-scissors-shoot, The best 2 out of 3 got a five-second head start on a race to the finish line.

I was against Barnaby, and Frank was against Wally. I could see the sparks fly between them as they threw out their moves.

"Rock-paper-scissors-shoot!"

Me and Barnaby spoke in sync.

I threw out rock, he threw out rock.

"Rock-paper-scissors-shoot!"

We spoke in sync. I threw out Paper, he threw out rock.

I cheered in excitement.

"Rock-paper-scissors-shoot!"

We both threw out paper.

"Rock-paper-scissors-shoot!"

Again, we both threw out paper.

"Rock-paper-scissors-shoot!"

He threw out rock, and I threw out paper.

"YEAH!!"

"Nice job kiddo"

He gave me a kind smile. He was still disappointed he lost though.

"Thanks! Man Barns, looks like you really hit rock bottom!"

He let out a chuckle.

"Ha! Good one there kiddo!"

We turned to look at the two screaming duo still at each other's throats.

"ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS-SHOOT!?"

Frank threw out scissors, and Wally threw out paper.

"ELVIS PRESLEY RIP OFF!?"

"ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS-SHOOT!?"

Wally threw out rock, and Frank threw out scissors again.

Wally seemed to struggle to come up with something. I leaned over and whispered a comeback into his ear.

"OFF-BRAND, WANNABE MR. ROBINSON!!"

(If you know, you know)

(Amazing World of Gumball)

"Hey! You're supposed to be on my team!"

I let out a small laugh.

"C'mon, we're tied!"

"ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS-SHOOT!!!"

Frank threw out paper, and Wally . . .

Threw out rock!

Me and Frank hauled (ass) to the finish line. After the five seconds, Barnaby came barreling to us. We pushed ourselves to run faster.

We got closer and closer to the finish line.

'Almost there!'

Then Barnaby came barreling towards us. Wally hanging on to his ankle for dear life.

We neck and neck. Pushing ourselves to cross the finish line first.

Snap!

We all were gasping for air.

"WOOOOO!?! Congratulations to our winners!! Y/N and Frank!!!"

Julie exhilarated.

A rapturous applause erupted at our side. Frank and I turned to see the rest of the neighborhood was there cheering for us.

I turned to look at Frank with a jubilant expression.

"FRANK WE DID IT!?!"

I tackled them into a hug, which they gladly returned.

"WE DID IT!?!"

We cheered and chanted bouncing around, still hugging each other. When we let go Frank and I simultaneously started to happy-stim. We didn't know until we looked at each other, but doing so made us even happier.

Julie and Eddie came to talk with me and Frank. We conversed for a little while before I practically skipped over to Barnaby and Wally.

"You guys were so good! That was so much fun!!"

Barnaby, still out of breath, replied.

"It was a lot of fun! Congrats kiddo, you and Frank over 'dare!"

"Congratulations neighbor, that was a lot of fun!"

Wally said in an excited, monotone manner. I held in a giggle as I saw his hair a little pulled back from his ride on Barnaby's leg.

"I'm glad you guys had fun!"

I was so happy I didn't know what to do with myself. This felt refreshing in a way.

"WHO'S READY FOR ROUND TWO?!"

Julie shouted from where she was with Frank and Eddie.

"I'm sure you all will be honored to know that I will be joining"

Sally announced placing a hand under her chin in a dramatic gesture.

"I'm sure I could spare a few minutes to join in. It looks fun!"

Eddie stated.

"YAAAAAAAYYYY!!?!"

Julie was jumping up and down, unable to contain her excitement.

"Alright so Eddie with Sally, Julie with Frank, and Barnaby with Wally; again"

Everyone get ready.

When everyone was ready and at the staring game I raised my hand. Everyone watch me anxiously.

"READY?"

"SET"

They put on there game faces.

"GO!!!"

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2nd POV

Sooner or later it was time to go home for the night was being welcomed by the peach-colored skies above.

Today was a day of fun and activities. But now it was time for a filling dinner and a peaceful slumber, for which everyone would awake tomorrow for another day of unknown fun and adventures.

Y/N's POV

When the third round was over the sun started to set and everyone retreated to their homes for a meal and eventually bed.

"Are you ready to head to Home, neighbor?"

Wally had one hand behind his back and the other offered for me.

I took his hand.

"Yeah, let's head back"

We walked back to Home. On the way there I kept sneezing and eventually developed a headache.

