A dark part with a bright future (ghost an fem reader platonic

Chapter 7

A/n- I was given the motivation but the hot daddies of cod as well as the punisher daddy to create this chapter , they awoke me from my slumber to give you this chapter pulled straight from the depths of my ass , I shall now ride into the Abyss as I email Pinterest the most unhinged thing, enjoy folks 🥴

As you step through the front door into the house, the first thing you notice is the warm, homely atmosphere. The living room is cozily lit with a fireplace that casts a gentle glow, creating a soothing, welcoming ambience.The scent of wood from the burning logs in the fireplace mingles with the faint aroma of freshly cut grass and old leather, creating a soothing and somewhat familiar scent. Combined with the cool air blowing through the room thanks to the open windows, it's an odd mixture of rural and comfortable. You had set your shoes down, closing the door behind you and you took a deep breath and exhaled. It was a feel of calm and comfort , a feeling that you hadn't known.

A feeling you weren't used to.

You stood there for a moment , taking everything as you looked to your left lied a staircase that lied to the second floor of the house and to your right was a small room that had a office chair and other things. Down the hall in front of you to your left lay the living room and to your right was a large kitchen. It was a warm fuzzy feeling , as much as you wanted to let your guard down and relax you still didn't. You fully wanted to make sure everything was okay. You needed to make sure that you were okay. As you thought for a moment the dogs started to surround you , a cane corso and a german shepherd jumping up and smelling your hands and clothing. There tails wagged quickly as they greeted you in there own little way and you looked down at them , being a bit unsure but you held out your free  hand and gently pet them both gently , taking turns to pet each one of them. Simon looked over and gave a small smile under his mask , a smile you couldn't see but if you looked over his eyes you could tell due to the creases near his eyes.

"That boy right there is named diesel and that little twat is Riley."
Simon introduced the dogs and you looked up at him for a moment and gave a slight nod.
"So....lets just get things straight. Why did you get me out all because my dad said so. You didn't need to do why did you?"
You asked but he kept quiet for a moment before speaking.
"Like I said , I'd explain after you shower and eat. Let me show you to where you'll be sleeping."
He spoke up as he went up the stairs , dogs sniffing around and as the followed behind there owner. You were hesitant for a moment , staying in a house with a man you barely knew but you knew he knew something in order to know you. You didn't have many criminal ties as most shit you did was pretty vanilla compared to other things.

You followed him up the stairs and you looked around watching as Simon walked onto his left , opening up a light brown colored wooden door , you looked onto your right seeing that down the hallway was another room , you assumed it was his. The walls were a light beige color with little to nothing lying on the walls , no pictures of family , no nothing. It only added onto your suspension but Simon really didn't give you a reason not to trust him yet.simon turned on his foot and looked behind him to see your standing and looking around. He took notice of how your hands stood out of your pockets and ready , the way you were still slightly tense in the shoulders as well as the way you scanned over the walls and corners.
''Relax, kid , you're fine. You'll be staying here , this will be your room. Treat it with respect as you would with anything else of your belongings.''
His voice came out gruff and low as he stood back , letting you go in on your own terms.
You looked at him for a moment with unsure eyes yet you still had that fiery, firm  look within you.

He gave you a short curt nod , beckoning you to go inside and look around. He kept silent as he didnt want to make you more uncomfortable than what you were already were. He was trying to take that into consideration but he simply backed away from you before point down the hallway on the right where there lied another door on the side
''Bathrooms there , there are towels to choose from , soap and everything you need will be there.''
Explained as he walked past you going down stairs , leaving you alone to be with yourself in private.  You walked slowly into the room , looking around before your eyes widened slightly in surprise as you saw how neatly the room was set up. To your left there was a bed lying against the wall near the window. The bed had light white sheets with a black comforter at the foot of the bed. There was a night stand next to it that also served as a place to put your personal belongings as well as a closet for your clothes. The walls were bright white while the door to the closet was brown. You walked in further setting your things down on the bed looking around as you looked at the floor , the varnished wood flooring giving a nice clean look to it. You went over to the cost and looked inside, seeing it was a pretty big closet with a clothes drawer in it as well as a hamper for all your dirty and soiled clothes. There were organizing shelves as well stacked on top of eachother to place whatever clothes or shirts you had in your bag as well but to be fair you didn't have much but you could lie that this was really nice. You looked on the bottom of the closet in one of the organizing shelves , crouching down seeing that there were tampons , pads as well as other feminine hygiene products. You cocked an eyebrow in confusion not knowing how he knew that you would need that but you figured he probably knew you were gonna be staying for a bit and as you are a girl , shark week hits every month sadly. You even saw painkillers.
''Damn...fuckers prepared for me...''
You say in a low breathy tone as your voice faded off as you heard someone at the door behind you.

