Genisis-Red Mist x reader

Chapter 35 The Cuddle

With (y/s/n) off having fun with Mindy, Chris and (y/n) had the house to themselves for the whole night. Dave took (y/s/n) and Mindy to her house and as soon as (y/s/n) got there (y/n) talked with Marcus. His reassurance that (y/s/n) would be well looked after and safe let (y/n) relax for the first time in almost a year. Chris and (y/n) parted for there rooms to change out of there superhero costumes and get comfortable. The night of crimefighting was high action and nothing was better than good old fashioned pjs and movie marathons.
(Y/n) changed quickly and immediately went to the kitchen to make a bowl of popcorn as Chris grabbed a few blankets and met back in the living room. Chris sat on one side of the couch and (y/n) on the other. Both smiling in an almost awkward way. It would be clear to an outsider that there was some chemistry between the two but the fogginess of the situation covered each others true intents. Chris turned on the tv and searched for a movie to watch.
He scrolled through some romantic comedies trying to be discrete about what he was trying to do which worked because (y/n) was terrible at picking up hints like these. But eventually Chris scrolled past a movie that (y/n) hadn't seen in a long time. *Ooo that is my all time favorite movie. It always makes me cry.* (Y/n) said looking at the title for the original Land Before Time. Chris mentally facepalmed himself but put it on because (y/n) liked it so much.
As (y/n) became infatuated with the movie Chris found himself staring at (y/n) Just watching how (y/n) eyes light up and change with the mood of the movie. But only a short time into the movie the tone switched and Chris immediately noticed that (y/n) was on the verge of tears. Which was odd because (y/n) hated to cry in front of people and Chris knew it. Chris made himself pay attention to the movie for a moment and noticed that the main characters mother was dyeing.
A small tear slipped out of (y/n) eyes and that's when Chris just had to make a move. Chris sat up and casually draped his arm around (y/n) shoulder. Chris held his breath hoping for some positive reaction. To his disbelief (y/n) cuddled into his side laying your head on his shoulder. Chris's heart skipped a few beats as he held (y/n) not paying attention to the movie at all. (Y/n) didn't pay any attention to the actions you were making until the movie lightened up.
(Y/n) bit your lip a little noticing the position you were in. But in spite of yourself you didn't move because of how warm and protected you felt in his arms. Chris then boldly looked down at (y/n) brushing aside a strand of hair. But at that moment the movie ended and (y/n) stretched awkwardly and sat up grabbing the remote. (Y/n) quickly changed the subject to find a new movie before Chris had time to react. He looked down as he blushed and the pair settled to watch Superbad wanting something to laugh at and distract them from there previous state.
Both occasionally stole looks at the other until the movie was over and they parted to go to there own rooms for the night. But neither could sleep. (Y/n) lay awake in bed looking over at the other empty bed and cursing (y/s/n) for not being here tonight. Meanwhile Chris sat awake happily knowing he finally took the first step in winning (y/n) heart.