Fading Memories (Chandler Riggs x Reader)

Bonding

(Y/N)'s P.O.V

We pulled away from our hug that seemed like it lasted forever. We sat down on the bench swing and just talked. Telling each other what had happened over the past years. The topic was anything we could think of really. It felt good, to finally be back with my best friend again.

"Oh I forgot to ask you when we were little," He said, looking straight at me.

"What is it?" I asked, staring right back at him.

"I've never seen your dad and you've never mentioned him before. Do you mind if I ask what happened to him?" He asks cautiously, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.

"Oh that. Well he left. He and mum were never really married so he had no strings on him, well besides the fact that I was born. Besides all he had to do was pay child support, which he does but it's fine cuz there's always (random guy name). He's my stepdad. He went abroad tho." I say, looking down at my lap and fiddling with my hands. I was trying to hold back the tears that threatened to come out. I heard a creak and the next thing I knew, I was crying into Chandler's chest.

"It's okay to cry. Just let it out (Y/N). I'm here. Just let it out," Chandler comforted me, resting his nose into the top of my head.

After a while, I had finally calmed down, but I stayed in his arms, neither of us wanting to move. I finally pulled away from him and took a look at his sweatshirt and saw all the tear stains on it.

I slightly giggled and said, "Sorry about your shirt."

"Nah don't mind it. It'll dry, but are you okay?" He asked, concerned.

"I'm fine, but we should probably be heading home now" I say glancing at my phone for the time which was 7:38.

"Yeah we should," He replied, getting up with me.

Together, we walked out of the playground, through the hidden tunnel and out unto the parking lot of the playground.

"Do you have a ride?" He asked, turning to look at me, stopping me in my tracks.

"Actually I don't," I mentally facepalmed, raking a hand through my hair, "But I'll be fine. I'll just take a cab home or walk."

He stared at me with an 'Are you kidding me look?' making me just shrug and slightly giggle.

"Nope. Not happening. You are hitching a ride with me," He said grabbing my wrist and walking towards a gray car which I assumed was his.

I said nothing. I just silently followed him to his car.

"You do have a driver's license, right? And you do know how to drive, right?" I asked nervously as he buckled up and started the engine.

"Of course I do silly," He teased, ruffling my hair making me roll my eyes playfully and try to flatten down my now messed-up hair.

"If I die, I will come back as a ghost and scare you to death or brutally murder you," I threaten him, glaring at him as he put his arms up in surrender.

"Alright, alright. Calm down. Jeez," He said and backed out of the parking lot.

"So where do you live?" He asked me, keeping his eyes on the road and glancing at me every now and then.

"(random address)" I reply, "So when did you learn to drive?"

"Yesterday," He nonchalantly said, making me freak out and scream what he had just said.

He laughed before replying, "I'm just messing with you. I learned almost two months ago."

I let out a sigh of relief and punched his shoulder.

"Ow" He said, quite sarcastically might I add, whilst rolling his eyes.

"That wasn't funny. You nearly gave me a heart attack," I pouted, crossing my arms and staring out the window. Ok, I'll admit. Maybe I was acting a little childish but hey! He still scared the crap out of me.

"Alright I promise not to ever do it again if you promise to quit the whole pouty thing you're doing right now. I'll admit you look cute, but I still prefer the hyper (Y/N) I know," He said, and I glanced at him through the corner of my eye. He was still watching the road, but he was glancing at me more often now.

"Fine," I groan and turn to him as he grins.

"But you better keep your end of the bargain," I say, pointing at him.

He chuckles and says, "Yes Ma'am"

***Time Skip***

We pull up at my house and he turns off the engine of the car.

"What is he doing?" I muttered to myself, confused because he got out of the car and jogged to the other side of the car.

He opens the door and, noticing my confusion, says in a horrible posh accent, "What kind of gentleman would I be if I let the pretty lady walk to her front door by herself?"

I playfully roll my eyes, but get out of the car and mock bow to him anyway. He walked me to my front door just like he said he would, bid me farewell and was about to go when my mum opened the door.

"Sweetie there you are!! I was getting worried! What kep--- Chandler? Is that you?" mum's eyes widen as she sees Chandler's retreating figure.

"Oh hello Ms. (L/N last name). I just came to drop (Y/N) off but I'll be heading home now.

"Oh won't you at least stay for dinner? I just made some lasagna and I'm pretty sure I made more than enough for just me and (Y/N)" Mum says.

"Mum! I'm sure Chandler's mum is just as worried about him as---"

"No it's fine (Y/N). I'm pretty sure I can stay for dinner since mum knows you two pretty well. I'll just text her real quick." Chandler cuts me off, pulling out his phone and typing really quickly.

"Wonderful! Come on inside then! Also call me (M/N mum's name), Ms. (L/N) makes me feel old," she says and ushers us inside the house and into the dining room.

"Let me just set the table and we can eat," Mum said.

"Oh I can help you," I offer about to follow her to the kitchen when she stops me and says, "No that's fine, dear. I can handle it. Why don't you just sit down and chat a bit. I'll join in soon."

I shrug and sit down at the dining table across Chandler and we start a conversation about mum and how much she hasn't changed. Mum came in with the food and plates and we ate, enjoying each other's company and laughing all throughout mealtime.

  A/N: Hey guys!! Sorry I haven't updated in a while (idk how long a while has been) but it's becuse our wifi wouldn't work :( Apparently it doesn't wok on the weekends, sucks but oh well. Also this may or may not be (depends) the last update for this week because I have 1st preliminary exams!! yay!! Nahh im kidding myself. This week is totally gonna suck for me. Wish me luck guys!!! Anyways, Until next time  ^.^ (<<<< my new fav emoji!!)
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