Twisted Bound Fate // Michael Afton x Reader

Chapter 26

Of what remains

As the days go by, Michael and I become closer. We spend every passing day with each other, creating a strong bond.

We begin to forget about all the bad stuff that happened to us in our lives.

But today, everything will change.

I'm pulled from my thoughts when a forceful and continuous knock echoes through my house. I rush towards the front door and open it to reveal a concerned looking Michael.

"Hey Michael... Is everything alright?" I ask, inviting him in.

"Have you heard?" He asks giving me no context what so ever.

What is he talking about? It can't be about William or the pizzeria. That was all in the past.

"I don't think I know what you're talking about Michael. You might have to enlighten me." I say, walking into the kitchen as Michael follows behind me.

"Fazbear Entertainment are opening a horror attraction."

I stop just as I'm about to open my fridge. I turn to face Michael who looks concerned.

"What? Surely they can't think this is a good idea. Look at all the stuff that's happened before!" I exclaim, running a hand through my hair.

"Yeah I know... they said that they found a few of the old items from the pizzaria too. Who knows what they brought with them."

I think for a moment weighing up all the options we have. We could leave the situation alone and leave it all up to someone else.

But that's not like me.

"Michael? What would you say if I told you that I want to go for the security job there?" I test the waters a bit.

He turns to me with a look of determination.

"Then I'd tell you that I'm coming with you. Wherever you go, I go." He smiles slightly.

"Awwww you're so sweet." I swoon, placing a kiss to his cheek.

Michael rubs the back of his neck in a shy manner, a blush creeping onto his cheeks.

Even if we are dating, neither of us will ever get used to receiving loving comments from the other.

"So when is the attraction supposed to open?" I ask Michael, now sitting beside him on the sofa.

"In about a week. That gives us plenty of time to prepare for an interview."

Sometimes I wonder why I decide to put myself through all of this stress. No matter what happens I always find myself coming back to these places.

Maybe it's to avenge my sister. Maybe it's to protect my father who I haven't even seen in years. Maybe it's to find out what happened to Uncle David.

I still remember how Uncle David only left a note to tell me that he left. He never even gave me a proper reason for leaving me alone to deal with all of this mess.

"I'm sure everything will work out fine Y/N. We have each other. I promise I will never leave you." Michael allows me to lay my head in his lap, running his fingers through my hair.

I sigh in content, letting myself relax as Michael continues to mess with my hair.

Not long after, I feel my body fully relax and I fall into a peaceful sleep.

I open my eyes to see that I'm on top of a grassy hill. The sun shines through the gaps in the large oak tree as the slight breeze blows the grass beneath me.

Michael is staring out into the distance, a small smile on his face. I smile to myself knowing that he is happy but my smile soon changes to a face full of concern.

Michael glitches a few times and for a split second, a large orange, red and blue coloured version of an animatronic is in his place.

I jump back which draws Michael's attention to me.

"Is everything alright Y/N?" He asks full of concern.

"Yeah I just swear I saw... Nevermind." I stop what I am saying. The whole situation seems rather ridiculous.

Suddenly, the floor beneath me gives in and I begin to fall. Eventually, I land inside a dark office.

"Shit. Michael? Michael are you there?" I call out into the darkness in front of me.

A strong ominous laugh echoes towards me from the darkness.

"I always come back."

My eyes shoot open and I sit up hyperventilating.

"Y/N?! Hey, breathe it's okay. Hey, look at me." Michael jumps off the sofa to kneel in front of me.

He places his hands either side of my face and begins to panic not knowing how to calm me down.

However, he quickly leans towards me and places his lips on mine which makes me hold my breath.

I kiss back, only focusing on the feel of his soft lips on mine.

After about a minute, I feel myself calming down and we pull apart. I take a deep breath, finally feeling at ease with the whole situation.

"You okay? You don't have to tell me what that was about if you don't want to." He says softly.

With that, I quickly pull him into a hug, clinging onto him for dear life afraid that if I let go, I'll loose him forever.

I will protect you with my life. I swear Michael.