Within the trees (Slenderman x reader)

Chapter 32

((Y/n)’s P.O.V.)

I knocked on a door to a fairly large house, attempting to make myself look less disheveled as I heard footsteps walking towards the door. Hopefully this will work, he hasn’t failed me on any promises yet.

Opening the door, a certain freckled ginger could be seen. His green eyes turned to shock and horror at the site of his disheveled friend who has been missing for a good while now.

“(Y-Y/n)?” Connor said in shock.

“Hey Connor.” I responded, dragging out the “hey” for too long. Making me sound awkward.

Connor hugged me, tears in his eyes: “where were you? I’ve tried to call and text but you wouldn’t answer. When I tried to go to your house you weren’t there, I tried to go and ask Mr. Johnson about it but there was a new boss there that said you were on some sort of work related assignment. Why do you look like you just tumbled down a hill and slammed face first into a rock? Just- what happened to you (Y/n)?”

Connor was shooting off questions faster than I could answer them; he dragged me inside and shut the door, “listen- Connor- I- I can’t tell you, where I’ve been. It’s all so much and I’m already risking you, Julia, Cody, Danny, Dawn by coming here. All you need to know is that I’m endangered and I need a place to stay. I was hoping to stay in your old hunting cabin.”

Connor seemed frightened and horrified that the nicest friend he’s had for years was endangered, someone who not only worked for the law but abided by it.

“Wait, who's after you?” He asked. 

“I can’t say much, but it’s people high up in power- corrupt ones- but high up nonetheless. You can’t believe a single word these people say about me, you of all people know I wouldn’t do something lawfully wrong unless it was morally right. This is that time Connor, I didn’t do anything lawfully wrong but that's what they will tell you if they find out I’ve been here or get a hold of the news.”

Connor seemed confused, but between the look of a near breakdown on my face and the fact that he’s known me since we were toddlers, he must have known that I was speaking the truth.

I continued to explain, choking on my words and trying to keep my tears in, “just please understand: the longer I stay here the longer I could endanger you and your family. These people are not only powerful and dangerous but they have eyes everywhere. The new boss is one and- and-”

I was full blown balling now, hoping that his family wouldn’t see or hear me, “just I’ve been through so much since I’ve been gone.  I- I can’t go through this anymore, I won't stay long at the cabin, I just need to get away.”

Everything that has happened to me since Mr. Johnson’s death just hit me all at once, sadness, anxiety, FEAR, I was a shaking wreck. It feels like a century since I cried, and such knowledge of these monsters and people was a burden, knowing I can’t just be a normal person and go to work, get donuts with Connor in the morning, or curl up in bed and not have a worry in the world.

“Yeah, yeah, sure you can use the cabin…” Connor said, giving me a pitiful look and a hug to comfort me. I knew he couldn’t fully understand nor did I want him too, such a burden was mine to carry. 

"Just- promise me: no matter who comes to the door looking for me, no matter what lies they say, please don't tell them where I am and don't believe them. Unless you or your family is endangered, then don't worry about me." I pleaded.

Connor sighed, knowing that I was dead serious, "I promise, I'll try not to tell anyone. Just promise me when this cools down you'll come visit Julia, the boys, the baby, and I."

I had a sad smile on my face, knowing it's most possibly not going to happen. I took a gulp to make the knot in my throat go away, "I promise that when I'm safe I'll come see you and everyone."

I removed myself from my long time friend, taking in his features one more time, "tell everyone I said: "love you all and I'll try to see you again." 

I walked out the door, I was going to miss the boys, they were like my little nephews. I silently hoped that this would be the last time I saw all of them. Closing the door behind me I walked to the side of the house, a large man with glasses waited for me.

"Finally, I was waiting forever." Trenderman jested. 

"Oh, yeah sorry…" I trailed off, not in the mood for jokes.

Trender noticed my upset mood quickly, he also noted my wet eyes, "are you alright dear?" He put his hand on my shoulder.

"Yeah I'm fine. No need to worry, we got other things more important right now." I answered, gently pushing off his hand. 

Trender crossed his arms in a sassy manner, "you and my brother are too similar, in the short time I've met you; I’m starting to think that you hang out with him too much."

“Wha-” before I could continue, Trender interrupted. 

“You both never want help, even though you're very clearly upset over something. You can tell me what’s wrong. I promise not to tell him or anyone else.” Even though Trender knew me for such a short time I could tell he was worried.

“I just- I just miss being a “normal person”, going to work with my friend and getting donuts in the morning. Just kind of want to go back to the way things were, just me and my apartment.” I explained.

Trender sighed, “Listen (Y/n), I understand you're home sick, and I understand you're smart enough that you know going back to that is dangerous…but if it makes you feel any better I can tell Slender is trying his best to make things better for all of us, including you. He may not seem like it but he cares, we all care and we appreciate you helping us.”

Trender pauses for a moment, “he cares a lot about you, he just has a weird way of showing it…”

(Eyyyyyyy, been a hot minute. How you guys doing? Oh, me? College has been killing me, but I'm slowly working my way through it. Even though I got a huge project soon....

But hey let's not talk about that! Here's an update, I actually thought I published this a while back but when I went to go into my drafts I seen that I didn't, and it was like a couple sentences form being done, so yaaaaay I don't have to spend a long time writinggggg!

Also shout out to: TheEmoFanficwriter you are awesome and I still appreciate you!)