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In the Woods pt.2

Title: In the Woods pt. 2

Word Count: 2.2k

Warnings: Nothing once again!

Quick A/N: The creature needs a name so leave your recommendations in the comments! I’ll pick one before the next part!

You couldn’t get a lot of sleep during the day. You tossed and turned thinking about what had happened during your shift. You had saved a man at the risk of your own. That lead to you meeting a weird forest creature that didn’t kill you but left you with some mixed feelings.

When you did fall asleep, your dreams were filled with weird scenarios that didn’t make any sense. Soft lights and an even softer creature next to you. Warmth and a quick beating heart starring as opposing feelings in wanting you to stay awake or fall asleep. A gentle sound that you couldn’t place rang through the dream as the faint scent of pine filled your lungs.

When you woke up, you wondered why your chest seemed tight. You felt lonely when you thought about what the dream held. The fading scenes might have been hard to capture but what ones you did, you feel had an odd nature. One that you missed.

You rubbed the rest of the sleep from your eyes and headed to the shower. Nothing would wake up better than a shower. The relaxing hint of lavender that your best friend had slipped into your shampoo filled you lungs as steam billowed into the air. Maybe your friend was right. You deserved to relax and have nice things.

The fresh smell of tea started to fill your small place. Your favorite breakfast was underway and you felt at ease. Life seemed normal. It was as if yesterday had never happened. Nothing weird could’ve happened, right?

The minutes passed by quickly as you packed your bag and got into your car. You tapped your fingers against the steering wheel as your nerves started to creep up on you. Was everything just some super long fever dream? Was any of it real? If so what were you getting into?

The ride to the forest seemed to pass in a blur. Despite arriving early, you got out of your car and walked to the little hut that served as a main center for the rangers. You grabbed the extra radio and called up to your tower.

“Hey, Kyle. This is (Y/N). I’m early and I’m willing to come up there now if you want to head home early. It is about eight anyway right?” you asked.

The radio sputtered to life. “(Y/N), my home slice. You read my mind. My dad hates me working here to eight anyway. Says the forest isn’t safe once the sun sets because who knows what can be out there. Come on up! Patty’s gonna have questions once she sees you though.”

You pulled your coat tighter around you and sighed. Kyle was the most chill intern that any place could get. He wasn’t worried to much about moving up in the ranks. Just glad to be away from his dad who some would call a kook.

You thought about your coworkers for a time as you walked the familiar path toward the tower. Most of them were what you would expect a forest ranger to be. Strong, tall, maybe a bit of a lumberjack looking fellow. Patty was the opposite of that. Patty was a scrawny older woman who looked to be about five foot. Despite that, she knew things that few did.

It wasn’t until you stumbled into the stairs did you realize that you had reached your destination. The stairs were the next challenge. It usually took you about twenty minutes to drag yourself from the hut to the top of the tower. You thought it was the fact that you liked to look at the scenery. Others thought you were just lazy. By the time you were knocking on the door, it was a record twelve minutes.

“(Y/N) you’re early,” Patty said intercepting you before you could get inside. “What’s got you so excited about tonight?”

You looked at her like a deer in headlights. Patty was wise. She was almost too wise and part of you hated it. She seemed able to read you like a book and used that to try to give you advice. This was one of those instances.

“Careful of these woods, (Y/N). There are things that no man should encounter in them and there are things that can rip you to shreds.” Patty looked at you in concern. “Be careful.”

You rubbed the back of your neck and gave a small smile. “I know. I was careful on the way here.”

Patty gave a sigh and shook her head. You knew that’s not what she meant but you weren’t about to go sputtering what could’ve just been a weird fever dream. Telling someone like a best friend was maybe okay but telling a woman who believed in some of the most crazy things was not.

“Just make sure to be careful with who or what you let into your life, (Y/N). I will see you on Tuesday.”

With a shake of her head, Patty headed down the stairs. You turned and headed into the tower. The notepad that was to hold all of the days notes was filled with little doodles of various things. What few notes are written down are just very basic, such as saying that no one has set up camp for the night.

You watched as the clock ticked nine o’clock. The wind gently blew the tree branches from side to side and you anxiously waited for a knock on your door. Would you have to wait until midnight? Or, since the park was empty and closed, would you be able to meet sooner?