You turned and you saw Simon standing at the doorway , arms crossed as he leaned against the door frame looking you over as you looked over the room you'd be staying in.
''Figured you were gonna need them. Bought them before i went and picked you up.''
He looked down  at you as stood up from your couch and looked at him. You gave a nod as he confirmed your previous thoughts and you turned and looked out the window before looking at him.
'' i came here to give you this as well.''
He handed you a small picture of your mother , you looked down as you took the picture from his hands , the old , slightly ripped and worn down picture sitting in your hands gracefully. It was a picture of your mother when she was younger , her hair tied up as she stood in a hospital gown holding an infant you. Your gaze softened slightly but quickly hardened up as you put the picture in your pocket and glared at him.
''How did you get this?''
You glared at him , your tone demanding as you wanted answers.
''I'll explain after you shower alright.''
he passed but as you were about to protest he quickly turned on his heel again and he was gone and downstairs. As you watch as he leaves you alone for good , the silence in the air hangs aside from the occasional  click clack of the dog's nails on the wooden floors from downstairs.

You shook your head before setting your bag down at the foot of your bed and you sat down on the bed causing it to dip slightly as you sank into the soft mattress. kicking off your boots you set the under your bed neatly and you looked around , taking a deep breath before you stood up and looked out into the hallway before standing up and walking down the hallway to the bathroom , shutting the door behind you and locking it as you entered. You step into the bathroom and take in the sight before you. The walls are paneled with warm, golden oak, and a skylight above lets in the bright sun. A clawfoot bathtub sits in the corner, and a standalone shower off to the side gleams with brass fixtures and a rain head. The room smells faintly of pine and lemon and you feel a sense of relief yet another feeling you couldn't pin point yet. This is the first real shower you've had in months if not years and you take a moment to savor it before finally stripping off your clothes.

You threw your jacket to the side as well as quickly pulling off your hoodie and stripping from your sports bra. You felt the change in temp as your body grew littered with goosebumps and you felt yourself shutter at the feeling. You quickly took off your pants and you stripped off your underwear and socks , relishing in the free feeling you were feeling. There were no guards, not officers checking , no other girls in the showers , no one fighting , no one with you.

It was just you.

Privacy.

This was that first feeling of privacy.

You wasted no time before quickly going to the stand up shower and letting off a small smile to yourself as you turned on the water and immediately got in , not waiting for the water to even grow warm as you closed the glass door behind you and you stood under the water letting it flow. For the first time in what felt like ages, you were completely alone. No one was watching you, no one was eavesdropping on your every move. You take a moment to just savor the silence, allowing the hot water that started to flow out to soothe the ache in your back and the tightness in your shoulders. You are no longer tense but almost in a starting to get relaxed. Your shoulders dropping and head lowering as you felt the water run down your back and down your hips to your legs. You let off small smirk to yourself but your thoughts went back to the picture that currently lay in your pocket and you immediately grew tense again.

How did he know?

Why did he know her?

Who was he to her ?

Your head ran with thoughts and you let off sigh as you looked around again.

It was going to be  a long conversation in a few.

For one lied to with questions at bay for one knew the other lied on the other side with Hay , for one could be one of few words , one only knew of things that would soon occur.