A new beginning (Pico x Reader // FNF)

3 - a bad storm

A/N: Hiii!! Sorry for the inconsistent chapters! Ive been really really busy lately and my mental health has been not too good ;w; but im getting better! Wooooo! This chapter will include panic attacks and mentions of abuse so TW for that! Stay safe loves <3
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It had been almost a week since i had moved in, and in those few days, ive only spoken to Pico maybe.. Once or twice? He seemed to be very distant around me, though I didn't know why.
I decided then that I was going to spend time with him. It would be good for us to warm up to eachother and maybe become friends. He looked like a pretty cool guy, really intimidating though. The gun he always carried made me a bit nervous at first but seeing how Keith and Cherry were okay with it, I just let it go. That didn't change the fact that i was curious though. I wanted to know why he keeps it on him at all times.
That wasnt my business and i knew that, but i couldnt stop thinking about it. I couldnt stop thinking about.. Him? What the hell.. Am i.. Catching feelings for Pico? No.. I couldnt be. I checked my phone before sitting up on the couch. I had a missed call from Keith. I quickly called him back. It rang a few times before i heard the familiarly cracky voice of my blue haired friend.
"Y/NNNN!!! HIIII!" He yelled into the phone excitedly. I flinched at the sudden sound before rolling my eyes. "Hi Queef." I replied with a mischievous chuckle. I heard Keith groan and Cherry laugh in the distance and guessed he had to be on speaker. "Where are you guys?" I asked. "Oh, Cher and I are spending the day together! We wont be home till maybe later tonight." He answered happily. "Oh. Okay." I responded quietly. "Is that okay?" He asked suddenly. "WHAA? OH- um y-yeah ! thats okay! Ill just be a bit lonely, but i can go annoy Pico." I stammered with a nervous chuckle. My heart fluttered at the thought of it just being him and i. It felt almost gross. The butterflies in my stomach were crazy. "Okie dokie. Well, ive gotta go now, okay? Have fun Y/N."
    "Will do! Bye!" I hung up the phone with a nervous sigh. A few seconds after, I heard a door open. Pico stepped out of the door. "Hi Pico! How are....." I looked up to see that he was shirtless. My mouth went dry as i reflexively looked him up and down. He was thin but muscular. He had defined abs and a healed gunshot wound on the side of his stomach. I noticed that he had a bellybutton piercing before looking back up at him. His orange hair was wet and he had grey sweats on. (GRAY SWEATPANTS???!!! AHAGASGAGSDHFDGN) He cleared his throat. "Something wrong?" I looked away. "Nonono, it's okay, sorry."
    "Okay. I thought i heard my name." He explained. Shit. I got up from the couch and began to walk over to him when i heard the pitter patter of rain against the window. I shuddered. "You okay, Y/N?" He asked. I quickly nodded. "Mhm! Cold.. just cold.. Haha-" I said quickly before rushing past him into Cherry and Keith's room. Since i moved in, ive been getting permission to borrow Cherry's clothes. I looked into her closet before grabbing a red hoodie and some black shorts. After that, I headed into the bathroom for a shower. After showering, i brushed my h/c hair and put on my clothes. The shorts were a bit too short for my liking, but i couldnt find anything else, so i just found some black thigh high socks and put those on. The hoodie covered them entirely which i was grateful for. I cant say my ass was hanging out, but i also cant say it wasnt. I decided to just let my hair airdry and i walked into the living room. Pico was sitting on the counter, drinking some coffee and scrolling through his phone. We made eye contact for a moment before he looked back at his phone. I sat down on the floor and played with their cat Kapi. I continued petting the blue-grey cat before i was interrupted by a sudden voice. "Um.." I looked up to see Pico standing over me. His face was tinted a slight red. "Wanna play?" He handed me a controller. I looked at him for a second before smiling. "of course!"
He held out a hand and i took it. He helped me to my feet and we sat down in front of the TV, him on the floor and me on the couch. After a few minutes of scrolling through the games, we decided we would play mario kart. "do you need the wheel to help you steer?" he sneered jokingly. i attempted to kick him but couldnt reach. "no, you dummy! i can play just fine."
"okie dokie princess!" he laughed as you chose to play as princess peach. Pico decided to play as yoshi, and we chose the mushroom gorge track. i groaned "i hate this one!!" he just shrugged, not looking away from the tv. "sucks for you."
We started to play and i continued to fall down the same damn hole while bouncing on the mushrooms. "Damnit!" I yelped, throwing my controller down onto the ground next to Pico. The ginger boy's laughter was suddenly cut off by the loud boom of thunder. I jumped at the sudden sound, involuntarily letting out a squeak of fear. Pico laughed and we returned to the game. My hands were trembling terribly, but i didn't want to look weak, especially around Pico.

(PICO POV WOOOOO)

"Damnit!" I turned to see y/n toss the controller onto the ground. I looked at her and began to laugh as her face turned red from embarrassment and frustration, but suddenly there was a crack of lightning followed by the loud boom of thunder. It did startle me a small bit but i was fine. I saw Y/N almost jump out of her skin. "You okay, Y/N?" I asked. I felt a worried expression creep onto my face. She nodded without saying a word and we continued to play the game. I decided i was going to get some water so i paused the game, but as i began to get to my feet, i felt arms snake around my stomach. Y/N clung onto me for dear life as a louder crash of thunder occurred. "Hey- What are you-" My words faded away as i heard soft sobs come from the smaller figure behind me. "Heyheyhey! No!" I pulled her hands off of me and turned, hugging her. She sunk in to the touch and cried harder. "P-please ddont hurt me.." She cried quietly. "Nonono, it's okay.. Dont cry- youre safe.. It's okay!" I said quietly. I lifted her and placed her in my lap, rubbing her back softly. I saw my bag within reach and  leaned back, grabbing it. I pulled out my phone and my soundproof headphones, placing them over her head gently and turning on some soft music. Within a few minutes, her breathing steadied and slowed. I continued to stroke her hair until i realized she was asleep. Heh, cute! I smiled before picking her up and carrying her into my room. I placed her softly on the bed and laid down next to her, removing the headphones and placing them on the bedside table. She let out a quiet sigh and reached out her arms to cling onto something. I pulled her into a cuddling position and she buried her face in my chest. Eventually, i felt myself drifting off and let sleep come over me like a wave. I was in love with Y/N.

A/N: longest chapter yet! woooo!