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#Sammy saw William and his work as amazing and even when he figured out he used actual children for his stuff he continued it needlessly.
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Another fucking wip on fnaf because inconsistency is my skill
#In my au the crying child kind of accidentally helped kill Charlie lol. He pushed her outside and locked her in the rain. Tee hee#And THEN. He went to go check on her because he felt a little bad since Sammy was going ballistic#and accidentally witnessed the last bits of his dad murdering Charlie. He then hides and was going to wait for his dad to leave but#Since OBVIOUSLY will needs to dispose of evidence he was going to stay there. So he kind of. Went over to his dad and they had a mutual agr#Will in return started treating him “better” and also stopped using him for experiments (as much) and instead tried doing remanent stuff#And then Mike and Elizabeth got kind of envious (this was also their father subconsciously pitting all three against eachother )#so then they started to bully cc#Sammy comes into play because he also kind of helped cc push Charlie outside because Charlie was deemed “the favorite” and Henry truly#Never bothered to try and care for Sammy. This is not saying he treated Charlie good either#but. He treated her VISIBLY better than Sammy#and Sammy looked up to William (this is actually kind of relevant and is the reason why security breach and help wanted exist because…#Sammy saw William and his work as amazing and even when he figured out he used actual children for his stuff he continued it needlessly.#He usually spent more time in the Afton household than his own which is. Quite sad. William actually thought of him as the perfect nephew/#Apprentice and taught him in his ways. He’s as old as Micheal#and also the Freddy bully. (I’m figuring out how to not make him white#Oh. Right#also cc was friends with sam#(the one u shouldn’t have killed) and she has two siblings#Why is this relevant. WELL. BUDDY. So the Bonnie bully is in fact Jeremy.F#he has an older sister named Ximena. She worked at Fredbear’s diner and then circus baby’s pizza world#and Jeremy was friends with Micheal AND SAMMY. eventually after Will murdered the og kids#Jeremy was tasked with distracting Mike.#Their younger half sibling is Sammy. Jeremy is also later tasked by William to distract Micheal in any means possible from what Will is doi#Ximena’s life was essentially theatened and in order for will to ensure the animatronics don’t target her Jeremy was forced to distract mik#Even though he was still grieving for his sister and grappling guilt over cc. Mike also was somewhat mean to him sometimes and Jeremy a#Babysat Elizabeth sometimes. By distraction William never clarified so Jeremy kind of went for a romantic ish approach. He’d constantly tak#There’s more but I don’t want to explain 😭#Mike out from his house
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werenzki · 7 years
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William Nylander #3.5
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A/N: I’m glad you guys are still enjoying what’s turned into a mini-fic basically lol, I definitely haven’t lost any inspiration for this little story and I just hope you keep on loving it as much as I do :)
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Saturday night hockey, aka the best hockey there really was. Mostly due to the fact you could almost always make the home games and not have to worry about classes or any kind of work. You got to take out your gold triple A pass - the most important pass anyone in the arena had their hands on - while wear your Leafs gear and enjoying a beer to cheer on your team. This Saturday was just a bit more special, it was the first home game you’d be watching as.. well whatever you and Willy were.
“I’m not making a mistake am I?” You asked out loud while Sammy drove your car back from lunch.
“With what exactly?” Sammy questioned, keeping her eyes on the road.
“With William,” you said.
“I don’t think so,” Sammy paused and smiled, “I do think that you’ve been the happiest I’ve seen you this past month, and you deserve it,”
You smiled at her words. Sometimes you’d notice how much your cheeks hurt from all the smiling, or how much you’d just simply be thinking about Willy. But it was nice to hear someone close to you noticing as well.
“I think my dad’s getting a little suspicious,” you exclaimed.
When explaining New Years Eve, you just said you drunkly stole Willy’s jacket and that was it. There was no kissing or touching or anything of the sort. Your father had stared at you for a long while before nodding and then apologized for his behaviour. Which of course you had to follow up with an apology too.
Since then you and Willy had hung out one-on-one a handful of times as well as texted pretty constantly. Nothing more than the touching and kissing had happened, besides that one heated make out session the other day. But your feelings had only grown as this secretive thing between you two has going on.
