Until Dawn - One Shots

Josh x Reader (1)

Rummaging through your drawer and closet, you try to find your best pairs of clothing for the trip to the cabin. It was always like you to save packing for the last minute, but now you were beginning to regret it. Looking at the time that reads 4:00pm, you know you only have 1 more hour to make it to the bus. Moving on to your underwear and bra drawer, you quickly through in as much as you'll need. Looking around to make sure you haven't missed anything, your eyes fall back to the "sexy" black and lace bra and matching underwear your best friend had given you for your birthday last year. Although it is unlikely no one is going to see you in them, you decide to bring them along in hopes that you may get lucky with Josh in the days to come.

You and Josh have always gotten along really well, but it was hard to tell if he thought of you as more than a friend like you do him. Last year at the cabin, you had gotten Sam to keep an eye out to see how many times he would look at you from across the room. Although he had looked several times, you were still so confused because he never made a move. Being the shy girl you were, you continued to hide your feelings and still have until this day. Hoping this is the year that things will turn out different, you grab your bags and head out the door, eager for the winter getaway to begin.

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As much as you hated riding on the bus, you are relieved to be out of the freezing cold. Your winter coat, boots, mittens, and hat aren't even enough to keep you warm enough in the blowing wind. Sitting in the window seat, you stare out the window and prepare for the hour and a half drive. As cold as it was, there was no denying that the white sheet of snow covering the land is a truly beautiful sight.

The vibration of your phone captures your attention, shifting so that you can pull it out of your coat pocket. Taking off your mittens so that you can touch the screen, you slide your notifications bar to see that a new video of Josh has been posted in the Facebook group. Your heart jumps at the thumbnail, the sight of Josh's cute face lighting up your screen. Eager to hear his voice, you quickly rummage for your headphones and plug them in, pressing play. You laugh at his failed intro, watching as he restarts;

"Hey everybody, I hope you're all excited for the annual winter getaway. I know it won't be easy returning to the mountain after... after what happened last year" he begins to say causing your stomach to drop from the memory. Hannah and Beth's death has been something you've been trying to not think about all year. They were both your close friends and the thought of them not being with everyone this year hurts you more than anyone can imagine. As much as Josh claims to be okay, you still worry for him and hope that he's truly alright.

"So let's party like we're fucking porn stars, okay!?" Josh finishes off, leaving the screen on your phone to go black. Of course the battery dies, just your luck. Packing in a hurry, you had completely forgotten to make sure your phone was fully charged. Tucking it back into your bag, you resume staring out the window for the remainder of the trip.

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Finally arriving at the base of the mountain, you climb off the warm bus and into the freezing cold atmosphere. Thankfully, the weather has calmed down since earlier, only some light flurries glistening in the beams from the light posts. The sun had already set making you thankful for the lights that trail along the pathway and up the entire mountain. Stepping towards the gate, the fresh layer of snow crunches under your feet. Attached to the gate is a note which reads:

"Gate is busted. Climb over it. (If you can handle climbing, (Y/N)!)"

You roll your eyes at the writing, a smile forming on your lips at the clear identification of Josh's hand writing. It is just like Josh to tease you in any way that he possibly can. Flinging the luggage securely over your back, you grab a strong hold on the rock wall and begin climbing it, Josh clearly underestimating your ability. In no time, you manage to safety make it to the other side of the gate surprising even yourself. Resuming your walk up the path, you are almost there when a loud bang from behind you captures your attention. Looking over your shoulder, you examine the area but are unable to make out anything in the darkness. Turning back around, you are startled to see Josh standing right in front of you causing you to instinctively flinch.