ᰔpinball machineᰔ (Vance hopper x fem reader)

ᰔchapter 26ᰔ

Your POV:

As I reach the cabin in the forest, I see that a couple things changed. There was now a couple empty snack bags on the picnic table. Somone was here. I slowly opened the cabin door, closing it behind me. I looked around trying to find any possible clue. The lamp from before wasn't in the same spot as it was before. It was now on the ground, under a table. I lightly pressed my finger tips against the lightbulb. It was cold.

Suddenly, I heard the door open. I flinch as I quickly turn around pointing the light of the flashlight towards the person. It was... him...

"Vance?!" I half yelled confused. We blankly stared at each other for a moment. I then just go and pull him into a big hug. "Vance! Holy shit, I've missed you so much!" I said as I was still hugging him...

"Y/n? Wake up" I suddenly heard. I slowly open my eyes to find step dad starring at me. I groaned as I sit up. "Is Vance here?" I asked him. He just looked at me confused. "Vance? Wasn't he the trouble maker?" he answered. "Anyways, get ready for school or you'll be late" he added as he left, leaving my bedroom door open. I stayed there thinking about what had just happened.

It was all just a dream... Wait so does that mean Vance is still here? I got up and got ready for school. Before leaving the house, I called Vance's house number. "Hopper speaking" I heard a raspy male voice speak. "Hello, is Vance here by any chance?" I asked. He took a moment to think. "Wait who is this?" he asked not answering my question. "I'm a friend of Vance, from school" I simply answered. "Name?" He then asked. "Y/N Y/L/N" I then answer. "Ah ok.... Well Vance isn't here" "oh okay well bye" I said and hanged up, harshly placing the phone back on the wall. I sighed as I grabbed my bag and walked to school. Today, I didn't feel like talking to anyone, I just wanted to be in my own bubble. My headphones against my ears, the music blasting through them. As I reach the school, of course I somehow am late, I entered my first class. The teacher got mad at me for being late, even though it was only like 5 minutes. I sat down to my assigned seat, which was at the back and continued listening to my music.

When first period was over, I walked through the hallway looking for my next class, math. As I step in the classroom, I spot both Bruce and Grey talking together. They were laughing at some random thing. I didn't want to interrupt them so I just sat down a couple desks away. It didn't take long before Grey realizing my presence. But right before they could say anything, the teacher barged into the classroom, looking really pissed. Guess she had a though night. I kept my headphones on not paying any attention to what's happening around me.

Through the period, I felt a paper ball land on my desk. I looked around seeing if anyone was staring at me. No one. I picked up the paper and unfolded it.

...

Meet me at the back of the school at the end of the day...

...

I looked around the classroom again. No one looked suspitious. I sighed and focused back to my music...

After the second period, I packed my stuff and headed out to my next class. As I walked through the crowed hallway, I hear someone call my name. I looked arround to see Grey running towards me. "Y/N! Why were you acting so depressed in class?" they asked. "Just had a rough night, that's all" I half lied. They just looked at me. "I can tell you're lying" I just sighed at their reponce and looked down. "Have you seen Vance or maybe even Robin or Finney?" I randomly ask out of the blue. "Y/n, you have to stop thinking about them. Finney and Robin are together so they're fine. And if they're kidnapped, that means that Vance just ran away or something." Grey said trying to confort me. "But what if Finney or Robin aren't even kidnapped. Like maybe Finney is right now suffering with the Grabber and Robin is somewhere out there. And Vance... If he even ran away... Why would he do that... I mean he seemed so happy last time I saw him... And what if he's in trouble and I'm not doing anything to help him." I spoke letting everything out. So many thoughts ran through my head. I wanted to say more but I felt like I was over reacting. A moment of silence interupted in between me and Grey. Not to mention the hallway becoming less crouded as people entered their classes.