Once we were at Home I took some ibuprofen, then we had some dinner. After dinner we watched TV. And finally went to bed.

~~~That Morning~~~

Wally's POV

I was finished making breakfast when I called down Y/N, but she never came down. Curious, I called her again. I heard her tumble and a few bangs, and I grew worried. I quickly walked upstairs to her room.

I knocked on the door.

"Neighbor? Is everything alright in there?"

My urgency was clear in my voice.

I heard her groan from the other side of the door.

"Neighbor I'm coming in"

I opened the door to see her picking herself off the floor.

"Neighbor are you okay?!"

I kneeled to her side and helped her up.

"*GROOOAAANN* I don't feel so good"

She certainly didn't look good either. She was burning up!

'I must've gotten her sick'

"Here neighbor lay back down and I'll get you some breakfast and medicine"

"Ok, thank you, Wally"

I took a trash can from one corner of the room and placed it on the side of her bed in case of anything.

I rushed downstairs and got her the breakfast I prepared, a glass of water, and some medicine. I put everything onto the bed tray and rushed upstairs to find her puking into the trash can. I set the tray down on a nearby desk and gently rubbed her back and held her hair up.

When she was finished she started crying.

"I'm sorry!"

I knew it was just her sickness overwhelming her.

I gave her a soft, reassuring smile.

"Why don't you take a quick rinse-off and then eat, huh?"

She nodded her head and walked into the bathroom, closing the door and starting the shower.

I took this opportunity to go downstairs and call Poppy, she knew more about this kind of stuff better than me.

When she picked it up I couldn't hold it in anymore.

"PoppypleasehelpmeY/NissickandIdon'tknowwhattodo!"

"Y/N is sick?"

"Mhm"

"How bad is it?"

"BAD"

"Ok Wally, calm down, I'm sure she better in no time"

"*sniffle* Ok"

"Do you still have that soup I made for you?"

"Yeah"

"Good, I put some secret ingredients in there that will help her"

"Ok"

"What is she doing right now?"

"Taking a shower"

"That's very good. Did she eat anything yet, or take any medication?"

"No, she threw up"

"Ok, just give her some medicine, and some food, only water and soup for her the rest of the day"

"But what do I do about the waffles I made her?"

(WAFFLES WAFFLES WAFFLES! WAFFLES WAFFLES WAFFLES! WAFFLES WAFFLES WAFFLES! Lol)

"That is up to her if she thinks she can eat them"

"Ok, thank you, Poppy"

"Of course Wally, call me if you need anything!"

"I will, goodbye"

I hung up the phone. Then I heard the water stop running and it took a minute before Y/N came out of the shower.

I rushed upstairs to just miss her enter her room.

I was about to open the door when I realized she probably didn't have any clothes on. My face reddened at my potential mistake of opening the door on her.

(📸📸📸🧐🤨GET CAUGHT IN 4K YOU DIRTY-MINDED BITCHES🤨🧐📸📸📸)

I knocked on the door.

"Neighbor, are you feeling better?"

"DON'T COME IN!!"

"I wasn't planning on it"

I heard some shuffling and then she opened the door. Strangely she had a headband with her hair folded up.

(If you do something else for your hair then ignore what I put and put that instead. I just do this for my hair and it really works. If you want to try it I'll put the instructions in the next chapter)

"That's an interesting way to put up your hair?"

"Oh, this? I just do it to help style my hair. It's really the only thing that's seemed to work my hair"

She smiled.

"Well, it seems like you're feeling better!"

"A bit yeah"

She started coughing a bit.

"Have you eaten yet?"

"Me? How about you! Don't worry about me, you should eat! O-Only if you can though of course! I--"

She tried to laugh but it just ended for her in a coughing fit.

I reached for her but she waved me off.

"I'm fine. I was just going to ask if you wanted to eat with me silly!"

"O-Oh"

I felt a bit embarrassed by my rambling.

"I'd love to neighbor!" 

I rushed downstairs to grab my plate then rushed back upstairs. Y/N was sitting crisscrossed on the edge of her bed, facing my direction. I took the chair from the desk in her room and sat across from her.

We started up a conversation when the topic that made my insides hurt. I don't know why or how, but it did. So do you think I'll be able to move out anytime soon? I mean in my own house, not with anyone else!"

A pang of pain shot through my chest.

"Well, there's this abandoned house across from Home. It might take you a while to fix it up, but it's yours if you want it."

She thought for a moment.

'An abandoned house aeh? Sounds like a fun project! And if it takes me a while to fix it up then that means I could live with Wally a bit more!'

The pain was replaced with a warm feeling I couldn't understand.

"If I'm feeling better tomorrow then we'll check it out! Is that alright with you?"

"Mhm"

I took our plates down into the kitchen to wash them.

"Home she wants to move out, what do I do?!"

"Let her. It's not like I wanted her here anyway"

"Home just because you don't like her doesn't mean you can be rude"

Home rolled their eyes.

"I'm going to take a nap. Keep it down for me will you?"

"Yes Home"

Home closed their eyes and soon drifted off to sleep. I gripped my shirt where my heart was. The pain growing, and spreading throughout my chest and a little in my stomach. I took a deep breath and went back upstairs.

"Neighbor, Home is taking a nap, so we got to keep it down"

I whispered, closing the door behind me.

"Alright"

She whispered back.

We talked a bit more before she got tired and took a nap as well.

I walked down stairs and sat in my chair, in the dark, with only my thoughts to keep me company.

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Wally's POV

'I can't believe she wants to move out! Is it because of Home? No, no, that can't be it. Is it-is it because of me? Well, she's not moving out right now. But it's still sooner than I'd like'

I wallowed in my thoughts.

'I need to go talk to Barnaby, maybe he can tell why I'm feeling like this'

I snuck out of Home out the window and walked quickly to Barnaby's house. I just hope he's home. I gripped my shirt tightly in the center of my chest.

When I reached Barnaby's house I knocked on the door with a small sense of urgency. When he didn't answer the door right away I knocked on the door until he opened it with a grunt. When he saw my state his mood changed to a more worried one.

"Hey buddy, what's 'da madah'?"

"Can we talk inside?"

"Of course buddy, come right in"

He let me in. I sat on the couch, hugging my side with my free hand.

"So what's troubln' ya bud?"

He sat on his coffee table across from me.

"Y/N asked about moving out"

"Ah, is that it? I'm sure it's nothin' bud, she'll still be ya friend and spend time with'ya"

"B-But will she though?! I don't know? I don't know what's going on with me recently! I've been feeling and acting strange and I hate it! But I like it?? At the same time. I'm so confused why every time I think of it, or she mentions moving out there's this stabbing pain in my chest, and it hurts so bad! I--I!"

I broke down right there. Barnaby started to freak out a bit. Trying to comfort me he patted and rubbed my back, telling me comforting words.

"WHAT IF SHE DOESN'T LIKE ME ANYMORE BARNABY?! WHAT IF SHE HATES ME BARNABY!! WHAT IF?!"

he sighed.

"I know what's going on with you buddy"

I wiped the streams of tears off my cheeks.

"*SNIFFLE* What??"

"You're just over 'tinking things bud! I'm sure if you talk to her about this you'll feel better. Ok?"

"O-Ok, *sniffle* thank you Barnaby"

"Aye 'dat's what best buds are for! Anytime you're having trouble just come talk to me"

"I will"

I got up and fixed myself as best I could.

"*sniff* I should be going"

He walked me to the door. Before I opened the door it dawned on me.

"Barnaby, no matter what you cannot tell Home about this"

"What embarrassed to tell them ya shed a few tears?"

He joked

"Ha. Ha. Ha. Something like that"

"He he, yeah don' worry ya little head off, your secret is safe wid' me"

He made a 'zipping his mouth shut' gesture.

"I'll see you later Barnaby"

"See ya later bud!"

He waved me off as I walked back to Home. I struggled to sneak in back through the window, but I eventually pushed myself over the wall and landed face-first into the floor. I closed the window sighing, thankful I didn't wake up Home.

"Wally?"

I heard Y/N whisper-yell from upstairs. My heart skipped a beat. She poked her head from the roof to see me by the window.

"There you are! Where were you?"

She walked downstairs, coming close to me. I turned around.

"Oh I--"

'Should I lie? . . . No'

"I was having a small chat with Barnaby"

She was now face-to-face with me.

"Oh okay. Are you alright you look like a mess"

She held out her hands. One landed on my shoulder while the other cupped my cheek. I completely forgot about my appearance!

"Yeah Y/N, I'm fine"

I attempted to give her a reassuring smile. But it didn't work out so well. The concern on her face grew.

"You used my actual name, what's bothering you, Wally?"

She spoke sternly.

'She saw right through me. She knows me too well'

I sighed in defeat. Leaning into her hand on my cheek.

"Can we talk?"

"Of course"

We sat next to each other on the couch. I held both her hands in mine.

"Y/N I--"

I tried to find my words.

"I was wondering if the reason why you're moving out is because you hate me?"

Tears brimmed my eyes. She was shocked.

"What! Wally, no, never"

She cupped my cheek again. Tightening her grip on my hand.

"I could never hate you. Ever."

"Really? You-You promise?"

"Pinky-promise."

She looked me dead in the eyes as she took the hand off my face and extended her pink finger to me.

"That's a pretty serious promise neighbor"

She laughed. It was as sweet as honey to me. I wrapped my pinky around hers. Sealing the promise.

"Pinky-promise"

We both smiled. That warm feeling returned to my chest.

We looked each other in the eyes. And I swear I saw her lean in a bit. I did the same.

We didn't know what was going on, but we kept leaning in. Our faces getting closer and closer, almost touching.

When . . . 

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Wally's POV

Our faces were almost touching.

When . . . 

CREEEEEAAAAAAAAKK!!

Home woke up. They stretched which caused both me and Y/N to immediately shoot back bashfully. Avoiding eye contact.

"W-Well I should fix myself up. I'll be a minute"

My face felt really hot.

"Alright. I'll wait here"

I quickly walked upstairs to the bathroom where I fixed myself up. My heart raced at a million miles an hour. After I washed my face and fixed my hair, I returned downstairs to find Y/N still on the couch, watching TV, just like she said.

I sat down on the couch, with some space between us. It felt really awkward between us.

Eventually, the awkwardness ceased and we were back to our joyful selves. From time to time Y/N took more medication and had Poppy's soup for lunch. We don't know what was in there but it really works! Y/N felt better instantly after one bite.

We watched TV and relaxed for the rest of the day before it got late, and ate dinner, then went to bed.

"Goodnight Wally"

She spoke just before going into her room.

"Goodnight neighbor"

She smiled and fully retreated to her room, and so did I. I went to bed happy that night. That night I also dreamt of nothing. Total black abyss.

