Taking Off Your Mask

Sleepover at Cry's

*Ebony's POV*

I grabbed my laptop and started to watch Youtube. I checked the main channels that I usually watch: Cry's, Game Grumps, Hat Films, ImmortalHD, Pewds, Dodger, The Creature Hub, The Syndicate Project, and ZeRoyalViking. They were who I "grew" up with on Youtube. Syndicate was the one who introduced me to gaming commentaries. I remember finding him on the home page with The Minecraft Project, episode 182 I think, or at least somewhere around there. I watched him a lot and then found people like Captain Sparkles. I don't quite remember how I found Pewds, but I found Cry though him. Cry stuck with me though it all. I never stopped watching him. I still do. He is among my favorites with everyone in the creatures and the derp crew. They helped me through quite a bit of things. There are times that I just sit in my room and cry. The only way I can calm down is with the help of them. Even if they don't know it, they will always have a special place in my heart.

Cry tapped me on the shoulder and I jumped, "Sorry I didn't mean to scare you. It looked like something was wrong. Are you okay?"

"Oh, yeah. I was just thinking about some things." He reached his arm around me and hugged me. His arms are surprisingly strong. He rested his head on my shoulder. My face started to heat up at his sudden action. I put my hands on his arms and rested my head on his. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't watch Youtube. I wouldn't have met Cry again, I wouldn't have the friends I do now. My childhood would've been completely different. There's even a chance I would never get into art.

Although, Cry could've been just fine without me. If I had never met him again, he would still have everything he did before. It wouldn't matter if I met him or not. Louise probably wouldn't have gotten into that crash though. Mother probably took her with because she didn't want Louise at home alone.

What if I was never born? Dad would've still been alive. He was out buying mother and I something. He wouldn't have been out so long. That man wouldn't have shot him. He would still be here. I started to cry at the thought.

"Ebony? Why are you crying?"

"I-I'm just thinking about things I shouldn't be. I don't mean that in a dirty way either," I laughed a little bit and hugged him tighter, "Anyways I should get changed real quick so I can actually get some sleep."

"You can use my bathroom. Its upstairs in my room to the right."

"Thanks."

I grabbed my backpack and walked upstairs. I opened Cry's door, and, to my surprise, it was nothing like what I expected. The walls were painted white, and there were beautiful paintings on each side of the bed and one large one on the opposite wall.

I walked into the bathroom and started to get ready. I got my pajamas out and grabbed a towel. I got undressed and stepped into the steaming shower. I quickly washed everything and got out. I put on my pajamas and wrapped my hair in my towel. I looked at my wrists in the mirror. I have scars up and down both of my arms. When I was younger I didn't scar nearly as much, but now, if Rue would lightly scratch me I will scar. The lines were faint, but noticeable. There are some that are recent that are quite red. They haven't healed completely from the last time I cut. They burn rather bad when I shower and it leaves them red for around five to ten minutes.

I gathered all of my stuff and opened the bathroom door. I jumped at the sight of Cry lying in his bed. "Oh my fucking god, Cry. You scared the shit out of me."

"Hey. Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you," I saw him glance at my wrist for a second; then quickly look back up, "You can sleep in here if you want. I'm going to record some stuff and edit some stuff. I'm probably only going to sleep for two or three hours, if any at all."

"No, Cry, you need sleep. You barely slept in Colorado, and I'm kinda getting worried about you. When you fell asleep, nothing really woke you up. To be honest I was getting really worried about you. You looked like you were dead," I sat on the bed beside him, "Plus, I know you still have left over videos you made before we left. One night of sleep won't do any harm. You need it."

"Fine, but I don't want you sleeping downstairs on the couch. It's not comfy at all. I'll grab some popcorn and we can watch some Netflix." He walked downstairs and started to make the popcorn. I grabbed my blanket from my bag and wrapped myself in it.

I scrolled through Instagram till Cry came back. We watched American Dad until we fell asleep.

Right before I fell asleep I felt Cry wrap his arm around me.

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I had woken up to Cry spooning me. His arms were wrapped around me, and his face was buried in my hair and the pillows.

I wormed my way out of his grip and walked downstairs. I saw AK and Rue cuddling on the couch together. AK woke up when he heard me walk into the room. He nudged Rue awake and carried her to me. He looked like he was a father. It was quite cute.

I took Rue into the kitchen and looked through the fridge.

I grabbed a pan, and started to make some omelets.

I heard Cry walk downstairs. He picked up AK and Rue, then brought them into the kitchen. "Good morning! How did you sleep last night?"

"Meh. I slept alright." I blushed at the thought of me waking up in his arms. I quickly turned around so he wouldn't see my face. I went back to cooking my omelet. Cry had walked behind me and set Rue on my shoulders. I quickly took the omelet off the burner and grabbed Rue. I kissed her and set her down on the counter.I grabbed a plate and slid my omelet onto it. I gave Cry the other plate and started to eat mine.

"When do you want to go home? I'll drop you off if you want. Is quite a walk to your place."

"Thank you! Maybe around noon.What do you want to do till then?"

"I don't know. Wanna record some stuff?"

"Sure. What game?"

"We could play drawful with the late night crew."

"Yeah! We could make it an early late night if you want."

"Yeah, let me call everyone and set it up real quick."

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I walked around Cry's house to try and calm my anxiety. I honestly have no clue of what to expect. For all I know they could be complete assholes.

"Ebony! Everyone's in the call. Come back whenever you're ready." I heard Cry yelling from downstairs. I took a big breath and walked downstairs.

"I'm ready." I sat down next to Cry.

"Hey guys. This is Ebony. She's the one I was talking about the other day."

"Hi peoples."

We said our hellos and started to make a stream video for Cry's channel. After we were finished with it he quickly uploaded it and set up all the twitch stuff.

Before we started I grabbed Rue and put her on my lap. She fell asleep after five minutes into the stream.

We ended up just playing Phoenix Wright and Smash Bros.

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Sorry it took so long to get another chapter out. I've been in school and I don't really have the time to update. I'll update the next chapter as soon as I can.