“He’s not going to be the happiest of campers, obviously, but if he really loves and cares for you then I think he’ll understand, Y/N,” Sammy said. 
You nodded and leaned back in your seat, looking down to check if Willy had texted you back yet. He hadn’t, but you knew that he’d probably be at the arena finishing up some pre game stuff.
Babcock and your father had a last minute skate this morning, knowing that this game against the Senators was going to be a tough one. With it nearly being February, and the fact the teams next 6 games were on the road, they had to make every advantage count. You knew that these points were going to be do or die soon and now more than ever you wanted to see this team succeed. Maybe the feelings that you had for Willy had something to do with that.
“I really like William,” you all but wined out as you kept staring down at your phone screen.
Sammy chuckled, “I think he really likes you too,” she said.
“Well I hope so,” you paused and sat up straight up once realizing you were almost home, “not to be dramatic, but I’m sort of risking a lot for this guy,”
“You’re right, that was dramatic,” Sammy teased you. You two laughed and then soon enough you were back at your house getting ready for the game.
After changing into your large Leafs jersey - custom with your dad’s old number and your last name across the back as well - paired with some leggings and sneakers, you fixed up your hair and makeup then were ready to go. Like always, you and Sammy would grab your dinner at the arena then double fist some beers and get comfy in the suite seats.
But unlike usual, you told Sammy to hold your things and wait for you by the elevator. With your pass around you neck, you smiled at the guards and walked down the hallway to the home dressing room.
The boys noticed you one by one, Kappy smacked Willy’s arm and then pointed to where you stood. You waved and smiled, and he waved back, which caused Babcock to turn around just as his speech had ended and furrow his brows before his eyes landed on you. He smiled and motioned for you to come in.
“Y/N,” he paused and held out a piece of paper, “would you like to read out the starting line up to your team?” He asked. The words ‘your team’ made you feel a little dizzy, it was your fathers team not yours. But you nodded and walked up to grab it.
“You guys got this win, I know it,” you addressed the whole room, which was responded with some hollering, “okay,” you paused and looked down at the paper, “in net, Fredrick Anderson. Defensive we’ve got the return of Mr Martin Marincin along with Nikita Zaitsev. Then first line of Leo, Kadri and Nylander,” you finished with a big smile and clapped your hands as the whole team cheered.
The boys hyped themselves up some more before they began to file out of the room and into the hall, fist bumps and smacks on the butt all happened while you tried to squish your way back out. You said good luck to Babcock before he walked off and then stopped at Auston before Willy. He met your eyes and you so desperately wanted to lean in and kiss his lips right then and there. But you didn’t.
“Good luck,” you said with a smile. Willy mirrored your smile and as quickly as you could, you leaned in to kiss his cheek - you couldn’t help yourself.
Thankfully, no one even noticed and you ran off before anything could be said. Once you were back with Sammy, you chugged half your beer and went up to your family suite where you’d be sitting with your parents and other important Leafs people. Unfortunately you couldn’t get Annika or Sydney a seat, because of all the stupid men in business suits, but you and Sammy sat up front and walked the boys skate around before the national anthem was sung.
“Let’s go boys!” You cheered as the puck dropped and Naz passed it right over to Willy.
You were texting both Annika and Sydney trying to figure out where they and Steph were sitting in the lower bowl. After reading out their seats, Sammy tried helping you before you finally noticed them. You waved and waved but they never saw you. So you took out your phone and took a snapchat video while zooming in on the three of them.
All of a sudden the goal horn went off and the whole arena cheered. You started to scream and unzoomed the camera to catch the jumbo screen to catch who scored. Of course it was Willy in the middle of his line mates. You continued to cheer and flipped the camera back on yourself, filming you and Sammy before breaking out into a grin just as the ten second video ended. Entirely by luck you might’ve just filmed your favourite video ever. You threw on a filter, saved it and then added it to your story.
“Are you seeing Willy after the game?” Sammy asked quietly as the game went on after his goal.
“I’m not sure,” you shrugged but honestly were still smiling like an idiot.
“Give him a up close and personal congrats on his goal,” Sammy teased and winked at you.
“Oh my god, Sammy,” you groaned while she laughed.
