Sander's 'Sitting! Sander's Sides x Reader

Chapter 5 - Anxoiusly Waiting

I woke up with a guy sitting in the chair next to my bed. He had black makeup under his eyes, a black jacket with purple plaid patches, and a purple ripped t-shirt.

I poke him, wondering if he will wake up. He opens his eyes.

"Hey, you ok? You had a nightmare last night and I found you shaking." He said with a concerned face.

"I'm ok." I say with a sad tone. "Actually, I'm not. I miss my mommy." I start to sob again.

"Hey, it's ok. Don't cry. I'm Anxiety, but you can call me Virgil."

"Ok, Mr. Virgil." I hug him, not knowing what else to do. "I don't know what to do. Who will take care of me? Will I be ok?"

"Hey, it's all going to be ok. Thomas will look after you, as long as you're ok with that. He could take care of you for as long as you need. He really cares about you, and along with the rest of us, you'd have a family." He says.

"You guys could... take care of me?" I ask.

"Of course. You're so little, you need someone to care for you, and who else would be so willing to care for you? We all love you, Y/N. It would be no trouble at all to care for you." Mr. Virgil picks me up. "Let's go talk to Thomas about that. Ok?"

"Ok." We then walk downstairs.

"Hey, Thomas. A certain someone wants to see you."

"Y/N! Are you ok?" Mr. Thomas asked, clearly relieved to see me.

"Mr. Thomas? Would you really be able to take care of me? Because if you can, then.... I want you to take care of me. Please?"

Mr. Thomas looks at me. "Y/N. Of course I will! You didn't even have to ask! We will take care of you. I promise we will always be here for you."

"Thank you!" I hug Mr. Thomas. "Thank you so much!"

Then, Mr. Virgil sat down next to us, and we waited.

I just didn't know what we were waiting for.

We were waiting all day. Mr. Logan, Mr. Roman, and Mr. Patton all came to sit with us as we waited. I look over at Mr. Virgil. I touch his hoodie. It feels so soft! I bury my face in Mr. Virgil's hoodie.

"She appears to enjoy the comfort of your hoodie." Logan says.

"Ha. Yeah. I guess she does." Mr. Virgil pauses for a moment, then starts singing.

How does a moment last forever?
How can a story never die?
It is love we must hold onto
Never easy, but we try.
Sometimes our happiness is captured
Somehow a time and place stand still
Love lives on inside our hearts
And always will

As he sang, I closed my eyes and listened for a moment. His voice was soft and calm. I felt him rub my head, which felt super calming. Suddenly, Mr. Roman joined in.

Minutes turn to hours
Days to years then gone
But when all else has been forgotten
Still our song lives on

I started to smile when Mr. Patton joined in.

Maybe some moments weren't so perfect
Maybe some memories weren't so sweet
But we have to know some bad times
Or our lives are incomplete
Then when the shadows overtake us
Just when we feel all hope is gone
We'll hear our song and know once more
Our love lives on

Logan then joined in, and they all started hugging me.

How does a moment last forever?
How does our happiness endure?
Through the darkest of our troubles
Love is beauty
Love is pure
Love pays no mind to desolation
It flows like a river to the soul
Protects, persists and perseveres
And makes us whole

By the time Thomas joins in, I'm feeling completely at peace.

Minutes turn to hours
Days to years then gone
But when all else has been forgotten
Still our song lives on
How does a moment last forever?
When our song lives on

I feel something fall at my feet and I flinch. I open my eyes and see that the postman dropped off a letter.

I tear it open, wondering what it could be. I open it, and see a letter from my mom.

My precious Y/N,

If you are reading this, something terrible has happened. I have one thing to tell you, and one thing only.

I love you very much, and so did your father, but he drank too much. The amount of alcoholic drank every time we went out was concerning. I tried to protect you, but you are a smart little girl. I'm sure that you knew everything.

I want you to know I'm always with you. I'm in your heart always. Please know that you can call this number if you need anything at all. It's the number of your current babysitter. They shall be your caretaker until you are an adult. Ask your current babysitter to adopt you, and if they do not accept, you can go to the neighbour's house and ask them for help.

I hope you know that I love you so much. I will always be in a special place in your heart.

With love from the bottom of my heart, Mommy

P.S. Remove the fifth floorboard from the stairs that go upstairs towards your room. There is something special underneath it for you. I love you very much, my precious child.

"Such a profound and beautiful letter." Mr. Roman said.

Mr. Virgil got up and started walking towards the stairs my mom mentioned. I followed him.

Mr. Virgil ripped up the floorboard like it took no effort. I ran over and looked inside.

Inside was a bunch of my favourite candies, photos of me with my mom, art pieces, movie tickets, and photos of my mom when she did theatre. In the middle was a box. Mr. Virgil grabbed it, and gave it to me.

Inside was a really cool rock inside a black baggie. In the bag, along with the rock, was a piece of paper.

I hope you think of me whenever you look at this Tiger's Eye gemstone. I love you so much, darling.

I took the bag and put it on the dog tag chain I wore. I wore a dog tag that my mom made to remember her favourite play, the one she gave the best performance in, Guys and Dolls.

I sit down on the fourth stair and look through the stuff my mom left me. I then begin to cry again. Mr. Virgil sits down next to me and holds me. The others sit down with me and Mr. Virgil starts singing for me again.

Minutes turn to hours
Days to years then gone
But when all else has been forgotten
Still our song lives on
How does a moment last forever?
When our song lives on

"Hey, Y/N, do you maybe want to go out into the town?" Mr. Patton asked.

I looked up at him. "I've never been outside of my house before."

"Well, that sounds like a splendid idea! It will be an adventure, young Y/N!" Mr. Roman said while picking me up and lifting me into the air.

I start laughing. Mr. Roman is so silly and fun to play with! Mr. Patton always understands how I feel, Mr. Logan knows whats best for me, Mr. Virgil is always so kind and is literally always there for me, and Mr. Thomas is all of the others put together. They all love me. 

I've never had a real family before. 

I hope my mom knows that I'll be ok. I have a real family now, and I will always have them by my side.