~~~The next Morning~~~

Y/N's POV

I woke up feeling as good as new, maybe even better! I skipped to the kitchen to see Wally cooking breakfast.

"Good morning Wally!"

He turned around with a bright smile.

"Good morning neighbor!"

He turned back to the food.

"Good morning Home!"

Creak

"I see someone's feeling a whole lot better!"

"I feel amazing! Whatever Poppy puts in that stew works wonders!"

"I think so too"

He handed me a plate of breakfast. I thanked him and he sat down and we started eating. I was so excited for today. Because today was the day Wally showed me my new art project, my house.

I finished breakfast in a hurry, I practically threw my plate in the sink before running upstairs to my room, to get ready for today.

I wore some simple Classic Design Loose Fit Wide Leg Jeans, and a horizontal rainbow wool sweater with a short, wide turtle neck about one inch tall. It was a loose fit which was so comfy to me. I wore plain white socks that reached up to just above my mid-calf. And a pair of semi-pastel yellow vans.

(Outfit: Sweater - https://pin.it/oIg8n1W, Pants - https://share.temu.com/TsBqhZ9hTUA)

I raced downstairs with a bright smile on my face. Wally finished cleaning and turned around to see my new outfit, he looked me up and down before looking me in the eyes, his face flushing a bit.

"You look nice . . neighbor"

"Thanks!"

He seemed to be lost in space.

"You ready?"

"Oh, uh, yeah"

"Cool, let's roll"

I opened the door for him.

"Ladies first"

I gestured out the door.

"I'm not a girl, I should be letting you out, neighbor"

"Oh please we all know you're the most feminine person in this house"

I playfully rolled my eyes.

He copied me.

"Thank you, neighbor"

He strutted out the door with a hand on his hip and the other bent up.

(Omg slay!!!✨️💅YAS QUEEN💅✨️)

I laughed.

"You're so stupid!"

I joked.

We laughed and walked down the hill from Home, waving goodbye. It didn't take us long before we were there. It was just behind where I was found.

"We're here!"

It was hidden behind some brush but I saw it quickly. I smiled with stars in my eyes.

"Well, looks like I have my work cut out for me! I'm excited!"

"I'm glad"

"So! Shall we get started on plans?"

"What plans neighbor?"

"Well, first I got to clear the brush and overgrowth from the yard and potentially from the inside. Then I got to see how stable the bones are. Replace the pipes, probably knock down a few walls, re-do the floors and countertops. And so on, and so forth."

He stared in amazement for a minute.

"Wow neighbor, you really know your stuff about fixing things!"

"Yeah, well I was the go-to fixer for a lot of friends back at my old place, from what I can remember"

Remembering so little of my past caused a twinge of sadness to surge in my chest. My smile faltered slightly. I quickly pushed it away, focusing on the now instead of the then is not going to get me anywhere right now.

"Let's get a better look on the inside!"

"Alright, just be careful neighbor"

"I will, c'mon!"

I took his hand and carefully opened the old, rusted door. It was hard, I had to use my shoulder to push it open. When I did I nearly fell to the floor. Wally shot out his arms to try and catch me, but I caught myself before anything.

"Are you OK neighbor?"

"Yeah, I'm fine"

We continued through the derelict house.

"I can do so much with this."

I started listing off ideas for the house in my head. After a minute of touring around the house, we headed back outside.

"Do you have any yard tools?"

I looked at him.

"I think I might"

~~Small Time Skip~~

Digging through the closet under the staircase we finally found some yard tools. Walking back downhill we got started on the yard. It took us hours but we got the worst of it out before it started getting dark.

"Phew! Let's call it a day huh?"

I wiped the sweat from my forehead.

"I'll make dinner tonight"

"I'm down for that"

We walked back and greeted Home, Wally made dinner, we ate together at the dinner table, then went to bed after a refreshing shower.

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

I woke up and got dressed. I had to go see Howdy about building supplies and lumber for the house. I made some breakfast and left it in the pan on the stove to keep warm for Wally who weirdly was not awake yet, and a little note so he doesn't fray over my sudden disappearance. It was a nice morning outside, a nice walk with a pastel sky.

"Mornin' Howdy!"

"Well, a good morning to you too Y/N!"

Howdy stated enthusiastically with a gesture of one of his four hands while one stocked the shelves behind him and another wiping down the counter in front of him.

"What could I do for you this early in the day?"