“I’m just saying, the guys doing pretty good out there,”
“So is Freddie,” you noted while pointing to where he was currently blocking off shots.
“What about Freddie?” Your father asked while taking the seat beside you. You froze up and had to clear your throat before pointing out at the ice once more.
“He’s doing really well,”
“Yup, that kid is definitely the backbone of this team,” you father nodded while watching the big screen.
“What about that Nylander guy, hey?” One of the business men - whom were all sucking up to your father constantly - asked him.
“He’s going to be just as great for this team, one of our best,” your father nodded before his gaze fell on you. You swallowed and then nodded too.
“I agree,” you said shortly. After that you chugged the rest of your beer and kept quiet till the third period started up.
While texting Annika, you missed another Leafs goal. You cheered along and watched the replay of Auston continuing the amazing point streak he was on. Your father was up on his feet and clapping loudly for the kid, who was by far his favourite, before taking his seat beside you once more.
“We really lucked out, don’t you think?” He asked you.
You nodded and then once you knew he was invested in the game again you looked down at your phone to read Annika’s messages. She was talking about how you two had to hang out soon. After New Years she had gotten busy and was unable to hang out as much as Sydney and Steph did. Puppy dates and wine nights were the thing with you three and Sammy. While you had only gotten to go for lunch once with Annika. These Leafs ladies were quickly becoming some of the best friends you’ve ever had.
We’re having a board game night at the boys apartment before they leave for their big road trip
You should come
Willy said he was going to mention it
You read over her messages again. Hanging out with everyone as of you weren’t the owners daughter felt a little scary. Add whatever you and Willy was with a group of his friends, you got nervous. But also you so desperately wanted to go. Keeping up the 'fuck it’ attitude you had towards all this, you replied to her.
I’m down, when?
She replied almost instantly.
I’ll let Willy tell ya ;)
You blushed and then shut the screen of your phone. And there was that silly feeling in your stomach again. Even at the thought of William texting you and inviting you to hangout with his friends - which you could call your own now too - made you feel so happy inside.
“I’m having Babcock and Lou over for dinner the Friday after the road games, I’d like you to be there,” your father spoke up from beside you.
You looked over at him and met his eyes, they still carried that unsaid rule. The one you had so broken over this past month. Don’t befriend the team, and here you were sort of dating one of the players of his team. You nodded your head and your father gave one quick nod back, then thinking to yourself how no one was going to stand in your way of happiness - that was being with William.
After another beer you were feeling pretty buzzed, which also meant you were feeling risky. So as the guys all jumped over the bench and the horn went off with another win under their belt, you quickly stood up and grabbed Sammy’s hand. Wiggling past a few of the business men, including Lou, you were nearly out the door before your father got to you.
“What a game, hey girls?” You father grinned and pulled you in for a hug.
“Good to have another win,” you stated with a smile. Your father nodded and kept that grin on his face.
“I’ll see you Monday morning, for the teams last practice before their big road trip?” Your father asked.
“I’m not sure,” you shrugged. Truthfully you could more than likely make it for the practice seeing as you only had afternoon classes on Mondays. But you also wanted to slowly distance yourself from the mass responsibility for this team.
“Why not?” Your father asked while furrowing his brows.
“I’m uh,” you paused and thought up your lie as quickly as possible, “I’m sort of behind on a paper for a class that I have,”
“Oh well,” your father nodded, “I guess we’ll figure out if you can make it for a road game with me or not soon then,”
“Sounds good, daddy,” you smiled and then hugged him again, “have fun celebrating the win. Sammy and I have to get going now,”
“Get home safe, girls,” he said and then you two said your goodbyes to him before walking out of the suite.
As you were leading the way towards the elevator Sammy spoke up from behind you, “I can just Uber home,” she said.
“What?” You questioned her while hitting the button.
“You know, if you want to leave with William,” she said his name hushed as a few hockey fans walked up - two were ironically wearing Willy’s jersey.
“I’m not sure of my plan yet,” you admitted, “but I’ll pay for your ride if I do leave you,” you added with a smile.
“No you don’t-”
“Shut up and take the ride, Sammy,” you rolled your eyes and she just shrugged as the two of you walked into the elevator.
