Peter Maximoff X Reader

Is This What Love Feels Like? (Peter Maximoff X Depressed Reader)

Y/n was acting 'strange' as Scott put it. Y/n wasn't showing up to classes and it was rare to see Y/n leave their room except to grab food and go immediately back upstairs. After two weeks of this ongoing occurrence Charles went to go talk to Peter about Y/n.

"Peter I have noticed that Y/n isn't attending classes and since you're their closest friend do you possibly have any idea why?" Charles inquired. "No Y/n has not even talked to me! I'm worried about them," Peter answered with an upset tone. "I believe Y/n is showing signs of depression. It is common for many people, and I would recommend at least comforting Y/n and giving them special treatment through this difficult time," Charles stated.

"Ok Charles I will do anything I can to get the old
Y/n back," Peter replied and with that he sped off to go and pick up a few things for Y/n at the store that he thought would cheer them up. He came back with a bag full of items and trinkets and even picked up Y/n a bouquet of their favorite flowers. Knocking on Y/n's door he patiently awaited to hear the voice he hasn't heard in what felt like forever. His left arm was starting to go numb because of how heavy the bag filled of gifts was. He waited a minute or two and got no response so he knocked once again.

"Y/n it's Peter I was just coming to check on you. If you don't want to come out that is ok but I miss you," He began to say before Y/n's door slightly creaked open. He got a good look at them and just the sight of them made him even more concerned than he already was. They had bags under their red and puffy eyes, their hair a mess, their breath stunk, their teeth were yelled, and wearing they were wearing baggy pajamas. "Oh gosh!" Peter exclaimed. "Are you ok?" Peter wondered aloud as he entered Y/n's room. Y/n shook their head no as they flopped onto their bed sobbing.

"What's wrong?" Peter asked, setting the bag on their nightstand along with the bouquet of flowers. "I don't know," Y/n mumbled. Peter wrapped his arms around them and they were quick to lean into his embrace as their cries grew louder. "Shh it's alright," Peter reassured in a quiet manner. "I just feel sad and it seems like I am a failure at everything I do!" Y/n admitted while Peter wiped away their tears the best he could. "You are not a failure Y/n and everyone has their own struggles," Peter replied knowing he could only say so much to try and help.

"My power is so useless I mean being able to hold my breath underwater and swimming quickly is pretty useless! For an X-Men anyway," Y/n uttered. "Useless? What if some bad guy had a secret underwater lair? You would be able to get down their in a matter of seconds! I don't even think we have a submarine although considering we have a jet I wouldn't be surprised if we did but point being even a submarine wouldn't be as fast as you. Besides we wouldn't have met if it wasn't for you saving my life here at the pool remember?" Peter recalled. Y/n laughed a little remembering that moment which Peter took as a personal victory.

How could they forget that moment? It was a hot day out and Y/n was a lifeguard at the school pool. Y/n was observing the students making sure everyone was safe when they saw a pair of flailing arms and silver hair in the twelve foot section.  They rapidly grabbed a board and swam out to grab him in three seconds flat. He had a bit off trouble getting on the board but when he did he gasped. "Thank you," He blurted still trying to catch his breath while Y/n quickly swam him over to land. "You're welcome but what happened?" Y/n inquired. One minute he was laughing with his friends and the next he was drowning.

"I wasn't paying attention and since the sections changed so fast I was able to stand in one and starting falling in another," he confessed. "My name is Peter by the way," He smiled. "Well it's nice to meet you Peter," Y/n responded. "How come I have never seen you before?" Peter asked as Y/n glanced around and made sure no other students were having or making trouble in the pool. "I mean I'm not usually in the school unless I have classes. I am typically sitting by the river or being here at the pool," Y/n admitted. "Well I wish I would have met you a lot sooner because you are gorgeous gills, scales, and all!" Peter said noticing the gills on the sides of their neck and skin tone colored scales going down their body.

Y/n grinned because people never took notice of them before especially not guys. "You know my scales change color in water," Y/n mentioned. "Really?" Peter wondered what they looked like with different color scales. "The pool is closing in a tad bit so maybe I can show you after I get off the clock?" Y/n inquired. "That sounds like a date to me," Peter cheerfully accepted. After the pool close down Peter stuck around by the pool. "Charles gave me permission to go into the pool after hours so I can use my mutation since I can't really use it while I am in school," Y/n confessed. "Well come on show me!" Peter cried out excitedly. Y/n went into the water and Peter saw a mix of blue, purple, and pink on their scales. "Woah!" Peter exclaimed. Ever since that moment they were best friends.

"I love you Y/n and to see you sad makes me sad," Peter admitted. "I see you got me some things," Y/n said as they peered over to the night stand. "Oh yeah!" Peter remembered as he grabbed the bag off the nightstand. "Open it," Peter said handing them the bag. Y/n took it from his hands and looked into it. They pulled out some chocolates, a teddy bear, a couple cassettes tapes, and a conch shell necklace. "Would you like to go for a swim?" Peter asked looking into their eyes. "That depends are you going to drown again?" Y/n giggled. "Only if you're the one to save me," Peter stated. "Thank you Peter," Y/n smiled. "No thank you," Peter repeated. Y/n pulled Peter into a hug. "Please don't get depressed ever again," Peter chirped. "I don't think I ever will as long as you're around," Y/n quipped.

They headed over to the pool after Y/n made sure they looked ok. Peter combed their hair for them as they brushed their teeth. When they got to the pool the two of them stayed in the five foot section. The sun gleaming on their skin enhancing Y/n's scales and Peter's silver hair. "You know I am glad you decided to swim with me because you might finally get a tan," Y/n joked at the fact that Peter was extremely pale. He laughed which made Y/n's heart flutter. "I seriously love you Y/n I hope you know that," Peter confessed. "I love you too," Y/n added.

Peter peered into their eyes with a smile before pulling them down into the water and kissed them right there underneath the water. Coming back to the surface Peter took a a deep breath and shook his hair getting Y/n all wet which unfazed them, but caused them to chuckle. "Is this what love feels like?" Peter questioned. "I don't know perhaps we should do it again to find out?" Y/n wondered aloud with a grin. Peter put his right hand behind their head and left hand on their lower back then leaned down to kiss them. "If this is what love feels like then I want to feel like this all the time!" Y/n exclaimed.