Gallant (REWRITING)

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"Gallant"

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This man, William, he might have given off the same terrible feeling I had gotten around that bunny. I felt like I should have just ran right out of this building and never came back, but it was too late now.

I was here. I sat back down, I talked to this man, and now I was regretting the decision.

I almost forgot about Avery, the little girl I had killed. Maybe not with my own hands, but I still did. As much as I didn't want to admit it, it was my fault. Still, I had no idea why I listened. My body moved on it's own.

I looked over to her, almost letting out a pathetic sob, but thankfully I stopped myself. No one saw her, but me. This was my punishment.

I let out a miserable sigh. "You said you worked here, right?" I asked the strange man, gripping my hands together tightly, and looking at him hesitantly. He raised a brow, curiousity shown through his eyes. I wonder what he thought of me.

Talking to myself like some madman, looking so tired, so miserable...

"Yes, I did," he responded. I looked down at my lap. Yes, yes he did. He already told me, but I just had to ask. I had to make sure I was right to trust this man at all.

And clearly I couldn't. No one who worked here could be trusted. No one except...

My eyes widened for a moment and a light gasp left my lips. I had forgotten all about him. Mike, Mike, . . . Mike! Where was he? Where was he!?

"Everything alright? You've been spacing out a lot, [F/N]." For a moment, my stomach turned. My name leaving his lips did not sit well with me, but it didn't last long. I was far more focused on Mike.

"Y-yes! Yes, I'm quite alright!" I tried to reassure the man who seemed far too worried for a stranger, he only just met, but I knew it probably didn't sound reassuring. "Just thinking." I decided to add, but my voice had quieted.

Before he could respond, I heard a male's voice. It sounded somewhat familiar. I decided to turn to the voice, to see it was the man I met all before this started. All before I walked into this damned place. I had completely forgotten about him.

Jacob. "Jacob?" I questioned. Not once did I ever text or call him after he handed me his number.

I felt bad.

"That's me! Surprise you remember." He laughed lightly, flipping his hair out of his face with his hand. I felt really, really bad. Maybe I shouldn't have, because we had only been around each other for a little while, but we could've been friends if I only decided to talk to him.

"I am so sorry! Things have gotten quite hectic these pass days." I wasn't lying. They had. Everything that happened.. "I would've texted you. Again, I'm really sorry!" I hadn't forgotten about William, but honestly I wish he'd disappear. That weird feeling did not leave me, and if he'd just disappear maybe it would. I almost smiled at that thought. Almost.

"Nah, it's okay," He responded. "I understand."

Sure. Sure he did. I shook my head. "Anyway, how's life been for you?" I wanted to get rid of everything that happened even for a moment more. Talking to Jacob seemed to calm my nerves slightly. He just gave off that vibe, unlike William and him. The same calm vibe Mike... Mike gave off.

I'd have to figure out where he was. There was no way I'd not try to find him.

"Good, little cousin's friend's Birthday is today. As much as I wanted to stay home, I couldn't let her miss her friends Birthday." He must have gotten my confused stare, because he continued on. "Parents couldn't take her, so I had to." That answered my question.

I hadn't noticed for a while, but William just sat there silently as we conversated. I did not like that one bit. His silence. His staring. It was honestly freaking me out, but thankfully I could control myself to stay calm. I wondered why Jacob hadn't said anything. Maybe he just didn't notice the man's presence? Or he just didn't care?

I guess it didn't matter. I was kind of glad he wasn't in our conversation.

"Well, I wish the friend Happy Birthday," I said with a smile. That bunny was nowhere to be seen, but I was still worried about his cousin, the friend, and almost every child in here. I didn't understand why parents still took there kids here.

After all, kids that have gone missing were here last. They were either dumb or, or.. I didn't know. Then again, I came here. I was being hypocritical.

"I'll be sure to tell her."

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Hello! I know I have not updated in a long time, but I had not been feeling to motivated as I did not feel well, mentally and physically. I'm feeling much better now, and should be updating more! Hope you enjoyed! I hope Mike is okay.. ♡