Time ticked slowly by. Each minute felt like an hour. You tried to keep your mind off of the time but you couldn’t help but look every single chance you could. You felt excited and nervous all at once.

You closed your eyes and stretched. It had only been forty minutes since you had started your shift but you were still exhausted and wished time would go faster.

A sudden bang made you jump from your chair. Bright red eyes stared from above the door and you felt your heart race. Last night wasn’t a dream. You had truly met something dangerous.

“You came,” you whispered as you flung the door open. “I thought maybe last night was just a dream.”

A gentle hand cupped your cheek and you held as still as you could. You were still slightly scared but the gentle touch made most of your nerves settle down. If this being had truly wanted to kill you, it would’ve.

“You... Came.” The creature stared at you. “Missed you.”

Your eyes widened and you looked away. “I wasn’t gone that long but I missed you too. You were in my dream last night.”

You sat down on the bed and the creature followed your lead. You weren’t sure what to say or do. Conversation skills weren’t your strongest point let alone with a creature you didn’t even know existed until last night.

“What sort of... Dream?”

You looked up from your hands and into the bright red eyes of the creature. “You were there and we weren’t in the forest. We could see it but we weren’t directly in the forest. And you...”

You trailed off, embarrassed. You couldn’t just say that you felt connected to the creature after one night. That’s not only weird but also just out of the blue. Who knows what the reaction would be?

“I... what? Were you... hurt?”

“No! No I was fine. It’s just a little embarrassing is all. Nothing more than that. I’m just glad you’re here today. I wanted to see you more.”

The creature tilted its head. Its eyes studied you carefully and full of concern. After just a moment of studying you, the creature gently held your face. You felt safe and warm. Part of you wanted to close your eyes and lean into the touch.

“You are... Safe.”

The creature visibly relaxed and let out a breath. You didn’t realize how wary it was until it relaxed. Now it just looked confused.

“Yeah. I’m safe and I’m glad you’re here. Something about you makes me,” you paused searching for the right word. “Makes me feel happier and warmer. It’s hard to describe.”

You carefully removed the hands that cupped your face and stood up. You had already made tea and put it in two thermoses. Retrieving them, you tried to ignore the stare that seemed to burn holes in your back.

“Tea?” you asked holding out one of the thermoses. “I can’t burn myself with these.”

After you said that, the creature reached for your hand. It caught you off guard and you stumbled back towards the bed. The tea sat between the two of you and you hand was being inspected. Yesterday’s burn hadn’t been that bad and had already disappeared.

As you thought about yesterday, your mind filled with the fact that the creature had gently licked the burn. Was that how it would kiss?

“Yep! All healed!” You pulled your hand back and averted your gaze. Why were you thinking like that?

The air in the tower became tense. How you felt about this creature could wait. you had to figure out how it felt about you.

“Sorry. It’s just been a bit of a weird few nights.”

The creature reached and took your hand again. Maybe it was the fact that you hadn’t made many friends in this new place, let alone a partner, or maybe it was the weird dreams last, but you moved closer to the creature. You leaned over and placed your head on its chest.

“You’re warm and soft. I wish I could just fall asleep right here.”

“Sleep?”

You laughed softly and curled up closer. “Yes I could sleep here.”

A comfortable silence filled the room and you felt yourself start to doze off. You could feel your body being shifted as the creature wrapped its arms around you. It pulled you closer and you felt yourself slip into sleep.

When you woke up, you were wrapped in a blanket and curled up in the creatures arms. It’s eyes moved from somewhere in the room and settled on your face.

“No... Noise. Sleep well?”

You rubbed your eyes and nodded. “Yeah. I slept well. Thanks I wish there was something I could do for you.”

The creature gently tilted your face up. Your heart raced and you closed your eyes. Were you going to kiss? So soon? The idea made you nervous but that was the only negative feeling that arose from that thought.

Instead of receiving an actual kiss, the creature pressed its lips against your forehead. “That’s enough.”

You didn’t say anything but pondered for a moment. Why did you feel slight disappointment? Did you actually have feelings for it? You didn’t even know if it had a name or even much about it. So why did your heart beat so fast?

