I Want to Help You (CrankGamePlays x OC) [COMPLETED]

PAX West P.2

I stare down the hall, trying not to cry.

"Are you okay?" I look to Mr. Banks; he looks concerned. I relax my posture, smiling as lightly as I can. 

"Not quite. My friends left me here. I guess they got tired of waiting." He frowns sympathetically.

"I'm sorry. I hope you find them okay."

"Thanks, but... I think I'm going to just go solo. I basically just came here for the signings so I guess I'll just walk around for a bit; these badges are really expensive. Have a good day!" I say, hugging my sketchpad for comfort as I walk away. He waves, and I give a small one back. 

I walk over to a nearby pillar and sit down. I pull out my sketchbook and turn to your latest drawing. It's a sketch of Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter. Instead of his usual sneering self, he's smiling warmly, extending a hand to the viewer. I have to finish the details. 

I plug in my earbuds, put my music on shuffle, and start to draw. I start to think about my situation; I missed the one thing I came here to see and now my friends left me behind. Great.

I feel tears sting at my eyes. I look up to wipe them away and spot Mr. Banks talking to Mark and Ethan. My heart jumps. I wish I could go and talk to them! Mark says something and walks away. Ethan goes to follow, but Mr. Banks stops him and says something. I look down, wiping away a few stray tears. I start to draw, focusing on each stroke of my pencil instead of the weight in the pit of my stomach. I shade and trace until my playlist ends, and I observe my work. It's pretty good, my shading is all in the correct places, but it's still missing something. Suddenly, someone sits down next to me. I freeze, trying not to panic, and continue to stare at my drawing.

"What're you drawing?" I recognize that voice. I feel my face pale and redden at the same time. It's Ethan Nestor! I look at him, my face blank with shock. He's studying my drawing, his face three inches from mine. I take a breath to steady myself.

"It's a picture of Draco Malfoy. From Harry Potter." I say as calmly as I can looking back at my drawing.

"It's good! I like it, it's different," I look back at him, taking in his features. He's smiling his adorable smile, teal eyes sparkling in a way they can't on a screen. I give a small smile back. "Hey, the security guard said you had a picture you wanted me to sign. Can I see it?" My smile broadens as I flip to the spot. His eyes widen.

"This is good, it's really realistic! I love the quote, too. Do you have a pen?" I pull one from my pencil case and hand him the pen and pad. He takes the book and signs it. I see he's careful to not let his writing touch the drawing. He hands it back.

"Thanks!" I say almost breathlessly, closing my sketchbook and holding it to myself.

"Hey, why did you choose that quote?" He asks. I smile sadly.

"I wasn't in a great place at the time-- just about rock bottom, actually-- I'm sure you've heard the same sob story from many fans. But, well, I guess watching you and the overall welcoming and cheery vibe you had just always made my day better. I was needing to relieve some stress one day and I decided that I hadn't drawn you yet. Anyways, it's always nice to see you and your friends, and it kinda gives me-- well, I dunno, i guess it gives me hope that I also can have a life like that, you know? One with friends and fun," I say quietly, trying not to sound too mushy. I look at him. He's still smiling, his eyes sparkling.

"How old were you when you drew this?"

"Fifteen." He nods.

"How old are you now?" He asks, after a short pause.

"Nineteen."

"Huh." He nods again. He looks like he's considering something. "Hey, do you want to walk around with me? Mr. Banks, the security guard, told me your friends left you." I smile, my insides bubbling with excitement and anxiety.

"Yeah, that'd be great. Thanks." He stands and offers a hand. I take it, stand, and he leads the way.

(A/N)

Woohoo!! Two updates in a single day! I hope I can keep this up.

Okay, so you just got asked to walk around with Ethan!! I would've probably freaked out and started flopping around like a dying fish or something if Ethan sat next to me then offered to hang out. But, then again, wouldn't every fangirl??! XD

Song: Grenade, by Bruno Mars

Hope your day is going well!!

~ Salem