(Cory, Ashlie, Tommy, and Nick had just finished recording a video. They had been living together and working in the office for a few months now, and they had only just gotten everything unpacked! After the video, which was a GMod Hide and Seek, Cory suggested that they did something withe the spare time they had...)

*Cory's POV*

We just finished recording a video, it was fun, Tommy seemed a bit off though, I mean I don't blame him, everyone did gang up on him that round and he always goes quite when things like that happen because of his autism.... I feel bad for him, he always says that me and Ashlie are the only ones that fully understand him, that he can count on us to know whats going on...

''Hey guys wanna do something considering we have finished recording for the day?'' I asked. Everyone seemed up for it, Tommy stayed quite though. I nudged Ashlie to talk to him, shes always been better than me at cheering him up. Tommy's had a thing for her for a while but he hasn't told anyone but me yet. I know he gets nervous over social activity but still, he needs to tell her at some point, it's one of the things I can't just do for him, sure I can help and advise, but this, he has to do himself.

*Ashlie's POV*

I knew exactly what Cory wanted as soon as he nudged me, Tommy has been dead silent for a while, I wonder, maybe I could cheer him up... but how? 

I pulled Tommy to a side so that it was just me and him, because of his social anxiety he's never had an easy time opening up in front of many people, even though in our group there is only four of us, when he is upset it's better just to talk to him one on one, it's easier for him this way.

''Whats up?'' I asked him, putting my hand on his shoulder to comfort him. He stared at me for a few seconds before answering. ''I'm fine...'' he muttered. ''Tommy...'' I said in a sympathetic voice. ''Ashlie trust me I'm fine, it's just my autism, whenever I get attacked in games and stuff I go quiet.... but thanks for being so concerned, it means a lot I guess...'' A weak smile lined his lips. ''I try my best, but I'm not done yet, why don't we do something stupid like hide and seek with the others around the office, will that cheer you up?'' I said, I couldn't help but smile at his reaction, he looked so unimpressed but in the end agreed. We walked back over to the others telling them our idea.

*Tommy's POV*

She can be so stupid sometimes... in a good way. I still don't know how she does it. All she had to do was stand there and I just felt more, comforted, I guess... 

''Alright who's counting first?'' Cory asked, he sounded like a 3 year old. I giggled a bit, then Nick said that he would go. Cory legged it down the corridor, he ran like a chicken with his head cut off, it was amusing to watch. I felt Ashlie grab my wrist and gesture me to hide with her. We both ran off and hid in the closet in the bathroom.

*Nick's POV*

Alright, all I have to do is fine them little worms...? Did I really just say that....? I've been hanging around Tommy too much! Anyway... shouldn't be too hard? Right?

*Cory's POV*

I was hiding behind one of the many boxes still in my office, I was almost completely covered, surely this was a good spot! ''Anyone in here?'' I heard Nick say as he moved one of the boxes that I just so happened to be under. ''THATS NOT FAIR I'M CALLING CHEATS!!'' I shouted. I was very salty. ''Yeah I totally hacked so it has a trail leading to you!'' he said laughing at my saltiness. ''Oh shut up!'' I said punching him in the shoulder. We set off the find the others

*Tommy's POV*

''Ashlie I swear slow down!'' I said trying to keep up with her. We didn't stay in the same place. We moved around a lot, we have almost been around the entire office twice. I liked it this way, it was more risky. ''Oh shush'' she replied with a giggle. It was cute... ''Here get behind that couch'' she said pointing at one of the couches we had in the room. ''Quick he is coming!!'' she whispered hurrying me. It was then when she leaped out from behind the couch and bolted into the other room, me doing the same after her. This really wasn't easy on my legs, I get constant pains in my legs because of an issue I have with my legs.

A few moments later we saw a door open with Nick and Cory come running through. We ran but in the end they caught us.

*Ashlie's POV*

After running for so long I was out of breath. ''That was a lot of fun'' Tommy said with a smile on his face. It was nice to see him smile. We all raced back to the sitting area. As we were running there Cory knocked into me knocking me onto Tommy. I fell face first on top of him, I felt a blush appear on my face, my cheeks where burning, his where too. ''Uhh are you o-okay?'' he asked awkwardly. ''Y-yea... I'm fine...'' I replied then quickly got off of him. ''I'm so sorry guys! I didn't mean to push you both... I'm so sorry!!'' Cory said. We knew he didn't mean it but we weren't just going to let it slide. I looked at Tommy and he looked back at me, we smiled at eachother...

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Me and Tommy chased Cory down the hall eventually catching up to him. ''DOG PILE'' Tommy screamed as we all jumped on him, even Nick joined in. It's been amazing living with everyone so far!

*Nick's POV*

We played a few more rounds of hide and seek before we all decided to stop. Ashlie asked for one more round and, well, she's Ashlie! We played one more round. Cory was the seeker, Tommy and Ashlie went off to hide together again but must have split up in the process. I was found first then Tommy. He seemed... worried almost? ''Tommy is everything okay? You seem...?'' Cory started to speak but was interrupted by a loud scream. ''Ashlie!?'' Tommy yelled as he ran in the direction of the scream.  Me and Cory chased after him. ''Tommy whats going on where's Ashlie?!'' I asked ''Tommy what happe-'' ''WOULD YOU TWO JUST SHUT UP A SECOND!!'' Tommy yelled. He seemed angry and scared. Tommy has always had a hard time controlling his emotions but this... I've never seen him this worried before... ''Tommy there isn't anything outside she is probably just pulling a prank!'' Cory said trying to calm him down. He knew though.... this was no prank..... whatever had just happened to Ashlie was nothing to just ignore...

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Hey everyone I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of this story! This  was only really the intro and not a lot of drama really happened but if you couldn't tell by the cliff hanger... stuff gunna happen! I will probably publish quite a bit over the next few days and next week I don't have school so I will have time to write! Sorry the POV changed quite a bit its easier this way for me to write, I hope you stick around for more chapters coming up, thanks for reading :3

Ciao <3~~

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