“Will you be here tomorrow? I work tomorrow and I’d like to see you again. But I don’t work every night so don’t come every night. There has to be someway to let you know when I’m here.”

You and the creature looked at each other for a moment. You didn’t want it to be captured or hurt if it came and you weren’t the person here. What if something bad happened to it? Or what if it hurt a coworker of yours? You couldn’t let anything bad happen.

“I can... smell you. Smell like tea and... pine and... flowers.”

You wrapped the blanket tighter around you and moved back a bit. “Oh I guess it would make sense that you have stronger sense than I do. After all you aren’t human. But will that work? I’m a bit worried that it won’t.”

“Follow your smell... to the tower. Able to watch you... from a distance.”

You frowned and shook your head. “Only if you’re certain. I don’t want you to get hurt. I... I enjoy your company.”

The creature gently touched your cheek. “Me... too.”

After a minute of silence, the radio came to life. “Tower Two this is Headquarters. Due to the fact that a blizzard is coming up we recommend going back home. We have no been able to contact anyone in the forest due to the fact that no one is here. I repeat please go home before the blizzard starts. Over.”

You sighed and started gathering your things. “I actually don’t live far from the preserve I live on the edge of the forest. If you know what I smell like then maybe you can find it. Or maybe follow at a distance. It’d be a shame if I didn’t get to you tomorrow.”

“Tower Two I repeat please go home. We are going to get up to five feet of snow. Please get home before this starts. Over.”

You grabbed the creatures hand and gave a smile. “I hope I can see you tomorrow.”

Before you left, you let the creature pull you into its arms. Part of you wished you could stay there longer. Part of you knew that you couldn’t.

“This is Tower Two. I’m on my way down. Over.”

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A/N: Sorry this took so long just been caught up in life and the things it’s been throwing. But this contains what was a deleted scene from the first part! Dozing off in the creature’s arms! How cute.

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In the Woods pt. 1

Title: In the Woods pt. 1

Word Count: 2.4k

Warnings: wanted to kill you, def going to be a good s/o, mediocre writing

Shortly after the other park tower had signed off, you got a call. It was a man who had gone camping and gotten chased off away from his stuff by something. What it was, the man didn't say and that left curiosity burning in your mind. It wasn’t unusual for people to call the tower at night but you decided that just in case it would be best to have him go to the other tower. You didn’t want to end up with a creepy man stuck in this tiny room with you for hours.

You took the radio and walked over to the large map that was pinned to the corkboard on the north wall. You glanced up at the window above the door to your right and a shiver went down your spine. Chased off the path by some mysterious creature sounded like something you didn’t want to deal with tonight. Actually you didn’t want to deal with it on any night but here you were hoping that this man had enough wits about him to make sure that he followed your directions.

It was actually a very simple park with enough land mark and trail markers for someone to follow. Thankfully this camper at least was somewhat prepared to be in the wild and had brought a compass. The glorified pond, that we called a lake, was directly north of my tower. There was even a path that looped around the lake and then branched off in the far north east corner of the map towards the other tower.

When the camper reached the split in the path that would lead him to you, you hesitated. Would he be okay by himself? Would he even be able to get into the other tower to hide? If it was a bear why was it still chasing him? Nothing seemed to make sense.

“Hurry up! I think it’s getting closer! If I get eaten by some creature on my vacation from work I swear-”

You clicked the button and interrupted him. “Continue straight ahead. That path with lead around the lake. I’m going to have you go to the empty park tower since someone will be showing up there sooner than someone will come here. You’ll be completely safe there.”

Mumbled curses came through the receiver. This man sure had a lot of opinions for someone who needed their life saved. If everyone in the world was as picky as this... the world would suck.

Suddenly a roar echoed through the forest and sent the man screaming through the speaker. You winced and put you hand as far away from you as you could. All you could hear was ragged breathing, snow crunching, and the wind howling. For what felt like hours but was only mere minutes, you listened to this camper run for his life from something that wasn’t human.

The corkboard above the bed was riddled with cut out news stories telling about the missing campers from over the years. All of the ones who were never found were labelled a bear attack. You tried to recall what a bear actually sounds like. Whatever it was it couldn’t be what you heard. What you heard was too... human almost.

