The Intern // shayne topp x reader

-chapter seven-

⚠️trigger warning⚠️
mentions of abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual themes
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i didn't get any sleep that night. i was busy thinking about how to fix things with Jack. of course, i definitely did not want to see him again, but with the way he acted the night before, i thought it best to keep quiet and suffer by myself than let anything happen to my friends.

i woke up to the smell of bacon and pancakes. i sat up groggily, brushed through my hair with my fingers, and went down the stairs of Courtney's apartment.

"good morning, sleepy head," she said as she put two pancakes on a plate for me.

"hey. thanks again for letting me stay with you for now. it means a lot," i said as i sat down on the couch to eat.

"anytime." there was a long pause before Courtney spoke up again, "are you sure you don't want to talk to HR about Jack? we could get everything sorted out."

"Courtney, as much as i appreciate it, i can't risk you guys getting hurt because of someone that i angered. i'll talk to him today and try to fix things."

"okay. do you want me to come with you?"

"i think it would be best if i went alone. i don't want him knowing that i told anyone."

"alright, then. well, we have to be at the office by 8:30 today and it's currently 7:30. so, let's get ready and head out by 8:00."

"sounds good." i got up, put my plate in the sink, and went back upstairs to get ready for the day ahead of me.

by the time we stepped through the doors, i was on the verge of tears. i was so terrified of seeing Jack.

i thought i finally found a good guy. why do attract these kinds of people?

Courtney stayed by my side until we got to the office where i was greeted by Kimmy and Damien.

"hey, (y/n)! so, i heard you and Shayne are no longer at each other's throats, is that right?" Damien beamed.

"yeah, i guess so. i mean, we shook on it, so there's no going back now," i laughed.

"well, i'm glad. it sucks when two of your friends don't get along. but, now you guys do get along, so that's great!"

at that moment, Olivia and Jackie walked in.

"hey, (y/n), how was your date with Jack?" they both asked.

"oh, yeah. i almost forgot about that. was it fun?" inquired Kimmy.

"did you have a nice time?" asked Damien.

so many people with so many questions. my mind couldn't take it. i tried so hard to not show my emotions, and i just shut down. i couldn't speak, no matter how hard i tried.

thankfully, Courtney spoke for me, "all your questions are scaring them! back up." she looked at me, "do you want to talk about it or no?"

"maybe later. i'm ready to get right into work today," i said, trying to sound as enthusiastic as i could.

"alright, cool. in that case, we are filming a two truths one lie with you and Shayne later today, so start thinking of some truths and lies," Damien said as he started out of the room.

at that same moment, Shayne walked through the door.

can i please just get a chance to go talk to Jack?

good morning, (n/n)," said Shayne.

"hey, Shanyé," i laughed as i walked past him.

"where are you going?" he asked.