“Sorry folks but I can only take you down one level to the main concourse as this is a VIP elevator,” the usher inside said while hitting the buttons. The others in the elevators only nodded at him, but you pulled out your badge and showed him.
“She’s with me too,” you said while looping your arms with Sammy’s.
“No problem, Miss Y/L/N,” he nodded and scanned his badge to hit the right floor for you, “I assume you’d like level one, going to the dressing room?” He asked.
As your last name and the mentioning of the dressing room came up, the hockey fans in the elevator all looked to you. Two whispered to each other while the other sent you a smile. You returned the smile before nodding to the usher.
“I thought she was just a fan,” one of the guys whispered - loudly, of course.
“No idiot, thats her dad’s jersey,” another said. You held in your chuckles while the doors opened to the main floor and they walked out, then the usher politely told the people waiting they couldn’t get on - which of course a few gave you weird looks before the door closed again.
“Sometimes I forget that fans can recognize you,” Sammy said.
“Miss, my apologies for letting the fans on the elevator with you,” the usher said.
“Oh no,” you threw up your hands, “absolutely not an issue, I’m not that special to get a personal elevator,” you chuckled.
He nodded and then the doors were opening again as you arrived at the ice level. You looked up from the ground and met face-to-face with a few familiar faces. Of course your eyes fell to his blue ones before another else’s there. You blushed as he sent you a smirk. Beside him Kappy, Auston and Zach all seemed surprised to see you.
“Hey, Y/N,” Zach said while walking into the elevator.
“Come to congratulate us personally,” Auston grinned as he stepped in as well, “I don’t recall you showing up to the dressing room so often before,” he added, his grin turning into smirk as he looked at Willy.
“Funny,” you muttered under your breath.
Willy walked into the elevator, standing close to your side as his eyes stayed on yours. “You didn’t answer my text,” he stated.
“I haven’t gotten the chance to look at my phone yet, sorry,” you said timidly while reaching into your purse. Just as you were pulling out your phone the usher spoke up again.
“Were you getting off Miss Y/L/N?” He asked. As he asked, you read the message from Willy.
Would you want to come over after the game?
You looked up at Willy and inhaled deeply, “no, parking is fine,” you nodded and then looked over to Sammy whom was smirking.
“Looks like you’ll be ordering that Uber for me after all huh?” She teased as the elevator began to move. You couldn’t help but chuckle as all the boys gave you two weird looks.
Feeling the liquor, you leaned into Willy and felt at ease as his arm wrapped around you and his hand rested on your hip. Whatever the night had in store for you two, you knew you were going to be happy. All because you’d be spending the night with him. Suddenly you realized, it was late, and that meant there was a high possibility that you could spend the night at Willy’s.
It was a little awkward, the whole making sure you ditched your friend properly and then deal with all the guys at once as you got to the parking lot. Seems the other girls had met with Matt, Marner and Kappy. Sydney gave you a look - like ‘no freaking way you’re leaving with him is this for real?’ - which was soon mirrored by Steph and Annika too. 
“Did you want to come out with us?” Mitch asked, looking at both you and Willy. You looked up and Willy, he just shrugged and then yawned. 
“I think we’ll pass this time,” you said with a smile while looking back at the group. 
It was weird, speaking for you and Willy - sort of like a couple. But it also made your stomach fill with butterflies. The group then said their goodbyes and split in half basically. Mitch, Matt, Auston, Freddie, Steph and Sydney left to go celebrate the win while you, Annika, Willy and Kappy all left together. 
You were well aware that Kappy and Willy were roommates, it was nearly a routine to get a snapchat from Kappy of Willy in his underwear each morning. Since they lived together they carpooled together, this time Willy had driven. He had a shiny brand new smelling BMWx6, which happened to be probably your favourite BMW design. You were into cars, and as Willy took in your face he knew you appreciated his choice. 
The drive was quiet mostly, besides a few comments here and there, then once you got into Kappy and Willy’s apartment the boys both went straight for the fridge. Annika took a seat at one of the bar stool and motioned you to come sit beside her instead of awkwardly standing there. 
“They go ham after games, the two eat more food than I do in a week I swear,” she stated as the microwave got going and Willy filled up his glass from the water dispenser. He then turned and looked your way. 
“Did you want anything at all?” He asked. 
