Crazier things have happened - Stanford X reader

Chapter 23

Stanford's point of view :

Stanley and the kids apparently went on a road trip today. That was the perfect opportunity to clear my head a little. I'll need to get rid of a few thoughts inside my mind.

But as I went into the kitchen to grab something to eat, my heart nearly dropped. Y/N was sitting on a chair, munching on a toast. She looked up at me and smiled.
"Oh- Sorry. I thought you guys had already left.", I apologised.
"They did, in fact. I'm staying here while they're gone. But please- I'm not trying to be a bother or anything to you! I'll look after myself on my own.", she explained.

After a few seconds I realised I haven't answered anything yet. "Oh. That's good. Well, I mean... get some rest."
She finished her toast and sat up. "You want something to eat? I can make pancakes for you if you want."
"Oh no, please it's okay. I'm just going to grab a toast and go back to my work."
She nodded. "You can also stay up here, you know. You don't have to work alone. Unless you need your space, I mean.", she snickered.

I didn't know what to say.
"What I'm trying to say is: if you need me with anything, you can simply tell me. I'd be glad to help you."
I nodded with a crooked smile. My face felt so warm again.
"I'll definitely do so if I need help with anything. Thank you, Y/N."

I then quickly grabbed me a toast and went back down into my lab.

Y/N's point of view :

It was a bit weird being all alone so suddenly. And now that Ford was in his lab, I felt pretty lonely. I'm wondering if I should have just went on this road trip Stan was doing. I mean, I don't even know when they will come back.
And now I don't have any ideas of what to do.

I then stood up from my chair and grabbed the keys on the counter for the shack. Since I have nothing better to do, I will just go for a walk.
I don't want to be stuck in the shack all on my own. Even if only the fact going into the woods on my own freaks me out a little.
There was a short pause at the door where I questioned my doing, and if I should tell Ford or not.

I then swirled around again and wrote a quick note which said 'I'm going for a walk, I'll be back in the evening' and put it on the kitchen table.
Now I was ready to go. I also need to think about a few things first. Or else I'll do something stupid because Ford is around.

As I stepped out of the shack, and closed the door behind me, I stopped again and looked at the forest. Let me think.... I just shouldn't go too far into it. Then I should be fine.

Stanford's point of view :

I couldn't work. My thoughts were always swirling around Y/N. It just doesn't make sense. Why now? Why can't I control myself anymore?
I put the pen I was spinning in my hand down and placed my head on my paperwork.
What am I supposed to do now? I couldn't possibly tell her. That option is not on the table.
There has to be a better solution. As for now, I'm not even sure if what I'm feeling towards Y/N is love. Alone the fact I ever thought of that is giving me weird feelings. I never thought I'd be in love. And especially not with a girl who could be my grand daughter.

The more I think about it, the worse I feel. I can't deny that there is something I feel towards her. But maybe it's only admiration.
Shit. I'd like to stay away from her for some time to clear my thoughts but while she's staying with me at the shack, that's going to be hard.

We're  alone together. There is no one who could entertain and look after her. Except for me of course. But that's exactly the problem.
I gulped. How am I supposed to survive the next days.

Y/N's point of view :

Where am I? I don't remember this track. I thought I'd just walk along the street but somehow I ended up in the forest anyways.
What did I even expect? I got  distracted by something and found myself here again.
It was a really beautiful place, though.
The grass was wonderfully green, there was a small river and a huge willow tree next to it.
I didn't know how exactly I got here. But I didn't mind.