“I think I lost it.” The radio crackled and gave static. “Lost... It?”

“I heard you the first time,” you said. “Where are you now? Can you see anything that I could perhaps see on the map?”

The camper took a deep breath. “I-I think I see a split up ahead. The lake is still visible too. Uh off to my left and that’s where the path goes. Towards the left.”

You stuck a tack into the map. He wasn’t too far from the other tower now. At least you didn’t think he would be. If he thought the path went towards the left than he should be almost there. The path would branch northeast and northwest leading to the other tower and the abandoned mine respectively.

Some part of you wondered if you should lead him to the tower. Whatever was out there clearly didn’t like him so what was the harm in letting the man get added to the board on the wall. It’s not like you knew him. It’s not like you weren’t risking yourself by letting him go to the other tower.

“I’m... Hungry.”

“What was that?” you asked. “I didn’t quite catch what you said.”

“I never said anything. Are you sure you shouldn’t get a different job?”

You hesitated before responding. “It was probably just the wind. Forget about it. Have you reached the fork in the path? If so you should take a right. That’ll bring you to the tower. Make sure you don’t take the left path.”

The camper paused. “Why shouldn’t I take the left?”

“That leads to the abandoned mine and I’m sure that that is a bad idea if you’re trying to hide from something.”

The rest of the time was spent in a stressed silence. Part of you wanted to try to see if you could see the camper from outside but another part of you didn’t want to face the cold of winter and whatever was out there. You had to trust that the camper was smart enough to get himself to the tower with what you’d told him.

The minutes seemed to drag on. Each second felt like a minute causing each minute to feel like an hour. Time was slowing down for just you leaving the rest of the world continuing to tick on in the same steady manner. You had to have hope that this would work out. The camper would reach the tower. He would be safe.

By the time the camper had reached the empty tower, it was already midnight. The soft red numbers let off an almost eerie glow in the still air of the tower. Everything around you was holding its breath as you listened to the creaking of the rickety stairs underneath the man’s feet.

A small sound of joy was heard from the speaker and the camper’s footsteps sped up. The door to the other tower gave an unhappy creak as it was ripped open and gave an even more unhappy sound as it was slammed shut and locked.

“I don’t think I’m safe here either. This place looks likes its one bad wind away from falling over. How do you expect me to stay here overnight?” He was scared and snapping at you. “This isn’t a funny joke! I need to know I’m not alone out here! I’m going to die in this miserable tower all alone in these stupid woods!”

You rolled your eyes. “Obviously you aren’t alone but if it makes you feel better I guess I can turn the floodlights on for a second. Would that make you feel better, sir?”

 “Y-yeah. I guess that thing just is really getting to me. Turing on the lights would be a help. Can you play like a radio or something too? The scratching on the door is sending a chill up my spine like nothing ever has.”

You pulled on your extra coat and opened the door. Snow was once again settling on the deck that wrapped around the tower. Rubbing your hands together, you flipped on the flood lights. After a second of the light filling the forest, you turned them off and headed back inside.

The camper thanked you over the radio. “I owe you my life. That thing even left so maybe I can get some sleep.”

All you did was sigh before telling him that someone would be there in five hours. It was the only thing you could do now. The man was in the other tower, he was no longer being pestered by whatever chased him through the forest.

Just moments later, the sound of something scraping against the metal door interrupted your thoughts. Two red, glowing eyes peered in at you through the window above the door. A shiver went down your spine as you realized that whatever had been after the camper was now at your door.

Despite yourself, you moved closer. There were no horrid scratching sounds from the other side. Just an eerie red stare that seemed too intelligent for any common creature that would go after a human. You knew as soon as you heard the roar the first time. This was way more that a bear.

You ripped open the door causing the cold air of the winter night blow in. Despite the fear and dread in your stomach, you grabbed the clawed and furry hand of the creature.. You tugged whatever it was in and slammed the door shut. You knew that with that move you had sealed your fate for better or for worse.

You dropped the creature’s hand, or maybe it was really a paw, and backed away. The desk was now bare since the winter wind had kicked everything onto the floor. As you proceeded to sweep up the papers that were now on the floor, the monster watched you curiously.

The garbled voice of the camper asked, "What are doing?"

