Hope and Jack both tied on their aprons as they walked slowly up to the restaurant. Their first day had been pretty rough, but the pair was determined to keep their job and had even shown up early. As they entered the restaurant they saw two new faces.
"Hello. Are you two the new employees from the other day?" A woman with platinum blonde hair and amber eyes asked walking up to them. They both nodded.
"Well nice to meet you. I'm Margaret, although most people call me Mangle cause of an accident a few years back that mangled my arm. I've sort of taken to the nickname though, so please, call me Mangle." She continued, smiling at the two new workers.
"I'm Mike." A man with long black hair pulled into a ponytail and blue eyes said in a gruff voice. "I'm the night watchman around here." Both Mangle and Mike stepped forward to shake hands with the new employees and then left the restaurant.
Jack and Hope both walked in and began setting up the tables for a long day of work. Bonnie and Freddy soon walked in. Freddy had his arm around Bonnie and was frequently stopping to give his boyfriend long kisses. Hope looked at Jack in confusion. She didn't understand how the couple was so cuddly so soon after an argument. Either way it looked like today was going to be another weird day at Fazbear's.
Jack ended up working with Bonnie again for the day, though it was before opening, and they were just wiping down tables. He seemed happier than he did the day before.
"You seem to be in a delightful mood." Jack said, commenting on Bonnie's mood.
"Oh I am!" Bonnie replied cheerfully, "Freddy and I made up last night! He's so sweet."
Jack could only stare. They were at each others throat the day prior. What could have happened? This place is pretty weird.
"So I can assume his performance improved."
"Well we still have to put that to the test."
"Please tell me you're going to wait until you get home."
"Uh, yeah. Yeah! We will."
The smile on Bonnie's face was there only to get the subject to change. Jack couldn't help but feel exhausted with this place already.
"Did you get enough sleep last night?" Bonnie asked Jack with concern. "You look tired. We all need to be well rested, especially us!"
"I… Yeah, no I guess I didn't. It's probably because I stayed up too late." Jack replied. No way in hell he'd tell what was the real cause, let alone to Bonnie.
"Well then, go to bed earlier tonight! Let's get back to cleaning up these tables, we're going to be opening soon."
The two then went back to work with vigor, until Freddy came in.
"Hey babe." he said, walking up to Bonnie, planting a long kiss on his boyfriend.
"What are you doing here honey?" Bonnie asked his lover when the kiss was over.
"I need your help cleaning up a mess over in the Prize Corner."
"Of course! Hey Jack, do you think you can manage the rest of the tables here? There aren't that many left."
"Sure!" Jack said. "I'll be fine."
"Awesome! See you later!"
The two head waiters then left, hand in hand. Jack figured they weren't going to the Prize Corner, but maybe they legitimately were. At Freddy's, the line between an actual command/duty is heavily blurred with "Hey, let's go have sex over in the _ area!"
Sighing, Jack continued his work. He finished with about fifteen minutes left until opening, when Frank came running in like he did the other day. He looked disheveled, and he could assume from what Hope had told him, he was coming from the Prize Corner/Kid's Cove area.
"Hey Frank!" Jack called out in greeting.
"Oh! Hi!" Frank said in return, now headed towards Jack.
"What's the rush?"
"Uh, I'm running a bit behind schedule."
"Actually, you're right on time."
"Well I guess I lost track of time. Now I had something to tell you… Oh yeah! Mangle wants to see you and Hope in her office. I already told Hope."
"Did she say why?"
"No, but it's probably serious. I'm sorry that you have to go into her office on your second day. That isn't good."
"Alright. Thanks Frank."
"No problem!"
Frank then continued at a more leisurely pace to the dressing rooms. Jack then let out another long sigh. Does the bad luck ever end? He shook his head in disgust. Gathering the cleaning supplies, he put them back into the bucket they went into and headed to the Supply Closet.
Making it to the Supply Closet, Jack froze when his hand was on the handle. From the audible moaning coming from the other side, and the clanging of something in there, reminded him of Goldie's words from the day prior.
