Working In the Offices (House_Owner X Reader)

Chapter 9

ROSS POV

We're on the road in silence.

"So, what's happened then?" Adam asks.

"She had fallen over because of a deficiency in vitamins, minerals and glucose. Basically she hasn't been eating properly and was really weak, so when she fell she got a small fracture in the small bone in her lower leg. It will heal in a few days or so, so we will have to go back at the end of the week to get it checked." I explain, looking at the side mirror and looking at (Y/N).

(Y/N) POV

After Ross explains, the car falls into a deathly silence again. I can't tell them about my problems... maybe not ever.

"So, it's 3pm and you only have had breakfast. Where shall we pick up some food?" Adam breaks the silence.

"McDonalds!" Max exclaims.

"iHop." Quietly, Ross mumbles a response.

"(Y/N)?" Adam looks at me in the rear view mirror.

"Uhhh.. Just go into the McDonalds drive through." I mumble, not making eye contact.

"McDonalds it is then." Adam finishes the conversation and everyone seems to fall into their own thoughts.

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"4 large big Macs with fries and diet coke please?" Adam asks the lady through the speaker.

"That'll be $16.65. Please make your way to the next window." She responds.

Adam then slowly makes his way to the next window and pays, he then goes to the next one as the whole place is empty with no customers,  and grabs the meals with a thank you.

"Here you guys go." He passes a bag to Max and a bag to Ross.

"(Y/N), your meal is in with Ross'." He tells me, I nod with a thanks.

- -

We make it to the offices, Adam, Max and Ross all split off I to their own cubicles and I do the same, yet very slowly, stumbling a little from my novice crutch-walking skills.

Once I make it I see all my little nik naks, figurines and photos are set out on my desk and shelves. There is a small note on my desk that reads:

'Thought we could help you settle in! Hopefully your leg gets well soon.

-unknown people in the offices ;)'

I giggle at the note with a smile on my face. I look around to see they have even posed the figurines as if they are singing in a band. I see there is a photo of my mum, dad, brother, half brother and myself at my parents' wedding (I'm four, my brother is seven and my half brother is 15); there is another photo of me and my brother; a photo of me and my best friend when we were 10 and many more.

I see the computer is turned on and they have even set that up for me.

I can't wipe the smile off my face.

I sit down at my desk, leaning the crutches against the wall to my left. I let out a deep breath, closing my eyes and slipping away to my thoughts.

I thought I could move to America to get away from all the stress and financial problems, but I've just began to dig myself into another hole. I could tell someone, but I don't want to burden them with my own problems. Plus I don't want anyone to think I'm some leech who just wants a job, shelter and food.

It isn't long before I'm distracted from my thoughts when there is a knock at my door. I snap my eyes open and turn to my right to see Ross is slightly smiling at me through the window to the left of the door. I smile back and waft my hand, referencing him to enter.

"Come on, let's go." He walks in and picks up my crutches, turning to look at me expectantly. I push myself up, slowly and painfully. Ross stares at me as if thinking about something. He then scoops me up and holds me bridal style.

"What are you doing?" I giggle, a small smile on my face.

"I couldn't be bothered to wait for you so I thought it would be easier and quicker to just take you there." Ross is slightly struggling and his breathing has quickened.

"It's not like I'm paralyzed! You seriously have to be stop being so impatient with me, or is this just an excuse to be touching my side boob and thigh." I smirk, watching as Ross grows uncomfortable and slightly embarrassed, moving his hands slightly.

He takes me into what looks like a meeting room and sets me down in an office chair next to Max, then goes and sits down next to Adam on the other side of the table. Barney is sitting at the head of the long table.

Ross rummages through the McDonalds bag and pulls out a Big Mac box, the chips and takes one of the drinks from the container. He then slides them across the table and eats his own food, not saying anything.

Max, Adam and Barney are giving him strange looks but don't say anything about it.

"So, that was a 'great' start to your first day." Max chuckles, trying to make conversation.

"Huh, yeah. Thanks for the setting up my office by the way." I look around at them.

"Yeah, we kind of lied." Adam awkwardly giggles, biting his burger.

"Hmm?" I make a confused noise with a few chips stuffed into my mouth.

"We weren't late because of the traffic. We stayed back to help with your desk." Max explains for Adam as he finishes his mouthful of food.

"I see. Well I appreciate it." I smile, taking a sip of my coke.

We all go silent for a moment, focusing on eating our food but I spot that everyone's eyes keep glancing over Ross who is playing with his chip box.

"Thanks, Ross, for going with me by the way. That's thoughtful of you." I try to get him to speak.

"Mmm mmm." He lets out a small noise, not really listening.

I use my good leg, which is my right, to kick his shin under the table. This soon gets his attention as his head whips upwards to look at me.

"What was that for!?!" He exclaims.

"I'm sorry but it's known to make conversation when eating, not playing with their food because they're in a mood or whatever you're doing." I answer back. Everyone looks up and are silently watching.

"I'm not being stroppy!" Ross answers back with a tone of a spoiled toddler who was just told 'no' when they asked for a toy.

"Then what are you doing?" I ask, eating a chip as I'm hungry.

"I'm worried..." He trails off. I feel like a ball is stuck in my throat and it's stopping me from being able to speak.

"About what Ross?" Adam asks sympathetically, placing his head on the table to be at Ross' level.

"It's nothing." Ross looks at me over his glasses, giving me a scary, almost threatening look.

"Okay buddy. Anyway, we'll soon be recording a challenge video so you can watch if you want." Adam speaks to me.

"Yeah, sure. Haven't got much else to do." I smile, finishing my chips.

I fall into my thoughts again as everyone else, except Ross of course, chat and laugh.

Ross must know something is up. What else did the doctor say? I asked him to keep it basic.