His smile never left him.

"I was wondering if you had any wooden beams or joists? And maybe some building supplies to boot?"

"Beams, but what for? You're already 'beaming' as it is!"

I snorted at his joke.

"Nice one! I doubt Barnaby 'wooden beam' anything BUT all over it!"

He let out a guffaw of laughter.

"Ha! That was a real knee-slapper of up pun there!"

We laughed for a good minute.

"Heh, but getting back your order, I'm sorry to say but I don't have any wooden beams in stock! I'll have to order them. But for the tools, they'll be in aisle 8"

He pointed in a direction with the hand that was stocking the shelves. 

"How long do you think it will take to ship over the beams?"

He tapped his chin with the hand he pointed to the aisle. A quizzical look featured on his face.

"Hmm? I'd say about a week. I'll call you the second they get shipped in!"

"Alright, thank you Howdy!"

"Wait! You never told me what you were planning on doing with those beams?"

"Oh, right! You know that abandoned house across from Home?"

"I . . Think I do?"

There was a small twinge of confusion that ran through my chest, 'How could you not? I mean it was pretty well hidden, but it sounded like he questioning more of himself than answering me'

I pushed the weird feeling aside for later.

"Well, I'm rebuilding it so I can live there! It's my house now!"

"Oh, I see! Quite the handyman huh? Well, whatever you need will be right here at the right price, come down anytime!"

"I will, thanks again Howdy!"

I got the tools I needed in the aisle that Howdy pointed out. I went to the counter to check out and bid Howdy goodbye before exiting the Bugdega.

While walking on the bright yellow path back to Home I saw Frank walking in the same direction as me down the path. I sped up to catch up to them.

"Good morning Frank!"

I shocked them a bit, but they quickly composed themselves before responding.

"Good morning Y/N, what are you doing out so early in the morning?"

"I could ask the same of you, BUT I already know. Anyway I was shopping for tools for the house I'm rebuilding"

They looked at me questionally. Before noticing the butterfly net they had resting on the shoulder with some journals pens and pencils connected to them.

"Ahh, A keen eye I see"

"I've always been a mystery solver. It was also my job to observe and calculate results"

They gave another curious look.

"So what was your job do before coming . . Or appearing, I should say, in the neighborhood?"

"I was a Forensic Investigator, a detective basically"

"That is quite fascinating, what would you say your hardest case was?"

"Hmm? Well I've had a lot of tough cases but the only one that really comes to mind is 'the Hueston case' "

"What did the case imply?"

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Frank had a mixed look of disturbed and confusion. I almost mirrored his expression, but I was more confused than disturbed.

There was a small moment of fear-filled silence before Frank broke it.

"W-Well that sounds interesting *Ahem* would you care to join me in butterfly catching?"

"I would love to. Just let me drop off my stuff real quick"

"Of course"

We walked and talked on the way to Home, mainly about butterflies, and I dropped off the tools I purchased for a joke. Howdy has a silly choice for purchasing items. I dropped them off by the door only to see Wally eating the breakfast I made him at the table. He looked up and his face brightened up instantly, getting up and walking over to where I was at the door.

"Good morning neighbor! I missed you!"

"I was gone for like 10 minutes!"

"I still missed you"

"Silly silly"

I messed up his hair, and in return, he gave a disgruntled groan shooing away my hand and fixing his perfect hair. I rolled my eyes with a smile.

"I was just dropping off the tools I got from Howdy's, I'm going to spend the day with Frank"

He stopped fixing his hair and looked directly at me. I got a little nervous at his sudden demeanor.

"Is Frank with you right now?"

"Yeah, they're outside right now"

I opened the door more so Wally was able to see Frank waiting outside, they made eye contact before he turned back to me his usual smile plastered on his face.

"Have fun neighbor"

"I will"

I closed the door, that nervous feeling still lingering before pushing down for something to deal with later.

"So! shall we get going?"

"Yeah, let's go"

Frank seemed distant, almost fearful. We continued our walk to their house, Frank kept glancing behind us at Home for most of the walk there.

"You feelin' alright?"

They shook their head before looking at me.

"Mhmm, yeah"

I decided to talk about something that would get their mind distracted.

"So where will we be catching butterflies today?"

They snapped out of whatever trance they were in.

"We'll be catching them in a field north, northeast of my house"

"Have you been seeing a lot around that area?"

"That's what we're going to see. I've been seeing the quantity of butterflies around the area increase for quite some time now, with some tracking and mapping of every possible hideaway I could think of I've concluded that the field is where they have been coming from, and using my garden as one of their food sources. I'm not surprised since I take extra care to make the plants I grow very nutritious . . Er, not to brag of course. And at this time of the year is their annual migration for a multitude of species, especially, one of my favorite species, the Limentis Arthemis, also k in as the Red-Purple spotted butterfly!"

They talked very passionately about their work with butterflies and how they enjoyed the frustrating and eventful journey of finding these beautiful friends of theirs.

I was very excited to help them.

"Do you have everything we need?"

"Yup! I'm always prepared for when it comes to my studies!"

"I don't doubt that"

We made our way into the woods, there were signs of these winged insects everywhere, more and more showing the closer we got to this field that Frank figured they were at.

We got to the field.

And there . . . 

Was nothing.

All signs pointed to this area and they were not here. I could both hear and see Frank's disgruntled state.

"But-But-But-But this makes no sense! They're supposed to be here! All signs point to hear!!"

Frank was frantically flipping through the pages in their journal mumbling their confusion to themselves.

I tried to remember everything I've learned about butterflies in my past. It was mostly foggy but it still produced a result.

"Do you have any honey?!"

They looked at me in disbelief.

"Yes, I do back at the house. But, w-why would you need honey NOW of all times?"

"You'll see!"

I book it back to Frank's house, Frank following behind. When we got there I stopped and turned to them panting off to the side of their tiny porch.

"May I come in?"

"*PANT* Y-Yeah *PANT*"

"Thank you!"

I rushed inside the house quickly finding the kitchen as well as the honey I needed. I rushed back outside, grabbed Frank, and ran back to the field.

When we got there I took off my shirt and pants so I was only wearing a tank top and boxers.

"What are you doing?"

Frank asked flatly.

"I told you you'll see!"

I unscrewed the jar and lathered the honey all over me.

Frank wore a face that read "WTF ARE YOU DOING???".

When I practically was fully covered in honey I stood in the center of the field in a T-Pose, as still as I could, and waited. Not too long after Butterflies all all different colors, shapes, and species came from every corner of the forest. Frank stood in awe as they all swarmed me. It was like a butterfly wonderland.

