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

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"Uh, no... no not really." He responds honestly, "But I understand why you could."

"Maybe it's not the island," Brookyln shrugs, "Maybe it's just... the dinosaurs-- or-- or the adventure part of it. I don't know."

"I just... something inside of me has never really moved past it."

"Yeah." Y/N nods, even though he doesn't really get it.

"I know it's hard to understand, I'm sorry... I just needed to see somebody." Brooklyn sighs.

"No, it's okay. I'm glad you came. I'd rather you come talk to me about it than keep it all bottled up." Y/N nudges her.

"Yeah, I guess..." Brooklyn smiles softly, "I just-- I can't really talk to Kenji about this stuff, he wouldn't understand. Nublar, like, doesn't even exist to him. He's totally blocked it out."

"Understandably." Y/N notes.

"Understandably." Brooklyn nods.

"You know, I've been thinking and--" Before she can finish a notification pops up on her phone.

She takes a moment to read it before pocketing the device and standing up, "You know what, it's late, I should let you get some sleep."

"Are you sure?" Y/N stands up, confused by the sudden change of heart, "I really don't mind."

"Nah, it's fine. I'm busy anyway." Brooklyn offers a small smile, "Thanks for hanging out, N/N." She wraps him in a tight hug which he reciprocates almost instantly.

"Anytime, B." Y/N smiles, "I'll see you soon."

"Yeah," Brooklyn looks up at him, "See you soon."

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Y/N jolts awake with a gasp, "Wait, Brook--" He pauses, realizing where he is. When he is. This is the same nightmare he's been having for months, but somehow it still gets to him every time. This one hitting a little extra hard.

He takes a deep breath, glancing over to see everyone else distracted by Kenji and Ben arguing. Again.

"She told me not to say anything!" Ben cries.

"You didn't have to listen to her." Kenji turns away from him with a huff.

"Guys, can't we just be happy she's alive?" Darius offers, causing both men to go quiet.

"Alright," Yaz sighs, cutting the tension, "So we land in a few hours, and then... what?"

"We can't go back home and leave Brooklyn with the Broker."

"You're right." Darius nods, "We have to find out where she was taken."

"She's in danger."

"Is she though?" Kenji scoffs, "Brooklyn could've left with us and she still got on that plane."

"But she gave us Bumpy's egg back." Yaz argues.

"And she's been warning me about how dangerous this Santos woman is." Ben adds.

"Until today, we didn't even know she was alive." Kenji rolls his eyes, "At least, most of us didn't."

"So forgive me if I don't think we should be rushing to rescue her."

Barry comes out to see them, a jug of water in hand.

"Hey, who's flying?" Kenji questions.

"Autopilot, Mr. Kon." Barry explains with a grin.