You turned around in shock and ran a hand through your hair. "It's freezing outside. Aren't you cold? You should warm up."

Instead of answering, the creature stepped closer and peered down at you with glowing and curious, eyes. You smiled warily at it and set a pot on the hot plate. You tried to keep your eyes on the creature at all times as you set up two cups of tea. It wasn’t too hard to keep it in your sight though given that It appeared to take up at least a quarter of the space you were in.

You pushed a warm cup of steeping tea into the clawed hands startling the creature. Picking your own up and holding it in your hands, you looked down at the floor in shock. You were an idiot. An idiot who decides that monsters can be befriended and all you have to do is give them tea. At least you provided it with something to wash your body down with.

“What... are you doing?” The voice seemed to be farther from the camper’s own voice and more like your own. “I... kill.”

Your eyes once again met the creature’s before returning to the floor. You didn’t know how to answer that question. Part of you felt fear. Another part of you felt something deeper. Some sort of emotion that was warmer and kinder. It felt like sympathy.

Suddenly you picked up your lunch bag. “It was you who said you were hungry right? I can’t let you kill a camper, at least I couldn’t let you do it emotionally, but I made too much for lunch so you can have the rest. That way no one gets hurt. At least I hope no one does.”

"Honestly I think you're amazing. If you were the one chasing the camper them you move really fast and you're so tall and probably really strong," you spilled. "I just think that your probably better than most people."

The monster sat down on the bed and watched you bustle around the tower. You pulled out the extra blankets and put the papers where they should be. You could tell that it was watching you and you knew that your face was getting warm.

"Is there anything else I can get you?" you asked it. "I think I can probably find something in my lunch bag if you're hungry."

Once again a broken voice spoke, "Aren't you... afraid?"

You hesitated. “Honestly? I’m terrified. But really what’s the worst you’re going to do? I mean yeah dying sounds bad but at least I don’t have to be the weird person who moved here and now works in the forest all alone.”

The creature looked at you with what could’ve been pity before shoving your triple decker sandwich into its mouth. Sharp teeth tore through the sandwich as if it was paper and you felt a new surge of fear run through your veins. If it did that to a sandwich you didn’t want to know what it could do to people.

“Do you... need to sit?”

You glanced around the room for the chair but found it on the floor unable to be used. The only spot would be the bed that the creature had decided to use to fit easier in the room. The red eyes studied you for a moment before shift to perch on the very end of the bed.

“I-I suppose I do. It’s not every day I see someone like you.”

You sat down in silence as the creature raided your lunch. Your hands were shaking and you could feel the almost burning tea drip down the sides of your mug. Part of you wanted to move your hands, set down the mug, and blow on the spots but you were still scared.

“Burn.”

The creature grabbed your hand and looked at the bright red marks that the tea had left. Its eyes seemed to ponder what could’ve made the mark before reaching for your other hand.

“I’m fine! Its just the tea is still too warm. I must’ve made it too hot so be careful with yours.”

Silently, the creature pointed to the empty and discarded mug that was laying on the floor.

“Already had tea.”

With surprising delicacy, the creature took your tea from you and set it on the floor. It brought your hands to its face and gently licked the splotches of red that the tea had left you with. You were in shock and you couldn’t move. You felt like you couldn’t even breath.

“T-thanks. I guess it did hurt a bit.”

You turned your face away from the creature as your mind raced. Where did this kind of sweet and more gentle side come from? Was this really the same creature that had been chasing the camper? Why did your heart start beating faster?

“Must leave. Almost time.”

You felt your heart drop. “Will you come back? I’m usually all alone when I work and just having someone else there would be comforting I suppose. I could even bring you back something else that you’d like.”

Sharp claws gently traces the recent marks on your arms. Glowing eyes gazed at you with a sort of sadness that you didn’t think a dangerous creature could feel.

“Tomorrow,” it said before gesturing to the door.

Hesitantly you opened the door and the creature lumbered out leaving you with no food and a strange feeling in your chest.

This is actually based off the first horror game that I ever watched someone play. It wasn’t even a horror game but I was also in my monster lover phase and two years later I’m finally writing it. I’m actually pretty excited and can’t wait to have this bring me back into writing! Let me know if you want to be tagged!

~Love Sapphire

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