Ticci Toby x Clockwork (Fate of Lovers) pt.1

~Chapter 4~

~Clockwork~

New Creepypasta? Ummmmm... how about no. I didn't know why this boy was so intent on keeping me here against my will, and I really could care less. I'm leaving and no one could tell me any differently. As I turned to leave, I felt the strong pull of something around my waist. "PUT ME DOWN!" I met face to face (well, no face) with who I assume was Toby's boss. Although he had no face whatsoever, I could still understand the vibe he was giving off in my general direction and it wasn't very patient at all. "Now you listen here child, first of all, I am to be known as Slenderman, do not disobey me under any circumstances. Second of all, you know where we are located so you must stay now for security reasons. Lastly, there shall be no reoccurring of any freelance killings...not on my watch." He gently put me down. I sighed and realized this was something I simply couldn't escape. "Great, show me to my room." I groaned in defeat. Toby seemed to be far too excited about it. I could tell by the way he smiled that giddy smile that a kid would normally do, and grabbed my hand quickly leading me into the house.

It was nicer than I expected the home to be when I came inside. Toby wasted no time in introduction as I laid my eyes on the monsters in the room. Never in my life had I felt so left out than I did now. Even as an outcast, I'm an outcast! "Clockwork, this is Ben, Laughing Jack, Jane, and Smile. They aren't the only Pastas though. Everyone else has relocated for a while so you'll possibly meet them later on. We often have to circulate our proxies in different places so that there won't be too much of a number of killings in one town or city. Anyway, follow me!" Why was he so annoying? I sighed again and walked upstairs. He had left me no time to greet the others, and I doubt I'd want to do it any time soon on my own, so I followed him until he stopped in front of a door. "This... " He opened the door slowly, "shall be your room. Decorate it how you like! " It was silent for a bit while I walked around the room. I didn't even know Toby was still there with me until I had saw something twitch in the corner of my eye. "Are you ok?" Even though I found a new hatred for him, I still felt the need to ask questions. "Yeah...this happens all the time..." he explained as he twitched again. "especially when I get nervous." I watched him as he slowly stopped twitching. "Why are you nervous?" I asked him. He immediately froze up and became tense. "Um...Uh...Slender probably wants to see me!" Then he immediately left. The boy was odd and very awkward.

And just like that he was gone. The annoyance hadn't decided to bother me for such a long time now.

It had been about two weeks since I joined the pasta house, and since I've been here Slender didn't allow me to kill. He told me that I was too reckless, and that I can't continue until I take required training. Phsssss! Like I really need that crap! I've made plenty of people suffer before. I've watched them quake with fear whenever they hear ticking. Why must I need training of any kind? This thought racked in my head as I rose out of bed this morning. I sighed to myself and outstretched my arms for a huge yawn. When I had looked at my doorway, Toby was already coming inside.

"What did I say about knocking first Rogers?" I warned him. He chuckled to himself while walking to me with a tray. "I don't need to knock if the door is already open Natalie." His smart ass remark had gotten under my skin. I growled at him. I told him to never call me that. Toby laughed when he noticed my anger. "That's not funny. Why are you here?" I asked him flatly. Toby sat the tray on my lap and started to nervously twitch. "Wha-?" Before I could question it, Toby quickly exited my room... twitching all the way.

Anyway, I looked down at the tray. There on it, was a plate of pancakes with strawberry and whip cream. There was also one chocolate chip muffin to the side of the tray, and next to it was a Danish. On the other side of the tray there was a covered plastic cup of Orange Juice? (I'll assume it was Orange juice because that's what it smells like). I have to admit that it was a nice gesture, but I'll also admit that it seemed so random. Toby has been acting strange these past weeks. He's just a weird kid I guess. However, my curiosity had gotten the best of me again. I was left once more trying to solve my issues from within. So, I began to spy on him during a regular basis. Perhaps he had a personality disorder, or maybe he was just trying to be nice to me to obtain some unknown thing. Maybe he was truly insane like many of the others around here. Nonetheless, I continued to spy on him. I've spied on Toby for the past few weeks! I Remember when I said that he was acting weird, and now I've confirmed why. Toby has been sneaking into the woods every Monday night at 12:08 exactly. "What the fuck?" I whispered as watched him enter the woods, and followed him. It was fairly hard to be quiet but I somehow managed it. Eventually we made it to a huge lake. Toby walked to the dock of the lake and sat down. I followed behind him and hesitated at first. I watched him as he swung his feet around off the edge of the dock. Then I sighed and decided to sit down next to him. "NAT-NATALIE?!?!" He exclaimed in surprise. I giggled at him. After watching him for all this time, I determined that even though he can come off as annoying and weird, he's also pretty average. He can also be so awkward sometimes.

"What are you doing here Natalie? How did you get here for that matter?" He continued to question me. I growled a little before straightening up. "First of all, don't call me Natalie. Second of all, I followed you here." He seemed to look a little hurt before turning to look forward. There was a silence that greeted us, but it was a type of peaceful silence. The cool night wind whipped around us and the smell of water greeted our nose. The moonlight shimmered off the water and bounced back on us. I decided to break the peace between us. "Toby?" He turned his head to me. I could actually see his face this time because he wasn't wearing his mask that he was often adorned in. Instead, he wore black boxers and a large dark grey v neck. The wind whipped his chocolate brown hair around and the moon shone on his eyes. "Why do you act the way you do around me Toby?" I finished asking my question. "Oh." He sighed deeply and I could see the slight blush on his cheeks even though it was a little dark outside. " Well Clocky...I guess it's because...Well, I kinda feel for you." He answered me finally. What does he mean by that? Before I could ask him, he immediately started talking again.

"I don't know Nat... I think that I like you." Things went silent between us again as we both stared forward. No one's ever felt for me before... I laughed outloud and playfully punched him."You know what Rodgers? I like you too."