You smiled and shook your head. He smiled back before shaking up some salad and then he begun to eat. You and Annika talked while the boys engulfed in their post-game meals. Nothing too much about the game and hockey in general came up, it was a nice change then the usual drilling of the plays from your father after games. 
“Yeah the suite’s really nice, it’s bigger than the others in the arena,” you noted. 
“It looks like a hotel room from afar,” Annika chuckled. 
“You’ll have to come sit with me sometime, it’s fun, free food and drinks,” you shrugged. Annika immediately agreed at the proposition. “Oh did you see the video I took during the game, it’s on my story,” you said while bringing up your snapchat app. 
“No, why?” She asked with her brows pulled together. 
“Well you’re kinda in it, but then Willy freaking scored so it took the video to a while other level,” you explained. At the sound of his name, Willy looked up at you and stood from his lazy lean against the island counter across from you. 
You opened the snap and played it for Annika, she laughed as the fans and yourself cheered in the video. As it replayed again she continued to laugh, pointing out how Steph was literally mid bite of her pizza. As it went to play again, Willy had made a move and came up behind you, peering over your shoulder at the video. 
Feeling sort of nervous as the camera filled and the part of you and Sammy cheering came on, you looked over your shoulder a bit at where Willy stood beside you. He was smiling, which cause yet another eruption of butterflies and your lips to curl to a smile too. 
“I think we’re going to head to bed now,” Annika announced as she got up from her seat and Kappy put his dish by the sink. “Night guys,” she smiled and they headed down the hall. 
You had bent up one knee and were resting your phone on your knee while going through your snapchat story once more. Willy lazily leaned into you, nearly knocking you off the stool, and put an arm around your shoulder. Smiling, you put down your phone and looked at him. 
“Tired?” You asked. 
Willy nodded, “but we can stay up a bit longer, watch a movie, lay in bed,” he ended with a smirk. You rolled your eyes but smiled as well. 
Lacing your hand with his, you got off the stool and made sure to grab your phone before letting William lead the way to his room. Surprising you, it was clean, really clean actually. For some reason you just expected Willy to be a messy person, yet so far his car and room were nearly spotless. 
“It’s so clean,” you stated while looking around the room. Willy chuckled and opened the second drawer of his dresser. 
“You thought it’d be messy?”
“What young guy doesn’t have a messy room?” You chucked and sat down on his bed - which was made. 
Willy shrugged before suddenly taking off his shirt. You were slightly taken off guard, looking down at the floor for a second as your cheeks flushed. Taking one deep breath, you laid down in his bed and tucked the covers up to your chin while keeping your eyes on him. Willy sighed and hit 'ok' on the remote a few more times till the sounds of the beginning of the movie started up. Then, ever so slowly, he got into the bed beside you. 
It felt like the air was being taken right out of your lungs. As William's body came up beside you, he put his arm around you and then you felt his fingers trembling on your side. He was so gentle beside you, acting as though he was going to break you. 
The thought made you giggle and snuggle up beside him suddenly feeling as though you had to take control of this whole situation. "You know, I'm not going to break, I'm not made of glass," you teased. 
Willy's eyes fell down and met your gaze as you tilted your head up to look at him. He let out a shaken breath but then one corner of his lips turned up into a smile. 
"I know, I guess it all sort of just hit me," he paused and his hand by your side moved as his fingertips brushed your side, "that this is real, I guess I can't believe we're really doing this," 
You smiled at his words. He was just as nervous as you were. You so desperately wished you didn't even have to feel this way, but it was the way it had to be till your father came to terms with you seeing a player of his team. You parted your lips and let a hand fall to Willy's chest. 
"Me neither," you paused and smirked, "now shut up and kiss me," you said before leaning closer to his face. Willy heard you loud and clear as his lips crashed onto yours. 
The kiss was all you needed in that moment. Then you pulled away and laid back again, looking to the TV screen across the room now. Moana was on, causing you to smile once again. 
"Hey," you said after a moment of silence between you two. Willy torn his eyes from the TV and looked at you. "You played really good tonight, I just wanted you to know that," you smiled. 
"It means a lot coming from you," Willy said, his lips curled up into a smile that matched yours. 
