fall for you (Sally Face x Reader) BOOK ONE, COMPLETE (book two continues here)

Chapter two: the picture

(Y/N)'s P.O.V

Larry and I laid on his bedroom floor staring at the ceiling, as we used to when we were bored.

"I can't believe how long your hairs gotten" I chuckled and sat up on my elbows "and you've gotten tall as fuck, what happened?"

He sat up the same way "Puberty? I don't know, shits wild man"

We laughed and sighed happily. It was almost like nothing had changed.

Suddenly, his pocket started making a weird static noise

"Larry Face!" A voice called.

Larry reached down and pulled his walkie-talkie out real quick and smiled.

"Sally Face!" He responded

"What are you up to right now? Do you want to head to the tree house? I'm bored and Gizmo isn't keeping me much company" The voice of Sally Face asked.

I was intrigued by the strange name.

"Nah man not today sorry, I got some company over." Larry thought for a moment and looked towards me. "I mean, if you wanted, you could come meet her! She's going to be staying with me for the summer, so it's probably best you do sooner rather than later my dude"

"Cool! On my way down, be there soon" they said.

"Larry, out" Larry finished putting the walkie-talkie down.

I raised an eyebrow towards him, expressing confusing and curiosity.

"That's my guy, Sal. He's a pretty chill dude. Blue hair, and he's got this face thing, you'll see. It's a prosthetic. Sally Face is a nickname he got from bullies but totally reclaimed it. Mad respect"

I nodded and thought a moment. He sounds pretty cool. Especially since Larry is friends with him, he's gotta be a good guy.

After just a few minutes, of chatting about his friend, we heard Lisa talking to another person. Walking out, we spotted the two.

"Hey little dude, this is (Y/N). Sally face, (Y/N). (Y/N) Sally Face"

"Hey man" i smiled a bit and waved.

I studied his mask and noticed the mask move gently, understanding he was now smiling back at me.

"Nice to meet you I'm sure since you're friends with Larry you're just as cool as him"

"Oh believe me, she's even cooler" Larry stated.

My cheeks heated up just a bit. Compliments always made me flustered and nervous, and Larry knew this too. He used to mess with me to no end. My hand flew to his chest with a big whack and Larry started laughing.

"Oh Larry, isn't this neat?" His mom beamed "your two best friends together in one room? Come together let me take a picture of you three!"

We all smiled, except Sal of course, and huddled together. Somehow, I was put in the middle. Lisa grabbed her Polaroid and got it all ready.

Larry was to my left and he put his arm around my shoulders, while Sal was on my right.

He placed a hand around my waist and his long hair cascaded, landing on his shoulders. He leaned close to help get us all in one shot.

I felt my cheeks turn red, even more so than before, as his touch sent shivers down my spine. I don't really know what was coming over me, especially since I had just met this guy and had the littlest amount of interaction possible.

His delicate fingers pressed into my sides making my breathing hitch for a moment and I gulped.

After Lisa took the picture, we ungrouped and I saw Larry look at her with a confused expression on his face. Lisa set down the photo carefully as it developed.

"You good? You're shaking a bit, and you're kinda red in the photo ." Larry asked, placing a hand on my shoulder.

I hadn't noticed I was shaking, maybe I was just... anxious. I chuckled and nodded "totally, I'm just worried I ruined the picture with how shit I look" I joked

Sally Face walked over to the counter the picture was placed on, and picked it up.

"This is my favorite picture! You look really pretty, Y/N. Both in this, and right now. Don't be so hard on yourself" he very gently punched my arm making me giggle "sucks that there's only one copy though"

"I call dibs!" Larry announced, snatching it straight out of his hand.

"What no fair it's mine!" Sal yelled, chasing after him "give it back you loser!"

They chased each other around, making me burst into laughter. They ran around the couch, jumped over obstacles and eventually tackled each other

It was a sight to see.

I grabbed the Polaroid camera as Lisa laughed along and shook her head.

I took the opportunity and snapped the photo, startling them both, making them look up to see me standing there.

"I call dibs on this one" i smirked and waved it around, watching it make a picture.

They both hopped up from the ground and screamed, bolting after me.

"THROW THAT OUT DUDE, NOBODY GETS TO HAVE THAT"

"I SWEAR TO GOD IF YOU DONT PUT THAT IN THE TRASH IM SMOTHERING YOU TONIGHT"

I ran around their entire apartment and stuffed it into my pocket, careful not to wrinkle it in any way.

I was laughing hysterically as they continued to chase me, trying to catch me but failing with every move.

Eventually we all got tired and fell onto the floor, breathing heavily and smiling wildly.

There was something inside me that hadn't come out for a long while. Something that made my heart feel full and my mind go numb, in the good way.

Pure happiness.

"You can.. you can keep the thing" Sal mumbled between breaths "just... don't show anyone"

"Deal" I giggled and turned my head, making eye contact with him.

I could tell he had a smile on his face as he stared into my eyes.

I pulled the picture out of my pocket and laughed to myself.

Sal was straddling Larry and reaching for the photo he held far away from him. "You guys are so cute" i taunted.

Larry groaned and facepalmed himself "you're walking on thin ice" he chuckled.

I put the picture back in my pocket and shut my eyes.

I don't want this feeling to end.