The Proxy

Silly

I sat on the edge of the bed and looked around the room, there wasn't much I could see except silhouettes of furniture and the light from outside the door peering in. With the little strength I had, I decided to get up and make my way towards the door. I quickly realized that I was starting to lean on things for support as I was doing so and I felt a little pathetic when I did. I creaked the door open and peeked my head out to look around. The wall in front of me was pretty far away from where I was standing and when I looked to my left I saw a wall obviously telling me that I was at the end of the hall and to my right, there were dozens of more doors that went on before I saw that the hall made a turn. I opened the door more with a creak and limped to the wall opposite to me so I could get some support as I would continue to limp down the hall.

I made my way down the hall, hearing voices at the end of it which made me feel even more desperate to go and speak with them. I don't know why exactly I was so desperate to go to these people, these things, but I picked up my pace either way as I heard loud laughter from the group of people. I eventually lost my footing and fell right in front of a door with a loud thud. My heart raced as I heard someone in the room moving around and I tried to get up but I was too weak and eventually just laid on the floor in defeat. I heard the door creak open and heard a voice speak.
"Uh, woah... What were you trying to do? Silly girl, you're practically naked..."
The voice sounded so familiar, it wasn't too deep but it was far from being high at the same time. I then felt cold hands grab me from under my arms and lift me up with ease. This person must be very strong because- WOAH! They unexpectedly lifted me up and carried me bridal style and when I looked towards him, there was a very familiar face that smiled back at me.
"Don't worry silly girl, I'll take care of you here from now on. I could only imagine how uncomfortable it must have been to be in that room alone for weeks! It's okay though, I've been waiting for you so I made my room extra comfy."
As he took me into the room and closed the door, that's when it hit me. This is the same familiar voice that reassured me way before when I started to freak out again. I started to feel uneasy as he sat me down in his bed and wrapped a soft blanket around my shoulders. After all, why the hell is Ben fucking Drowned comforting me so much? Isn't he known to be some perverted killer of some kind that loves to play video games? I deeply sighed in relief as I saw that, at least for now, not all of that is true.
"You know, I don't mean to brag or anything but while you were out, I was the one taking care of you! Toby offered to do it but I really don't trust that guy at all, he's extremely fucked in the head and I don't want to begin to imagine what he'd do to you..."
He walked towards one of his dressers and opened a drawer, rummaging around and looking for something, I suppose. Looking at him, I tilted my head as I saw that he wasn't wearing that green tunic and hat he was always perceived to always be wearing. Instead it was just, black leggings and a baggy dark grey sweatshirt with socks. How odd. After thinking for a bit I squirmed around in place once I realized that this man literally saw me almost naked and is just okay with it. He didn't do anything weird while I was knocked out, did he?

"I hope that all of this isn't too weird for you, but something really drew me into you. I don't know why exactly, but keeping you here like this just feels right... Ah! Here it is!"
I saw him pull out a burgundy sweatshirt and walked towards me with a smile.
"Here you go! I hope this would be enough to keep you warm for now. I may not know much but I sure as hell know that a lady does not like to be seen by others when she's practically naked! ...Hey, say something why don't you? You're kinda making me nervous with your silence!"
I smiled and laughed nervously as I realized I really haven't spoke to him this whole time! Not even a thank you! ...Idiot.
"Sorry I just... This is all just really sudden for me! And I also feel so weak and lightheaded that I didn't even realize I didn't say anything, sorry."
I looked down, a bit ashamed of myself and embarrassed that I've been so rude.
"But thank you for everything that you're doing for me, I never had anyone really care for me like this. It's all really embarrassing..."
He stood in front of me and chuckled as he put his hand under my chin to lift my head and make me look at him.
"You're so cute... Here, put this on already! I don't want you to stay cold! And don't hesitate to ask me for anything, okay?"
He gave me yet another smile and removed his hand, giving me the sweatshirt as he did. I felt my face flush and I nodded as I took it and removed the blanket that was wrapped around me. I looked up at him and his ears perked up before he turned around, giving me my privacy. I pulled the sweatshirt over my head and let out a quick sigh as I smiled. Something about it felt extremely comforting, and I hate to say it but I loved it. I opened my mouth to say something but the feeling was short lived as I heard thumping and banging outside the room and it sounded like it was coming closer towards us. I saw Ben frantically panic as he turned towards me and threw a blanket over me, telling me to hide as best as I could.
I heard the door slam open before two slurred voices began to speak.
"WHERE IS SHE BENJAMIN?"
"Yeah where's that- hic- Where's that slut!?"
The two voices sounded angry and drunk, one obviously more angry than the other.
"I'm sorry but I don't know what you're talking about?"
I heard Ben close a drawer with a loud bang.
"BULLSHIT! We know you've been all up on her this whole time! You fucking weirdo!"
"Oh... You're talking about the new girl? I haven't visited her recently. Why the hell are you guys so desperate to see her?"
The two slurred voices began to laugh.
"You know exactly why! That bitch is fresh meat and I think it's about time we show her who runs this place around here, if you know what I mean~"
"She got some nice tiddies! I bet her ass is just as fine, too!!"
I felt my face get hot as I heard this, why the fuck are they talking about me like this? Did these fuckers intend to fuck me while I was out? Would... Would that have been the first time...?
"We know you got her somewhere, Benjamin. If you don't confess now then we'll have to tell both The Boss AND Smiley that she escaped and you know that isn't fun."
"I don't have her or know where she's at! Maybe she did escape I don't fucking know! She did it before I'm sure she'd fucking do it again."
"You better not be fucking lying."
I heard the door slam shut as the men stood outside the room laughing.
"Let's go get that other bitch then!"
Naomi...
The laughter eventually faded as they walked away.
I felt Ben sit beside me and hover over me before he removed the covers from my face to look at me. I felt like I was a flushed and disgusted mess so I immediately covered my face. I heard him sigh before he began petting my head.
"I don't know what to do, they're eventually going to come back and I don't want to think about all the bad things they're going to do to you once they get their hands on you... I better go and see what they're up to so I don't raise any suspicion. I'll be back, okay? I promise. Don't leave this spot, I want you to stay safe and hide here. Get your rest while I'm gone."
All I could do was remove my hands and look at him before nodding to everything he said. He looked so sad and concerned... Why is he being so nice to me? I looked into his dark eyes and saw that he was eyeing my lips before licking his. He sighed once more and looked away before sitting up then standing. I heard his footsteps walk away before he turned off the light and exited the room.
Now all I have to do is wait.