Sleep Paralysis - Josh Franchesci, You Me At Six AU (COMPLETED)

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R O S E ' S  P O V

I screamed in horror, watching Dan slump to the floor as Josh's eyes turned back to normal. Josh cleaned his knife before slipping it back into his pocket and looking up at me.

'I'll never understand what you saw in him. Anyways, come the fuck over here right now,' he growled. I shakily walked over to him, my legs trembling. He gazed into my eyes, outrage filled his. He slammed me against the wall by my throat, and I closed my eyes as I waited for Josh's response. His personal response.

'WHY THE FUCK WERE YOU GOING TO LET HIM TAKE AWAY WHAT'S MINE? HE WAS A WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT! WHY DID HE DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE YOUR VIRGINITY? THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST OF YOUR DISOBEDIENCE!' he shouted in my face, emotions unfiltered and clear. 'Look me in the eye when I'm talking to you,' he spat venomously. With a quick blink, I opened my eyes and observed Josh in front of me. His face was red, his veins bulging against his skin as sweat formed at his temples. His eyes were animalistic and lost. I had broken Josh, if that was even possible, but I could care less about his anger towards me or what the consequences were. He murdered the love of my life in cold-blood for himself. I shoved him off of me, scowling at him.

"You are a fucking monster and you have no right to tell me what to do. You killed Dan and what, expect me to love you because of it? I can never love, let alone forgive, the person who has brought the most pain to my life," I barked, stepping towards him. He glowered at me, no longer amused by this kind of behaviour.

'Fine then. I guess I'll have to isolate you, put some fucking sense in your brain,' he sharply muttered. I stepped back, in a cowardly fashion I'll admit.

"Wait, Josh, please - no!" I begged, the fear of consequences suddenly coming back again. He snapped his fingers and I felt myself falling. I landed in a pitch-black room, cold and damp, but the texture was unrecognisable. I choked on a sob, tears falling down my cheeks. I stood up, goosebumps covering my skin. I screamed Josh's name, terrified.

"JOSH I'M FRIGHTENED! PLEASE LET ME OUT!" I pleaded. No response. I fell and pulled my knees to my chest, resting against the wall. "What have I done?" I whispered as I closed my eyes. Regret filled my body as I recounted my mistakes and burdens I had unnecessarily placed in peoples lives. I thought of Dan and the image of his dead body which was now burned into my brain.

I should've let Josh take me as soon as I knew he wanted me. As soon as the thought entered my mind, I slipped into unconsciousness. But I didn't hit the ground.

I was falling.

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Lips moved along my skin tenderly, making me furrow my eyebrows. Maybe I just had a really weird dream... wouldn't have been the first.

"Dan?" I mumbled, slowly prying my eyes open. Calloused fingers caressed my skin, and my gaze met Josh's.

"You wish, babe," he maliciously grinned. I jolted up, letting out a small yelp. My eyes glanced around the room. We were in a luxurious bedroom, one that I didn't recognise. Josh and I were engulfed in cream, silk sheets. He was shirtless with only a pair of boxers on whilst I was clad in black, lace lingerie, making me feel overwhelmed in disgust. With wobbly legs, I stumbled out of bed and held my head in my hands.

"Where the fuck am I?" I murmured. I felt Josh's cold hands on my shoulders and his lips against my neck.

"Just as I told you - nirvana," he answered. I turned around and made eye contact with Josh. He bit his lip softly and slid his hands down to my bum. I tore myself out of his grip and fled towards a wall, placing myself flat against it as I quickly searched for a door. He chuckled quietly, aware of my thoughts. "There aren't any doors or windows in here until I know you can be trusted in our... home," he clarified. I lowered my eyes and stepped forward.

"Where... the fuck... am I?" I asked once more with gritted teeth. He continued to smile and sat down at the end of the bed, crossing his arms.

"Well, I guess it's hard to explain. You're in a world of my creation. It's not hell, heaven or Earth, it's just... a place in the void in which demons have free will to do as they please. No one can come here, of course, but there isn't anything to dispute the possibility that as we stand here in our bedroom, we're also in someone's torture chambers or tropical island. It's just... pure philosophical madness," he explained slowly with a soothing tone, watching me for any reactions. My hand slightly shook as I processed yet utter mind-boggling nature of the situation, but I chose to maintain strength. "Is that a satisfactory enough answer?"

"Sure." With my answer, I was pulled across the room and back to Josh. He pulled me on to his lap, situating me on top of his crotch. I could feel his bulge pressing against my crotch, watching him pull his head back. I squirmed uncomfortably and attempted to pull myself away from him. He only gripped me tighter and closer to his body. I let out a small whimper.

"Josh, please stop," I tearfully whispered. He licked his lips and frowned softly.

"No. You're mine now, and I'll do as I fucking please," he grunted. I tried once more to rip myself out of his grip.

"Josh, I agreed to be with you, not to become a toy," I snarled, a few tears falling. He let go of me and I leapt off of him as he stood up.

"You want humanity?" he rhetorically questioned, stepping closer towards me. He grabbed my hand and guided me over to a mirror. I stood in front of it, with Josh standing behind me. I blinked, and as soon as I did I regretted it.

I no longer wore lingerie. Instead, I donned a wedding dress. The dress was long and just skimmed the floor, the skirt being light and flowed whilst my top was snug and accentuated my features. It was covered in lace, with the sleeves reaching my knuckles in a point.

"No..." I mumbled in shock, my eyes glued to my reflection in the mirror.

"It's over now, Rose," Josh snickered, adjusting his suit. I swiftly spun around, shaking my head in denial. "Once this marriage is official you can't ever leave me - supernatural law. We'll be bound for eternity in peace," he grinned, straightening out his blazer. I cried nimbly, feeling like the room was becoming smaller by the second. Josh frowned, walking over to me. He placed his hands on my face. "Baby, don't cry. It's our big day! Finally together, no more bullshit with people who think they can take you away for me," he grumbled angrily, making me pull away. "Rose..." he lowly warned.

"Eternity?" I susurrated weakly. He nodded eagerly, happy with the detail I had highlighted.

"Eternity."

"I didn't- this isn't how I thought things were going to happen. I can't do this," I wailed, covering my face. Josh's hand met my throat once more.

"YOU DON'T HAVE A CHOICE ANYMORE, ROSE! Either accept your fate and love me or keep denying me and live a life of hell," he threatened, gripping tightly. I kept a straight poker face, gazing into his cold, merciless eyes.

"Fine," I calmly responded, ignoring the panic and terror within me. He kissed me deeply, biting down onto my lip. I end the kiss abruptly and glared at him.

"We must get to the ceremony. Shall we?" Josh mused.

A/N: hey everyone - I'm on a roll here! I hope you're all enjoying all of the content I'm pumping out at the moment. Until next chapter.