When You Can't Sleep At Night / Alan Ashby x Reader

Chapter 1

Outfit^^

"WAKE UP YOU WORTHLESS BITCH AND GO GET FUCKING BREAKFAST"
You heard your pathetic mother scream from downstairs.
You groaned into your pillow and slid out of bed to get ready.
You changed into a black Linkin Park t-shirt and some charcoal skinny jeans.
You pulled on your black vans and went to the bathroom.
You put on a bit of deodorant and brushed out your bright red hair.
You styled your bangs quickly before putting on some foundation, powder, eyeliner, mascara and filled in your brows.

You sighed at your reflections and grabbed your phone, headphones and purse before padding downstairs.
Your mum was sat on some random guys lap, sucking his poor face off.
You swore you could've puked at that moment. You ran quietly to the front door and slammed it behind you.
You walked slowly down your driveway and put your headphones in, blasting The Black by Asking Alexandria.

About 15 minutes later, you arrived at maccas and walked inside.
You got in line, and less than 2 minutes later, a familiar ginger walked behind you. You saw the ginger hair, and heard his legendary laugh, before you knew who it was.

Alan fucking Ashby.

Alan from Of Mice & Men.

You felt a tap on your shoulder and turned around to be greeted by his angelic brown eyes.
"Hi, um, my names Alan and I-i saw that you had a linkin park top on, and I uh wanted to um see what other bands you like, seeming you like Linkin park too...." He trailed off nervously.

You couldn't believe it.

THE alan ashby was TALKING to YOU!

"Um...yeah I uh, kinda know who you are ahah. I'm legacy" you stuttered suddenly embarrassed. "But yeah I uh, love Linkin park! And bands like Slipknot, asking Alexandria and bands like that" you smiled.

"Ah that's awesome!! You have a cool taste in music. And you're very pretty" he grinned.

"Thank you" you blushed and looked down.

You were about to tell him how much he meant to you, but the prissy sound of the teenage cashier called out for you to hurry up and order.

"Um she'll take as long as she needs" Alan said to her

"Alan it's ok, I'm used to being treated like shit, it's ok" you said and walked off to order.

"Um can I please get a six pack of nuggets with a small fries?" You asked.

She scoffed "you sure you need to eat that? Fat pig" she mumbled.
You felt tears well up in your eyes.
"Oh fuck off you arrogant bitch. She's fucking beautiful so back the fuck up you bitch!" Alan yelled at her. You were shocked. Someone was sticking up for you.
You smiled gratefully at him and finished ordering before walking out of line to wait for your food.

A few minutes later you felt two arms wrap around your waist from behind. "I'm sorry she said that to you love, she's a fucking bitch. Don't worry about her. You're perfect" a familiar ginger whispered in your ear.
You turned around and hugged him tight.
"Your band has saved my life, Alan. Thank you so fucking much for being there for me. I love you guys so much" you cried into his chest.

"Hey sweetie don't cry. Our fans mean the world to us, we love you so fucking much. But before you ordered, you said "I'm used to being treated like shit", what'd you mean?" He asked sadly.

You were about to reply when your order was called out. "Sit with me and I'll tell you" you whispered to him.
He nodded and you walked off to get your order.

A few minutes after you sat down, you saw Alan sit across from you.
"Ok what's up?" He asked concerned.

You sighed and replied "I'm gunna be spilling my guys out a bit here...." "It's ok" he assured you.
"Ok well, my parents abuse me, verbally and physically, I got bullied through school, and still do over social media, and everyone is always scared off me." You sighed.

You closed your eyes and let tears spill freely.
You felt someone slid into the booth next to you, and wrap their arms around you, engulfing you in a bone crushing side hug.

"I don't want you going to to your parents' house. Stay with me. Please. Legacy. I don't want you getting hurt...." He whispered into your hair.

"I don't wanna intrude, but thank you for the offer." You said sadly.
Truth is, you did wanna stay with him.
Away from your parents.
Away from the bad memories.
Away from the abuse.
But you didn't wanna intrude.

"Legacy?" He waved a hand in front of your face, snapping you out of your thoughts.

"Um, well, if it's uh, ok with you, um...." You stuttered unsure.

"OF COURSE IT IS!" He yelled, excited.
"Thank you Alan" you smiled and hugged him.
"No problem love, now let's eat!" He said.

*after eating*

"So um, do you want me to drive you back home so you can get your stuff?" He asked.
"Yes please, my mum would've left for work by now and my dad is never home" you answered looking at the time on your phone.

"Leggo" he said, standing up and throwing away the trash before interlacing your fingers together and waking out to his car.

*skip car drive cuz I can*

You got out and ran to the front door, trying to beat the rain.
"Um, it'll probably stink of alcohol because my dads a uh alcoholic" you said sadly.
"I'm sorry love, and it's ok" he smiled.
You opened the door and you both went up to your room.
He plopped down on your bed and starting going through your CDs that were in the drawer next to your bed.

"Let's put on the old all time low cd" he smirked, putting dirty work into your CD player.
You giggled and his silliness and started packing.

You got a suitcase for your clothes, and you threw in all your jeans, t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies etc.
you got a small bag for your shoes. Mainly just packing some TOMS, VANS, and converses.

You got a little batman backpack and put all of your toiletries and makeup in that. You added your blades, knowing that you'll need them again soon.

Lastly, you grabbed a black Nike backpack and packed your electronics, CDs, CD player, records and you put your record player back in its box.

You gathered some pictures and posters before taking all your bags downstairs to Alans car.

You shut the boot of his car and went back in.
"ALAN IM READY" you yelled.
He ran downstairs with the dirty work cd in his hand.
He interlaced your fingers with his and walked outside with you.

You finally felt safe knowing that you're leaving this horrible place behind.
You were excited to start a new life.
Especially a new life with Alan and the there guys.
For once, you felt happy
And loved.

AYE so that's a rap on my first chapter :D
Tell me if you liked it aha because idk if it was that good :-/

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