joshes beanie

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[simp4josh]

[ plot; josh finds you outside freezing and decides to take care of you instead of going through with his prank. ]

a/n, this might be a little long so i apologize!

[ also the wendigo chases after you instead of jess & mike. basically everyone stays safe because i have the power to make that happen ;) ]

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Following Jess and Mike wasn’t the best idea, but Josh had forgotten to tell them about the generator and you had volunteered to do so while he got the fire going.

Obviously, that failed. Horribly.

You were sat on a pile of snow behind some tree in the middle of the forest, a big slash on your shoulder. It all happened so quick,, you were just behind Mike and Jess— but some thing started to chase you. You remembered hearing a screech from close behind you, turning around instinctively and meeting a pair of milky, white eyes, before stumbling back into some lake and surprisingly getting up quick enough to start sprinting.

In an attempt to grab you, the horrifyingly fast creature instead sliced your shoulder. But your shoulder was the least of your concerns right now. You were so .. cold.

The coldness almost numbed your cut, but that’s definitely not all it did. Your fingers— your whole body was numb, and it stung. It stung so bad. Your tears were frozen on your face like icicles, and your breathing was harsh. Everything was a blur, it was like the room was spinning. You could barely notice the voice that was yelling your name.

That familiar voice.

“[NAME]!” He shouted. Jess and Mike had returned to the Lodge because they couldn’t make their way without the generator, and of course Josh immediately began to search for you. He didn’t want this to happen again.

Using all of your strength, you limply crawled into sight, mumbling a quick

“Josh..”

“[Name]!, [Name], Oh.. God! What.. What happened?!”

Joshua quickly rushed over to you, helping you up.

“I was.. chased and.. I fell in the water and... I tried to get up,, but it... it scratched me and—..”

“What..? Okay, Okay.. Let me just think about this for a second..” Josh slowly shook his head.

“Shit! You’re probably freezing,”

He let go of your hands and removed his beanie, placing it over your frozen hair, followed by him placing his flannel on you.

“Josh... we have to get back inside ,, there’s something.. there’s something out here..” You warned him, your voice hoarse and barely above a whisper.

Josh quickly nodded.

“Alright— let me just,”

He gently swooped you up bridal style.

“It’ll be quicker this way.” Josh looked at you for a second and began running back to the lodge. With your hand weakly gripping his sleeve, your eyes closed, and your breathing slowing down, Josh had a moment to think. He had to help you before doing anything. As if your experience was a slap in the face for him, he realized that you were far more important than this prank.

By the time he made it back you were fast asleep. The whole group was worried, even Emily.

“I don’t- I don’t know what happened, alright? I just need a girl to get her into the bath immediately.”

Josh became more stressed as the room was flooded with questions.

Sam being the most trusted and respectful person there, she was the one who did the favor of cleaning you up. Even if you were awake you wouldn’t worry— Sam isn’t the type of person to make fun of someone’s appearance.

With your eyes half lidded, you snapped back into reality from a stinging sensation in your shoulder. Josh was sat infront of you, holding what you guessed to be rubbing alcohol.

“How’re you feeling?”

He looked up at you as he slowly wrapped a bandage around your shoulder.

“Cold..”

You responded with a slight grin on your face, your voice still low.

Josh smiled.

“Ashley called the police. We have to wait until dawn before they can get you into the hospital.”

“It’s okay.. I just need a blanket,”

You closed your eyes as Josh stood up.

“Believe it or not, I have those. Now come on, you’ve gotta lay down.”

He took your hand and helped you up, leading you to what seemed to be his room. Propping you up in his bed and placing two layers of heavy, dark green colored blanket over you, Josh grabbed a bowl of soup that sat on the wooden bedside table.

“Tell me when you’re full.”

You nodded before Josh began feeding you the warm soup. Normally you’d insist on doing so yourself, but you were mentally and physically exhausted. You’d seen enough in the last few hours, so you complied and let him feed you. Surprisingly you nearly finished the whole bowl.

Josh praised you by whisper shouting a ‘whoo!’ and putting his hands up in the air, before exiting the room to place your dish in the sink. You somehow managed to stay awake enough for Josh’s return.

“Why’re you still awake..?” He chuckled, sitting on the edge of the bed beside you.

