Courageous Compassion | Illinois x Reader |

The Truth

My eyes fluttered slowly. My vision was still blurry and everything was still dark. Until I heard voices.

[???] So, they with him?
[???] Seems so. We won't get confirmation until they wake up. If so, what are you going to do?
[???] Depends if they want the easy way or the hard way. Either way, I'll make them talk. After I'm done, I'll go to him.
[???] Don't you think we're going a bit too far?
[???] Not after what happened to me! Remember I picked you up from his doing!
[???] I know, but...no where in the papers said I would do this type of stuff.
[???] I DID give you what I promised. Ain't that what you wanted for once?
[???] I guess.
[???] Not guess. Yes.
[???] So...what now?
[???] We wait. When they wake up, I'll make my move.

One of the voices sounded awfully familiar, but I couldn't lay a finger on it. I tried to rub my eyes, but I felt rope cutting into my skin. My vision went clear and looked behind me. I tugged are the rope, but it only gotten tighter.

I grunted, getting the unknown people to turn towards me. I couldn't see much as the room was dark. Only a small lantern on a table lit the room. One person grabbed the lantern and walked towards me.

Now, I could see their face. A woman with raven black, wavy, long hair came into view. Her eyes were a piercing light hazelnut color. Her tanned skin glowed with the light. And her red painted fingernails were sharpened.

[Y/N] What happened?
[???] What happened is I saved you.
[Y/N] Where am I?
[???] Someplace no one will hear you.
[Y/N] What are you going to do?
[???] Fuck, you ask a lot. That's going to be a problem.
[Y/N] Are you threatening me?
[???] Maybe I am. Maybe I'm not. Who knows? Only I know.
[Y/N] Then say it out loud so I can hear!
[???] Woah, there is no need to raise your voice. Save it for later.

She snapped her fingers as the other person walked up beside her. When they did, my eyes went wide.

[Y/N] Travis?
[???] So you know him as well?

I stared in disbelief.

[???] Ain't this such a reunion! You must be so overwhelmed, Mr./Ms.?
[Y/N] (N/N).
[???] Well, since we don't all know each other, let me introduce myself. My name is Scarlett.
[Y/N] Travis? What are you doing here?
[Scarlett] So we're just going to ignore me? Rude.

Travis didn't move. Not even winked. He just stared down at me with his intense eyes.

[Scarlett] So, (N/N), who are you with?

I knew I couldn't say a lie. Travis knew that I was with Illinois and it would be useless to say someone else.

[Y/N] A friend of mine. Why even say his name? I'm sure Travis told you everything so why waste my breath.
[Scarlett] Yes, I know. But I like to hear it out of your mouth in voice.

I stared at her back not moving my lips. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small book. Illinois's book.

[Scarlett] You know, I had a friend who had this book. Exactly the same. Could he be the friend of yours?
[Y/N] I won't say anything.

Her eyes went to a relaxed tone. She put away the book and stand straight up.

[Scarlett] Pull the lever.

Travis nodded as I heard a switch. That's when lights came on. I winced at the sudden light and when I looked back, fear crept up my spine.

I could see many tools around me. Such as car batteries, chains, hammers and other stuff.

[Scarlett] Now, tell me who he is, or else I'll make you.

My heart pumped and pumped. She then picked up a nearby knife and came closer to me. She held the knife against my jaw, cutting a small cut into my skin.