~~Chapter 23~~

Previously...

"Yeah, well, what if there is a virus that can possess people? Like there's some sort of killer that put him or herself into a game, and whoever played it ended up getting the virus in them? Then the virus carries out what it was doing in his other life? Killing."

"Where are the 'games' you're going for?"

"You don't?! Well... I could buy a house and adopt you? I have a lot of money from saving and... Well, living here and not having to pay-"

"Officer Vanessa! I'm happy you changed your mind on children!"

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Gregory's POV

We end up telling Vanessa about our old spot, and that we left a few things there. She nods her head, telling us to lead the way. I do, and end up being one of the first to get there. I found that no one actually took our stuff, so I considerate us lucky. I grin. "Hey, the battery and bag's still here!" I call to the others, mostly Y/n and Freddy. "Really?" Y/n asks as she turns the corner. Once she sees it, she smiles sweetly. "Oh! Lucky, we are." I blush after she smiles and chuckle at her sentence. "Yep." I pick up the bag and hand it to Y/n, then picking up the cables and battery. "To think someone would want this baby." I said, talking about the battery. Vanessa and Y/n laugh, while nodding. Freddy only chuckles.

"Hey, Ness? If it's okay to call you that--" Y/n asks, looking at her. Vanessa looks back and smiles. "You can call me anything you like. Just, no mentioning of the past name." She nods in understanding. "Okay, can we get ice cream?" Vanessa nods. "Of course! Just, after we get the house, okay?" Y/n nods, then looks at me. Freddy also looks at me. "Gregory, I can hold that for you, if you want." I look at him and shake my head. "Nah. I'm good." He nods. "Alright. Let's go see those houses," Vanessa says, smiling. We all nod and start following her around, looking for places.  

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Alright. So, she ended up having enough for a one story house with three bedrooms and a bathroom. The living room is separated by a counter from the kitchen. I smile at the sight. "How much money do you have?" Y/n asks Vanessa. "Well, I think after this, I have 8 thousand." We both stare at her. "8 thousand?!" I repeat. She looks at me and nods. "Mhm." "Damn.." I mutter, walking to the counter and setting down the battery. Honestly, my arms feel a bit soar from carrying it around for longer then needed. I rub them both one at a time.

"Okay. I'll be back. I'm going to grab my mattress from the 'Plex with Freddy." She tells us, looking back and forth. We both nod. "Alright. Cya later." I reply, leaning on the counter. "Bye," Y/n says, smiling. Vanessa nods, and walks out the door. Freddy following her behind, yelling; "Be back in a bit!" Then closing the door behind him. I look around the room. For some reason, the house came with a couch and one bed, when there's three bedrooms. I shrug and walk over to it, plopping down. Y/n follows and sits on the cushion next to me.

"What do you think of Vanessa?" Y/n asks, looking at me. I hum. "I'll take a bit to fully trust her, but her presence has changed. I have trust issues." I say, looking at her. "How come you trusted Freddy and me quickly?" I shrug at her question, and look at the ceiling. "I don't know. I think I've seen you before, or at least someone that looks like you, and Freddy, I thought he was only a robot honestly. I mean, he is, but you get the point." She nods. "I think I've seen you somewhere too." She says. I look her in the eyes, as she does the same. We stare at each other a bit longer, we both then blush and look away, realizing what we were doing.

"Umm... Also, are you gonna take the bandages off? I think they're healed." She says, letting out a small laugh at the end. I pull a hand from behind my head and look at it, chuckling. "I honestly forgot about it," She lets out another small laugh. "But they make me look cool." I say, turning my head to her grinning. She shakes her head and grabs my hand, making me blush and starts to unwrap the bandage off it. Once she's done, she reaches for my other one, pulling it towards her and unwrapping it. "Aw man, there goes my cool." I say, pulling my hands back behind my head.

She shakes her head, smiling. "You were already cool." I lean closer to her, our faces inches away. "Oh yeah? Thanks, princess." Her face turns a bright pink and she quickly looks away. I laugh and pull away as Vanessa and Freddy return. They're laughing about stuff and move down the hall to Vanessa's room, then they disappear their conversation still being heard. Me and Y/n look at each other. I study her features---as I do a lot of the time, then look at her eyes. I could just drown in them. I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but damn. Her (e/c) eyes are always shining. It's adorable.