"Okay now that's out of the way, to the weird I don't want to be that girl but I'm going to be that girl crap that's on my mind," you sighed and sat up a little more as the few questions racking your mind bothered you more and more. 
Willy's brows pulled together, "what's up?" 
"First, me coming over tonight, was that like a through the night thing?" You asked and then bit down on your bottom lip. 
"I mean, yeah," Willy shrugged with a smile on his face, "unless you want to leave then I can drive you home," 
"No, I'll stay," you nodded, "but although I'm sure it's totally hot and all, I'm going to need something else besides this jersey to wear because I'm totally hot in it," you said while fanning yourself. 
William laughed and got up from his spot in bed. As you watched him walk to his dresser once more and open a drawer you started to feel less stiff and worried. Instead you felt that familiar feeling of ease and comfort around Willy again. He pulled out a tshirt and then some sweatpants too. Just before he could toss them your way you sat up and spoke once more. 
"Annika mentioned something to me earlier," you started, "about a games night with everyone before your big road trip this week. I know it's not my place to like invite myself but-" 
"You're invited, Y/N," Willy chuckled. He placed the clothes down beside you and sat on the bed again. "In fact I was going to mention it tomorrow morning," 
"Over breakfast?" You asked with a smile. 
"Of course," Willy nodded. You nodded too and then lifted yourself up to your knees and placed both of your hands firmly on his shoulders. Leaning forward you caught his lips with yours and let yourself relax even more with that tingling feeling you got with the kiss. 
"I'm going to go use the washroom, and change," you stated while getting off the bed after the kiss was over. Willy nodded and laid back in bed. 
"The door straight across is my washroom,"
"Okay, I'll be right back," 
Willy replied with a yawn and then you were out the bedroom and getting yourself ready to sleep in the washroom. The shirt was big enough to only wear that, but you decided to throw on the large sweats too. Even though you'd so love to sleep half naked - or completely naked - beside Willy, you liked him too much to rush into all that. 
You pulled your hair up into a ponytail once again and then were all finished up so you switched off the light and made your way back to Willy's room. With the only light coming from the movie on the TV, you looked towards the bed and saw Willy laying there. Eyes closed and arm sprawled out over what was your pillow for the night. 
Smiling, you walked across the room and slide under the covers once more. With the movement from you getting into bed, William stirred, you moved his arm but he was quick to know where it was going and pulled you towards him. You giggled and placed your hand over his that laid on your stomach. His lips touched your ear, sending a chill down your spine as he let out a breath. 
"I'm really trying to stay awake," he said softly. 
"Don't, just sleep," you said back in a whisper. 
"I wanted to spend time with you," he responded but snuggled more into his bed while doing so. 
"You will, tomorrow, and any other day," 
You felt his lips turn up into a smile on the skin behind your ear before he whispered into your ear once more, "I like the sounds of that," he said. 
"Me too," you sighed and watched the movie that was still on quietly. "Goodnight," you said softly and rubbed your hand up and down Willy's arm. 
"Goodnight, babe," he murmured back. 
Your head felt like it was swelling up while your lips hurt from the grin you were hiding from Willy. Even though it was so casual and he was half asleep, hearing him call you babe caused you to like him even more - as though it was possible to like this stupid blonde boy even more than you already did.
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fnafitup · 7 years
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So unless there is some plot twist in store, I’m pretty sure that Charlie’s mother/Henry’s wife was just made super inconsequential to make Charlie extra alone and focus on her relationship with her dad, but we’re in My Canon Territory, dammit, so here is a really long post about her backstory and experiences, not filtered through a dude's POV (like she is in my fics). Her name is now June, because she needs one or I can’t write this.
Contains mentions of child death, gaslighting, injury and a married couple having sex (THE SCANDAL).
Background Before June was born, a bunch of counter cultural types decided that they were going to live in a couple of big houses in the country and be one big polyamorous family. June was one of the kids who came out of that and she had a pretty happy childhood, with lots of “siblings” and people that treated her like she was their own. Still it wasn’t perfect, several people she got really attached to just left at one point and as a teenager, it became really clear to her just how much drama was going on underneath the ideal. When she was fifteen her mother also decided she was done and moved out with her biological kids and her boyfriend, who's not June's biological father, but she considers him her dad more than anyone else, so it's cool-ish. They’re good, supportive parents.