“Waiting for you,” You crept your hand up to his arm, hanging onto his sleeve.

“Flattered, really, but you need rest.” Josh laughed, going to stand back up before you interrupted.

“Will you lay with me,?” To be honest, you were scared. No amount of bathing, blankets and bowls of soup could make up for that creature you saw. Every time you closed your eyes you saw it. Except, when Josh was there it was different.

“Alright, Alright,” He softly smiled, laying next to you. Your face rested in the crook of his neck while your arms wrapped around his left one. You were almost immediately asleep.

- Josh, please respond.

I changed my mind. I’m sending them home tomorrow. -

- I am extremely happy to hear that. If I may ask, what made you change your mind?

Someone special. -

Josh turned his phone off, placing it on the bedside table and pulled the lamp off as well. He closed his eyes and placed his right hand over your arms that hugged his.

[simp4josh]

[ staring off my page with a josh fic ? i think yes. ]

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all fluff

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Saying you were traumatized was an understatement. What happened at Blackwood Mountain was something you all wish you could forget.

Especially Josh.

His thoughts were eating away at him the whole time he was down in the mines. All alone, stuck with his harsh, cold thoughts. They almost even distracted him from his hunger.

Repeats of his regrets played over and over, he didn’t want his sisters to die.

‘I swear..’

His cries echoed out through the shallow cave, his hands clutching his stomach. He thought it wasn’t going to get better. That he was going to die down here unless he resorted to cannibalism. That was all until you showed up.

You came back for Josh. It’s something he thanked you for on the helicopter ride back home. Surprisingly, the rescue team didn’t even send Josh to the hospital because his condition didn’t look as bad as the others, and he didn’t come with them. But you didn’t worry, you were going to take care of him. You promised.

And that’s just what you were doing.

On your knees infront of the bath tub, your sleeves rolled up as you gently washed Joshes dark brown curls. Not a word was said from either of you- words weren’t needed right now.

Dunking the navy blue plastic cup under water and pouring the water onto Joshes head, you shielded his eyes so no water or soap reached. Josh leaned into your touch as you lathered coconut scented conditioner through his hair.

Grabbing a warm, wet rag that laid on the side of the tub, you gently cleaned all of the dirt and (dried) blood off of his face. You felt terrible for him. He had definitely gone through the most and every one decided to ignore it, but not you. Cut from your thoughts as Josh placed his calloused hand over yours, you looked him in the eyes.

He squeezed your hand tight as you placed a bandaid over a small cut on his cheekbone.

“[Name],”

He nearly whispered.

“Yeah, Josh?”

You replied, lightly slathering soap on his chest and shoulders with the same rag.

“I just— thank you. I don’t.. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

The male looked away, a slightly sad tone in his voice.

“You didn’t have to do all of this,”

He continued.

“I want to, Josh. It’s the least I could do right now.”

You quickly replied, washing his chest off.

Josh stayed silent and watched as the tub slowly drained.

“Alright. Theres clean clothes right there,” you gestured towards a black t-shirt and sweatpants sitting on the top of the toilet, “and i’m gonna go get your meds ready. I’ll be in the kitchen.”

Joshua nodded as you left, changing into his clothing and following behind you. Not before taking a quick glance in the mirror, seeing himself cleaned up with a bandaid across his nose and cheekbone.

After taking his meds and eating dinner, you made sure he drank a whole cup of water before he got back up. You were going to make sure he was nurses back to health no matter what.

Turning to get ready for bed yourself, you were quickly turned around and pulled into a tight hug.

“Thank you. I, I cant say it enough, seriously.”

Josh said in his usual raspy voice.

“Josh, I—”

“I love you, [Name].”

He almost looked as shocked as you did. Like someone possessed him and said those words. Those 3 words,

“I love you. God, that feels good to say.”

He repeated, looking down at you as you pulled out of the hug. You stood on your tip toes and gave him a peck on the cheek.

“I love you, too.”

You said back with a soft smile.

“And I mean it. I’m gonna be here the whole time helping you be more comfortable and healthy.”

You gave his hands a squeeze, turning back around to continue getting ready to sleep. You were exhausted like he was.

-

The night ended with your head placed on his chest, arms wrapped around his sides. His hand placed on top of your head, and his eyes closed, Josh was out like a light. And you were too not soon after.

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