"Alright kids, we're back." Vanessa calls, walking back to the living room. I turn to look at her. "Hey." She smiles at me. Y/n turns as well and smiles. "What now?" She asks. Vanessa thinks. "Well, I bet we all could use some clothes... and some food for the kitchen.. And another mattress for one of you two..." She thinks aloud. "Alright." "How about Walmart?" Freddy asks, looking at all three of us. "Good idea, Freddy." Vanessa responds, smiling. "Alright, c'mon kiddos." She says, walking to the front door. We both stand up from the couch and follow her outside.

I stare at the car. "So... Isn't this from the Pizzaplex..?" I ask, watching as Vanessa sits in the drivers side. "Well.. Yes, but they assigned some employees to some cars. They also let us have it in order to move." I nod slowly at her statement, and go to the back with Freddy. Y/n decides to sit in the front with Vanessa. It takes a couple minutes, but soon we reach the store and hop out. "Should we let Freddy come?" Y/n asks me. I shrug. "I don't know." "Yeah... I don't think it'd be a good idea for him to go in to a more crowded area," Vanessa says, walking around the Van. "Sorry Fred. Guess that's a no." He smiles at me. "It is fine, superstar! I'll see you soon." I nod and close the doors as Vanessa locks it.

"Alright. What should we look at first? Clothes or food." Vanny asks, looking at us both. I shrug. "I don't know, or care really." I say, putting my hands in my open jackets pockets. "Well that doesn't help." I shrug again, looking at the ground in front of me. "Food?" Y/n asks, looking at the woman next to her. "Sure." They both smile at each other. We walk inside and grab a cart, then going inside the actual part of the store. We end up getting things for meals, cereal, snacks, and other stuff for eating. Then, we move to the clothes and get 5 shirts, 5 pants, and 3 things of socks for each one of us. We got a mattress, a couple blankets and pillows for our mattresses, and then headed to the check out.

"Screee--" I hear Y/n from behind me. I turn to look at her. She notices and looks at me, then at her legs. "I think my legs are dying--" She wines. I chuckle. "I mean, we've been here for about an hour, so..." I reply. I hear Vanessa let out a small laugh while talking to the cash register. "Thank you, have a great day," I hear her say, and she starts walking, us following behind. "We're almost done Y/n, just gotta make it to the car." She chuckles. I look at her and pick her up, making her yelp. "What are you doing?!" She shrieks. I laugh. "I'm carrying your tired butt." She gasps. 

"I don't know if I should be grateful or if I should continue yelling at you." She crosses her arms. I hear Vanessa chuckle. She then looks back at me carrying Y/n bridal style. "So... Are you two a couple?" My face heats up, and Y/n's face turns pink. "I guess, yeah," Y/n responds, looking at her. She nods. "Guess we shouldn't leave you in a room alone too long then, huh?" Our faces light up more. I then smirk and nod, looking at the girl in my arms. She looks at me and she turns in to a tomato, looking away. I laugh. We reach the van, and I put her down, helping Vanessa with the groceries and such. Y/n starts to help, then I sit where I can in the back with Freddy. Vanessa closes the doors and puts the cart in to the return area then sits in the front with Y/n, then starts to drive home.

Maybe living like this... Won't be too bad?

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1551 words.

Hellooooo! (New friend!-) So, I think Imma start putting the word count here, and be here after every chapter from now on, well, if I can. I also am thinking about putting in swear words. Well, because Y/n and Gregory are... Well, they're getting to the point where they start swearing, ya know? They're pretty close to being teens, so, thought I'd make em' act off what I know lol. Hope it doesn't seem selfish- I just wanted to let you know. Would you be okay with swears? If it makes ya uncomfortable, I will not. It's up to you <3 

ALSO--------- HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! I almost forgot to put this here oml ;-; whatever-- anyways, no matter your gender or sexuality, you are and always will always be loved <3 to put this out there, I myself am pansexual and genderfluid. I love you all! 😭