mine (ms venable x reader)

chapter three

chapter three - quality time?

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You were sitting in the library alone reading the book when you heard the sound of her cane getting closer to the room.

"I see you really are enjoying the book." She stood in the doorway.

"Yes. It's actually very interesting." You turned to face her.

She was wearing her hair and black dress as she always did.

"I thought you'd like it."

You squirm in your chair and grin at her. How did she know you'd like it? You had barely ever talked to her.

"Well I'm glad you suggested it. It gives me something to do."

She walked closer and took a seat in the chair next to yours. "There truly isn't much to do here."

You were getting uncomfortable. Why was she being kind to you?

You were more nervous than before, to the point that your palms were sweaty.

"Do you mind if I ask you a question?"

"I may not answer but go ahead."

"Why are you being nice to me?"

"I just told you. You're different from the rest of them."

"I still don't see how."

"There's just something about you. I can't exactly put my finger on it but it's there."

"I really don't feel it. Everyone here has reason to be here and honestly I don't even know why I'm here."

"Just my observations. You could have completely dissimilar observations of yourself."

She placed her hand on your thigh and you flinched. She pulled her hand back and bit her bottom lip.

"I apologize. I didn't mean to invade your space."

"No it's not you. I'm just jumpy."

"Well I should probably be getting back to my room to prepare for dinner." She stood up.

"Yeah me too." You were still wearing  more casual clothing and Ms. Venable didn't find casual attire appropriate for dinner.

You left the library and walked back to your room. Once you were ready for dinner you looked in the mirror. You had a corset on under the nicest purple dress in your armoire. You had purple heels and your hair was pulled back into a loose low bun. You didn't look perfect but you looked the best you had since being here. When you got downstairs you took a seat next to Ms. Venable where you always did. Her face revealed a surprised expression, which she quickly erased, returning back to her poker face. She pulled on the top of her ear, something you noticed she did when she was uncomfortable or nervous. She rapped her cane on the ground twice signifying that you could begin eating.

"I can't do this anymore. What the fuck is going on?" Coco stood up fast, knocking over her chair.

"I don't see what you mean. Nothing is going on."

"Exactly. Nothing. Same as the last eighteen months."

Ms. Venable stood up from her chair and walked to Coco, laying a hard slap onto her face.

"You have been given an opportunity to survive. I wouldn't have saved you in a million years but here you are. Now sit down and eat."

Coco picked up her chair and sat back in it, still holding her face. Ms. Venable walked back to her chair and continued eating, making glances at you every few minutes.