Soon Frank got so excited they started happy stimming, erratically waving their arms up and down in front of their chest, giggling, while butterflies danced around them.

"H-How did you ever find out about this?!"

They were in absolute awe at how I had a new coat of butterflies.

"I told you, I used to study butterflies in my old sunroom. I studied their flying patterns, eating habits, preferred temperatures, everything!"

"This is amazing!"

They immediately started drawing and documenting everything they could, everything they missed, about the butterflies.

When the butterflies got everything they could get out of the honey they all fluttered off back to their hiding spots within the trees around the field.

"I'm glad I brought you along!"

"I'm glad to come along too!"

I was about to pick up my clothes when I realized I was still covered in a decently thin layer of honey.

"Here let me get those for you"

"Thanks. I promise to buy you another jar of honey"

"Thank you for your generosity"

"Anytime"

We trod back to their house, the sun setting for the moon's nightly duties were about to begin. I had to keep my arms in the T-Pose because of the cringy feeling that came when I let my arms hang to my sides.

When we got to Frank's house they dropped off their research and some butterflies they caught before walking me back to Home. On the way we kept talking about how we couldn't get over how many butterflies there were, the different species that Frank didn't expect there, and how they got A LOT of information on all the butterflies there, even the new ones.

Finally, we arrived back at Home. Wally greeted us at the door before either of us could knock.

"Hello--Oh my!! Neighbor, you're absolutely covered in filth! Quick let's get you washed up!"

He rushed me inside.

"Goodnight Frank!"

I yelled before getting pushed inside, Wally then took my clothes and bid Frank goodbye before closing the door.

"Now neighbor"

I gulped slowly turning around to face Wally.

"Why are you covered in . . ."

He licked his finger which still had honey on it from when he pushed me in.

"Honey?"

"I was helping Frank with finding the butterflies"

"That doesn't explain why you're covered in honey"

He stated flatly.

"Weeeeeell, when we got to the place where Frank said they would be, we couldn't find them so I covered myself in honey and let them come to me, since I knew they liked honey, and it worked! There were SO MANY"

I had small stars in my eyes. 

Wally gave me a knowing look before tossing my clothes onto the couch and shoving me upstairs into the bathroom. He turned on the water, running a hot bath.

"Stay."

He pointed to the floor to emphasize his demand. I didn't have any plans to go anywhere so I just stood there staring at him.

"Oh no, oi just thought I'd have a spot of tea with some biscuits, maybe a night stroll just to top it all off eh?"

I say in a Sarcastic British accent.

He playfully rolled his eyes before leaving.

I couple of minutes later I saw him walking past the bathroom with my clothes from the couch and assumed that he put them in my room since I heard a door open, then some rustling, before closing again. He came back and looked at me, then at the bath, then back at me. I looked at the water both dreading and wanting to get in.

"Get in"

I looked back at him. I made a face. He rolled his eyes before taking off his classic cardigan, picking me up, and dropping me in the tub, still with my clothes on. He got a shower brush and started scrubbing roughly on my arm.

"Ow."

I deadpanned him. He deadpanned back.

"Then don't cover yourself in honey"

"No promises"

Another deadpan before returning to his scrubbing.

"HOW MUCH HONEY DID YOU USE???"

"About . . ."

I thought for a moment.

"Most of the jar?"

His jaw hit the floor.

He got a cup of bath water and dumped it over my head.

"No."

He used the brush to scrub soap on the same arm he'd been working on. I heard him groan in frustration.

"Dish soap can help"

He ran downstairs and got dish soap, scrubbing it on my arm. He gave a satisfied hum.

~~Time Skip~~

After an hour or so and a lot of hot water, Wally finally scrubbed off all the honey.

"There!"

He wiped his forehead. Getting up from the stool he dragged up here during his excruciating labor.

"Thanks, Wallsifer"

(Wall-si-fur)

He looked at me confused.

"Was that a nickname?"

"Yer"

(Not a typo ^)

He splashed some water in my face.

"You're silly neighbor"

I wiped my face. Seeing that his back was turned an idea came into my mind, a mischievous grin slithered onto my face. I quietly filled the cup with water and raised it over his head. Before I could even spill a drop onto his hair he whipped around hitting the cup so it splashed me in the face.

"Nice try"

"Pleh"

I wiped my face again before shooing Wally out so I could dry off.

After I dried off I walked into my room in a towel carrying my wet clothes in one hand. When I entered my room I saw a pair of pj's lying neatly folded on my bed. I tossed the wet clothes into the basket where I put all my dirty clothes, which wasn't much, before slipping into the pj's. They were really comfy and soft. It was a simple button-up top with long pants both with the same night sky pattern. 

(Silk kind of soft. Bc it is silk)

I left my room and walked downstairs to find Wally, who was flipping through channels on the TV, wearing a matching pair of pj's, I smiled. Sitting down next to him I thanked him.

"Thanks, Wally for the pj's, they're really comfy"

"Uhm sorry, apparently I go by 'Wallsifer' now. Also, you're welcome"

I punched his shoulder playfully.

"Stupid!"

"What's stupid neighbor?"

"You, but I mean it in a loving way. It's kinda something I say to something that I love or find funny but cringy. Ya know?"

"Oh I see"

He continued to flip through the channels on the TV.

"Which one am I neighbor?"

"Huh?"

"Am I something you love or something you find funny but cringy?"

"Both"

His cheeks brightened a bit before he directed his attention back to the TV. Settling on a channel we watched it for the rest of the night. Eventually, after dinner and some ice cream for dessert, we went to bed.

"See ya in the morning Wally"

"Good night neighbor"

I closed the door to my room, launching myself into (if your C/I is a stuffed animal of some sorts) bed cuddling with my C/I.

"Wally got me these new pj's, they're really soft as you can feel"

Hugging it close, rubbing my thumb on it.

"Good night (if your C/I has a name you say it here)"

Chapter Text

Wally's POV

I woke up late that morning. Another nightmare, usually it's with all my friends but this one was different. Y/N was there, sitting in front of me at a table, smiling darkly. Home's eyes were the only source of light, staring at me from behind her in the red-hue room.