"...On days they argue like that though, I advise not going in the storage closet today."
Granted it was the day after, but still solid advice. Gently putting the cleaning bucket down by the door, Jack then headed towards Mangle's office.
"Hello there Jack! Please, take a seat next to Hope." Mangle said cheerfully when he opened the door.
Jack nervously sat down next to Hope. Mangle was typing away on the computer on the desk, and would probably be with the pair when she was done doing whatever it was she was typing.
"Why are we here?" Jack asked Hope in a whisper.
"I could ask you the same thing!" she replied with a hiss.
"Hey, I didn't do anything wrong yesterday."
"I had to hear two couples having sex yesterday! I was only doing my job!"
"What did you say?"
The two then shut up once they realized Mangle was now watching them.
"Uh… it was nothing Mangle." Hope said, tilting her head to the floor.
"It better not have been." Mangle said. "Now, you two aren't in trouble. We just need you to have a temporary position change. Just for today! You'll go back to waiting tomorrow."
"So what is this "change", and why do we have to do it?" Jack asked irritably.
"It's to fill the two day security positions." Mangle began. "A position had become… available since the man who had it decided to quit. He complained of some… conditions. Something about walking in on couples having sex or something along those lines. Now that act is against the rules here at Freddy Fazbear's, but he didn't like how things were being handled, so he quit. Jeremy would have been here today, but he called in sick. Poor thing was coughing up a storm."
Jack and Hope's mouths dropped.
"Now the job is fairly easy. You just have to keep an eye on the band. When they're performing sets, make sure to patrol the restaurant, while making sure the band is safe. I'd recommend going to the band's dressing rooms first, and hanging out with them until they go on."
"Uh, alright." the duo managed to say.
"Great!" Mangle exclaimed. "You two have fun today, and sorry about the inconvenience."
They said goodbye to Mangle, and then began their walk to the dressing rooms.
"Well this sucks." Hope said as the two temporary security guards made their way towards the backstage area.
"Yeah. I don't really even understand what we're supposed to be doing. Just spending time with the band till they go on and then watching their performance, and repeat?" Jack said. He really didn't enjoy the sudden job change considering how new they were to the restaurant. The two of them walked into the backstage area looking around for the band members.
"Toni!" They heard Carrie moan as they entered the room.
"Oh. My. God. If I just walked in to another couple banging in a goddamn children's restaurant I am quitting my job right now!" Hope shouted. Toni and Carrie tumbled out of one of the dressing rooms laughing.
"Chill Hope. She's just mad cause I won't laugh when she makes funny faces. Geez what have you been doing that you've listened to two couples do that? " Toni asked laughing. Both girls were fully clothed and Carrie was pouting, so Hope was happy to believe that she finally got a break in the awkward moments.
"Apparently doing my job earns me the lovely privilege of listening to couples get it on. I would rather not get that kind of benefit from my job thank you!" Hope said grumpily. Jack couldn't help but laugh at her. She had the worst luck. At least he only had to deal with listening to Foxy and Chica, but when she told him about Frank and Mark he died laughing.
"Wow. Like oh my gosh that would totally suck!" Carrie said. "I don't have to deal with that since Frank doesn't have anyone to bring back here and Toni and I wouldn't risk our jobs like that! Except for that one time… I mean yeah like that would totally never ever happen! We are responsible adults!" She finished cheerfully.
"Yeah. Frank doesn't have anyone to bring back here cause he's too busy giving things out in the Prize Corner." Hope muttered.
"What was that?" Frank asked walking into the room. "I heard my- Oh. Hi Jack. Hi Hope. What are you two doing here? I thought you had to talk to Mangle."
"We did. Apparently we are security for the day." Jack said. He pulled up a chair and sat down next to the door to the backstage area. He stifled a laugh as Hope glared at Frank. Toni and Carrie were laughing and talking with Frank when Jack noticed that Frank's uniform was messed up. "Hey Frank. Where are your bear ears? I thought you had a pair the other day."
