Authors Note: I am SO SO SORRY! It's been so long since I updated ANYTHING and I really really am sorry! I've gotten so busy with life and school and my roommate. It's been a literal shitfest lately. I've been receiving a few reviews from a guest reader (you know who you are!) and it's pushed the motivation I've needed into me. Though in all honestly, I've had this one shot done since last year sometime but at the time I really didn't like it so I didn't post it. But I was just going through my documents and was scanning it over and thought it wasn't too bad this time around, so I posted it! I promise I'll keep trying to work on this story, I might be slow still since I have a month and a half until finals and I need to buckle down and work. But I swear I haven't abandoned you guys. My stories are always at the back of my mind and I'm constantly thinking about them. I hope this is enough to appease you guys for now! Again, I really am sorry!
"That should about do it." Amelia said as she stood up on her tip toes, sliding the last plate into place on the shelf before taking a step back, examining her work before giving a satisfied nod. She tried her hands with the dishtowel before hanging it on the wrack, reaching a hand behind her head as she released the tight bun that her hair had been in all day, letting out a quiet groan as her chestnut waves spilled down over her shoulders.
Amelia worked as a waitress at Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. It wasn't the greatest pay, but she'd rather have at least something rather than nothing. So when she had spotted the hiring sign, she had made the diner her first trip the very next day. The owner had hired her pretty much on the spot, explaining that not alot of waitress' stayed long due to old superstitions. Amelia hadn't bothered questioning him at the time, not thinking much of it. He had said they were old, so it shouldn't matter now right?
That was three months ago.
Amelia had become quickly acquainted with the rest of the crew, which consisted of Freddy, Chica, Bonnie and Foxy. And she didn't mean the animatronics either. The four other beings that inhabited the work place held the same name as the children's favorite animatronics. Even wore the ears of their respective mascot.
Stepping out of the kitchen, Amelia stretched her arms over her head as she let out a yawn. She wasn't sure what time it was, but she was sure it was far past her work time, which meant she wouldn't be getting paid any overtime. She didn't mind too much though, she rather enjoyed her job here so it wasn't that big of a deal to stay after hours.
She figured the others must have already headed home ahead of her; That was until she spotted a brown loaf that was spread out on a table bench. Through the dimmed lights of the dining room, she could distinctively spot the trademark top hat that was currently residing on his face. She felt a small smile tug on her lips as she walked further into the dining room, being as silent as she could be. Freddy laid on the bench with his arms tucked under his head and one leg bent while the other rested across his knee.
The closer she drew to him, she realized that he was quietly humming to himself. Amelia slowed to a stop as she stood against the wall, lingering near the east hallway.
Freddy wasn't unaware of the approaching footsteps as he laid on the bench, tuckered out from the birthday party they had thrown during the day. He hadn't gotten a chance to take a break, so even while they waited for Mike to arrive for them, Freddy had opted out to relax on the bench for a bit.
He tilted his head upwards a bit, peeking out from under the brim of his hat as he spotted the familiar brunette standing against the wall. Her gaze was seemingly fixated on him as he continued to hum the song that continued to plague him for far too long. Pretending he didn't notice her, he bobbed his foot in the air absent minded as he closed his eyes again.
Amelia was a rather nice girl, though she was one of the people that resided on the outside of the circle that still didn't know about their secret, she had gotten close to their group with hardly any effort. She had a personality that made you want to be around her.
Freddy had been hesitant in the beginning when Chica had begun to befriend her, worried about what sort of dangers he might expose her to but after expressing his concerns to Mike one night, the security guard had opened his eyes to the truth. He was human now, well as close as he was going to get to it anyway. More than that, he had a choice.
As Amelia was about to head over to the bear mascot, his tune suddenly took a slow change, going from a soft children's tune to that of which slowly reminded her of a horror movie lullaby. She stood in her spot, glancing around the diner as the dimmed lights suddenly seemed to cause the vicinity to cast eerie shadows.
Freddy peered out from underneath the brim of his hat, seeing the girl hesitate in her spot. It was an innocent joke that he decided to play. She and Chica had always discussed the spooky stories of the history of the diner, and each time he could always see the apprehension in her eyes as she listened to them. He closed his eyes again, not moving a muscle as the eerie tone contained to flow from his throat.
She tried to pay no heed to but as it was drawn out longer, it began to sound as if the hum was coming from all around her. The stories of the building being haunted began to resurface in her mind; all the rumors and horror stories she heard back before she began working here. It was almost as if a switch had been flipped inside her mind. Suddenly she could see it. She could feel the shadows impeding her vision.
"F-Freddy.." She stammered out, taking a step forward as her hand came in contact with the edge of the table. The sudden sound of a door slamming echoed through the building, causing a terrified sound to escape her lips and she ducked under the edge of the table.
The humming quickly stopped as Freddy sat up, hearing Mike's voice calling them from the lobby, but Freddy was more worried about the figure that had completely disappeared from his vision. Guilt washed over him as he stood up from the bench, returning his hat to his head before heading down the rows of tables. Reaching the end, he squatted down to the ground as he found Amelia cowering under the edge of a table.
Her gaze flickered up to his. He could tell her eyes were a pretty hazel color with specks of blue in them, but in the dim light they were full of fear. "Ami..I-I didn't mean to scare you.." He apologized, the guilt cutting him like a knife. The last thing he had wanted to do was scare her.
Somewhere in the back of his mind a voice taunted him. You did want to scare her. You craved that reaction. To instill terror into people..
Freddy muted the voice, holding his hand out to the woman. "It's alright Amelia, come here." He said softly, his bright blue eyes watching her.
Amelia could feel her heart pounding in her chest, her imagination going haywire. One fearful thought spread into five, and five into twenty. It took her several moments before she took Freddy's hand and let him lead her out from her hiding spot. What she wasn't expecting next though, was a pair of warm arms embracing her tightly.
Freddy had pulled Amelia into a tight hug, feeling her breath brushing against his neck as he swallowed once, feeling the heat building up in his cheeks. In the lobby doorway, stood Mike as he waited for them, a grin on his face. Freddy tried to ignore him as best he could, glancing else where as he cleared his throat.
"I'm sorry Amelia.." He murmured, trying to gather his thoughts. "There's nothing to be afraid of here; So long as I'm around, I won't let anything hurt you.." He swore to her. She was silent for a moment before he felt her nod against his shoulder, her arms wrapping around him and grasping the back of his vest.
"Thank you Freddy.."
I'm still working on their personalities, so I'm sorry if this isn't the greatest. I really need to get back into the FNAF fandom and get all that energy back that I had way back when. Bonnie's one shot will most likely be next since I recently remembered what I wanted to do for him and I was really struggling with Foxy's before. See you guys next time!
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