School wasn’t her thing, but she’s naturally good with people, energetic and a fast learner, so she’s never had a problem with finding a job. She lived in The Big City for a while, but that also didn’t suit her, so she moved back in with her parents and got a waitressing job in their town. As far as relationships went, she had a bunch of intense short-term ones, but by her mid-twenties she was over that and liked to imagine a nice, small family with someone she could trust.
Relationship with Henry Henry seemed like the perfect guy for her, she immediately thought he was cute and interesting and when they got together, he made her feel like a million bucks. He’s the kind of guy who compliments people on things nobody else notices and is generally a total sweetheart when he dares to be. She was over the moon when their relationship went from long-distance to settling down together. He clearly had a lot of baggage, but she was fine with helping the man she loved unpack that.
Then William entered the picture. June immediately noticed Henry was into him, because she knows that kind of drama like the back of her hand. At first she wasn't worried, Henry clearly loved her and they were going to have kids and were generally pretty happy, but as time went on she went from "crushes happen, whatever" to being seriously worried she might've married a gay guy.
It took her a long time to really ask herself that because surely, someone who enjoys kissing her and sleeps with her on a regular basis is straight enough, but he was usually about what she wanted and never really opened up like she hoped he would. There was this weird split where she felt like this man who was super affectionate and grateful for her existence might not actually want her (and on the rare occasions where it seemed like he did she was rightfully concerned about where that came from).
She generally worried about him a lot, because Henry’s relationship to his own body has always been Bad. He would at least remember to have meals when their kids were there, taking care of them generally got him to remember he existed outside of his work, but he still liked to shrug off major injuries, like “okay my arm got impaled by this springlock prototype, but the kids didn’t see the blood, my hand still works and William will pay the hospital bill, so it’s pretty much like nothing happened!”
Meanwhile Henry barely recognized that she was worried, because he idealizes people and thinks he doesn’t matter anyway. June isn't a fan of talking about problems either, she usually tries to jump straight to solving them, so that didn't help. Henry’s main thought about her has always been “she’s amazing and I don’t deserve her”.
Relationship with William At first, William charmed her like he tends to do with everybody, but when he got all resentful about her and Henry having kids, she started seeing him as a possessive weirdo who was, sadly, a part of her life. Both she and William tend to be aggressively polite when they hate someone, so when they had to interact they were always Really Nice to each other, like so nice, you could cut the niceness with a knife. At first she thought he liked children because he basically was one, later she figured that he hated children for that same reason.
Having to listen to Henry struggling to deal with this asshole was basically torture, but she tried to help, because William was so important to him as a friend, in spite of all the other weirdness that she couldn't get him to talk about. (”What would you do if William was in love with you?”, “Haha, no, he really isn’t”, “THAT’S NOT WHAT I ASKED....”) This is how she ended up trying to set William up with people. Pity her friends (who I’m not going to go into, but she was a social butterfly who had a lot). Pity his future wife, a random girl she encouraged to go talk to him.
After Sammy disappeared Deep down, June always believed that she and Henry could work through whatever problem and stay a happy family. There just wasn't another way she could picture her future. She was an optimist, until everything fell apart.
It took her longer than Henry to realize that Sammy was really gone. She was completely lost and grasping at straws to figure out what happened. She suspected everyone, including Henry, but especially William. She actually cornered him in his office to accuse him, but this was after William had that conversation with Henry, so he was prepared and had already absorbed enough of Henry's pain to know how he had to act. William basically convinced her that she was going insane with grief and used her own reasoning to convince her he didn't have a motive. ("You're right, I was jealous of your happiness, but now I have a relationship and I might even become a father and I can't imagine ANYONE would EVER...")
So yeah, her world view was destroyed, the way she saw herself was shaking, some old attachment issues she never recognized started to surface and her marriage and family barely felt real anymore. One day, she left. She meant to figure it out, she meant to talk to Henry again and make some sort of arrangement, but she kept not doing it and then told herself it was too late and her daughter probably didn't even remember her. They did officially get divorced without coming anywhere near each other, but that’s it.
She's living a new life now, but she still thinks about her children every day.
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