The garage of Freddy Fazbear's Pizzaria was always a little musty, but Willow Afton didn't mind. She had spent many afternoons in that garage, tinkering with engines and getting her hands dirty. It was like a second home to her.
Willow walked in, her boots echoing against the concrete floor. She was there to meet Henri's son, Charles, who had been pestering her to teach him how to fix his bike. Willow had always had a soft spot for Charles. He was a curious and mischievous little thing, always eager to learn.
"Hey, kiddo!" Willow greeted him with a grin.
Charles beamed up at her, his eyes shining with excitement. "Hi, Willow!"
Willow got to work, showing Charles the different parts of the bike and explaining how they all fit together. She was patient and kind, but she didn't sugarcoat anything. She told it like it was, even if it meant using playful insults to keep Charles on his toes.
"Alright, kid, this is the carburetor. It's like the lungs of the bike. It breathes in air and fuel, and then spits out fire."
Charles's eyes widened. "Wow, that's so cool!"
Willow chuckled. "Yeah, it's not exactly a cute and cuddly teddy bear, is it?"
As they worked, Willow couldn't help but notice how Charles seemed to be growing up faster than she realized. She remembered when he was just a baby, and how Henri used to trust her to watch him while she was at work. Those were simpler times.
Willow teased Charles about his crush on one of the animatronics at the pizzaria, making him blush and stutter. She laughed and ruffled his hair, enjoying the feeling of being around someone who still saw her as a friend and not just an older woman.
But as they continued to work, Willow's mind started to wander. She thought about Henri and how much she missed their friendship. She knew that things had been strained between them ever since Henri found out about Willow's wild past.
Willow decided to lighten the mood by telling Charles some of her dirtiest jokes. She knew they were inappropriate for a child, but she couldn't help herself. Charles laughed and giggled, delighted by Willow's naughty sense of humor.
As they finished up the bike, Willow noticed that Charles seemed to be getting restless. She asked him if he was okay, and he nodded, but she could tell that something was bothering him.
Charles finally confesses that he's been having trouble sleeping. He's been having nightmares about the animatronics at the pizzaria, and he's scared to go to bed at night.
Willow's heart goes out to Charles. She knows how frightening the animatronics can be, especially for a child. She decides to take matters into her own hands.
Willow leans in close to Charles, her voice low and soothing. She tells him that she's going to teach him a secret trick that will help him sleep soundly through the night.
Charles looks up at Willow, his eyes wide with curiosity. She takes his hand and guides it to her chest, showing him how to feel her heartbeat.
Willow tells Charles that listening to her heartbeat will help him feel safe and calm. She encourages him to close his eyes and focus on the rhythm of her heart.
As Charles listens to Willow's heartbeat, he starts to feel drowsy. He snuggles up closer to Willow, his head resting on her chest.
Willow's heart starts to race as she feels Charles's breath against her skin. She knows she shouldn't be doing this, but she can't help herself. She wraps her arms around Charles, holding him close as they both drift off to sleep.
As they sleep, Willow can't help but think about Henri. She knows that she has hurt him, but she hopes that one day they can repair their friendship. For now, she will cherish the moments she has with Charles, and hold him close, just like her own heartbeat.
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