Frank put his hands up to his head. "Oh man. I must have left them in my, uh, car. I'll just slip out and get them."
"Hey Frankie you know the rules. Security guard has to go with. So which of you is gonna go with him?" Toni said.
Frank's face went white and a bit of panic could be seen in his eyes.
Hope looked towards Jack pleadingly, but he smirked and said, "I think Hope should go. She already is friends with you two. She needs bonding time with Frank."
Carrie jumped up and down excitedly, "Ooh ooh and we can get to know Jack! Yay! More friends!"
If looks could kill, the glare Hope was giving Jack probably would have killed him on the spot, but since they couldn't, Hope got up and walked out with Frank.
"Yeah. Prize Corner. Don't ask how I know. Let's just go get your ears from Mary." Hope said grumpily as she led the way.
"Um, Mary? Don't you mean Mark?" Frank asked in a confused tone.
"Nope. I mean Mary. After what I heard there is no way that grumpy little girl is gonna be called Mark by me. Seriously. A bottom? Come on you would think with his tough guy act…" Hope trailed off walking faster towards their destination.
"So, Jack." Toni began after Hope and Frank left. "Before we get to know you, we want to ask you a few questions. About Hope."
"Uh, sure thing." Jack said. "What do you want to know?"
"Well we have this thing here at Freddy's…" Carrie began.
"...That me and little C have set up. We started it when we first showed up here at Freddy's. See, we were dating, and we didn't want anyone to find out, but Mangle did. It turned out great though, because she's a lesbian too. So, the three of us, and Michelle, we started this little 'Lesbian Alliance' thing."
"Wait. I'm sorry for interrupting, but who's Michelle?" Jack interjected.
"You seem pretty open-minded, so I'll tell you." Toni began. "Michelle is Mike, the nightwatchman. More like nightwatchwoman, but she keeps it a secret."
"Oh. I see. Continue."
"Where was I? Oh yes! So the 'Lesbian Alliance' is like a club we founded. We get together every so often and exchange things like recipes to sex tips. Though we do tend to play goddess around here."
"By that you mean…?"
"That we sometimes point relationships amongst the staff in the directions we see fit. Pushing our boundaries? Yes. But it doesn't hurt anyone! Everyone we hook up is pretty happy."
Jack sat there dumbfounded for a moment. Lesbians are weird.
"So that's why we want to know about Hope." Carrie said energetically. "She seems interested in this, and we want her to join!"
"What little C is saying is, is Hope a lesbian?" Toni asked.
"Uh…" Jack stuttered. "She's bi. I think she has a crush on someone here, but I can't place it. Normally with that sort of thing, I can place it. But between you two and Goldie, it's hard to tell."
The pair's faces lit up when Jack said Hope was bi.
"Perfect!" Toni said. "We can get her to our side in no time, and I know just how to do it!"
"How are we going to Toni?" Carrie asked with the excitement of a puppy.
"We'll invite her to a meeting!"
"Totes amazing!"
Carrie and Toni then squealed, causing Jack to cover his ears.
"Yep." he thought to himself. "Lesbians are definitely weird."
Once the two saw Jack had his ears covered, they stopped.
"Sorry Jack." the apologized.
"It's just very exciting news." Carrie added.
"Apology accepted." Jack said.
"You just wouldn't get it." Toni said, shaking her head.
"What's that suppose to mean?"
"Well you're straight and all, so I guess you wouldn't understand."
"No he isn't!" Carrie said happily, "He's gay! I caught him staring at Bonnie yesterday during his training!"
At that, Jack blushed and ducked his head away from the two.
"Great." he thought. "The last two who should know information about my sexuality. Fucking lesbians."
Toni got up out of her seat and put an arm on Jack's shoulder, causing him to flinch.
"Oh sweetie, that's amazing!" Toni said.
"It is?" Jack asked, confused.