"D̵͍̬͗͠o̶͎̼͎͋͋̓ ̵̮͎̜͂̈́y̵͈͐͒o̵̙͂u̷̼̜̺͚͗̀ ̵̧̘̽̉͆͝b̷̗̝͓̀͠l̷̲͙̽͜ȧ̵͈̩̳̀̄m̴̰͛̆͠ẽ̸͇̹ ̷̡͙̼̀̌̆̀͂y̷͖͈͆ǫ̵̯̞̘̀̈́̉̆̄͜u̷͖̼͒̔̃͝͝r̸̯͋͆s̸͎̮͐̋̇e̷̛̥̮̼͙̅̈́̕ļ̶̛̗͛̿f̶̢̲̜̘̉̈́͛?̷͈͇͓̦̿͗͆̈"

Her voice was distorted in some sorts. A combination of Home's and her voice.

"Wha?"

I asked breathlessly.

"W̷̥͗e̸͓͂l̶̛̙l̶͓̉ ̷̻̅i̴̯̒t̷̳͊'̶̠̎ś̷̪ ̷̂ͅq̸͍̌u̶͈͐ḯ̴̻t̵͇̿è̵̜ ̸͉́c̴̩͛o̴̫̾m̵̟͗m̸̱̄ò̴͍ǹ̸͕ ̷̯͌i̴̧͝n̶̦̍ ̴͓̅t̷̼͆ḧ̵̜́i̷̝̊s̶̫͗ ̷̨͐ś̷̤i̷̯̐t̶̝̀ǔ̶̬å̴̫t̷̃͜ǐ̶̱o̴̮̔n̶̳̉ ̷̩͊f̶̝̊o̶̳̕r̷̗̋ ̷̘̀ä̸͖́ ̵̛̟p̵̘̀ë̸͔ṛ̷̅s̴̻̈́ó̷̲n̶̜͛ ̷̡̊t̸̜͘ó̵͍ ̷̢̀f̵̫̉ḛ̶̉e̵͙͛l̵̾ͅ ̷͉̅a̵̞̅ ̴̡̆k̶̟̊i̸͇͛n̸͇̑d̵̰̄ ̵͔̊í̸͉f̴̻̅;̶̞͑ ̴̺̍G̴̓̀̒ͅu̶̢̗͍͋͊̓ḯ̶̡̱̲̄l̴͍̤̩͂̔t̸͓͛"

"What situation?"

Her smile became for sinister.

"T̵̟͉̹̄h̸̤͓͓̤̮̄e̷͎̅͑̃ ̶͍̘́̈̚a̵̱͓͓̿́͝c̴͓̹̈́̎̀͑̈ć̸̡̠͙̥̣͆̽ḯ̷̭͈̬̱̎̀d̴͙̱̜̙̉e̵̤̯̔͜͝n̷̼͔̏t̶̪̺̍͐̊̆͜͠"

Flashes of my past flashed through my vision. Even images of actions that I haven't done haunted my every being. I fell to the floor gripping my head, tears threatened to fill my vision.

"W̵̛̹̦͚̤͐̽̃́̃h̵̡͚̦̩͐̓y̷̲̐?̸̮̝̯͚̳̂̌͊"

I looked up to see her standing up not too far from me, looking down at me. And in a voice all too similar to hers it spoke.

"W̵h̴y̴ ̶d̴i̷d̸ ̷y̶o̸u̶ ̸d̶o̶ ̷i̸t̵ ̵W̶a̴l̶l̸y̶?̸"

"I . . I-"

"W̶h̸y̸ ̷d̸i̴d̴ ̷y̴o̶u̷ ̵k̶i̴l̵l̷ ̸t̶h̴e̴m̸?̶"

It kept repeating the same question over and over again, the voices swirling between Home's and Y/N's or a combination of both.

My breathing quickened.

I couldn't take it anymore.

I shot out of bed still horrified by what happened. 

I trudged downstairs to find Y/N not there, just a pan with warm food resting in it. A little note sat on the lid of the pan.

'𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲! 

𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞. 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤!

 -𝐘/𝐍'

I grimaced.

"She won't always be here for you Wally"

I continued to stare at the note in my hands.

"But I will"

I looked away, to the food that rested on the stove.

"You can always count on me Wally, I'll always be here for you. That's what friends are for!"

"Really?"

I looked up to Home's eyes in the living room. They were looking at me.

"Of course! You'll never be alone as long as I'm here"

Home's words comforted me.

"Thank you Home. I knew I could count on you"

"Anytime. Now! Why don't you clean yourself up for today? We need to have you looking your best!"

"Always"

I walked upstairs and freshened up for the day. When I went downstairs again, eating the breakfast that Y/N prepared for me she opened the door and dropped off a bag of some of the stuff she got from Howdy's. I shot up and started walking towards her.

"Good morning neighbor! I missed you!"

"I was gone for like 10 minutes!"

"I still missed you"

"Silly silly"

She ruffled my hair earning an annoyed grumble from me. I quickly tried to fix my hair.

'I knew I didn't put enough hair spray in'

"I was just dropping off the stuff I got from Howdy's, I'm going to spend the day with Frank"

I stopped moving. Pausing, but looking directly at her. My smile became more forced.

"Is Frank with you right now?"

"Yeah, they're outside right now"

She opened the door more so I was able to see them. I looked at Frank dead in the face. 

A warning.

I turned back to Y/N with my usual smile plastered on.

"Have fun neighbor"

She seemed a little disturbed.

"I will"

She closed the door and left shortly after. But I kept watch of them through Home's side window. My beloved neighbor Frank constantly looked back at Home and I.

Right on him to do so.

Home was right.

I'll never truly be alone as long as I have them.

I spent the day enjoying Home's company. 

Soon enough Y/N came back, it was becoming quite late when both Frank and Y/N arrived, with one thing though.

"Hello--Oh my!! Neighbor, you're absolutely covered in filth! Quick let's get you washed up!"

I pushed her inside before whatever covered her dried.

"Goodnight Frank!"

She quickly stated before she was completely inside. I took her clothes from Frank.

"Good night Frank"

"Good night to the both of you"

Frank walked off back to their house for the night. I closed the door.

"Now neighbor"

I slowly turned to her facing me with a fearful face.

"Why are you covered in. . ."

I licked two of my fingers.

"Honey?"

"I was helping Frank catch butterflies"

"That doesn't explain why you're covered in honey"

I said flatly.

"Weeeeeell, when we got to the place where Frank said they would be, we couldn't find them so I covered myself in honey and let them come to me, since I knew they liked honey, and it worked! There were SO MANY"

She had stars in her eyes. I gave her a knowing look before tossing her clothes on the couch and shoving her upstairs into the bath. Which was a struggle. Not to mention how difficult it was to scrub it all off!

But eventually, she was clean.

"There!"

