meddle about // Ethan landry x reader

Bad news

At 7 am, you and Ethan were still sound asleep, wrapped in each other's embrace.

Anika, your roommate, quietly opened the door to check if you were there. When she saw you and Ethan cuddled together, she gasped audibly. She had always suspected there was something between you two, but she hadn't expected to find you like this.

With a mischievous grin, she took out her phone and began snapping pictures, stifling giggles.

The commotion woke you up, and you immediately noticed Anika taking photos of you and Ethan.

Panic set in as you jumped out of bed, waking Ethan in the process.

"ANIKA, I SWEAR IF YOU DON'T DELETE THOSE PICTURES!" you yelled, chasing her out of the room.

Ethan couldn't help but laugh at the scene, the remnants of last night's butterflies still fluttering within him.

Breathless, you returned to the room. "Ethan, I have bad news. She still has those pictures, and she said we should change and go to the kitchen because she has bad news," you explained, your concern growing.

"Bad news? Okay..." Ethan responded as you both grabbed fresh clothes from your closets and headed to the bathroom to change and freshen up.

When you emerged, you found Anika and Ethan preparing breakfast. Curiosity gnawed at you as you inquired, "Hey, so what's up?"

Anika's face turned serious. "Well... ghostface is back."

You and Ethan gasped simultaneously. "How do you know for sure?" you asked, tears welling up as you dreaded the thought of going through the same horrors as last year.

Anika's tone remained somber as she continued, "Do you know Greg and Jason, the guys from film studies class?"

"Yeah, I know of them," you replied, recalling their faces from passing encounters in the hallway.

Anika delivered the grim news, "They were found dead with ghostface masks, and our professor was also killed last night."

Your heart sank, but you tried to rationalize. "But that doesn't mean anything..."

Anika didn't pause. "I didn't finish. Then, Sam and Tara had to be questioned because Sam's license card was found at the crime scene, and on their way to the police station, they were attacked."

Panic surged through you. "Are they okay?" Ethan inquired with deep concern.

Anika's voice quivered slightly as she replied, "Yeah, but sadly, two people died trying to protect them."

Tears welled up in your eyes, and you began crying, overwhelmed by the dreadful news. Ethan stepped in to comfort you, his words a soothing balm. "Hey, it's gonna be alright."

Between sobs, you uttered, "I'm so sorry that this is happening again to you guys... Mindy said that we should meet at the park after class. She wants to talk about our situation. Anyway, I have to go. Be safe!" Anika said, leaving your dorm room.

Ethan gently cupped your face, his eyes locked onto yours. "Look at me. I will protect you, no matter what. I would do anything for you, Y/n."

You hugged him tightly, finding solace in his embrace. "Thank you, Ethan," you whispered. His presence genuinely made you feel safer in this chaotic moment.

"Hey, when does your class start?" you asked, checking the time.

"8 am, why?" Ethan replied, glancing at the clock.

"Shit, it's 7:30 am. I've got to go to my dorm and change. Thanks for reminding me."

Ethan grabbed his costume from last night and headed to the door, but you couldn't let him leave without expressing your concern. You reached out and held his arm, stopping him.

"Ethan...please, stay safe. I don't want to lose you."

He turned to face you, his expression softening. "Don't worry, I won't get hurt."

You pulled him into a hug, and then, emboldened by your fear and affection, you kissed him gently on the cheek. It made Ethan blush deeply.

"Bye," you said softly as you closed the door behind him and began preparing for your day.

The feeling lingered that today was going to be anything but ordinary.

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A/N

Heyy it's me again this chapter wasn't that long like the last one I just hope you liked it lol byee.