The Forgotten Dance Department | a Sammy Lawrence x Reader story

~Chapter 1 | Welcome to New York~

(Your POV)

The trip was not too long, the train was nice and cozy, and I was even the only one in my wagon stall. This way I could easily look through my files with dances and music sheets. I had my passport and my train ticket laying in front of me on the small table. "Excuse me Miss? Tea, coffee or water?" The kind lady asked me smiling warmly. "I'll take some (drink of choice), thank you!" You smile and she nods, pouring in some of the drink. "Here you go Miss, have a nice day." She smiles and goes on to the next wagon stall. "Thank you!" I say and take a sip of my drink. 'I'm so excited for my new job!' You squeal inside. The train came to a hold after 30 minutes of driving. I stepped out of my stall and walked outside. A kind man gave me my suitcases and I kindly thanked him. I looked around and I saw a lot of things; People, many kinds of people, I saw big buildings, and I saw a huge park! It was beautiful here, just like in the pictures. I started walking and an Uber driver offered me a ride to my destination. I kindly accepted his offer and he drove me to my apartment.

"Here we are miss! And since this is your first time in New York, this ride is for free." He smiles. "Oh, why thank you kindly sir! Have a nice day!" I chirped and he took of his hat, saluting me. I got into the apartment building and took the elevator to the uppermost floor. Such a wonderful view up here, I could see everything! I looked down, seeing Central Park and all the tiny humans walking and running around. I turn back to my door, taking out my keys and opening my door. My apartment wasn't too big, it only had three rooms; a kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom. The kitchen wasn't too big, so the leftover space was meant to be the living room. I got inside and looked around. The former owners left me some furniture that I was allowed to use, this included a small sofa, a coffee table and in the bedroom was a small bed that you'd see in those army camps where the soldiers sleep on. I wasn't complaining at all, I liked it here and I could only make it the best! I look at my watch. "Hmmm, my appointment is at 3pm.. I could just better take that broom and cloth and clean this mess as far as I can get." I smile and that is what I'm going to do.

~time skip~

I am currently walking to the place where I have my appointment. 'W 59th st.... Number.. 54..' I think as I walk towards the street. After a short moment, I finally reached the building. It was a big building of at least 20 floors! I got inside and what surprised me was that I walked into an almost look like normal home. "U-uhhh.. hello?" I asked to no one in particular. I didn't get an answer for a few moments, so I asked again. "Hello!? Anybody home!??" I heard shuffling from a room. "Ah, (y/n) (l/n)! I expected you.. Sorry, I was busy with a puzzle and I can get very distracted when I do so!" A man said. He had black hair and whore his morning gown. Weird, not like a normal clothes choice to make when you're the one leading the interview. Oh well?

"Miss (l/n), my name is Drew.. Joey Drew. I'll be your, hopefully, new boss. A little backstory of the studio.. I made this studio myself right after I finished my education, to make children and grown ups laugh and smile at my work. I first started making small comics for in the local newspaper, but soon figured that wouldn't keep my head above the surface. That's when I started hiring people to help me make cartoons! That's also what brought us here.. Now the time has gone, Bendy and his friends are supposed to go INTERNATIONAL! Thanks to the art of dance, we will get to know the most important and popular countries in our small world. You, as I have heard, was the best of your class and is willing to work for me, am I right about that Miss (l/n)?" He asked. "Uhh, yes! That's absolutely correct." I exclaim and he nods. "Very well then. I am willing to give you your own department and best crew to get in all New York City. You'll also be working with our music director Sammy Lawrence, he's on the first minus level of the studio. I'll let Wally bring you there.. Just a second please and with a phone he rings to a specific person.

"Alright Miss (l/n), Wally will shortly be here.. I can already tell you you are going to love it here." Mister Drew smiles and I nod. A knock on the other door was heard and a man with a funny workers hat and a small beard stepped into the living room. "You called me Mister Drew?" He asked. "Ah, Mister Franks! How wonderful to see you, and yes. This is (y/n) (l/n), she'll be working at the new Dance Department. Would you be so kind to bring her to Mister Lawrence first?" Mister Drew asks the man, who I assume is Wally. "Of course Mister Drew.." Wally nods with a hint of.. fear in his voice? Huh, it's probably nothing. "Right this way, Miss (l/n)!" Wally commands but before he closes the door Mister Drew calls my name. "Oh and Miss (l/n)! Welcome to the... Family.." He smiles and I smile back. "Thanks Mister Drew! I think...?" I whispered that last part.

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