"Thanks, Wallsifer"

I looked at her confused.

"Was that a nickname?"

"Yer"

It was a weird response but I actually found it kind of funny.

I took a cup of water and dumped it on her head.

"You're silly neighbor"

I turned to leave when I felt a presence above my head. I quickly hit whatever it was just to find the cup of water ready to be poured onto my head, but instead splashed into her face.

"Nice try"

"Pleh"

She shooed me off so she could dry off. I took this opportunity to put the matching pajamas I got for us on her bed. I slipped into the matching pair and flipped through the TV waiting for her to come down.

 When she did she sat down next to me with a smile.

"Thanks, Wally for the pj's, they're really comfy"

I was witty with my next response.

"Uhm sorry, apparently I go by 'Wallsifer' now. Also, you're welcome"

She punched my shoulder playfully.

"Stupid!"

"What's stupid neighbor?"

"You, but I mean it in a loving way. It's kinda something I say to something that I love or find funny but cringy. Ya know?"

"Oh I see"

I continued to flip through the channels on the TV. Deep in thought, when I question popped into my mind.

"Which one am I neighbor?"

"Huh?"

"Am I something you love or something you find funny but cringy?"

I was . . . I don't know if it's called something but I was on the edge of my seat for her answer.

"Both"

I could feel my cheek heat up, I don't know why.

'She loves me? What is love? I'll have to ask Barnaby tomorrow'

I focused back on the TV in front of me, settling on a channel before getting comfy 

Soon enough we had dinner with dessert, then eventually bed. We ventured into our rooms for the night, bidding each other good night.

"See ya in the morning Wally"

"Good night neighbor"

Y/N's POV

My breath was heavy.

I was panting.

Running.

It so dark everywhere with a small red hue 

'Run run run RUN RUN!!'

Run from what?

The full reason why I'm running is foggy.

but what I do know . . .

Is that I'm running from W̷̦̹͝ȃ̷̤͕̾l̶͙̞̱̈̉̎͝ͅl̸̨̂͠y̸̢̪̋̅.

Chapter Text

Y/N's POV

"Hmm hm hmmm hm hm mm hmm"

His footsteps drew near.

"Beautiful Dreamer, wake unto me~"

I burst through a door and barreled down a hallway.

"Hhm hmm hm"

I dove into a closet, covering my mouth to quiet my rapid breathing.

I was shaking.

"Starlights and dewdrops are waiting for thee"

He was drawing closer

"Sounds of the rude world heard in the day, Lull'd by the moonlight have all passed away"

He entered the room I was in.

"Hmm hm hmm hmm mm hmn hm hm hm hmm"

Slowly walking down the room with his hands behind his back. Bits of black goo splattered on parts of his body. A calm expression was shown on his face.

My trembling became worse. He stopped right in front of the closet I was in. He snapped his head in my direction.

"There you are neighbor"

He ripped open the closet doors. A twisted smile on his face. I screamed pressing myself against the back of the closet. He grabbed my neck and slammed my head against the wall knocking me unconscious. 

I woke up to find myself being dragged by the ankle down the hall back to it. I clawed at the floor.

"Don't try to resist neighbor"

There was a dark, twisted look on his face.

"It is futile"

He dragged me into it's glare. A dark room with the only light coming from it's eyes, admitting a red hue throughout the room.

"Soon you will join us, neighbor"

He turned around and grabbed my face making me stare into his spiraling eyes

"Then we will be together f̴̰̀o̸͔̔ř̴̰ĕ̶͙v̶̺͒è̵̼r̵̜̽"

He started to laugh, but not his normal laugh, this one was more dark, more fluent.

"Ha haha HAHAHAHAHAA"

His mouth slowly opened wider as he laughed. Then something dark and grey slowly reached out from his throat I screamed again struggling to get out of his grip.

Screaming as I shot up in my bed. Hyperventilating as I searched the room, feeling like I was being watched. The feeling disappeared as Wally burst through the door.

"Neighbor! I heard you scream are yo--!?"

I raised one of my arms in front of me in self-defense while the other supported my leaning weight. Heating him call me 'Neighbor' sent shivers down my spine.

Terror coursed through my body and was evident on my face, as well as tears that streamed down my face. He clearly saw this.

He tried to calmly approach me, reaching out for me, but out of instinct, I backed away as much as I could.

"Take a few deep breaths neighbor, calm down"

He gestured his hands up and down to emphasize his point. It took me a minute to slow down my breathing, but when I did the more I calmed down. The more I realized his dishes state, with his hair like a rat's nest and a shaken appearance, like he jumped out of bed from my scream.

"Can I sit next to you?"

I nodded. Gripping hard at the part of my shirt where my heart is.

He sat at the edge of the bed a little ways in front of me but was still able to rub my back in a soothing motion. The tears continued to pour out as I began shaking hard.

I scooted closer to him leaning into him for comfort. He hugged me close in return.

"Was it a bad nightmare?"

I nodded my head.

"Do you want to talk about it?"

I shook my head. I don't want him to know.

"Ok, we don't have to talk about it"

I let out a shaky breath before Wally asked me.

"Do you want to go downstairs and watch TV? Maybe some ice cream?"

I nodded my head. 

Before I knew it Wally picked me up bridal style and carried me downstairs with my C/I.

He sat me down on the couch and wrapped a blanket around me before turning on my favorite movie. He grabbed the carton of ice cream and a spoon, giving them to me before taking a seat next to me. After a few bites of ice cream, I offered him a bite. He held a hand in front of it.

"No, no thank you Y/N, you need it more than me"

I shrugged before eating the bite.

I had to force myself to stay awake because I was scarred of another nightmare, or a continuation of the one I had just earlier.

"Y/N if you're tired then why don't you go to bed?"

"I'm scared of having another nightmare"

I said quietly.

He pulled me close to him.

"Then I'll stay by you in case you do fall asleep"

I smiled for what felt like the first time since the nightmare. He smiled back.

We stayed there for the rest of the night and some of the early morning.

"What would you like for breakfast?"

"It's up to you"

"Waffles?"

"Sure"

Waffles did sound really good. With some whipped cream and strawberries on top.

The breakfast he made was so good. It definitely helped brighten my mood.

"So what are the plans for today?"

He asked while cleaning our dishes.

"I think I might join Frank and Poppy for some tea and jello today"

"That sounds lovely!"

"What are you gonna do today?"

"I'm planning on spending the day with my best friend Barnaby"

"That sounds fun"

"Yes, yes, fun it is. Why don't you get ready for today hm?"

