? Broken Strings {A Chaos Theory x Male Reader Story - Ben}

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The six of them sit down, Yaz beside Sammy and Y/N to her left. Darius and Kenji spread out with a chair between them. Ben pauses a moment before sitting between Kenji and Y/N, Kenji instantly getting up and switching chairs.

The plane powers on and the large door behind them whirrs shut. Y/N lets out a hefty sigh as he leans against Ben's shoulder, the vibrations from the engines lulling him. Ben puts a hand on his leg and just for a moment he feels at peace.

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Y/N's eyes flutter open to a light knocking on his window. He glances at the clock by his bed which reads, '4:17 A.M'

"What the hell?" He mutters, climbing out of bed.

Before he reaches the window, he already hears the tapping again. He ducks down and peers through the blinds, spotting a familiar face.

It's Brooklyn, with a handful of small pebbles. Just as he pulls the blinds open, she throws another, catching him off guard.

Y/N falls back in surprise, landing on his bed. He can hear the sound of her giggles coming from outside.

He pulls himself up and moves back over to the window, "Har, har. Very funny, ya purple haired freak."

"I like to think so." Brooklyn smirks, "Be down here in five, I've got something to show you."

Before Y/N can reply, Brooklyn disappears back into the darkness. He rolls his eyes and pulls some clothes on before quietly exiting his dorm as to not disturb anyone else.

He makes his way through the halls and towards the exit, wondering what Brooklyn could possibly want at this hour.

"Boo!" Brooklyn shouts, popping up from behind the door when Y/N exits.

"Nice try." Y/N nudges her, "What's up?"

"Follow me." Brooklyn grins and starts leading him down the sidewalk.

"B, you know I love hanging out... but it's, like, 4:30, and I have an exam tomorrow." Y/N sighs.

"I promise it'll be quick." She takes his hand and drags him along.

After only a couple minutes, the two of them end up at a park, one Y/N's been to before. Sometimes with Ben, or even by himself when he just needs some fresh air, but there's nothing extraordinary about it.

"Brooklyn, what are we--"

"Shhhh!" Brooklyn puts her hand over his mouth, "Look." She points to a herd of Hadrosaurs grazing on the nearby bushes.

The two of them observe in silence for a while, taking in the peaceful sight.

"Aren't they beautiful?" Brooklyn smiles.

"Yeah." Y/N chews at his lip, "This is-- this is what I needed to see?"

"I mean-- it's cool and all, they really are amazing creatures, but--" He sighs, "There's something else going on, isn't there? What's on your mind, B? You can talk to me."

Brooklyn's smile slowly fades as her eyes find focus on the grass, "I..."

"Here, come sit." Y/N leads her over to a wooden bench and takes a seat next to her.

"Do you ever..." Brooklyn takes a deep breath, "Miss... Isla Nublar?"

Y/N wants to agree with her, wants to make her feel seen, but he can't, he just... doesn't share the sentiment.