[MASKY X TOBY] The Beginning • P.1

Chap 3

Until I completely got rid of the negative thoughts in my head, Hoddie led me to the last room in the hallway. He turns the doorknob and steps in first, opening the meager space inside.

"From now on you'll live here with Masky until having familiar.
It looks small but quite enough for two people."

Hoddie said, not forgetting to pat my head with his fingers.

"Huh?"

"Okey, I'm fine-"

Not letting Masky finish his word, I showed my dissatisfaction. Seeing his attitude until now, I would never cooperate with that type of person.

"I? H-him?! No way!!"

"Sorry but you have no choice, Toby.
This isn't a request, this's an order."

"O-order? From w-who?"

"From the person who allowed you to live in this mansion.
Besides, we have a lot more-"

"W-wait no! W-who the f-fuck g-give me a-allow?! W-why's it a c-command?
F-from t-the beginning, w-what your p-purpose?!!"

"Hey hey baby, calm down-"

"I-I'm not t-the b-baby, n-not a-agitate either!"

Can't hear anyone's words, twitch than usual. I don't know how much longer I can stand by.

"SHUT UP! DON'T YOU THINK JUST YOU DON'T WANT IT?!
SIT DOWN!!!"

In the end, Masky couldn't stand my distractions and shouted breaking the atmosphere. He didn't pay attention to my situation, forcefully grabbed my sleeve, and pulled it down.

Unlike a moment ago, what appeared in front of my eyes wasn't a huge yellow back, rather a handsome face for an adult. Perhaps due to my unstable standing, I overbalance and fell, push Masky's mask off and on top of him. The mask skew reveals Masky's expression. Look like he hasn't been upset since the beginning, just a bit tired like hasn't slept in a few nights. Don't know if I'm right or wrong, it's seemed a little painful on that face too.

"Wait?! Wounds!"

Thanks to Masky awakening, I recognize that the wounds hadn't healed yet. With the impact of collision and the pressure of hand pressing down, perhaps inside of bandage is already bleeding.

"Idiot, the wound isn't closed yet!
Does it hurt?!"

Although still a bit rude, Masky seems to be more careful. He gently rolled up my sleeve, take it carefully.

The white bandage on my left arm was stick in bright red, gradually getting darker. I don't feel pain, so it doesn't bother me much. What catches my attention and thinking right now is Masky's actions. I don't understand, what's the point of him doing that?

"J-just hurts t-that second, w-what d-did you c-care about?"

Masky silent, ignoring my sulky attitude, and continue watching carefully. I'm sure if Hoddie didn't interrupt, he wouldn't let go of my hand.

"Come on it's just a small wound, doesn't have to be that Mask. You to Tic, if we don't hurry we'll miss the lunch."

Even don't fully understand the etiquette, I know points of other's shortcomings like a sarcastic comment. I couldn't explain why my body trembled, but quickly it was discovered by Masky. He gradually loosened his grip, not forgetting to gently touch my palm like an encouraging. Our eyes met for a moment, then he turned his head to the order side. While I was sat still in bewilder, the two of them had already finished setting food.

"Hey, eat."

Masky ordered, set the dish of waffles and bottled water in front of me. He seemed to turn back his unlikable nature, but somehow it was less rude than before. Even though I wasn't hungry at all, my mouth still devoured everything to the stomach like a thank to this cold person.

The delicious taste in my mouth was different from the junk food I eat when wandering. I stopped eating with my face down. Raised my head, it's funny to watch them talk naturally to each other.

Of course, my romantic mood come to an end. All my questions and doubts are inside this conversation. Both of them said something about the murder job, the quests, and the boss. They also explained to me my current identity and seat, or proxy.

Their boss is called Slenderman, who directly ordered Mask and Hodd to bring me home. He's also the owner of the mansion I am staying, also the strongest person who can subdue people like me. It seems that the two of them are loyal to this master, so they keep talking, which sounds troublesome for a simple thinker like me.

As recognize the limit of perception I had to suffer, Hoddie summarizes the whole story for me in a few words.

From now on I will become a proxy.

And there is no second choice.

It seems that I will be stuck here for a long time, exchange for safe identity protection. Having an all-inclusive place sounds great, that's if the duties I have to do are legal and according to the law. Of course in this story, I feel that the situation is so legitimate that I will be imprisoned.

As a first step in getting used to the rules of the house, I was forced to share a room with Masky, doing quests and obeying their indirect orders. That's the beginning, but after a while of mastery, as long as it doesn't affect the quality of work, continue to live together or living separately is along to me,

That's fine for now, being near this masked man might help me find the lost memories. I didn't find a more convincing argument, just had to sit still and wait for the opportunity.

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After we finished eating, Masky told me to stay in the room as Smiley request. On their side, the two of them have to work in the evening, can't stop until the work is done.

I have no regrets for these two future cooperate, just looking to move around the house. It was early afternoon, quite a while until they returned. I decided to explore the mansion myself in my spare time, just want to see if there have something interesting.

Come from the outside first may be the best way to take a look, avoid skipping as many things as possible. Thinking to do it, I put on my accessory to cover the defective part, expecting some interesting things will happen.

It's sunny outside at this time, lucky many green trees growing alternately create a small path to go. It seems trees are the reason that obscures this mansion, hides it out of the view commoners outside. Although don't know why radars or helicopters couldn't detect this house, I didn't have enough time to think about it, just quickly ignored.

Having a survey, this place looks like an abandoned villa. The exterior walls are built of wood make moss cover a corner mansion. Adding to the antiquity, this house look come out from some ghost movies. But this movie is my life, and I'm the one who will explore this murder house.

I pushed open the door solemnly, but soon that action made me laugh at stupidity. Ignoring the usual rituals, my feet quickly ran through every room in this huge house. Not only the diner room, but this house also has a living room, bathroom, and library. Notably, it has many rooms for other people who living here.

I was both curious and excited. It wouldn't be my fault that the door wouldn't lock. And if the handle was broken, it was because the door was too weak.

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How am I supposed to write this shit post ;-; somehow it's boring.
Pls forgive me if it has any wrong grammar or structure :( 🙏