"Alright"

I walked upstairs still wrapped in the blanket with my C/I

Again I was shifting through Wally's closet since we still haven't had the time to go shopping for clothes of my own, other than the pj's I arrived in, 'but it's not MY fault his clothes look better on me' I chuckled to myself while finding an outfit. I soon found a red sweater and an off-white button-up shirt with tan pants and white socks, I also found a pair of matching red ankle-converse to go with the sweater.

'Perfect'

I slipped into the outfit before doing my hair.

After I was done getting ready I walked downstairs to leave saying goodbye to Wally.

"Later Wally!"

"I will see you later neighbor"

He turned to me.

"You look nice today"

My cheeks heated up.

"Thanks. Have a nice day with Barnaby!"

I walked out the door.

"I will!"

He shouted while I closed the door.

It was another nice day out, the walk to Poppy's was nice.

*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*

I heard a small muffled noise from the other side.

'Probably startled Poppy a bit; I'll have to apologize for that'

Speaking of which, Poppy opened the door in her usual nervous state.

"Oh, Y/N. It's just you *Sigh* you startled me there for a second. What brings you here?"

"Sorry about startling you there Poppy. I just came by to see if I can join you and Frank for some tea?"

"Oh of course! Come right in"

She let me in walking me to the living room where Frank was sitting, sipping on some tea and reading the paper.

"Frank! look who's come to join us?"

They looked up and smiled seeing my presence.

"Y/N! I'm glad you have come to join us!"

"Well, thanks for letting me join you guys!"

I said taking a seat in a chair around the coffee table.

"Of course, always happy to have you!"

I smiled. Poppy took a seat in the couch-nest she had in the living room.

She poured me a cup of tea, adding my requested amount of sugars, and handed it to me while Frank seemed to continue a conversation them and Poppy seemed to have had just before I arrived.

"Like I was saying before, Poppy when I tell you there were around 100 species of butterfly in that field! You were there Y/N, tell her!"

I looked over at her, a smile on her face.

"It's true! I was covered head-to-toe in most of them! Such beautiful creatures"

I took a sip of my tea.

"My my sounds eventful! I'm glad to hear that Frank here got the information he wanted"

"Yes, well, I have certainly filled another journal with the research I have collected about the various butterflies that flutter around the neighborhood. I think this next one will make 4?"

"That's quite impressive there Frank! I'm proud of you, you'll have to show me everything you have some time."

I took another sip of my tea.

"I would love that! Stop by anytime when you wish to see all the research I have gathered so far!"

"I'll take you up on that offer"

 They smiled.

Wally's POV

Right after Y/N left I got ready in an outfit similar to Y/N's. Once my hair was finished I rushed over to Barnaby's, hopefully, he was home.

I knocked on the door. Soon the big blue dog opened it with a wide smile on his face.

"Aayuh buddy! What brings you here?"

I smiled. A genuine one.

"I'm just here to ask you a few things"

I nervously looked away and twiddled with my fingers.

"Alrighta' buddy, come in"

He welcomed me in. I sat on the couch, the same spot I was in when I . . . Talked to Barnaby about my worries.

"So what 'tis is that you wanted ta talk 'bout?"

He sat next to me on the couch, same spot as before.

"I was wondering if you knew what it means when . . ."

I don't know why this was so hard, why I was so nervous, or why my heart was pounding out of my chest. I gripped my shirt where my pounding heart was.

"Why whenever I'm around Y/N I get all excited and nervous at the same time, and my heart beats really fast. And how I get a pang of . . . Good pain? Surging through my chest. And I feel like I'm floating and falling at the same time when I'm with her, and everything is so; confusing. It's all so"

I tried to find the words but nothing would come out. I stared at the floor.

"*SIGH*"

"I know what your problem is buddy"

I looked up at him.

"What?"

"You're in love!"

Y/N's POV

My laughing fit finally calmed down.

"And then Wally did WHAT now?"

"He was on the coat rack for the rest of the day!"

I laughed hard again.

"I can't believe Howdy would do THAT! Hahaha"

"If you ever see him enter Howdy's he always side glances the coat rack, like the memories still haunt him"

I laughed again.

"I'll have to keep an eye out next time"

"Howdy even uses it as a threat when he catches Wally trying to steal more apples from him"

"That's funny"

"It is quite fun to watch as well"

"I bet"

'I wonder if Wally's having fun with Barnaby right now?'

Wally's POV

"What does that mean?"

"Well let me put it to you like this."

He put a paw on my back.

"Have you ever thought 'bout smoochin' her?"

My face got really hot and red. My eyes widened. I couldn't say anything.

"BARNABY!?"

"No, I'm being serious right now."

I caved in.

"W-We almost did once"

I said quietly.

"Ho ho ho well look at'chu ya little charma'"

My face grew more red, I waved him off.

"Oh stop it"

He chuckled.

"Do like her? Like, 'really like' her?"

I nodded again bashfully.

"Do you think she 'really likes' you back?"

I shrugged.

"I'm not sure. I think so?"

"Well, the only way to find out is ta' ask her out!"

My mind went haywire.

"Here, why don'tch'ya take her somewhere private, somewhere special, and have dinner there, eh?"

"That sounds nice"

"Do you have any idea where to take her?"

I thought of different places that I haven't shown her yet, then the perfect place popped into my mind.

"Yes"

He pulled me in close.

"Perfect! Now let's figure out the cuisine"

I smiled.

Y/N's POV

Finally, the day had to come to an end. Frank walked with me to Home, saying goodbye before returning to his.

"Wally I'm home!"

I called while closing the door, taking my shoes off.

He popped his head from the kitchen with a bright smile on his face.

"Oh! Y/N you're back! Welcome"

He seemed a bit jittery. I'll question him about it later. I walked into the kitchen taking a seat at the table while we talked.

"How was your day with Barnaby?"

"Good! Yours?"

"Also good. I need today after last night"

"I'm happy you got the rest you deserved"

He handed me a plate of dinner. I smiled at him.

"Thanks"

~~Time Skip~~

Wally's POV

That night I layed in bed. My thoughts were plagued with her. Gosh, I couldn't get her out of my mind, her smile, her eyes, I can't get over it.

My mind also thought about what Barnaby said. About the date.

'Tomorrow night has to go perfectly'

I was going to make sure of that.

No matter what.

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Wassup guys.

Listen I don't really like A/N's so I'll make this quick.

I'm thinking on rewriting some parts (and chapters) of the book. Should I?

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Yeah I've decided that I'm going to rewrite this book. So stay connected for updates!!

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