"Why yes, do you know how many of the guys here would want you? The Lesbian Alliance can hook you up! Now it's Bonnie you're interested in? He's in that relationship with Freddy though… Plus the Alliance enjoys it. It is on the rocks though. Hmm. How about we see how things play out and we can go from there, ok honey?"
"Uh, um, sure. Okay."
"Perfect dear! Absolutely perfect!" Toni exclaimed, throwing her arms around Jack for a hug.
"Hey, don't leave me out of this group hug!" Carrie said with a pout.
She joined, and Jack was almost being suffocated by the two women. Never in his wildest dreams would he have imagined this.
"I guess I'm living a straight man's fantasy." he thought to himself, and fought back a snicker.
When the hug was over, Carrie asked him, "So now that we have that housekeeping out of the way. Let's get to know Jack a little bit better."
"Sure thing ladies," he began. "What do you want to know about Jack?"
"That." Hope said with a sigh. "Was very, very awkward."
Frank blushed deep red. "I. Um, I'm really sorry about that." He followed awkwardly behind Hope as they headed back to the backstage area.
"Hey Hope!" Mangle yelled as they walked past her office door. "Come here for a minute."
Hope and Frank walked into Mangle's office together. "Yes Mangle?" Hope said politely.
"There's a serious kitchen backup right now. I need you to help the chefs make sure that they have everything they need. Jack can manage the security duties on his own for now. Please hurry to the kitchen! I don't want to lose customers!"
Hope walked out of the office with Frank shaking her head slightly. "What's wrong?" Frank asked quietly.
"I come here to be a damn waitress and today alone I've been a security guard and now a chef. What is wrong with this place?" She said grumpily.
Frank laughed quietly. "You get used to it." Hope sighed and escorted Frank to the backstage area, quickly rushing to the kitchen once he was inside.
"Chica I'm sorry. I know you love him, but now we are behind during the busiest part of the need to start telling him no!" Hope stopped as she heard Goldie yelling. He seemed like the quiet type and she wasn't sure how to react.
"I can't help it! He comes in here and I see the look in his eyes and it's like I lose all control!" Chica shouted back. Hope backed up a little bit. She didn't know what to do. Mangle had told her to help in the kitchen but this seemed like something she shouldn't interrupt.
"I didn't want to say it Chica, but you've given me no choice. You're 'amazing, perfect little Fox' isn't so perfect. In fact, I think he's with other people." Goldie said quietly. There was complete silence in the kitchen. All of a sudden there was the sound of something metal colliding with a brick wall and the kitchen door slammed open showing a fuming Chica walking out of the kitchen. Hope quietly snuck into the room as she exited, walking up to Goldie.
"Um. Not to pry, but what the Hell was that?" Hope asked as she grabbed the ingredients to help Goldie make the pizzas.
Goldie sighed quietly, biting back a few tears. "Chica and I have been friends for a while, but ever since she met Foxy and fell in love with that imbecile. That… That manwhore, things haven't been the same. Foxy puts both of our jobs in danger. Especially Chica's. I can't let him ruin her life. You see, Chica has a family to provide for. Back when the two of us were in school, there was a guy. He was the star of the football team, and the most popular, and… Well, because Chica wasn't, she was over the moon when he picked her to go to prom with. I remember telling her it was a bad idea, but she didn't listen. They went to prom and afterwards he took her back to his house. The pair of them got drunk and he ended up getting Chica pregnant. I remember she was really depressed. She's better now, but I don't want that happening again, and I don't want her to be unable to provide for little Nico." Goldie and Hope worked as he talked, but Hope could tell by his tone he was fighting tears. With how close the two of them were, and still seemed to be, it must have been a hard time for him as well as Chica.
Goldie laughed a little, "Nico is a pretty great kid. His father is a worthless piece of trash, but he still turned out okay. I'm like an uncle to him, I would hate to see him get hurt. Anyways. Let's just focus on making us some pizza."
Oooh plot twist. I didn't even see that coming and I wrote it. Then again that was at 1 AM. You may want to question my sanity. It's okay, I do too.