If Only We Could (Woodland demars X reader)

Waking up to the smell of breakfast cooking, you found Woods already busy in the kitchen. Excited for the meal ahead, you headed to the bathroom and turned on the shower, relishing the warmth of the water as it cascaded over you. A few minutes later, Woods knocked on the door, letting you know that breakfast was ready. With a contented sigh, you turned off the shower and quickly dried off before getting dressed in a green-striped shirt and white jeans, ready to start the day.

Emerging from the bathroom, you joined Woods in the kitchen, where he had prepared breakfast. Sitting down at the table, you both enjoyed the meal before cleaning up the dishes together. Afterward, you left the apartment and got into Woods' car, heading to the studio. Upon arrival, you encountered Cat. "Hey, Cat," you both greeted her. "Hey, Woods and Y/N," Cat replied. "Where is everyone?" Woods inquired. "Oh, you missed a bit of stuff," Cat explained before Matt entered the room. "Hey, Y/N, Woods, do you own a beige filing cabinet?" Both of you exchanged confused glances. "Uh, no," you answered. "Nope," Woods confirmed. "Okay that's everyone" Walking into the warehouse, Matt was holding a bat, and you and Woods followed suit. Inside, you witnessed Connor swinging the baseball bat, hitting the filing cabinet repeatedly. "What's going on?" you asked, perplexed, as you and Woods moved behind the reinforced glass. "Matt found keys in the ceiling, and it led to this," Tanner explained. "Cool," Woods remarked, intrigued by the unexpected discovery. They then opened it and grabbed a safe. "What did it say on the keys, if it said anything?" You inquired. "863," Matt replied. "Try it." You pointed at the safe, prompting Matt to try the key. To everyone's surprise, it worked, revealing a new key inside. "Woah," Woods exclaimed as he took the key and examined it. You all then returned to Matt's office to discuss the discovery further. Following the directions provided, Connor body-slammed into the wall, creating a perfect square. Intrigued, you approached the wall and inspected it, pulling down the drywall to reveal a pink safe hidden behind. "Another one, really?" Matt exclaimed as you opened the safe with the code and emptied the keys onto the ground. Everyone gathered around, sifting through the keys. "Actually, the key we got from the other safe is a car key," you revealed. "Is it really?" Sam asked. Woods took the key and examined it closely. "Mountaineer... Yeah, that's a car. They stopped making it though," he confirmed. "I think I saw it outside," Pat said, causing a shiver to run down your spine. "My roommate had one." Intrigued, you all headed outside to 7/11 to get slushies and then went behind red base and spotted the Mountaineer. Climbing up the wall, you approached the car to inspect it further.

Matt tried a code that Pat had told him, but the car alarm blared as soon as he opened the door. You covered your face with your hands in embarrassment, and Woods came over to stand beside you, offering silent support. "This is weird," you muttered as Matt quickly shut the door after Sam sat in it. "I wouldn't sit in it," CJ warned, voicing the group's concerns. Checking your watch, you realized it was 5 o'clock and decided it was time to head home. Woods kissed you goodnight before you started your walk home. Unlocking the door, you were greeted by Emily, who ran up and gave you a hug. "Welcome home," she exclaimed. "It's been forever," you replied, sinking into the couch as you and Emily settled in to watch a few movies and eat dinner together. After the movies, you sought solace in your room, immersing yourself in the comfort of creativity. The soft glow of your desk lamp illuminated your workspace as you lost yourself in composing music and sketching intricate designs. Each stroke of the pencil and note played on your guitar served as a form of therapy, helping to process the events of the day. As the evening came you took a moment to escape into the pages of a book, letting the words transport you to another world. Lost in the captivating narrative, you found temporary respite from the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside you. With the book set aside, you found yourself pondering the events of the day. The unexpected discoveries at the warehouse and the strange occurrences surrounding the mysterious safe left you with more questions than answers. But amidst the confusion, you found solace in the camaraderie of your friends and the unwavering support of Woods. Feeling a sense of calm settle over you, you decided to make yourself a cup of tea. The familiar ritual of boiling water, steeping the tea leaves, and inhaling the soothing aroma helped to ground you in the present moment. With the warm mug cradled in your hands, you made your way back to your room, the soft glow of your phone screen illuminating your face as you texted Woods. Sharing snippets of your day and exchanging words of affection, the simple act of connecting with him brought a sense of warmth to your heart. Settling back into the comfort of your room, you sipped on your tea, allowing its warmth to seep into your bones. Surrounded by the gentle hum of creativity and the reassuring presence of Woods, you felt a profound sense of contentment wash over you. As the night stretched on, you continued to indulge in moments of solitude, cherishing the quiet moments of introspection and self-reflection. As time passed, a renewed sense of clarity and purpose filled you, bolstering your resolve to confront whatever challenges lay ahead. Despite not feeling sleepy, you continued texting Woods until he eventually drifted off to sleep. Left to your own devices, you turned to your book, immersing yourself in its pages until the late hours of the night, around midnight. Realizing the lateness of the hour, you reluctantly set aside your book and rose from your desk. After brushing your teeth, you finally made your way to bed, succumbing to the embrace of sleep as exhaustion finally caught up with you.