marilyn thornhill one shots

sounds in the walls

info: during a thunderstorm, you hear sounds coming from a certain someone's dorm and go see what it is.

fluff - tw/cw - swearing, crying!

italics(𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸) are your thoughts!

i ran lightly across the courtyard, holding my work binder over my head to shield my hair from the torrential rain. my face was scrunched as i knew, even if i had this binder over my (y/h/c) hair, my hair would still get drenched. i reached the door and pulled it open aggressively, worrying that it would detach from the wall. it slammed behind me as i stood in the hallway, exhaling and letting a frustrated groan escape my lips. i removed the binder from above my head and held it out in front of me like a bomb. i could see the water slowly seep further though the sheets, causing the paper to become darker and more fragile than they already were. 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵, 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪'𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯. i pulled my sleeve over my hand and wiped the binder down before clutching it close to my side and walking down the corridor towards my dorm.

the squelch of my wet shoes echoed throughout the empty hallway. it had an array of light in the centre of the roof, all equally distanced. one light further down flickered, buzzing as it did. i walked fast and arrived outside my dorm door before i even acknowledged it. i swung the door open and walked into the room, dragging my feet from exhaustion and infuriation. my roommate, jessica, looked up from her notebook and pulled a face at my saturated uniform. before she could ask, i spoke up in a moody voice. "don't even ask, i'm not in the mood." she shook her head while smiling and looking back to her work. i could see her holding back the laugh that bubbled in her chest. i stormed over to my bed, took a towel from under it, and left the dorm to shower.

after i was showered and was wearing some comfy PJ's, i threw my limp body on my bed. i raised my head slightly so i could see jessica in my view. she was now wearing a short, red dress with a pair of nude heels. she was styling her hair while also covering her floor with various makeup products. "and where are you off to? we're not sneaking off campus, are we jess?" i spoke sarcastically as she chuckled and shook her head at my words. "well, i'm not sure about you but i'm going to a party." she emphasised the 'i'm' and looked at me as she did. "i'm not going out in that shitstorm again, have fun though." i pulled my phone out and looked through instagram as i replied. she laughed in the background as my attention was now shifted on my phone. after about 30 minutes, she kissed my cheek goodbye as she left for the party. and now i was all alone.

i huffed in boredom as i closed my phone and laid it on my chest, still holding it firmly. i stared at the roof above me. 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘺. as my inner voice said this, a fast ray of light shot through the dorm, and was shortly followed by the loud crash of thunder. my eyes shot open in happiness as i flew off my bed and towards the giant window in our shared dorm. my hands pressed against the glass and my mouth open wide in amazement as i watched another few flashes of lightning, followed by it's accompanied deafening bangs. my trance stopped when i realised my phone was on my chest and had been slammed on the hard, wooden floor by my sudden excitement over the weather. 𝘸𝘰𝘸, 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳. i ran to my phone but was heavily relieved when i saw it was not broken. but now, as i kneeled on the cold floor, i could have sworn i had heard a noise below the floor.

i pulled a face of concern. then, in one very quick motion, i pressed my left ear to the floor boards. nothing but silence. when another flash of light occurred with it's loud crash, i heard the noise again. it sounded like a whimper, like a puppy on bonfire night. whoever it was, they were really scared. 𝘸𝘩𝘰'𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳- then i realised who it was. i couldn't help but pout at how adorably funny this was. i stood up, using my hands for support, and walked over to my bed. i sat on the edge and put my slippers on. i also picked up my phone and placed it carefully in the pocket of my sweatpants. then i walked to the door; turned the lights off; and left the dorm. walking with pace, i practically jogged down the stairs and towards the door at which my beloved was behind.

i planted 2 gentle knocks on the large oak door. instead of the door opening, i listened intently as a fragile voice came from the other side. "w- who is it?" she sounds terrified. 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺. "marilyn it's me, (y/n). can i come in?" no words sounded but i heard an ever-so-quiet 'mhm' from inside. i turned the handle slowly and stepped in through the small gap the door left. i closed it behind and called out in a whisper. "why is it so dark angel? how can you even see?" i laughed and could hear her holding back her angelic giggle. she responded very soon, talking in a low voice in regards to my whispering. "i'm by the window." i didn't want to stub my toe and make so much noise from the agony so i turned my phone's flashlight on and saw her instantly.

marilyn's room was one of the best because it had 3 great window panes at one side. the window extended outside which made a sitting area on the window ledge. and that's where she was. her curtains were open but it was very late so no light remained, not even from the moon as it was covered by thick layers of melancholy clouds. she was sat in the ledge with her knees tucked to her chest. her face was peaking up at me, revealing the dried rivers of mascara on her soft skin. my smile dropped at this sight and i rushed to her side, kneeling in front of her like she was a goddess. 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦, 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺. "hey, no, no. don't cry baby." i pouted and removed her circular glasses carefully. after placing her glasses next to her, i kissed both of her cheeks before cupping her jaw and wiping the tears with my thumbs.

she was frowning and the tears were still falling quickly. "please tell me why you're crying? i wanna help you." she sniffed and looked sheepishly at the ground, biting her lip nervously. " i don't want to. you'll make fun of me." my eyes widened in shock and i gasped in an exaggerated way. "no, no i won't. i wouldn't do that. i'm not that mean." she chuckled through her tears at this and i joined her. then her broken voice rung in my ears like light wind in a snow storm. "i'm scared of it. the thunder. like, more than most people." she laughed and sniffled as her sadness washed over her again. taking her by surprise, i leaned in and hugged her, rubbing her back with one hand and playing with her hair with my other. she hugged me back almost instantly. her grip only got tighter as i whispered to her reassuringly. "it's okay, you're safe. you're not getting hurt while i'm here." she laughed breathily and i smiled in the crook of her neck.

she let go of me and i held the sides of her face while smiling at her. her glassy eyes flickered before she swiftly leaned forwards and kissed my lips passionately. her lips were soft and tasted like cinnamon and lattes. she pulled away, her shaky hands on my shoulders as she tilted her head to the side, smiling cutely. "wanna just go to sleep?" i asked her after a few seconds of comforting eye contact. her voice was laced in worry as she replied fast. "what about your roommate? won't she question you if you're gone?" i smiled and connected out foreheads. "hey, stop worrying so much. she's gone out for a party and will probably stay out tonight, if you get me." i followed this by a wink. she chuckled but cut off when i picked her up in one motion. she gasped and laughed in surprise. i carried her to the bed as she wrapped her legs around my waist and her arms loosely sat around my neck. she laughed in between pecking my lips with kisses. i looked into her eyes and whispered as i felt tears forming. "i love you." she smiled brightly and replied after a few seconds. "i love you more."

a/n - sorry i know the end is rushed but i just got food and im literally starving so bare with me haha. hope you have a great day/night, i love you!