You Will Always Make Me Smile (Pim x Reader)

Chapter 2 "Thank You"

"you want to tell us about the call?"

-Reader POV-

I felt it all dawn on me at the same time, the anxiety, the depression episodes, just everything weighing on my shoulders and back at the same time.

I haven't been to therapy before, my problems didn't feel that serious that I should not
1. Pay for it and 2. Take up the precious time of a therapist when this seemed like a much better option.

Taking a deep breath I stared at the two boys before me, not knowing if sharing my problems with them would be worth it but then it dawned on me, it literally is their job.

"I.. haven't managed to find happiness in a really REALLY long time.." I began.
Just finally letting it out to someone felt nice, less weight on my shoulders, especially when they seemed to pay attention and listen since they both nodded in response.

"I've had these very long depressive episodes that won't go away and I... seem to be ...isolating ... myself away from everyone I know and care about..." I continued, my eyes tearing up a little in the process. I also seemed to be slowing down as I spoke, knowing the things I mentioned was very hard for me to talk about but if I didn't talk about it now, then when?

Pim and Charlie stared at me for a moment before looking at one another. Both of them nodding them turning back to look at me.

"That sounds just awfu-.."

"have you thought about getting therapy?" Charlie interrupted Pim.

Almost shocked by the statement, I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion, answering quickly.

"Of course I have!! But.. I just don't think I would be worth their time.."

"Excuse me, but before Charlie RUDELY interrupted me, I was about to say that what you say you've gone through sound just awful and I'm so sorry you've had to go through that..." Pim began, putting his hands together and sighing with a sad expression across his face. "But it just sounds like you need some positivity in your life, and you need to let that positivity in as well"

"maybe try to get out of the same routine if you're stuck in a loop! Perhaps try to meet new people! We'll help you every step of the way!!" Pim cheered, now with a wide smile.

It made me happy seeing strangers care about me. It somehow gave me hope and I began to believe in myself a bit.

-Smiling Friends POV-

Pim and Charlie had stood up and now guided (Y/N) outside. Knowing this job wouldn't be too difficult, and he himself didn't want to be too difficult, Charlie struck up a conversation as the group walked.

"So.. what do you like to do on your free time?"

"Oh! Oh! Do tell! It can help us help you!" Pim chimed in.

"heh.. well.." (Y/N) began shyly "I'm quite interested in (insert hobby #1 here)"

"but I also quite enjoy (insert hobby #2 here)..." (Y/N) continued.